Car rental at Baltimore/Washington Airport
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Cheap car rentals at Baltimore/Washington Airport
| Economy | $25/day |
| Compact | $35/day |
| Intermediate | $30/day |
| Standard | $26/day |
| Full-size | $20/day |
| Minivan | $26/day |
| Full-size SUV | $50/day |
| Luxury | $46/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $35/day |
| Supplier choice | $37/day |
| Standard SUV | $40/day |
Top tips for renting a car at Baltimore/Washington Airport
- Car rentals at Baltimore Washington International Airport are a great way of getting from the airport to Maryland. This is because car rentals are a fast and cheap means of getting around Maryland and any other location you prefer. Car rentals save travelers the hassle of adhering to public transportation schedules. With a car rental, you are assured of reaching your destination, which is hard to control with public means. Travelers get all the freedom to go to Maryland’s and Baltimore’s museums, attractions, and eateries at their convenience. Baltimore Washington International Airport car rentals offer you comfort, privacy, and enough space to fit in all your luggage during your visit.
- Renting a car is an easy process for customers as long as you provide the paperwork required. The car rental facility is located offsite from the airport. Travelers arriving at Baltimore Washington International Airport should proceed to the baggage claim area on the ground level of the terminal building. Once you exit through the doors at area B, free shuttles give rides to the rental facility every 10min. The car rental facility offers a wide selection of car rental types, and it operates from 6 am to 11 pm.
- Once your visit is up and you are ready to return your car, drive back to the exact pickup area. You can also input address 7432 New Ridge Road, Hanover, MD, on the rental’s GPS and go to the location. Look for signs of "car rental return," which will lead you to the return lot. Before returning, ensure you have filled up the gas tank. If you return it without a full gas tank, you may be charged up to three times the average amount. Once you park at the returning lot, hand back the keys with the contract to the car rental company’s counter. The facility offers after-hour services for travelers that need to return car rentals in late hours. When returning car rentals to Baltimore Washington International Airport after hours, place the contract and the keys in the drop box located at the far end of the rental counters.
- The busiest days to pick up car rentals from Baltimore Washington International Airport is Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. On weekdays from 11 am to 1 pm, picking up and dropping off car rentals can be busier. If you wish to avoid crowds, consider making earlier arrangements to avoid waiting in line. When driving car rentals in Baltimore, the rush hour is from 6 am to 9 am and 6 pm to 8 pm. So if you wish to avoid traffic jams, avoid driving at these hours.
- 25% of our users found rental cars at Baltimore/Washington Airport for $50 or less
- Book your rental car at Baltimore/Washington Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Baltimore/Washington Airport
What paperwork is required to get car rentals at Baltimore Washington International Airport?
All renters have to be over 21 years old. If you are between 21-24, some companies may add extra daily fees on top of the rental car. Renters are required to present an official driver’s license with validity that covers the rental period. The permit must have a photograph of the drivers. Foreigners with a license in any other language but English should accompany the license with an International Driving License for translation purposes. You will also have to present a valid credit or debit card to cover the cost of the rental car.
Which facilities are available at the car rental facility at Baltimore Washington International Airport?
The car rental facility at Baltimore Washington International Airport has after-hours services for travelers that need to drop off and pick up car rentals. The facility features a parking lot for customers to wait for assistance. Travelers will find a payphone and washrooms. The center is wheelchair accessible, and it features a parking lot for disabled customers.
Which car rental companies have the most effortless return process?
Major car rental companies have easy return procedures for car rentals. They include Alamo, Avis, Dollar, and Budget. Travelers can return car rentals during after-hours easily, provided they leave the contract and the car keys at the dropbox.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Baltimore/Washington Airport?
On average a rental car at Baltimore/Washington Airport costs $62 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Baltimore/Washington Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Turo ($36/day), NextCar ($38/day) and Thrifty ($46/day).
What is the best rental car company at Baltimore/Washington Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies at Baltimore/Washington Airport are Alamo (8.9, 184 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.3, 52 reviews), and NextCar (7.8, 115 reviews).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Baltimore/Washington Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Baltimore/Washington Airport to off-airport locations include Payless, NextCar, Hertz, Dollar, Alamo, Budget, Thrifty, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and National.
Baltimore/Washington Airport car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.9
Very good
377 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
8.6
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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drop off staff exceptionally helpful with my elder mother10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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ExcellentCons:
Everything was perfect8.0 Very good
Apr 2021
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Pick up was staffed by only one person and it took forever. But hey, it's COVID.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Nothing was great about the business; they gave away my rental to another customer; my flight was delayed and when my family and I arrived we didn't have a rental to go to our next destinationCons:
If they would have put my rental aside for me and my family when we arrived from our flight!8.0 Very good
Feb 2021
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Staff was very friendly and the drop off was very easy.Cons:
I thought it all went pretty easy.2.0 Poor
Nov 2020
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Nothing. They had no cars available for anyone and we were stuck there at midnight with over 100 people in the facility.Cons:
Don’t give reservations unless you can fulfill them. Multiple companies pool cars at this location and none of them had any.NextCar
7.8
Good
216 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.8
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Very nice and courteous staff. The car was excellent, almost brand new, and drove great. The pick up and drop off were quick and easy.Cons:
I did not receive any receipt or acknowledgement when I returned the vehicle. The car was checked in quickly but the agent said he would email the receipt and I had to call back the next day to request the receipt.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Everything was very smooth. No attempts to upsell. Got me on my way quickly and pleasantly.Cons:
I don't have much to say. Everything went as I expected.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Pick up was fast and easy and only took a few minutes. The return was even faster. I just pulled up and someone was there to take the key and I left.Cons:
Honestly , nothing on this rental.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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The staff in the parking garage was especially helpful and friendly for pick-up and drop-off. They couldn't have been better and were always available to gladly help.Cons:
The inside-office/front desk person wasn't quite as friendly as the very helpful outside people.Avis
6.3
Okay
110 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.0
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Great experienceCons:
Line at pickup could have been shorter10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Quick process to get my rental (done through the Avis app).Cons:
This facility hasn’t incorporated their new fast pass system where your can get a QR code to check out. Reagan Airport has it and makes a big difference.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Vehicle was nearly brand new. Clean, inside and out.Cons:
Long wait in line. Representatives seem care-free.8.0 Very good
Mar 2021
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The people there were very pleasant to deal with.Cons:
I was late picking up my car and I still had to wait for 20 minutes. The car was not cleaned very well.4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
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Provide a car that wasn’t damaged10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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Everything was easy and quick. The staff was great.Hertz
6.3
Okay
165 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
6.3
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2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
Jan 2022
6.0 Okay
Dec 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2021
Payless
6.0
Okay
350 reviewsCleanliness
6.1
Comfort
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.6
Value for money
6.3
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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Great rental.Cons:
Nothing. Everything was fine3.6 Poor
Aug 2020
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The other rental company that helped us2.0 Poor
Jul 2020
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Payless in BWI is closed and has no cars available for the last few months. However, they are still accepting reservation! Don't be fooled2.0 Poor
Jul 2020
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We showed up for our reservation only to be greeted by a sign at the counter saying “ no cars available “. We had to scramble and rent from another company at twice the price. There was no one at the counter. Why is kayak booking reservations for Payless at BWI if they clearly aren’t running?2.0 Poor
Jul 2020
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Booked a rental and showed up to pick up the car and there was no one at the counter. There was only a sign saying No cars available. Very unprofessional and caused unnecessary stress at the start of a trip.2.0 Poor
Jul 2020
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Nothing. No one was there and I was unable to rent the car.Cons:
Someone could have been there and they could have had a car there since I booked it a week earlier.Budget
5.8
Fair
402 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.6
Value for money
6.0
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4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2022
2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
4.0 Mediocre
May 2022
2.0 Poor
May 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
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YesCons:
Nothing. Everything was easy and excellent.Thrifty
5.8
Fair
179 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.6
Value for money
6.1
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2.0 Poor
Aug 2023
4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Friendly staffCons:
Fuel pump (we think) was going out and took 20 minutes to start after putting gas in the car (twice),2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Had more than a one-hour wait for my car.2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Nothing they ran out of cars so I had to pay double to rent a car from a different agency.Cons:
Not run out of cars.6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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The vehicle was spacious.Cons:
The smell of marijuana after I came home with the vehicle. Not being able to contact anyone regarding the missing ez pass I paid for. Having the return location open on time and not having to search for someone to help with the return process .2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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If you can't fulfill my reservation, it doesn't matter how friendly your staff is.Cons:
Everything! What's the point of having a reservation if you still can't provide a vehicle when I arrive? Again - no vehicle available! Please tell your customers to have a Plan B, as your word/reservation means nothing. No worries - Never again with you!Dollar
5.0
Fair
224 reviewsCleanliness
5.6
Comfort
5.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.5
Value for money
5.1
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2.0 Poor
Jun 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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The process is unclear. I witnessed 4 other customers encounter the same problem as me. We ended up leaving without a car. Waste of time.2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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The entire experience was awful, lengthy and outrageously expensive compared to what is advertised on Kayak.Cons:
Honest pricing, honest description of the cars, willingness to reduce price for alternative vehicle, outrageous toll fees not explained, front to back terrible experience. I will NEVER rent with Dollar again or trust Kayak/other provider price quotes. Going directly to the rental car company and work with them.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Everything was very smooth and trouble free.Cons:
I can't say much. The experience went well, as I expected.4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
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No car available upon arrival. Had to wait for a car. Price charged was way over price quoted on line.4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
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I booked my reservation a week in advance and I still had to wait for 2 hours at the car rental pick up because they didn't have a car for me. Very inconvenient. Will not use again.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
Very good
72 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
7.8
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6.0 Okay
Nov 2020
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It was “meh”, so nothing was really good.Cons:
They could have correctly cleaned the car.8.8 Very good
Sep 2020
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When we arrived the car we rented was not available and they wanted to charge us to upgrade. They did however endnus giving us the upgrade for free but I had to mention it 3 times2.0 Poor
Sep 2020
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Staff was rude and truck was filthyCons:
everything9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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It was a pretty seamless experience. I had a Ford Fusion Hybrid, and was amazed at avg 47 mpgs over the weekend.Cons:
Nothing really10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Easy on both ends. It seems like the transactions have really been streamlinedCons:
I don’t have any suggestions2.0 Poor
May 2020
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The manger BWI enterprise refuse to give me my car that I reserved for. Which I had to go to hurtz for a rentalSixt
8.2
Very good
13 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
8.1
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10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
Aug 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
6.0 Okay
May 2023
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National
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7434 New Ridge Rd Po Box 347, Hanover, , USA Maryland
+1 914 368 0091
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Payless |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Mini |
Average price | $52/day |
Good deal | $44/day |