Car Rental - Omaha

 

Rent a car in Omaha to explore the largest city in Nebraska. Whether you’re embarking on the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail or looking for an adventure in the heart of the Gateway to the West, Omaha has a lot to offer.

You can pick up your car rental in Omaha from Omaha Eppley Airport or collect and drop-off in Downtown Omaha. If you’re travelling out of the city, we have locations in nearby destinations too, including Des Moines and Kansas City.

When it comes to choosing your car rental in Omaha, we have a wide selection, which includes comfortable sedans, spacious SUVs and stylish sports cars and convertibles.

So, whether you’re visiting the city on vacation, for business, as a couple or with your family, we have the perfect vehicle for you. Reserve your Omaha rental car with Hertz and start planning your journey today.

Omaha Locations

A Quick Guide to Omaha

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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

3701 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68107

Featuring the world’s biggest indoor desert, the largest aquarium inside a zoo and North America's biggest indoor rainforest, Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium promises an unforgettable encounter with wildlife. It’s easily accessed from I-80 in your rental car.

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The Durham Museum

801 S 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108

Located in a 1930s Art Deco building that was formerly the city’s Union Station, The Durham Museum houses and displays a range of artifacts, dedicated to the US western region. Explore exhibits centered around historic train cars and locomotives from that age.

Heartland of America Park

800 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102

Spanning 31-acres and located close to the Missouri River, this park is the ideal place to unwind and enjoy a peaceful day away from the hustle and bustle of the city. There’s a walking trail here, as well as a tour boat on the lake, which offers trips during the summer months.

Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District

222 N 10th St, Omaha, NE 68102

Spacious suites, a prime location and four stars, the Omaha Marriott Downtown is the perfect stay to enjoy everything the city has to offer. It’s close by attractions like the Durham Museum and the Joslyn Art Museum – and parking is available for your rental car in Omaha.

Hilton Omaha

1001 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68102

Located in downtown Omaha and connected to the CHI Health Center Arena via a skybridge, this four-star Hilton is also just a three-mile drive in your car rental from the airport. There’s a soothing spa, complete with whirlpool tub and indoor pool, to help you relax.

DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Southwest

3650 S 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68124

A heated pool, hot tub and spacious modern rooms are available in this relaxing Omaha hotel. It’s close to popular attractions, like the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, and is only five minutes away from I-80 – ideal if you’re driving to nearby Lincoln in your Omaha car rental.

Twisted Cork

10730 Pacific St Ste 110, Omaha, NE 68114

Twisted Cork brings Pacific Northwest flavors and combines them with an eclectic selection of local favorites. including wild pacific red salmon and burgers, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options available. This popular bistro is just off I-680, at Pacific St junction.

Kobe Steakhouse of Japan

16801 Burke St, Omaha, NE 68118

Experience delectable cuisine from the Land of the Rising Sun, at Kobe Steakhouse of Japan. Taste succulent Japanese gyoza dumplings, a collection of shrimp dishes and mouthwatering teriyaki steak. Meals are prepared by Teppanyaki chefs at your Hibachi table.

Pitch Pizzeria

5021 Underwood Ave, Omaha, NE 68132

With coal-fired pizzas, handmade pasta from scratch, house-cured meats and a collection of Italian classics on the menu, Pitch Pizzeria serves lovingly made food, that’s big on flavor. Book the two-top table, overlooking the chef, to discover how these incredible dishes are made.

Driving In and Around Omaha

  • Park Omaha – 10th & Jackson Garage (68102) is open 24/7, close to the Durham Museum, the heartland of America Park and Omaha Children’s Museum.
  • If you’re driving to Turner Park with your Omaha car rental, choose Midtown Crossing Parking Garage (C) (68131). It’s open 24/7 and has over 600 spaces.
  • Park Omaha – 17th & Chicago Garage (68102) is close to Pioneer Courage Park, Mystery Manor Haunted Theatre and Michael G. Morrison, S.J., Stadium.
  • Interstate 80 (I-80) connects Omaha to Nebraska’s state capital, Lincoln and Des Moines, IA. While in central Omaha, there are 11 highway exits off I-80.
  • Interstate 680 (I-680) is a short northern bypass of Omaha that connects drivers to Iowa and I-29.
  • Interstate 29 (I-29) travels around the eastern outskirts of the city, reaching South Dakota in the north and Kansas City, Missouri in the south.

If you decide you want to drive to Iowa in your rental car, you can do so by crossing the Bellevue Toll Bridge. It’s a small one-dollar charge for cars to drive over and enter the state.

How to Get From Omaha to Lincoln 

It takes about an hour in your Omaha car rental to drive the 60 miles southwest to Lincoln, NE.

  1. Leave central Omaha via I-80 W.
  2. Keep left to stay on I-80 W for around 55 miles.
  3. Take Exit 401 for US-34 E/I-180 E.
  4. Enter I-180 S and continue towards Downtown Lincoln.

 

How to Get From Omaha to Kansas City

Missouri’s biggest city is less than three hours south of Omaha in your rental car.

  1. Leave Downtown Omaha via I-480 E, crossing the Missouri River.
  2. Take Exit 51 for I-80 E by keeping left at the fork.
  3. Merge onto I-29 S
  4. Stay on this route for 184 miles to reach central Kansas City.
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