Car rental at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport
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Cheap car rentals at Washington Dulles Airport
| Economy | $57/day |
| Compact | $62/day |
| Intermediate | $58/day |
| Standard | $63/day |
| Full-size | $66/day |
| People mover | $98/day |
| Full-size SUV | $84/day |
| Luxury | $61/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $61/day |
| Standard SUV | $65/day |
Top tips for hiring a car at Washington Dulles Airport
- Car hire at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) will enable a smooth and convenient start to your journey around Washington DC and the surrounding area. Immediately from the airport, you will find yourself on the Dulles Toll Road, which is a major highway, connecting you to the Capital Beltway (I-495) Interstate Highway, which surrounds Washington DC and its inner suburbs. It will take around a 40-min drive to the centre and, in just over an hour’s drive, you can reach the cities of Baltimore and Annapolis.
- All Washington Dulles Airport car hire outlets are located on Autopilot Drive and open 24h, except for Enterprise, which operates from 05:30-00:00, although after-hours returns are still available. On your return to the airport, follow the signs to "Rental Car Return", which will bring you to Autopilot Drive, where you can drop off your vehicle.
- Washington Dulles Airport is the largest airport in Washington DC region, situated in Virginia and around 26 miles from the capital. Hiring a car will offer you a convenient option to exit the airport and navigate the surrounding areas more easily by the extensive freeways and road networks available. As the busiest airport in the area, car hire at Washington Dulles Airport will also provide a more comfortable experience than opting for the hustle and bustle of the public transport system.
- You can find an Exxon petrol station, located conveniently on the road to the car rental drop-off area on Autopilot Drive. Remember to check your rental agreement for your car hire at Washington Dulles International Airport to see if you need to return your vehicle with a full tank. This way, you can conveniently fill up on the way to your drop-off point.
- Book your car hire 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 type of documentation is required to hire a car at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)?
Car hire at Washington Dulles International Airport is available to all drivers aged 21 years and over, who are in possession of a valid driving license. Customers who reside in the United States or Canada must have a valid government-issued license with a photograph. The same requirement is needed for other nationals entering the United States. It is advisable to check your license complies with local licensing laws in this case, and if your license appears in another language apart from English, it is advisable to apply for an International Driver’s Permit for translation purposes. Additional documentation may be required also for foreign nationals, such as a valid photo ID or passport and a major credit or debit card to complete your booking.
Where can I find the car rental outlets in Washington Dulles Airport?
You can find all the major car hire companies on the ground transportation level, just outside the Arrivals area of Washington Dulles Airport. A free shuttle bus service is available for each car hire company, which will transport you conveniently between the car rental facility and the terminal. Take the exit from the Terminals baggage claim area, which takes you down the ramp to Door 2 and 4. From here, the shuttle buses pick up at curbs 2C or 2D. It is worth noting that some companies use shared buses, so make sure to check your brand before embarking.
Which car rental companies are easiest to access at Washington Dulles Airport?
All car hires at Washington Dulles International Airport can be facilitated easily with the free shuttle bus service. However, if you choose to rent with Avis, you can take advantage of their car rental app, which also gives you the option to exchange or upgrade your assigned vehicle. After disembarking from Avis’s courtesy bus, which run continuously, you can locate your rental vehicle through the app, and then proceed to the exit booth, where an Avis representative will complete your transaction efficiently to get you on your way quicker and more conveniently from the airport grounds.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Washington Dulles Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty ($57/day), Sixt ($65/day) and Dollar ($84/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, 133 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 Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Hertz, National, and Silvercar.
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.4
Very Good
220 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.1
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6.0 Okay
Dec 2023
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
Pros:
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.Hertz
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
6.7
Value for money
7.0
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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
8.5
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
Pros:
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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23430 Autopilot Dr
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