Last Updated on June 5, 2026 by Kristin

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Flying into Dallas Love Field (DAL) airport and need a rental? This convenient airport close to downtown may be smaller than the Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) airport, but still provides travelers with plenty of on-site rental car options to choose from.

Many travelers prefer Love Field’s location because of the easy commute to downtown Dallas, and the airport’s many nearby rental locations make getting to the city a breeze.

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Since Dallas Love Field has only 20 gates housed in a single terminal, getting from your flight to the rental car office is typically a quick and easy process. You’ll find rental car offices on your way to baggage claim and shuttles to each rental location on the lower level.

Rental car shuttles at Dallas Love Field run frequently, with most rental car brands picking up passengers in under 10 minutes. The shuttle bus trip to the rental car office is just as quick.


Rental Cars at DAL Airport

After landing at DAL airport, head toward the baggage claim area on the first floor of the airport. After picking up your luggage, look for rental car offices in the hallway near the baggage claim area, on the right side of the escalator. To pick up your vehicle, proceed outside to the ground transportation area and look for signs pointing you to the rental car shuttles.

There are 10 rental car companies at Dallas Love Field.

Alamo (833) 635-0435

Available Services: Airport shuttle, self-service kiosk and after-hours returns available. This location also includes a free “skip the counter” option when choosing “Accelerated Check-In” online.
Return Location: 7366 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas. Dallas Love Field’s rental car offices are located at the southern end of the airport. When you enter the airport, look for the Rental Car Return signs to guide you to the Alamo drop-off lot. Shuttle service starts at 4:00 am.
Location Hours: 6:00 am-11:59 pm.

Avis (214) 357-1711

Preferred Services: Airport shuttle, QuickPass, Avis Preferred. Check your smartphone or the Preferred board inside the rental car facility to find your preassigned vehicle.
Return Location: 7020 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas. Dallas Love Field’s rental car offices are located at the southern end of the airport. When you enter the airport, look for the Rental Car Return signs to guide you to the Avis drop-off lot.
Location Hours: 6:00 am-12:00 am. 

Budget (214) 353-4940

Preferred Services: Airport shuttle, Drivers Circle and Fastbreak Return are available.
Return Location: 7020 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas. Dallas Love Field’s rental car offices are located at the southern end of the airport. When you enter the airport, look for the Rental Car Return signs to guide you to the Budget drop-off lot.
Location Hours: 6 am-midnight. No after-hours returns available; cars can be returned before 4-6 am for early flights when staff is available.

Dollar (866) 434-2226

Available Services: Airport shuttle available.
Return Location: 3377 Edwards Ave, Dallas. Dallas Love Field’s rental car offices are located at the southern end of the airport. When you enter the airport, look for the Rental Car Return signs to guide you to the Dollar drop-off lot.
Location Hours:  Monday – Friday: 7 am-10 pm, Weekends: 8:00 am-10 pm.

Easirent Car Rental (972) 200-2673

Available Services: Airport shuttles loop the airport every 20-30 minutes.
Location: 224 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas. Easirent’s location is located a bit further outside Dallas Love Field than some of the other rental car offices, but it is still only a few minutes away. So, put Easirent’s address into your GPS to return the car and hop on the shuttle that takes you back to the airport.
Location Hours: 7 am-10 pm.

Enterprise (833) 635-0436

Available Services: After-hours returns available.
Return Location: 3377 Edwards Ave, Dallas. Dallas Love Field’s rental car offices are located at the southern end of the airport. When you enter the airport, look for the Rental Car Return signs to guide you to the Enterprise drop-off lot.
Location Hours: 6 am-11:59 pm. After-hours returns available.

Hertz (214) 350-7071

Preferred Services: Hertz Ultimate Choice is available. Skip the counter and choose your vehicle from several different options.
Return Location: 7212 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas. Dallas Love Field’s rental car offices are located at the southern end of the airport. When you enter the airport, look for the Rental Car Return signs to guide you to the Hertz drop-off lot.
Location Hours: Monday-Friday: 7 am-11:00 pm, Saturday: 8 am-10 pm. Sunday: 8 am-11 pm.

National (833) 635-0438

Preferred Services: After-hours return and Drop & Go. Emerald Aisle available for Emerald Club members.
Return Location: 7366 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas. Dallas Love Field’s rental car offices are located at the southern end of the airport. When you enter the airport, look for the Rental Car Return signs to guide you to the National drop-off lot.
Location Hours: 6 am-11:59 pm.

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Payless (972) 505-2880

Return Location: 7020 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas. Dallas Love Field’s rental car offices are located at the southern end of the airport. When you enter the airport, look for the Rental Car Return signs to guide you to the Payless drop-off lot.
Location Hours: 6 am-midnight. No after-hours returns available; cars can be returned before 4-6 am for early flights when staff is available.

Thrifty (866) 434-2226

Return Location: 3377 Edwards Ave, Dallas. Dallas Love Field’s rental car offices are located at the southern end of the airport. When you enter the airport, look for the Rental Car Return signs to guide you to the Thrifty drop-off lot.
Location Hours: Mon-Fri, 7 am-10 pm, Sat-Sun, 8 am-10 pm.

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