Omaha car rental comparison

Car Rental in Omaha

Deep in the heart of the Midwest, Omaha is one of America's undiscovered gems. This Nebraskan city played an important role in the pioneer days. Today, visitors can explore its intriguing history. As well as historical interest, Omaha has plenty to offer the modern tourist, with attractions that will appeal to both kids and adults. Rent a car in Omaha and discover one of the most interesting cities in the Midwest.

What can I see in Omaha?

The Durham Museum is one of the most beautiful museums in the United States, built in the now-disused Union Station. As well as showing historical train cars and locomotives, this museum has an impressive collection of artifacts all about the American West. The building itself, constructed as a railroad station in 1931, is one of the most architecturally stunning in the city. Head down there in your Omaha car rental and see for yourself.

Half an hour out of town in your Omaha car hire, Fort Atkinson State Historical Park offers another slice of local history. This was the first U.S. military post to be built west of the Missouri River. Built in 1820 following recommendations by Lewis and Clark, it pre-dates the Nebraska Territory by almost three decades. Today, there's a military museum that you can tour, learning about pioneer history.

For living history, try to time your visit to Nebraska for the first weekend of the month, between May and October. On these dates, historical re-enactors fill Fort Atkinson to demonstrate life in the Old West. They include both military re-enactors and craftsmen and are particularly interesting for the kids. Remember, it will take you less than half an hour to get there with your rental car from Omaha.

Omaha for families

The Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium receives rave reviews from visitors. Here you'll find the largest cat complex in North America, an enormous Desert Dome, a rainforest exhibit, and more. With detailed, realistic environments for the animals to live in, this zoo offers true enrichment. Pick up your cheap car hire in Omaha and take the kids there – and don't be surprised if they want to spend the entire day admiring the animals.

Little ones will also enjoy the Omaha Children's Museum, a fun and lively look at the world of science, art, and history. Interactive exhibits allow kids to take on the role of inventors, creators, and scientists. Before you drive there in your car hire from Omaha, check out the daily timetable to see when the live presentations of science experiments will be taking place.

Where can I find the best nature around Omaha?

Downtown, locals flock to Lewis and Clark Landing, a public park built on the spot where the famous expedition landed on the west bank of the Missouri River. As well as offering historical interest, this park has a wealth of trails. Go for a jog or a long walk, or, if you've brought a bike in your cheap car rental from Omaha, take it for a ride along the river.

Want to do some fishing? Just 20 miles out of town, Standing Bear Lake is an idyllic spot for a little bit of angling. In the summer, you can take a boat out on the lake, while in the cold Midwestern winters, it freezes over to provide a natural ice-skating rink. With the best car hire in Omaha, it will take you about 20 minutes to get there from the center of the city.

Getting around Omaha

Like most Midwestern cities, Omaha does not have much public transport. Luckily, cheap car rentals in the United States are always available. Using rental cars in Omaha, you'll be able to visit all the top attractions in town, and also take a drive through the sprawling cornfields of Nebraska.

Can I take a road trip from Omaha?

With car rentals from Omaha, it'll take you about an hour to travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, the state capital. Here you can visit the Sheldon Museum of Art as well as the observation decks of the Nebraska State Capitol building. Longer road trips in your car rental from Omaha will lead you out of state, to destinations like Kansas City or Denver, to explore more of the Midwest.

When should I book my car?

No matter where you're traveling, we at HAPPYCAR recommend booking early for the best prices. If you want cheap car rentals in Boston, cheap car rentals from Helena Airport HLN, or the cheapest car hire in Omaha, it always pays to book well in advance.

When you're looking for your low cost car hire in Omaha, remember to consider the type of vehicle that you want to rent. An SUV is great for big families, while a 4x4 might be the best car rental in Omaha for you if you're planning a vacation in the great outdoors. You can always rely on HAPPYCAR to help you find the best vehicle for you, whether you're searching for cheap car rentals at Los Angeles Airport LAX or cheap car rentals in Miami.