No, you cannot directly rent a car from Lyft in Bend, Oregon. Lyft is a ride-hailing service, not a traditional car rental company. However, Lyft does operate a separate program called Lyft Rentals (formerly Express Drive) in some major metropolitan areas, which allows ride-share drivers to rent a vehicle specifically to use for driving on the Lyft platform. This program is not available for general personal use by non-drivers in Bend.
For a traditional personal car rental in Bend, you'll need to use established rental agencies. The Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM), located about 15 miles north of Bend, is the primary hub for major rental companies. You can easily book a vehicle from providers like Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, and Budget for personal use.
A more modern alternative gaining popularity is peer-to-peer (P2P) car rental services like Turo. Turo functions like an Airbnb for cars, where local car owners list their personal vehicles for rent. This can often provide a wider variety of vehicle types and sometimes more flexible pickup/drop-off options directly in Bend.
| Rental Option | Best For | Typical Location | Key Consideration |
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| Traditional Agencies (e.g., Enterprise, Hertz) | Standard personal rentals, reliability, airport convenience. | Redmond Airport (RDM), some Bend locations. | Requires standard insurance/credit card hold. |
| Peer-to-Peer (Turo) | Unique vehicles, local pickup/drop-off, potentially lower costs. | Directly in Bend, owner-specified locations. | Review owner ratings and vehicle policies carefully. |
| Lyft App | Ride-hailing only; getting a ride from a driver. | Anywhere in Bend via the app. | Not a car rental service for personal driving. |
Your best bet is to compare prices and availability on a travel aggregator site for traditional rentals at RDM and then check Turo's app to see what local vehicles are available for your dates.
