Car Rental at Washington Dulles Airport from $28/day

Kia Soul

or similar SMALL

$33/day

Toyota Corolla

or similar MEDIUM

$28/day

Nissan Altima

or similar LARGE

$32/day

Class Minivan

or similar VAN

$57/day

Nissan Pathfinder

or similar SUV

$58/day

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

or similar LARGE

$44/day

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

or similar LUXURY

$47/day

Ford Mustang Convertible

or similar CONVERTIBLE

$50/day

Class Special Car

or similar Category

$35/day

Jeep Renegade

or similar SUV

$38/day

Nissan Rogue

or similar SUV

$39/day

Chevrolet Blazer

or similar SUV

$44/day

Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

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 $53 or less
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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 $66 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 Hertz ($33/day), Dollar ($34/day) and Sixt ($37/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 (8.2, 91 reviews), Hertz (7.1, 99 reviews), and Dollar (6.8, 118 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, Hertz, Budget, Thrifty, Alamo, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and National.

Dollar

6.8

Okay

Read 67 reviews

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

6.6

One location in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

from$45/day

Locations in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

23540 Autopilot Drive

+1 866 434 2226

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Economy

Horrendous all the way around

10.0 Wonderful

Colin, May 2024

Standard SUV

An easy collection and return. A car which performed faultlessly. A reasonable price. I would use Dollar again.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

We arrived at the rental location and they were out of cars. They did not communicate the issue, and we had to wait an hour in line to find out they were out of cars and could t guarantee we would get an SUV that we had reserved but we could wait 3 hours for them to get more cars. We cancelled the reservation and booked with a different rental car agency.

10.0 Wonderful

Maxine, May 2021

Pros:

Nice car, brand new. Thank you.

Cons:

None

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

Pros:

It was a long line and they moved us along very swiftly.

Cons:

Everything was Great this Trip!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2021

Pros:

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.

Thrifty

6.7

Okay

Read 73 reviews

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

7.1

One location in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

from$40/day

Locations in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

23540 Autopilot Drive

+1 877 283 0898

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Compact

The parking space on the pickup document was not correct and I had to wander around the parking lot to find the car. Otherwise, I had no problems.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Intermediate

to rent a car it cost $127 but to change drop off location you requested $1250 !!!!!!! Are you feeling ok ???

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Compact SUV

Easy check in

10.0 Wonderful

Kevin, Sep 2024

Full-size SUV

Overall, it was a positive experience. The pickup and drop off were easy and quick. The car was clean and in excellent working order.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Full-size SUV

Lady at the counter was hesitant to help me, and was clearly upset when she was helping me. Car smelled really bad, it was dirty both interior and exterior.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Coupe

I was forced to wait for 1.5 hours at pickup because there were no cars available. Rude staff, and it was like the hunger games with people fighting for cars when they became available (no reservation per vehicle so people all just started trying to jump in) it was like the hunger games. Never experienced anything like it, totally shameful for thrifty/hertz and will never rent from them again

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.9

Very good

Read 16 reviews

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.2

Value for money

8.5

One location in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

from$77/day

Locations in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

23430 Autopilot Dr

+1 844 648 1602

Monday	06:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Danielle, May 2024

Full-size

The staff were knowledgeable. Everything was organized and pick up/drop off were simple and convenient. The shuffle was online both directions.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Passenger van

I like the fact that they dont charge for mileage and the van was clean but it rode like a tank ,maybe to much air in the tires and you couldnt open the sliding door on the passenger side and i love the easy return operation.This was my first time and i will rent again from enterprise because they always have vehicle available.Thank you

10.0 Wonderful

Bruce, Oct 2023

Pickup truck

The Team Member Cole (I think was his name) was excellent. From entry into the Registration area, through return, on top of each need. Pleasant and knew the company, car and my options.

9.2 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2020

Pros:

Staff at IAD was awesome!

Cons:

USB port in vehicle was missing making phone charging a challenge.

6.8 Okay

Anonymous, 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

Anonymous, Sep 2020

Pros:

The car was clean and the pick up and drop off process easy

Cons:

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 rental

Alamo

8.2

Very good

Read 54 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

7.9

One location in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

from$62/day

Locations in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

23430 Autopilot Dr

+1 844 648 1605

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
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6.0 Okay

Bobbye, Aug 2024

Standard SUV

First vehicle showed past oil change needed. Second car had to be towed. Neither had Been cleaned well. Expected mote from Alamo.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Minivan

Was told go out and choose minivan. Most options had body damage and/or were missing seats from vehicle.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Economy

I liked the friendly service.

6.0 Okay

Lisa, Dec 2023

Intermediate

My only problem was figuring out how to work the heater, radio etc. The lady that walked us out should have gotten us set up. It was a cold morning and my husband and I aren’t very high tech. The bathroom when you walk in (Men’s) was beyond disgusting. You could smell it from the desk.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Standard SUV

Everything about the rental and vehicle was great. The price was ok.

2.0 Poor

Darin, Apr 2021

Cons:

Never got it all the rental companies at the airport require a major credit card now so that could’ve been better

Hertz

7.1

Good

Read 50 reviews

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

6.7

One location in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

from$52/day

Locations in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

23540 Autopilot Dr

+1 703 471 6020

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Standard SUV

The car smelled like smoke and I want to be reimbursed for how terrible it was.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Economy

Explanation of the tolls. We paid as we went thru

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Supplier choice

Car ac was not working on a 94° day with rain. Terrible. Only 2 check in desks with dozens of people in line.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Compact SUV

It was a good experience for me. The price of $135 per day for sedan was more than I was planing to pay. I would be OK with $85 for one day. Thank you!

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Economy

When picked up, the rental car's key fob was dead and a warning light (possibly check engine light?) was on.

10.0 Wonderful

mohamed, Jan 2024

Intermediate SUV

Great

Budget

6.5

Okay

Read 53 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.5

One location in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

from$53/day

Locations in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

23360 Autopilot Drive

+1 703 437 9559

Monday	00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	00:00 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 23:59
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Sunday	00:00 - 23:59