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From $73/dayRated #1
Dollar
Best rated
7.7 Good (67 reviews)
1 location in Dayton
Dollar
Locations in Dayton
3350 Valet Drive+1 937 898 5806
Monday
07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
07:00 - 23:59
Thursday
07:00 - 23:59
Friday
07:00 - 23:59
Saturday
07:00 - 23:59
Sunday
07:00 - 23:59
7.9
7.8
7.5
7.7
7.6
Recent reviews
8.0 ExcellentDec 31 2020
Pick-up area was easy to find, and overall the staff I interacted with were professional and friendly.The signage about which drop-off area to use was apparently incorrect, which made things confusing and tiring after my trip.
7.6 GoodMar 25 2020
It would have been helpful to have the drop off procedures for when an attendant wasn't present explained during the pickup.
5.2 OkayJan 1 2018
The employees on the phone...both times, at the desk, and at pick up and drop off. Very rude.
2.0 MediocreOct 24 2017
I had to cancel my rental based on not having a major credit card. I went with Avis whom was more accommodating. I will not be renting with Dollar in the future.
10.0 ExcellentSep 4 2017
Great experienceCustomer service was outstanding both picking up the car and in returning. Will rent from dollar again.
4.4 OkayAug 28 2017
A lot of wasted moneyThe car was nice, although it smelled pretty weird.The car cost more than advertised, by about $100, so it was almost double of what I expected. The insurance I bought online with the car (3rd party) I was told was useless, and they were known to not honor the purchase if something were to happen, so that's $30 I won't get back. All in all it was a lot of wasted money.
8.8 ExcellentJul 23 2017
Tried to charge me for car insurance even though I told the lady that I already bought third party insurance coverage online
8.4 ExcellentJul 18 2017
Drop off was incredibly fast... in and out in under 5 minutes!There was a dent on the side of the car that I saw before taking the rental and let the person know and he seemed to think it was no big deal. I did not want to be charged for it so made sure he annotated it but I'm sure I could've been charged if that hadn't happened beforehand
4.4 OkayMay 25 2017
Well I'll never use Dollar again, that's for sure...They did finally supply me with a car for the amount that this site specified. It was not the car nor was it the class of car as promised by this web sites reservation.During the reservation, I was asked if I needed insurance. I did so I checked the button for $9.00 per day. When the reservation was completed, the funds for the insurance was charged to my account right away and it stated the rental fee would be secured at time of pick up. No big deal. But when I get to the counter the attendant states that I need to use my personal car insurance OR get insurance directly from Dollar Rental. The insurance for the reservation web site is not recognized as valid insurance. They did not budge and it cost me an extra $186.00 for 6 days of rental. That is more than 6 months of FULL auto insurance out in the rest of the world. What a scam.... Now I need to fight for a refund on the $9/day insurance from the web site that was not allowed.
10.0 ExcellentApr 5 2017
Good car - well pricedGood service. Close to the terminal. Good value. Nice car.
From $46/dayRated #2
Budget
Most popular
7.7 Good (36 reviews)
2 locations in Dayton
Budget
Locations in Dayton
1323 Wilmington Avenue+1 937 294 8238
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday
08:00 - 18:00
Friday
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:00 - 14:00
Sunday
09:00 - 14:00
33 East 1st Street+1 937 220 9206
Monday
07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday
07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday
07:30 - 17:30
Thursday
07:30 - 17:30
Friday
07:30 - 17:30
Saturday
08:00 - 18:00
Sunday
08:00 - 18:00
7.7
8
7.6
7.8
7.8
Recent reviews
6.0 GoodMar 20 2022
Attitude
2.0 MediocreMar 1 2022
They had no cars for rental at scheduled booking time.
10.0 ExcellentFeb 23 2022
Very nice customer service representatives. The van was clean, and the service person gave me an overview of how to operate various functions.
10.0 ExcellentFeb 4 2022
Everything was great the weather wasn’t lol
10.0 ExcellentNov 25 2021
Every person I came in contact with at Budget was friendly and professional.
2.0 MediocreNov 7 2021
When originally booking my rental car I selected Budget because it was available for pickup at the airport. Upon arrival I was told my car was at a downtown location. I took an Uber to the downtown location and it was closed. I never got the rental car. I was very disappointed in the execution and the lack of help when calling Budget's 24 hour service line.
10.0 ExcellentOct 18 2021
Great service at the office on Wilmington Pike
1.9 HorribleAug 13 2021
I called to let them know I was stuck in traffic traveling back from an adjoining state and would not be able to return the vehicle before they closed at 6 pm and was told “they will charge you for another day. So a mini van rental for 27 hours cost me $350.
10.0 ExcellentJul 24 2021
Very helpful and ready. No issues. Car was great!
10.0 ExcellentJul 3 2021
tHE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL, CLEANED THE CAR AND GOT US ON IOUR WAY QUICKLY. THEY DID GREAT.I WAS MORE THAN PLEASED WITH MY EXPEREINCE...DON'T CHANGE A THING
Your rental prices and rates for insurance are absurd. The car was fine as was the agent.
2.0 MediocreNov 1 2020
The staff was terrible. As I was walking up to rent the vehicle they locked the door, looked at me, and left.The customer service. I was treated much better at Alamo where I ended up having to rent from because I was not able to get my rental when I needed it from Thrifty.
6.8 GoodSep 27 2020
Thrifty staff member was very pleasant and helpful. Vehicle was very clean and ready to go.If you rental agencies would offer something besides those cheap Chrysler products. I realize they practically give them to you (how else could they get rid of them), but they are very uncomfortable and noisy. Luckily I only need a van once in a great while. And thankfully you have better quality vehicles to rent when I need a sedan or coupe.
10.0 ExcellentFeb 19 2020
Everything went very smooth. I really appreciated it
9.2 ExcellentJan 24 2020
When the strip would not work on my credit card, the agent said it was impossible to enter it manually! Luckily I had another car, but NOT the one that I wished to use! Gotta be a better way!
2.0 MediocreDec 30 2019
The car smelt like weed and it was never cleaned out. The windows were filthy.
10.0 ExcellentJul 17 2019
Friendly staff, super easy pick up and drop off.
6.8 GoodSep 24 2018
Average rental carCar was great on gas. Car was clean.Car needed an alignment and a tune up. Would pause every time you try to accelerate.
2.0 MediocreSep 13 2018
They only accept major credit cards and nothing else
9.6 ExcellentSep 11 2018
Good rental experienceFast checkout and check in. Clean car.
From $71/dayRated #4
Hertz
9 Excellent (18 reviews)
2 locations in Dayton
Hertz
Locations in Dayton
3350 Valet Circle+1 937 898 5806
Monday
07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
07:00 - 23:59
Thursday
07:00 - 23:59
Friday
07:00 - 23:59
Saturday
07:00 - 23:59
Sunday
07:00 - 23:59
8012 Mcewen Rd+1 937 438 0175
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday
08:00 - 18:00
Friday
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday
Sunday
9.1
9.3
8.7
8.8
9.1
Recent reviews
10.0 ExcellentDec 31 2021
Excellent car for our family vacation. Clean, fairly fuel efficient, ran perfectly; no dings, dents, or scratches; staff at Dayton International was friendly and helpful both at the rental desk and the garage. My only complaint was how pricey it was, but it was competitive with the other options. Definitely would rent from Hertz again.
10.0 ExcellentSep 20 2021
Check out with the car was fast and return was even faster! Liz is an awesome agent.
10.0 ExcellentJun 8 2021
Very friendly staff and easy pick up.
7.6 GoodJul 21 2018
Office closed when i got there. Had to wait
10.0 ExcellentMar 27 2018
Great service, Professional Staff ( Tim) was very helpful with my questions. Easy to work with .
2.0 MediocreMay 23 2017
Hertz had no record of rentalNothing. They wouldn't rent me a car.I had to rent from another agency at a much higher price.
8.8 ExcellentDec 11 2016
They should check tire pressure
7.2 GoodSep 2 2016
Just like most car rental companiesEasy in, Easy out. Gave us an upgrade at no extra charge, because they didn't have anymore small cars.
The best thing about Enterprise, which I did not use due to the inability to get transportation to the site, is that they are NOT Budget. I rented from Budget, and I WILL be transmitting on all social platforms, the hellacious experience of that mistake.
10.0 ExcellentMay 31 2021
The staff were very friendly and professional!
10.0 ExcellentMay 31 2021
The staff were very friendly and professional!
8.0 ExcellentFeb 4 2021
Friendly staff. Nice carA friendly call if they find your property left in a vehicle instead of just trashing it.
2.0 MediocreSep 25 2020
Location was convenient.Service. It was terrible. Staff never called back about availability of a car. No reply. Nada. Zip.
6.4 GoodSep 6 2020
The staff is great, very nice people. There was some candy between the seat and console and a stick of old spice deodorant ( I guess a 90 year old man rented the car before me because who the hell uses old spice anymore!!!) Anyway one of the candy came out in thew floor board and I ended up stepping on it and crushing into the carpet which was a real pain to clean up but I did get it cleaned.Honestly the car could have been a little less expensive, almost $700 for a month is pretty high and as long as you are charging that much I mean would it be too much to ask for the car to actually be clean?
10.0 ExcellentNov 5 2019
VERY friendly. Picked me up at home. Already made my next reservation with them.
6.8 GoodApr 9 2017
Horrible customer serviceThe car was great for the price, clean, gas efficient and got us around.Customer service was horrible. The car was released and was forced to find another location. The location I originally rented at decided they would release the car because I was 1.5 hrs late. She told me she called once and since I "didnt answer" she "assumed" we "weren't coming." Then instead of helping me out with getting another car, she simply stated, "I'm sorry there is nothing I can do," which is plain old lie. She could have called the nearest location and see if they had anything available. We were forced to call ourselves and do the leg work and pray I didn't have to take an Uber back to the hotel. We get to the second location and had an issue with the business card, we couldn't just switch the reservation to my name because the card didn't have my my name on it, only the CEO's name, IT's A COMPANY CARD, DUH! then the tax exempt "didn't have the CEO name on it only the companies name". Just issue after issue for lack of knowledge and or professionalism. Finally we got the car.
10.0 ExcellentOct 20 2016
Not pushy, they offered and explained options, such as insurance, road side assistance, fuel options, and GPS. Quick, easy and reasonably priced.
8.8 ExcellentOct 12 2016
Kayak needs to get its act togetherOnline I requested a rental car to be available at Dayton International Airport. I selected a vehicle on kayak. When I ride to the airport I found out The rental facility was 30 minutes away from the airport. I was never informed during the process that the rental was not on the property at the airport but 30 minutes away. Luckily Enterprise took my reservation at the airport if not I would have been in very bad shape to get to an important meeting. Come on kayak as usual the time get your act together on rentals.
well - it was in Springfield, Ohio. First - they substituted a "similar" vehicle with 70% LESS cargo capacity. Then when I refused it, they assured me the proper vehicle would be there within 3 days; they'll call me when it's in. 11 days later, still waiting. Tried a SECOND time (yeah, yeah my bad) I can only hope that they come through THIS time. 1. substitute SIMILAR, not "what you've got" 2. CALL if you say you're going to, even if to say "oops" 3. If you know you can't meet expectations, at least TELL me and let me make other arrangements.
10.0 ExcellentApr 28 2021
Staff was super helpful, and really helped make the experience worthwhile.
10.0 ExcellentApr 18 2017
the car, assistance with the car and politeness of the clerkI'm disappointed that they're requiring credit cards now instead of allowing debit, I've used them multiple times in the past because of the convenience and quickness....I don't carry credit cards for a the fact of staying away from the debt and crooked banks of today.
Dayton is like the majority of cities in the U.S. in that it was designed for automobiles. Public transportation in the city is severely lacking, especially during evenings and on weekends. If you want to make the most out of your time in the city, it is highly recommended that you rent a vehicle. For instance, if you would like to visit the National Museum of the US Air Force, it is just an 11-minute drive from downtown Dayton. However, on public transport, it would take up to 30 minutes to get there.
For travelers looking to pick up a rental car after landing at Dayton International Airport, you can find the rental car desk in the airport’s Baggage Claim Area.
Though most don’t associate Dayton with wintery weather, it certainly has its fair share of snowstorms in the winter. Travelers visiting the city in winter should make sure to keep the rough weather in mind when planning any itineraries, especially if you aren’t from a snowy climate. However, with a bit of planning and caution, the snow is no hazard and it may even add a nice touch to your trip.
Rush hour traffic is a mixed bag in Dayton, especially if you plan on heading to Cincinnati or other neighboring cities. Morning rush hour traffic can start as early as 6:30 a.m. some mornings and slows down by around 9:00 a.m. on a typical day. The afternoon and evening peak usually goes from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
25% of our users found rental cars in Dayton for $51 or less
Book your rental car in Dayton at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Off-airport rental car locations in Dayton are around 56% cheaper than airport locations on average
Standard rental cars in Dayton are around 58% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Dayton
Some car rental companies in Dayton which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Budget, Hertz and Avis
On average a rental car in Dayton costs $67 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget ($37/day), Enterprise ($39/day) and Avis ($57/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Avis 33 East 1st Street 45402 (1 miles from city center).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Dayton are Hertz (8.1, 58 reviews), and Dollar (7.8, 70 reviews).
The average gas price in Dayton is $4.57 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $55 and $73, depending on the car size.
Standard (Hyundai Sonata or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Dayton.
Car rental companies onsite at Dayton airport include Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar.
A Standard car rental in Dayton costs $32 per day, on average.
A Mini car rental in Dayton costs $37 per day, on average.
A Intermediate car rental in Dayton costs $42 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Dayton costs $469 per week ($67 per day).
On average a rental car in Dayton costs $2,009 per month ($67 per day).
Like most cities in the U.S., Dayton is perfectly suited for all sizes of vehicles. In fact, larger cars are some of the most popular vehicles on the road in Dayton. As such, visitors looking to rent a vehicle during their time in the city are recommended to choose their vehicle with their group in mind. This is partly because the city’s streets really are large enough to accomodate any vehicle so whether you choose a minivan, coupe, or anything in between, the vehicle will have no problems on the road in Dayton.
On the bottom end, Dayton’s speed limits start out as low as 25 to 30 mph in residential areas. From there, they range from 30 to 50 mph on urban roads and roads in built-up areas. In rural areas, though, the speed limit goes from 45 to 70 mph, while on highways and interstates the speed limit is 70 mph.
If you heading downtown, the best option for parking, aside from parking at the actual businesses themselves, is to park at one of the many garages. There are plenty of parking garages and private parking lots in Dayton and many are conveniently located right by points of interest. Parking rates typically start as low as $3 per hour and go up to $10 in the most popular garages.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).