Last Updated on July 24, 2022 by Kristin

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Need a Dallas airport car rental? Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)) is the fourth-busiest airport in the U.S.. It’s a convenient gateway to the sprawling Dallas-Fort Worth metropolis or a road trip to explore North Texas and beyond.

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The old adage “Everything’s bigger in Texas” certainly applies to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, which includes five terminals: A, B, C, D and E. Visitors can travel between terminals via the Skylink light rail system, which runs 24/7 and provides trains every two minutes. Rental car companies at DFW are located in a separate facility that never closes.

Rental Cars at DFW Airport

After landing at DFW and passing through baggage claim, exit the lower level of the airport and look for signs for to the rental car shuttle bus. The buses arrive about every 10-15 minutes and it takes another 10 minutes to reach the facility. The rental car facility is located near the airport’s south entrance.

There are 10 rental car companies at DFW.

Alamo Rent a Car (833) 635-0437

Available Services: Online check-in and self-service kiosk. Online check-in offers the option to “skip the counter” and go straight to your car.
Return Location: 2424 E. 38th St., Dallas. The rental car return center is located near DFW’s south entrance, on the east side of the International Parkway. Follow the signs for the rental car center, from which you can catch a shuttle back to the airport.
Location Hours: Location is open daily 6 am-11 pm.

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Avis Rent a Car (972) 574-4130

Preferred Services: Avis Preferred available. Check your smartphone or the Preferred board inside the rental car facility to find your preassigned vehicle.
Return Location: 2424 E. 38th St., Dallas. The rental car return center is located near DFW’s south entrance, on the east side of the International Parkway. Follow the signs for the rental car center, from which you can catch a shuttle back to the airport.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.

Budget Car Rental (972) 615-4400

Preferred Services: Look for the Fastbreak line or kiosk. Show your ID, and you will receive the rental agreement, keys and instructions for finding the car.
Return Location: 2424 E. 38th St., Dallas. The rental car return center is located near DFW’s south entrance, on the east side of the International Parkway. Follow the signs for the rental car center, from which you can catch a shuttle back to the airport. Fastbreak members do not have to go to the counter to return the car.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.

Dollar Rent a Car (866) 434-2226

Return Location: 2424 E. 38th St., Dallas. The rental car return center is located near DFW’s south entrance, on the east side of the International Parkway. Follow the signs for the rental car center, from which you can catch a shuttle back to the airport.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.

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Enterprise Rent-a-Car (310) 649-5400

Return Location: 2424 E. 38th St., Dallas. The rental car return center is located near DFW’s south entrance, on the east side of the International Parkway. Follow the signs for the rental car center, from which you can catch a shuttle back to the airport.
Location Hours: Location open daily 6 am-11 pm. For drop-offs outside these hours, leave keys in the dropbox.

Hertz (972) 453-4600

Preferred Services: Gold Choice and Prestige Service are available.
Return Location: 2424 E. 38th St., Dallas. The rental car return center is located near DFW’s south entrance, on the east side of the International Parkway. Follow the signs for the rental car center, from which you can catch a shuttle back to the airport.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.

National (833) 635-0438

Preferred Services: Emerald Aisle and Drop & Go are available.
Return Location: 2424 E. 38th St., Dallas. The rental car return center is located near DFW’s south entrance, on the east side of the International Parkway. Follow the signs for the rental car center, from which you can catch a shuttle back to the airport.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.

Payless Car Rental (972) 456-7939

Return Location: 2424 E. 38th St., Dallas. The rental car return center is located near DFW’s south entrance, on the east side of the International Parkway. Follow the signs for the rental car center, from which you can catch a shuttle back to the airport.
Location Hours: Location is open daily 7 am-11 pm.

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Sixt Rent a Car (469) 518-5970

Return Location: 2424 E. 38th St., Dallas. The rental car return center is located near DFW’s south entrance, on the east side of the International Parkway. Follow the signs for the rental car center, from which you can catch a shuttle back to the airport.
Location Hours:Location open daily 5 am-1 am. Outside of business hours, lock the vehicle and deposit the key in the dropbox.

Thrifty Car Rental (877) 283-0898

Return Location: 2424 E. 38th St., Dallas. The rental car return center is located near DFW’s south entrance, on the east side of the International Parkway. Follow the signs for the rental car center, from which you can catch a shuttle back to the airport.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.

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