How much is gas price in South Bend?

The average gas price in South Bend is 12.77 ﷼ per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between 153 ﷼ and 204 ﷼, depending on the car size. Search rental cars on KAYAK

What is the most popular rental car in South Bend?

Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in South Bend. Search rental cars on KAYAK

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How much does a Special car rental cost in South Bend?

A Special car rental in South Bend costs 278 ﷼ per day, on average. Search rental cars on KAYAK

How much does a Mini car rental cost in South Bend?

A Mini car rental in South Bend costs 437 ﷼ per day, on average. Search rental cars on KAYAK

How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in South Bend?

An Intermediate car rental in South Bend costs 287 ﷼ per day, on average. Search rental cars on KAYAK

What type of car is recommended for driving in South Bend?

If you’re traveling as a group, a spacious SUV is a comfortable option. A four-wheel-drive SUV is also an excellent choice if you intend to explore other attractions outside the city or if you’re driving in winter weather. In case you are traveling alone and would like to avoid the hustle of squeezing into tight parking spots at the city center, we recommend renting a compact car. Search rental cars on KAYAK

What’s the speed limit in South Bend?

When driving through school zones, be sure to maintain a maximum speed limit of 25mph. You must also maintain a speed limit of 30mph on residential roads and anywhere between 55mph and 70mph on the freeway. There are speed traps and traffic cameras set up near several intersections, with one being on St. Rd. 2 and Quince Road, so be sure to adhere to the recommended traffic rules to avoid getting a ticket. Search rental cars on KAYAK

Where are the best places to park in South Bend?

The charming South Bend city has multiple parking lots, garages, and marked street parking spots. There are several parking lots in Downtown South Bend that offer free parking for 2h each day and more than 2h after 5pm. You can also opt for cheap lots like the N. Main St. Lot, which charges around $4 per day. Walking to the city center from these lots will take you anywhere between 3 to 10min. Search rental cars on KAYAK

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Discover hidden gems and historical attractions in South Bend by renting a car. Getting a rental car in South Bend allows you to explore the many fantastic destinations within the city and on its outskirts conveniently. Take a day trip to the serene Indiana Dunes State Park, which is about an hour away from the city. Adrenalin Junkies can even go as far as Rum Village Park, which will only take you around 10min by car. Car rentals in South Bend will get you to these and more destinations that are not accessible via public transport.
The South Bend Airport has multiple car rental agencies, including Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, and Budget, which you can book through KAYAK. There are several customer service desks located in the baggage claim section. From there, it’ll take you a few minutes to walk to the car pick-up area near the terminal.
South Bend city traffic is slow-moving, especially during rush hour. To avoid getting stuck in traffic during weekdays, be sure to leave for your destination before 7am. It can take you around half an hour to drive from most South Bend suburbs to the city center in good traffic, but during rush hour, between 7am-8am, and between 5pm-7pm, it will take at least an hour or more to arrive at your destination. Be extra cautious when passing through the Adams and Dylan intersection, as many drivers fail to adhere to all the traffic rules.
You may end up being stuck in traffic for at least an hour or more if you use heavily trafficked roads, like W Lasalle Avenue and W Colfax Avenue during rush hour. In case you intend to travel to the airport on the west side of the city, be sure to leave early before the morning rush hour. If you're in South Bend during winter, keep in mind that the harsh South Bend winters create icy roads, which can bring about serious accidents, so be sure to drive slowly and carefully.
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Supplier choice rental cars in South Bend are around 27% cheaper than other car types, on average

Verified travelerApr 2024

Small airport and easy in or out with rental car

Verified travelerNov 2023

Do it! Driving isn’t too bad— just keep an eye out for potholes and check the air pressure in the tires— temp swings make that an issue.

Verified travelerAug 2023

Get a toll box if your going to Chicago and traveling 2 days or less

RenataAug 2023

Just make sure you ask how to return the car....lol

What type of car is recommended for driving in South Bend?
If you’re traveling as a group, a spacious SUV is a comfortable option. A four-wheel-drive SUV is also an excellent choice if you intend to explore other attractions outside the city or if you’re driving in winter weather. In case you are traveling alone and would like to avoid the hustle of squeezing into tight parking spots at the city center, we recommend renting a compact car.
What’s the speed limit in South Bend?
When driving through school zones, be sure to maintain a maximum speed limit of 25mph. You must also maintain a speed limit of 30mph on residential roads and anywhere between 55mph and 70mph on the freeway. There are speed traps and traffic cameras set up near several intersections, with one being on St. Rd. 2 and Quince Road, so be sure to adhere to the recommended traffic rules to avoid getting a ticket.
Where are the best places to park in South Bend?
The charming South Bend city has multiple parking lots, garages, and marked street parking spots. There are several parking lots in Downtown South Bend that offer free parking for 2h each day and more than 2h after 5pm. You can also opt for cheap lots like the N. Main St. Lot, which charges around $4 per day. Walking to the city center from these lots will take you anywhere between 3 to 10min.
How much is gas price in South Bend?
The average gas price in South Bend is 12.77 ﷼ per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between 153 ﷼ and 204 ﷼, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in South Bend?
Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in South Bend.
How can I find car rentals near me in South Bend?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Special car rental cost in South Bend?
A Special car rental in South Bend costs 278 ﷼ per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in South Bend?
A Mini car rental in South Bend costs 437 ﷼ per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in South Bend?
An Intermediate car rental in South Bend costs 287 ﷼ per day, on average.

Budget

6.1

Okay

Read 31 reviews

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Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

6.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.2

2 locations in South Bend

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23134 Lincoln Way West

+1 574 232 1273

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4643 Progress Drive

+1 574 234 4259

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8.0 Very good

Bonnie, Jul 2024

Intermediate

I wasn't given any receipt at pickup . Told I would get at return. When I returned car, I stood in line for about 10 min. Then was told it would be emailed to me. It's been 24 hrs. and I still haven't seen a receipt. I have no idea how much I was charged.. I had requested an economy car, but was upgraded to Jeep . That was a pleasant surprise.

10.0 Wonderful

Herbert, May 2024

Intermediate

The person who handled our rental was very polite and knowledgeable about the process. Thank you!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Compact

Guys at the counter were great !

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Intermediate SUV

While it would be nice if there was more than one employee to handle the counter when flights arrive, everyone was friendly and the entire process was pretty smooth from beginning to end. Car was great, too!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2023

Economy

Good!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

Budget cancelled my reservation at the last minute and left me without a car.

National

10.0

Wonderful

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10.0

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10.0

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10.0

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10.0

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4637 Progress Dr

+1 844 914 1556

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2021

I have always had a great experience with Enterprise. I don’t like the fact to get great deals. I need a true credit card at the airport. So I have to pay a little more. Always professional and smile. Great job 👍

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7

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7.7

Comfort

8.6

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7.9

Value for money

8.1

3 locations in South Bend

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1420 S Michigan St

+1 574 289 1294

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4647 Progress Dr

+1 844 914 1554

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52200 Indiana State Route 933

+1 574 273 0444

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Anonymous, Mar 2024

Supplier choice

Very easy, and friendly

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2021

Pros:

Yes, staff was friendly.

Cons:

It was the customer service when trying to call South Bend I was always routed to corporate. No one was at the Enterprise desk in South Bend so no one walked around the car with me. A supervisor on the phone used a phone and/or had a soft spoken voice. I could not hear him.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2020

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Staff was friendly and efficient. I was in and out quickly. Great experience.

Cons:

Only odd thing about renting in South Bend is there are no assigned spots. You everyone is walking around the lot hitting their car lock fob listening for the noise. It was actually kind of comical. But if the weather was bad or you were in a big hurry I could see how it would be irritating.

9.2 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2020

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Drop off in Downtown Falmouth MA. was great, Attendant was helpful and friendly. Pick up in South Bend IN. Airport went well even though I forgot who was supplying the car and the Kayak email confirm was on my PC , not my phone, they found me, I got the car.

Cons:

The Ford Fusion hybrid has a weird feature where the engine turns off when you stop at a light or drive-through. This feature can be turned off by a button on the dashboard.

2.0 Poor

Karina, Sep 2020

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Enterprise called me a day before and told me they had to canceled my car as they had high demand for the Holiday and they did not had the car that I reserved many days ago. They told me they couldn’t do anything that put me on a waiting list to see what day they could have a car available.!

10.0 Wonderful

Kurt, Mar 2020

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Staff was excellent. Fast, efficient, friendly. The dropoff was super fast and easy.

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was perfect.

Hertz

7.6

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10.0

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10.0

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6.0

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6.0

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4639 Progress Drive

+1 574 234 3712

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Alamo

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4637 Progress Dr

+1 844 914 1555

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2.0 Poor

Ashley, Jun 2024

Premium

Car was confirmed and paid via credit card but no cars were available- location had a negative number of car inventory- many angry customers!! We spent time and Uber money going to pick up cars there TWICE and confirmed order cars were not available!!

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Pickup truck

All went well, The car has a problem with re-fueling, The vent system is restricted somewhere.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sep 2023

Intermediate

THEY DON'T LET US RENT THE CAR BECAUSE IT COULDN'T SCAN OUR PASSPROT

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2022

Kim at the front desk was PHENOMENAL! I was having a rough day, which she noticed, and went above and beyond to flip that switch, and it changed the course of my day. The rest of my day went smoothly :)

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

Great staff, easy process. Car was just what we needed for the weekend.

2.0 Poor

Jen, Sep 2022

I had a reservation but was made to wait several hours because there weren’t enough cars -only to discover that there were several cars in the lot! Also, I spent much more time on the phone with corporate office than the customer service at the rental desk.

Avis

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4643 Progress Drive

+1 574 234 1024

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Did not have the vehicle reserved in stock. Did not contact prior to arriving to pick up rental.

6.0 Okay

Rob, Nov 2021

Customer service wasn’t so impressive. They don’t seem to have a good system of handing off calls made to the local rental desk when nobody’s there to cover the location. It gets sent off to a distant call center where they don’t have access to all the info. Their explanation: we use two different systems. Yeah, well that’s very uninteresting to the customer. Maybe you should use one system and stop the excuses. Also, include taxes and fees in your initial quote. Also, be more clear about how electronic tolls work. I’m waiting to be hit with all kinds of hidden charges, and the toll highways around chicago don’t allow cash payments.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2021

When we arrived we were told there was only one clean vehicle available (Toyota Tacoma) and if we wanted anything else it would be dirty. Other than that no real problem in south bend. When I tried to drop it off in Chicago the address given to me was just a hotel (Hotel Loews) and they were unable to accept the car. Apparently they're listed as an Avis location because their guests can reserve a car at the front desk. Instead I found an overnight garage and picked a new Avis location in the morning. Hotel Loews should never have been listed as a drop-off location if they don't accept drop-offs.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2021

Ease and efficiency at rental counter. Will use Avis again. Increase Number of Avis spots in parking lot. When returning vehicle I had to park in a National spot as all the Avis spots were taken.

3.9 Poor

Kimberly, Aug 2021

The car was dirty and smelled like smoke. Not happy with the experience.

10.0 Wonderful

Lolita, Jul 2021

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Everything was excellent

Dollar

6.9

Okay

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6.8

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6.8

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6.8

Value for money

7.1

One location in South Bend

Locations in South Bend

4639 Progress Drive

+1 866 434 2226

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2.0 Poor

yassine, May 2020

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Nothing Very unprofessional

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2020

Pros:

Staff was great friendly, helpful, I really liked the minivan, It was my first time driving that make and model car and I decided that I may just go bye me one.

Cons:

The instructions of use for the plate pass could of been explained, it's a metal box that is stuck on the windshield. I did.have to travel on the Indiana -Illinois toll way and did not know that the box contained a ez pass. So electronically the box was being picked up and I was pulling over to pay cash Lol. 3 days later I figured out what the metal thing on the windshield was. The staff did compensate me for my trouble with the platepass, and I was very pleased with the way they handled it.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2020

Pros:

I always rent thru Dollar Rental when I go on trips because never once have I had unexpected charges or issues. Every time I get a great deal and it costs exactly what they said it would cost. I can't even tell you how much it is appreciated!

Cons:

There was an after hours key drop that was a little confusing because there was a sign that said charges continue to accrue until the rental place opens again. Fortunately that did not happen and I was charged only for the amount of the rental after dropping the keys off on time.

Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

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4637 Progress Dr, South Bend, , USA Indiana

+1 914 368 0091

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