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Sterling, VA
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Sterling car rental information
| Pick-up location | Sterling |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 18 |
| Airport locations | 13 |
| Popular agencies | Dollar, Thrifty |
Cheap car rentals in Sterling
| Economy | $33/day |
| Compact | $34/day |
| Intermediate | $35/day |
| Standard | $37/day |
| Full-size | $39/day |
| Full-size SUV | $54/day |
| Premium | $41/day |
| Luxury | $51/day |
| Compact SUV | $41/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $45/day |
| Standard SUV | $48/day |
Sterling car rental reviews and directory
From $54/day
Alamo![agency]()
Best rated
8.7 Excellent (187 reviews)
1 location in Sterling
Alamo
Locations in Sterling
23430 Autopilot Dr+1 844 648 1605
| Monday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
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| Tuesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
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- 8.6
7.9 GoodOct 18 2021
Ovearll, it was great. Easy, fast check in and get out with good customer service. I didn't like being pressured into getting the Alamo insurance when I had declined it for a reason already, and the fact I didn't get my AAA member discount when I asked about. But, I was tired from traveling and it was later in the evening when I picked it up and wanted to get on my way, so I was taken advantage of due to not feeling and being as sharp as I normally am.
10.0 ExcellentAug 4 2021
Clean, efficient, and personable! Alamo, National, and Enterprise are all in the same building. I rented from Alamo and no one was at the counter. A very helpful man, Dawit, from another counter immediately assisted me and was so nice. All the staff I encountered were personable, helpful, and professional. The car and facilities were extremely clean. Masks and social distancing were observed. My SUV ran well and had no problems. TY to all who helped me!
10.0 ExcellentJul 19 2021
I wish the car rental was closer to the terminal.
2.0 MediocreApr 27 2021
Never got it all the rental companies at the airport require a major credit card now so that could’ve been better
4.0 OkayMar 29 2021
I like how you can just pick a car and goSomeone actually working at the rental counter and not making me wait forever
10.0 ExcellentMar 8 2021
Renting was quick and easyNothing, all was good.
10.0 ExcellentFeb 17 2021
The carThat the price given by Kayak was actually the final price. Which was fairly close, around 5 or 6% different. But fair enough.
2.0 MediocreFeb 13 2021
I didn’t rent a car and received an email saying I did
10.0 ExcellentJan 29 2021
The staff was friendly at te pickup, pickup was very easy!The return! Their parking garage is next to another one, and their was not well marked. There was no number or address, so initially I went to the wrong. It ierally took 20 minutes to get back to the right now. Please put your address on your entrance!!!
6.0 GoodDec 29 2020
did not work with Alamo staff at pick up. other persons desk. Told us to go to row 3 pick a car, do not come back. what? only 3 cars there and 3+ people looking for a car. Thought we were getting a Rav4 but ending with a VW GOlf (not impressed, need wheel work).Got what we thought we were paying for.
From $38/day
Dollar![Dollar]()
7.3 Good (230 reviews)
1 location in Sterling
Dollar
Locations in Sterling
23540 Autopilot Drive+1 866 434 2226
| Monday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
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| Tuesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
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10.0 ExcellentNov 21 2021
Both the pickup and drop off were easy and smooth. I would definitely rent from Dollar again if I come through IAD.
4.0 OkayNov 19 2021
We had to wait 20 minutes for a shuttle, as other shuttles came and went several times. When the full shuttle arrived at the rental counter, there was a line out the door and a single staff member handling reservations for three rental companies. We had to wait another hour to pick up our rental. The windscreen on the delivered car was filthy on the inside, and I had to wipe it with a towel to cut through the glare.
10.0 ExcellentAug 25 2021
The experience was quick and easy. My car was ready at the time I requested.
1.9 HorribleAug 24 2021
the whole experience was a disaster!!! i will NEVER do business with you again
10.0 ExcellentAug 21 2021
the customer service was great. a few of the cars needed services preformed after they were offered to me. Maintenance up keep needs work. Customer service saved the day!.
1.9 HorribleAug 18 2021
Customer Servise very bad !!! They don’t explain to you anything and they don’t try to help you at all, they charge me extra for everything and I ended to pay a lot
1.9 HorribleAug 15 2021
Got stuck in Washington D.C. because I didn't have a credit card. After serving 4 years overseas I didn't have a local cell service and my nearest family/friend was in North Carolina, my destination. Was a lot of fun for my family of 4 being stuck in an unfamiliar location after a 9 hour flight. The workers at the rental car place just gave me a blank stare when I asked them what I was supposed to do and were zero help. Glad I wasted $100 too. These companies need to do better.
10.0 ExcellentAug 12 2021
Loved the zippy little Chevy cars! Great fir parking in the city!
3.9 MediocreJul 14 2021
We had requested a "small SUV" envisioning maybe a Hyundai Tucson or Kona or Honda Cr-V or Kia Sportage. Instead, we get a Hyundai Venue. Both my wife and I drive Hyundais (Santa Fe for me, my 3rd, and a Genesis for her, preceded by an Azera and Santa Fe), but this was ridiculously small. Only one of our suitcases fit in the back, the other two were piled onto the back seat along with our son. Cramped, indeed. Black interior, including a black dashboard, made for a miserably hot car in the July Virginia muggy heat.
10.0 ExcellentJun 28 2021
Service was great. Staff super helpful, it was an excellent experienceNothing
From $38/day
Budget![agency]()
Cheapest deal
7.2 Good (207 reviews)
2 locations in Sterling
Budget
Locations in Sterling
20990 Dulles Town Circle+1 703 430 1408
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
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| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
23360 Autopilot Drive+1 703 260 5631
| Monday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
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| Tuesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
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2.0 MediocreNov 22 2021
Gave me a different vehicle, huge line to check in, massive damage on door, overcharged my credit card & NO RECEIPT?
6.0 GoodOct 25 2021
Busy location, one staff member very good, but split her time with Avis line, the other very slow.
2.0 MediocreOct 20 2021
Initial car came with rear tires that had worn-out/damaged tread, necessitating a detour to exchange cars 2 days in. Staff at exchange location charged a bunch a fees on my card totaling $2700+, necessitating several calls to HQ to straighten out. Still need to call again for one more random charge added at exchange location. Folks on the phone were nice and helpful, but not cool to send out cars with bad tires, and a huge hassle to have staff on the ground that can't handle paperwork and cause major billing problems. I spent too many hours dealing with this during my vacation.
3.9 MediocreSep 26 2021
Budget charges almost the daily price if you are dropping off even a minute over the drop time. Most companies have some leeway and they do not. Disappointing to say the least.
10.0 ExcellentAug 26 2021
Great service ! THANK YOU
7.9 GoodAug 9 2021
Budget removed the floor mats due to an earlier incident with the fleet. There was a hole in the drivers side carpet that was noted during pickup. The car ran great. Great gas mileage. The only issue was on the last day I was not able to get apple play through the USB port. The high beams would not stay on so I had to hold the leaver back manually to use the high beams on unlit low traffic roads during the night. Drop off at BWI was a bit confusing. I had to drop off the vehicle at 4:00 am. I called the help number provided in the rental agreement and there was little help. They just were not keen on the actual procedures for the airport I was dropping off to. There was no Budget office open at 4:00 am but there was a small sign telling me to drop off with Avis. That went really smoothly. I would rent from Budget again. The only real issue I had a problem with was the cost. Yet Budget offered to best price.
7.9 GoodJul 26 2021
Previous detailed information about the costs of insurance and taxes and an estimate of a final price rather than only the cost of the car for the rented days.
5.9 OkayJul 22 2021
Had to take a seperate shuttle to the car rental area, its a hassle especially if you have lots of luggage. The car could have been cleaner
10.0 ExcellentJul 20 2021
The easiest part of our trip!
1.9 HorribleJul 19 2021
Budget wouldn't honor my rental booking
From $41/day
Thrifty![Thrifty]()
Most popular
7 Good (149 reviews)
1 location in Sterling
Thrifty
Locations in Sterling
23540 Autopilot Drive+1 877 283 0898
| Monday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
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| Tuesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
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2.0 MediocreNov 17 2021
The car was old and didn't run well, no basic insurance included. Very bad experience.
3.9 MediocreOct 12 2021
It could have been just a bad start to the day with Southwest Airlines canceling my flight at 2 in the morning but I just had a hard time from the time I walked in the door. I couldn't there was someone there arguing with them loudly that wasn't Thrify's fault but the line was really backed up. Others were more impatient than I but it was just an irritating time. The car was in pretty good shape but the windows looked like they cleaned them with a dirty cloth. I had to stop somewhere to clean them. Like I said it was a bad day for me from the beginning so I was a little more sensitive than usual maybe.
7.9 GoodOct 11 2021
Had trouble picking up. Car reserved was not level we paid for.
7.9 GoodOct 4 2021
The prepay toll service did not work on at least one toll booth, waiting to see if any were paid.
1.9 HorribleSep 16 2021
Car was shit. Service due light one. Scratches and dents everywhere. Dirty car. Overal terrible.
3.9 MediocreSep 13 2021
There was no one to hand over the car to at the destination. I still haven’t received an email confirming it was received, so I am worried I will be overcharged.
1.9 HorribleAug 22 2021
Everything!!
5.9 OkayAug 14 2021
I think they charged way too much. Point in fact: I rented the car for 13 days with two drivers, but the second driver was only going to drive the car for five days and they charged us for the full 13 days.
1.9 HorribleAug 12 2021
The Thrifty experience was abysmal. The shuttle driver was rude. The store clerk was rude and slow. They gave me the wrong car twice. They overcharged me. They were rude at drop-off. Just a terrible all-around experience, and I have a pretty thick skin for this sort of thing...
1.9 HorribleAug 3 2021
Received a car with 57,259 miles which would not restart once I reached my hotel. I had to spend 2 hours and 18 minutes on the phone (3 calls) to Thrifty roadside assistance, on hold mostly. When Thrifty's AAA contractor showed up after 2 missed appointments it was 12:15 am. Car was not charging adequately so problem would repeat. Received permission to have car towed but I had to hire Uber to go back to Dulles for a new car. Attitude of all Thrifty personell was car was my problem. I have submitted request for cost of Uber, but doubt I will hear from Thrifty or see a credit. Worst rental car experience ever.
From $42/day
Enterprise![agency]()
8.4 Excellent (67 reviews)
4 locations in Sterling
Enterprise
Locations in Sterling
202 Lane Ct+1 703 464 3391
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
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| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
22035 Railcar Dr+1 703 444 6360
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
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| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
23430 Autopilot Dr+1 844 648 1602
| Monday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
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| Tuesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
45664 Woodland Rd+1 703 444 6360
| Monday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
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9.2 ExcellentOct 30 2020
Staff at IAD was awesome!USB port in vehicle was missing making phone charging a challenge.
6.8 GoodSep 29 2020
Friendly staff.The vehicle REEKED of cigarette smoke. It also made some sort of odd sound when accelerating or slowing down. Finally, when picking up, I waited five minutes in line, at 10pm, just for a counter person to arrive.
10.0 ExcellentSep 13 2020
The car was clean and the pick up and drop off process easyI don’t understand why Enterprise won’t let you use a debit card unless you have a booked flight. How does it make sense that a credit card is better than a debit card? I did not have a credit card on me and had to book a flight on the spot just to be able to get my rental
2.0 MediocreAug 10 2020
It was the worst, they said they are not honoring same day reservations and made me go back and forth twice
8.0 ExcellentMay 16 2020
Drop off was super easy.
10.0 ExcellentApr 18 2020
Drop off was consolidated for various companies operating at the Savannah airport. It was very quick and easyNothing
2.0 MediocreJul 10 2019
no
7.2 GoodApr 28 2019
Staff was friendlyThe car had a problem with the collision detection system
10.0 ExcellentApr 10 2019
The staff was very fast and courteous.
2.0 MediocreMar 18 2019
Process is very difficult
From $45/day
Avis![agency]()
7.5 Good (75 reviews)
1 location in Sterling
Avis
Locations in Sterling
23330 Autopilot Drive+1 703 260 5631
| Monday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
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| Tuesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
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2.0 MediocreNov 8 2021
Got charged one extra day because I had the car for one more hour due to I could not find the way to the Avis entrance at the PBI. They charged me even I called them. Worst experience ever.
10.0 ExcellentOct 11 2021
Could not have been easier. Kind, caring, efficient, friendly staff. And the car was great. The price, not so much, but it was competitive.
1.9 HorribleOct 5 2021
I was quoted 140.00 and I now have a 340.00 charge and it was turned in with good condition and gas and should not have been charged 200.00 more!!! The gentleman that checked me in was nice but I had to wait over an hour in line!!!
10.0 ExcellentSep 29 2021
very good
7.9 GoodSep 24 2021
it was fast and the staff was polite…i have no complaints..
5.9 OkayAug 23 2021
The wait to pickup the rental was over an hour.
10.0 ExcellentJul 20 2021
We missed our connection in DC and were stranded with no flights to our destination. AVIS was a God-send. They went out of their way to find a car for my family of 4 so we could get to our destination...something United Airlines obviously didn't consider important!
2.0 MediocreMar 29 2021
Pick-up with an Avis Preferred reservation took 1 hour and 45 minutes. Cars were available. Only one counter agent working. A second agent abruptly left.Will never rent Avis at this location again. No excuse for a nearly 2 hour wait when they had cars available. Understaffed and antiquated computer system for rental agreements. Horrible customer service.
8.0 ExcellentJul 28 2020
Staff were helpful. Pickup/Drop off was smooth.The e-toll service was confusing. I was told at one of the toll booths that it wasn't working so I had to pay a toll on top of the subscription service.
2.0 MediocreJan 5 2020
NothingThe van was a Chevy feel like a cargo van, not Ford Transit like the passenger van. Mechanically, it was not safe to drive; shaking badly when braking, wiper blades were bad and noisy, steering wheel was not centered like it needed an alignment.
From $121/day
National![National]()
8.6 Excellent (2 reviews)
1 location in Sterling
National
Locations in Sterling
23430 Autopilot Dr+1 844 648 1604
| Monday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
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| Tuesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - 23:59 |
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7.2 GoodAug 28 2016
Not your usual national rental.Car comfort was good with good features.Car was not thoughourily cleaned inside. Some misc wrappers,trash and someone's iPad case was left in my car rental. My biggest beaf with all national rental in Dulles is their car wash leave the car looking unclean. Either it uses way too much soap or the rinse doesn't work. must say this my first tainted experience with national.
From $118/day
Silvercar![Silvercar]()
7.8 Good (4 reviews)
1 location in Sterling
Silvercar
Locations in Sterling
44900 Falcon Place+1 855 359 2227
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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9.2 ExcellentOct 24 2019
The staff were absolutely terrific.The instructions on using the app to get picked up were insufficient. The app didn't recognize my reservation
2.0 MediocreJul 3 2018
overchargednice carThey got the charges wrong, repeatedly promised me they would fix it, and nothing happened. I will have to initiate a chargeback with my credit card.
From $45/day
Hertz![Hertz]()
2 Mediocre (1 review)
1 location in Sterling
Hertz
Locations in Sterling
23000 Indian Creek Dr+1 703 689 4934
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
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2.0 MediocreApr 25 2017
I am not booking from Kayak ever againIn my receipt i was specifically told i will not have to pay anything other than the amount i already paid however later i was charged 13+ extra $. I called their Customer care and they said these are some taxes.
Advance Car And Truck Rental![Advance Car And Truck Rental]()
1 location in Sterling
Advance Car And Truck Rental
Locations in Sterling
23390 Autopilot Dr+1 703 661 6387
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Easirent![Easirent]()
1 location in Sterling
Easirent
Locations in Sterling
Washington Dulles International Airport
| Monday | Invalid date - 23:59 |
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| Tuesday | Invalid date - 23:59 |
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Flight Car![Flight Car]()
1 location in Sterling
Flight Car
Locations in Sterling
Washington Dulles airport+1 844 435 8227
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keddy by Europcar![keddy by Europcar]()
1 location in Sterling
keddy by Europcar
Locations in Sterling
23390 Autopilot Drive, Washington Dulles+1 703 661 6387
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Sunnycars![Sunnycars]()
1 location in Sterling
Sunnycars
Locations in Sterling
Autopilot Dr 23430
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922 travelers who rented a car in Sterling gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.6
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