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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
$45/day
Nissan Versa car
Nissan Versa
or similar SMALL
4
2
2/4
$52/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
$43/day
Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
$45/day
Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
$74/day
Toyota Highlander car
Toyota Highlander
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$73/day
Toyota Tacoma car
Toyota Tacoma
or similar PICKUPTRUCK
5
3
2/4
$66/day
Lexus GX car
Lexus GX
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$79/day
Jeep Compass car
Jeep Compass
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$45/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$48/day
Toyota Venza car
Toyota Venza
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$56/day
Hyundai Santa Fe car
Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$56/day
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Top tips for renting a car at Fairbanks airport

  • Booking a car rental at Fairbanks Airport (FAI), also known as Fairbanks International Airport, make sense for a number of reasons. Driving a Fairbanks Airport car rental instead of taking public transportation can save you as much as an hour as you travel through Fairbanks. Also, driving a Fairbanks Airport car rental can conveniently get you to towns just outside of Fairbanks, including Moose Creek, Badger, North Pole, Two Rivers, Pleasant Valley, Ester, and many others. Securing a car rental at Fairbanks Airport is the most sensible way for you to see the interior of Alaska according to your own schedule and agenda.
  • If you opt to book a car rental at Fairbanks Airport, you will need a valid US-issued driver’s license and a major credit card in your name. Some agencies also accept debit cards. Some agencies might also require that you show your own proof of insurance coverage if you decide not to get the insurance agency’s coverage on the rental vehicle. When you make your reservation, confirm with the customer service representative what that agency’s specific requirements are concerning a debit card and insurance coverage.
  • If you need to wait in order to collect your rental vehicle, the Fairbanks Airport offers amenities and services that will allow you to pleasantly and constructively utilize your time waiting. The Airport is open 24 hours and offers a restaurant, a coffee shop, vending machines, an information desk, massage chairs, and more. The Fairbanks Airport is small enough that you will be able to conveniently avail yourself of all it has to offer.
  • The car rental agencies at Fairbanks Airport tend to have extended hours, which is a convenient perk, especially when you are landing in a dark and cold city that you may be unfamiliar with. Most car rental agencies at Fairbanks Airport close between 1 am and 2 am. If your plane arrives at night, or even if it is delayed, chances are that your car rental agency at Fairbanks Airport will be open to help you get on your way in your Fairbanks Airport car rental.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars at Fairbanks airport for $69 or less
  • Book your rental car at Fairbanks airport at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about renting a car at Fairbanks airport

  • What rental car companies are available at Fairbanks Airport?

    When you decide to book a car rental at Fairbanks Airport, you will have a number of nationally-recognized agencies to choose from. You can get your on-site Fairbanks Airport car rental from Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, Budget, Alamo, National, or Dollar. All of these rental car counters are located in the baggage claim area of the airport. To make your traveling as hassle-free as possible, you should book a reservation before arriving at the airport.

  • Where are the rental vehicles at Fairbanks Airport parked?

    Once you have completed your paperwork and collected your keys at the rental car counter at Fairbanks Airport, head out the exit doors in the baggage claim area. Cross the street and bear slightly left, and you will be in the rental car parking lot. When it is time to return your rental car and you enter the airport grounds on Airport Way, follow the signs for Rental Car Return. Park your car outside the baggage claim in the area for your particular car agency. If there is no staff member in the parking area to meet you when you arrive, return your keys inside the baggage claim area at the car rental return counter.

  • How old do I have to be in order to book a car rental at Fairbanks Airport?

    To secure a car rental at Fairbanks Airport, you need to be at least 21 years old. However, if you are younger than 25, you will most likely have an added daily charge for being a young driver. This charge differs slightly among the various car rental agencies. This charge can also differ slightly based on the type of vehicle you rent.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Fairbanks airport?

    On average a rental car at Fairbanks airport costs $90 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company at Fairbanks airport?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar ($41/day), Thrifty ($46/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($66/day).

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Fairbanks airport?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Fairbanks airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Avis, Dollar, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Thrifty, and National.

Fairbanks Airport car rental reviews and directory 
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Avis

8.3

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

7.9

One location in Fairbanks Airport

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Locations in Fairbanks Airport

6450 Airport Way Suite 5

+1 907 474 0900

Monday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
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Saturday00:00 - 02:0006:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Sara, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very friendly and it was a smooth process for both pickup and drop off.

10.0 Wonderful

Steve, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Very friendly and the pick prices was completely painless.

Cons:

Zero complaints.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Car was dirty, chip bags and crumbs, clothes in backseat from previous passengers. Was given one price online for insurance and another (higher) at pick up. Pick up and drop off were both quick and easy otherwise

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Car was not cleaned off or plugged in when I got it. Would have been nice for someone to have knocked off the snow and at least plugged it in during the winter temps.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy drop off, free upgrade, and friendly staff

10.0 Wonderful

Dustin, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up and drop off were quick and convenient. It was a quick walk to the lot.

Cons:

We liked the Honda CRV but the gas tank was small (12 gallons) for the amount of driving we did. We were stopping almost daily to fill up and in Alaska that requires some planning.

1 out of 11

Budget

Most popular

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.6

One location in Fairbanks Airport

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Locations in Fairbanks Airport

6450 Airport Way Suite 6

+1 907 474 0855

Monday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Tuesday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Thursday00:00 - 02:0006:30 - 23:59
Friday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
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2.0 Poor

Rob, Aug 2024

Pickup truck

KAYAK
We pick up the car 1 hour early and I ask the guy at the counter is it ok if we take it now. He said yes, and then charged me an extra full day with telling me it would cost another full days rate to take it early. So be careful when doing business with Avis in Fairbanks! They are not very honest so use caution and pay attention to the fine prints.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Please include a snow brush for rentals in Alaska.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2023

Pickup truck

KAYAK
Everything was great from the girls at. The counter to the vehicle itself all excellent

1.9 Poor

C, Jul 2021

KAYAK
Did not receive the class of car I reserved, and the vehicle was in poor shape. Budget refused to make things right, once again. I still had to pay for an SUV even though I was downgraded to a smaller vehicle.

1.9 Poor

C, Jul 2021

KAYAK
I reserved a mid-size SUV but when I arrived at the pickup counter, only a compact car was available. Budget refused to adjust the price accordingly, and I was still charged for the SUV. The car I received was dirty, contained garbage (including a used mask!) from the previous user, and had a warning light / notification that I had to look at all week. The tires were also pretty worn out which made driving in the rain precarious. This will be my last time renting with Budget, because I always end up having an issue with my rental, and they are never willing to make things right.

4.0 Mediocre

Sara, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The staff were not very friendly when we went to drop off the keys. Also the sign posted said all patrons and employees had to wear masks but she was not.

1 out of 10

National

9.2

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

9.0

One location in Fairbanks Airport

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Locations in Fairbanks Airport

6450 Airport Way

+1 833 823 5645

Monday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Tuesday00:00 - 02:0006:30 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 02:0006:30 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 02:0006:30 - 23:59
Friday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Saturday00:00 - 02:0006:30 - 23:59
Sunday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
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8.4 Very good

Anonymous, Mar 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

They said they don't even stock the car (or even the brand of car) I booked, so they gave me a different one, which other companies were offering for less money. I told them this was a bait and switch and asked if they could give a discount, since I would have gone with their competitors at the lower rate. They required me to prove that the car I booked was what I claimed, since they apparently don't have any record on their side of the car. After I proved the booking and requested a manager, they provided discount, which is fair, but this experience shouldn't happen.

10.0 Wonderful

Dan, Aug 2021

KAYAK
The staff at Fairbanks AK treated us very good and were excellent to deal with. Would lease a vehicle through National anytime. Thanks

1 out of 1

Thrifty

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.3

One location in Fairbanks Airport

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6450 Airport Way

+1 907 451 1048

Monday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Tuesday00:00 - 02:0006:30 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 02:0006:30 - 23:59
Thursday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Friday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
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Sunday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

As it was 6 degrees outside, the staff started vehicle and brought to the door for me. Great service. Rental process was smooth and convenient

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Jul 2022

KAYAK
Very competent friendly staff. Nice that the car was ready and waiting for us. Wish there were more options, but understand that the market is a bit crazy now.

8.0 Very good

Theodore, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was great, All went very well.

Cons:

On board navigation in our rental was not available. That would have made our trip a bit easier.

1 out of 1

Dollar

8.5

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

8.2

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Locations in Fairbanks Airport

6450 Airport Way

+1 907 451 4360

Monday00:00 - 02:0006:30 - 23:59
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Wednesday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Thursday00:00 - 02:0006:30 - 23:59
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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Received an upgrade, which was great.

Cons:

The windshield was badly cracked that reduced visibility. The pickup representative was quiet and didn’t communicate enough.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

First experience renting a vehicle. Had good gas mileage and the staff was very helpful

Cons:

It was all great! Break pedals were a little touchy, probably should be checked out

6.0 Okay

Maranda, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The operational safety of the vehicle could have been better. The vehicle had very poor traction on the icy roads and had a lot of previous damage not noted before driving away from the lot. The alignment of the vehicle was not nearly 100%, but drivable for someone familiar with the roads in Fairbanks during the winter. Overall, I suggest checking the alignment before future rental.

8.0 Very good

Jeffrey, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff is very friendly and quick. The pickup/dropoff is outdoors and Dollar is furthest away, Dropping off with bags can be a pain since you have to go in the terminal to get a cart first, sometimes staff will pull the car up to the curb if they aren't too busy. they did it for me twice.

Cons:

Just the parking situation but being Fairbanks Alaska, most things are rustic which should be expected.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2022

KAYAK
It was easier to navigate online with your company than some others. I was able to get a vehicle at the last minute.

10.0 Wonderful

J.Kraig, Oct 2021

KAYAK
Fast pickup, minimal paperwork, friendly, shortest line, zero hassles, clean new car in great shape, super fast and smooth dropoff. It was actually the easiest rental car experience I have ever had. Pleasantly surprised!

1 out of 3

Alamo

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

7.7

One location in Fairbanks Airport

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6450 Airport Way

+1 833 823 5644

Monday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Tuesday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Thursday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
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2.0 Poor

Myra, Aug 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Got there and although had a reservation there was no car available and they had no idea if and or when one would become available

10.0 Wonderful

Chantelle, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Nothing. Customer service was great. Timeka and Scott were awesome!

6.4 Okay

J. Gregory, Mar 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Rate wound up being much higher than I expected when I made the reservation.

10.0 Wonderful

Andres, Jul 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Excellent customer service

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2023

KAYAK
Pickup at the airport was quick and easy, especially with the car on the airport property and a short walk from the terminal. The car was better than advertised, clean, few miles, and performed perfectly. Check in and out, late in the evening for both times, was performed by knowledgeable and friendly people.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Alamo did not answer their telephone at 1:17 am when my plane landed in Fairbanks, AK. I had arrived early and wanted to pick up my rental car at 1:17 am. The contracted pickup time was set for 10:00 am. All Alamo's advertised information said they were open to 1:30 am. Later that same morning, I arrived at 10:58 am for my 10:00 am pickup. Alamo had given away my rental. No phone call. Nothing to see if I was on the way. And the desk clerk was dismissive and not the least bit apologetic about it.

1 out of 3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

7.8

One location in Fairbanks Airport

from$52/day

Locations in Fairbanks Airport

6450 Airport Way

+1 833 823 5646

Monday00:00 - 02:0006:30 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 02:0006:30 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 02:0006:30 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 02:0006:30 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Pickup truck

KAYAK
Said they Didn’t have a truck for me when I got to the counter even though I had booked it a week before. made other arrangements went back to cancel my booking and the girl who told me there was no trucks was holding 3 sets of truck keys as told to her by the other agent next to her and then she tried to lie about it to me. Worst experience ever. Fairbanks agent is a liar and tried to get her other agents to lie with her.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy, nice vehicle, no issues.

Cons:

Nothing. I suppose if I had encountered a problem, that would have put Enterprise to the test, seeing how they handled it.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Jan 2023

Pickup truck

KAYAK
Wish your website had it listed if the vehicles have 4wd i been having to rent trucks so I know for sure i have 4wd. Please list it o ur website! The ladies behind the counter have excellent customer service makes me want to rent from them everytime. Couldve been better also is more 4wd & some loyality program!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2022

KAYAK
Well maintained car. Pleasure to drive. Courteous staff.

10.0 Wonderful

Odie, Aug 2022

KAYAK
Enterprise at Fairbanks Airport is awesome. They always have newer/clean vehicles and the customer service is second to none. I always receive a personalized e-mail from the manager the day after pickup checking on my satisfaction with the vehicle and the customer service I received at vehicle checkout. Kudos to a well run organization.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Mar 2022

KAYAK
I would appreciate having the availability of plugin the car over night. Winter in Fairbanks it's very cold; this was the first time I got a vehicle without the plug in wires.

Hertz

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.2

Value for money

4.8

One location in Fairbanks Airport

from$63/day

Locations in Fairbanks Airport

6450 Airport Way

+1 907 452 4444

Monday00:00 - 02:0006:30 - 23:59
Tuesday06:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday00:00 - 02:0006:30 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 02:0006:30 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Matt, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The lady at the counter was friendly and polite. And very apologetic.

Cons:

My reservation did not work. Hertz did not have any cars available even though Kayak decided they would book my reservation anyway and make me think I had a car. I had planned for 22/day which was the rate I was given. Instead I was forced to use the only car agency that had a car available and it cost me 5x as much. $110. I will never use kayak again and I will strongly recommend others use a different site to compare rates or book. Since kayak is useless if it can’t actually book my reservation properly. It’s -20F in Alaska , that’s where I am. And I was forced to overpay for a rental, in any other situation I would have walked but sadly my hands were tied in this situation. 0/5 very poor quality site and poor quality service. I recommend people do not use this site any chance I can now. Which is often since I work in Customer Service and Tourism.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

The weather:) Thank you!!

NextCar

5.0

Fair

One location in Fairbanks Airport

Locations in Fairbanks Airport

6450 Airport Way

+1 907 987 0555

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Saturday09:00 - 18:00
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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Fairbanks Airport

Locations in Fairbanks Airport

Fairbanks International Airport

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Alaska 4x4

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Locations in Fairbanks Airport

6450 Airport Way

+1 907 987 0555

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Alaska Auto Rental

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One location in Fairbanks Airport

Locations in Fairbanks Airport

1850 Hoselton Rd

+1 907 457 7368

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Sunnycars

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Locations in Fairbanks Airport

6450 Airport Way

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Locations in Fairbanks Airport

6450 Airport Way, Fairbanks, , USA Alaska

+1 914 368 0091

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141 travelers who rented a car in Fairbanks Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.9

Car rental locations at Fairbanks Airport

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Most popular agency

Budget

Most popular car type

Premium

Average price

$84/day

Good deal

$63/day