Car rental at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport
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Cheap car rentals at Washington Dulles Airport
| Economy | $21/day |
| Compact | $20/day |
| Intermediate | $21/day |
| Standard | $21/day |
| Full-size | $21/day |
| Minivan | $33/day |
| Full-size SUV | $41/day |
| Luxury | $24/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $22/day |
| Standard SUV | $26/day |
| Supplier choice | $26/day |
Top tips for renting a car at Washington Dulles Airport
- While there are plenty of transportation options to get you from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to your destination, there are drawbacks to all of them. The cost of taxis and rideshare services can be quite steep. The time associated with taking public transportation that may include several transfers can make that a less than desirable choice as well. When you choose a car rental at Washington Dulles International Airport, you can head straight to your destination in an economical way.
- Picking up your car rental at Washington Dulles International Airport is quite easy. Once you leave the baggage claim area head down the ramp to either Door 2 or Door 4. There are rental car shuttle buses that pick up at both Curbs 2C and 2D. It is important to remember that some brands do share a shuttle bus, so make sure you check the branding on the bus before you board to pick up your rental car.
- Returning your car rental at Washington Dulles International Airport is just about as easy as when you picked it up. When you are driving to the airport, follow the signage that directs you to the rental car return area. All the lots for the rental car companies are on Autopilot Drive. From there, simply follow the signage for your company's lot, return your car, and then hop on the convenient shuttle bus to take you to the terminal buildings.
- Just as you might expect when driving in any major city, there are times that are busier at this airport, and that not only means the time it will take to get your Washington Dulles International Airport car rental will be longer, but the time it will take to leave the airport could be longer as well. You should expect these longer wait times on weekday mornings and Sunday mornings.
- 25% of our users found rental cars at Washington Dulles Airport for $51 or less
- Book your rental car at Washington Dulles Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Washington Dulles Airport
What car rental companies operate at this airport and how easy is it to find them?
Most major car rental companies that you are most likely familiar with have an operation at this airport. One of the great features of this airport is that all of the companies have an operation in the rental car center that has a location offsite from the airport. The center is easily accessed through the complimentary shuttle buses that operate between the terminal buildings and the rental car center.
What are some of the amenities I should expect to find at the rental car center?
One of the best things about renting a car and a major airport like this that has a dedicated rental car center is that you will be able to pick up your car quickly. Most all the major rental car companies here have an information board that will show you where your rental car sits so if you do not want to deal with waiting in line or interacting with any car rental personnel, you can walk straight to your car. Beyond that, the center offers things like restrooms and vending machines to pick up a quick snack or drink.
What type of documentation am I going to need to rent a car at Washington Dulles Intl Airport?
When you are renting a car at Washington Dulles Intl Airport you must present a valid driver's license issued in the United States. If you are visiting from another country, you can use the license issued from your home country so long as it is valid at the time of your rental. If you are visiting from another country you will need to present your passport at the time of your rental as well.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Washington Dulles Airport?
On average a rental car at Washington Dulles Airport costs $65 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Washington Dulles Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($26/day), Thrifty ($27/day) and Alamo ($29/day).
What is the best rental car company at Washington Dulles Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies at Washington Dulles Airport are Alamo (8.4, 132 reviews), Hertz (7.4, 118 reviews), and Budget (7.1, 89 reviews).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Washington Dulles Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Washington Dulles Airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, Budget, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, Silvercar, Advantage, and National.
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.4
Very good
219 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.1
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Never got it all the rental companies at the airport require a major credit card now so that could’ve been better4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
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I like how you can just pick a car and goCons:
Someone actually working at the rental counter and not making me wait forever10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Renting was quick and easyCons:
Nothing, all was good.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
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The carCons:
That the price given by Kayak was actually the final price. Which was fairly close, around 5 or 6% different. But fair enough.2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
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I didn’t rent a car and received an email saying I didHertz
7.4
Good
195 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.0
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
8.0 Very good
Dec 2021
4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2021
6.0 Okay
Oct 2021
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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It was easy pick up but drop off was a nightmare.Cons:
The drop off location was full so at 10pm i was trying to find out where i could drop off the vehicle. Then because the location was closed rhe next day they tried to charge me a late fee since no one was there to confirm the vehicle was there. It was not easy to drop off and customer service was a nightmareBudget
7.1
Good
236 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.1
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6.0 Okay
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
Dollar
6.8
Okay
271 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.6
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Nice car, brand new. Thank you.Cons:
None10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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It was a long line and they moved us along very swiftly.Cons:
Everything was Great this Trip!2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Horrible experience. Would not recommend at all.Cons:
So unorganized, I arrived on time and they didn’t even have the car I had rented out in advanced and didn’t even offer anything else.2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
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Employee at the exit was excellent. He helped me remove the lights on the dash, adjust my seat, & set my bluetooth.Cons:
Where to start? I picked up the car late in the rain and there was so much water around the vehicle that I couldn't check it out for dents. Emergency road service that I needed the next day was non-existent, even after an hour on hold. This crucial problem with key was never resolved. In a separate issue, tire pressure was low after a few days.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
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Easy as pie to complete the rental transaction. The vehicle was ready and waiting for me.Thrifty
6.7
Okay
178 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
7.1
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
1.9 Poor
Jul 2021
4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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The service is so slow that they only have one person working at a counter when there are three rental agencies. The line was very long, and they packed all of us in together, so they didn't care about social distancing or anything. It took forever to give us a car which Ford Focus and Chevy spark are not similar2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Had to reschedule my flight but Thrifty wouldn't let me reschedule the car rental. I knew it was non-refundable but I didn't want a refund, I just wanted to push it back a few weeks. Total waste of $150, I'll never use Thrifty again.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Excellent service. I had a flat tire on my way to Florida. They quickly got me car.Cons:
Locations was an only issue for me. Pick up and drop off sites.Avis
6.5
Okay
103 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.6
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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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.Cons:
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 Very good
Jul 2020
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Staff were helpful. Pickup/Drop off was smooth.Cons:
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 Poor
Jan 2020
Pros:
NothingCons:
The 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.9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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YesCons:
Very good overallEnterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7
Very good
75 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
8.4
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8.0 Very good
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Staff at IAD was awesome!Cons:
USB port in vehicle was missing making phone charging a challenge.6.8 Okay
Sep 2020
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Friendly staff.Cons:
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 Wonderful
Sep 2020
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The car was clean and the pick up and drop off process easyCons:
I 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 rental2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
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It was the worst, they said they are not honoring same day reservations and made me go back and forth twiceSilvercar
9.2
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
10.0
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9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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The staff were absolutely terrific.Cons:
The instructions on using the app to get picked up were insufficient. The app didn't recognize my reservation2.0 Poor
Jul 2018
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nice carCons:
They 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.National
9.1
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
8.5
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7.2 Good
Aug 2016
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Car comfort was good with good features.Cons:
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.Sixt
7.3
Good
1 reviewCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.0
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Easirent
4.7
Mediocre
No reviews available
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Elita Rent A Car
4.0
Mediocre
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23390 Autopilot Drive, Washington Dulles
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Washington Dulles airport
+1 844 435 8227
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23430 Autopilot Dr
+1 914 368 0091
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Sixt |
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Most popular car type | Mini |
Average price | $53/day |
Good deal | $43/day |