Car Rental - Lincoln

 

Car rental in Lincoln allows you to see the capital of Nebraska from behind the wheel. This lively city is known as the home of the University of Nebraska and the Historic Haymarket District.

We have car rental pick-up locations throughout the Lincoln area, including at Lincoln Airport, at the Morrow Collision Center and on O Street.

Once your rental car keys are in-hand, it’s easy to cruise between Lincoln’s many museums or head out to see more of the Cornhusker State. It’s just 15 minutes or so from downtown Lincoln to Pioneers Park Nature Center by rental car. Plus, it’s only an hour northeast to Omaha, close to the Iowa state line. From Lincoln, car rental can transport you to Kansas in less than 90 minutes.

We have a wide range of rental cars in Lincoln, including SUVs and stylish business sedans. When you rent a car in Lincoln with Hertz, it’s easy to experience Nebraska’s metropolitan side. 

Lincoln Locations

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A Quick Guide to Lincoln

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Sunken Gardens

2600 D Street, NE, 68502

The Sunken Gardens have been a key feature of Lincoln since 1931. Their 1.5 acres display bold colors as well as intriguing art installations. Themed displays feature more than 30,000 annuals. Retreat to the Healing Garden for scenes inspired by the garden at Sissinghurst Castle in Kent, England.

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Museum of American Speed

599 Oakcreek Drive, NE, 68528

Lincoln is home to diverse museums, from the stately University of Nebraska State Museum to the International Quilt Museum. One is a clear winner for lovers of great cars. Luxury Lincoln car rental is a great way to get there. Visit this non-profit museum of American automotive history to see vintage motorcycles, dragsters and legendary racing models dating back to the 1960s. There are vast engine galleries, art displays and a collection of toy cars too.

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Pioneers Park Nature Center

3201 South Coddington, NE, 68522

To experience the Nebraskan soul, visiting Lincoln’s interpretive nature center is a must. Walking trails cut through acres of prairie, wetland and woodland, so it’s a great place to reconnect with nature. If you’re visiting with younger travelers, don’t miss the Edna Shield’s Natural Play Area

The Kindler Hotel

216 North 11 Street, NE, 68508

The city’s luxury boutique hotel is dedicated to Nebraska native Ken Kindler, a welder and industrial artist whose works are displayed in the lobby. Besides neoclassical style and airy rooms, you’ll be met with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, a seasonal dinner menu and useful in-room amenities such as safes. Standard or valet parking is available for your rental car.

Kimberley Creek Retreat

30010 Kimberly Drive, NE, 68003

A half-hour from Lincoln, Kimberly Creek Retreat offers some of Nebraska’s best camping and glamping ground. There are pods, geo-domes and luxury cabins complete with hot tubs. The site’s 22 acres of woodland bring nature to your doorstep, but the en-suite bathrooms, fire pits and minifridges mean there are home comforts too.

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

333 South 13 Street, NE, 68508

Downtown hospitality is served in generous measures at the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. This is a great choice for business travel thanks to thein-room workstations and high-speed internet access. There’s also a swimming pool, café and grill. Car rental makes it easy to explore Downtown or head south to the Lincoln suburbs. 

The Green Gateau

330 South Tenth Street, NE, 68508

The Green Gateau is the brainchild of Eric Lemke,a local man with a love of clean, honest food. His childhood favorites – sourdough bread on a Saturday, garden vegetables and Oregon seafood –influence the menus. Swing by in your rental car for a California club sandwich, lobster bisque soup or fresh, customized salad.

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

808 R Street, NE, 68508

Situated near to the Pinnacle Bank Arena, Blue Sushi Sake Grill is a great place to drop by before a basketball game. This chain restaurant brings a taste of Japan to Lincoln, but you’ll also find some North American flavors in the mix– the ceviche comes with jalapeno salsa and there’s the option to add avocado to your maki.

DISH Restaurant

1100 East O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Creative and experiential, DISH carefully plans each dish to emphasize color, flavor and texture. Sunday brunch is a particular favorite here– expect modern dishes such as kale salad and bulgogi bowls with marinated beef or king oyster mushroom. For dinner, inventive standouts include fried chicken with buttermilk crumpet and smoked honey, and pork belly with polenta. Car rental lets you swing by easily – Lincoln’s Center Park Garage is just a block away.

Driving In and Around Lincoln

  • Stadium Drive Parking Garage (68501) is set in a prime location, close to Memorial Stadium, Mueller Tower and Sheldon Museum of Art. Find it just 12 minutes from our Lincoln car rental center on O Street.
  • Haymarket Garage (68508) is open 24/7 on the corner of 9 and Q streets. It’s a few blocks from Pinnacle Bank Arena. Lincoln’s Lied Center for Performing Arts is also close by – swing by in your rental car to catch a show.
  • 1318 ‘M’ Street Garage (68508) is Downtown, close to the Nebraska State Capitol, Ferguson House and numerous business headquarters. It makes a great place to park a business rental car.
  • Street (US 34) runs right through the center of Lincoln. When you rent a car, it lets you drive from Downtown to the Homestead Expressway and the golf clubs on the city’s eastern side.
  • Interstate 180 (I-180) forms a beltway between I-80 and the center of the city. It’s also a large part of the route from Lincoln Airport’s car rental center to downtown Lincoln.
  • Interstate 80 (I-80) is the city’s major highway. If you want to head out into the plains, this road stretches west towards Grand Island and Denver, Colorado. Northeast, it leads to Omaha and Des Moines. 

How to Get From Lincoln to Omaha

It takes around one hour to drive the 59 miles from Lincoln’s car rental center to Omaha:

  1. Leave the car rental parking lot at Lincoln Airport to join West Adams Street.
  2. Follow the one-way system to the airport exit, then take a right on to North West 12 Street.
  3. Turn left at the lights to join I-80 East at Intersection 399.
  4. Follow this highway all the way to Omaha, then use Exit 452 to take I-480 downtown.

 

How to Get From Lincoln to Kansas City

Kansas City is about a three-hour drive from Lincoln’s car rental pick-ups. It’s a great place to unearth the Midwest’s jazz heritage. Head east from Lincoln on NE-2, then join I-29 S to head into Missouri. Take Exit 3B to head south into Downtown.