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Charlotte Douglas car hire

Multiple recognised and trusted car hire companies operate out of Charlotte Douglas Airport, a list of these companies can be found below for further information, queries, or advanced booking:

• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget
• Dollar
• Enterprise
• Hertz
• National
• Sixt
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• SUV Rental

Car hire at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) typically starts as low as $65 (USD) per day for a small economy sized vehicle, and can range up to around $300 (USD) per day. The vehicle size and value will determine the overall cost of your hire.

• Small
• Medium
• Large
• Premium
• People Carriers
• SUVs

Car Types For Hire At CLT

Car companies at Charlotte Douglas airport offer a range of vehicles to choose from. Each will be more suited to your personal needs, and it’s encouraged to browse through the choices or contacting the company you intend to hire with to get a more in depth look at what is available.

• SUV
• Economy
• Standard
• People carrier
• Convertible
• Luxury

Ahead of arriving at Charlotte Douglas airport or pre-booking your hire car, it is worth taking a number of things into consideration. What time of year are you travelling? What types of distances do you intend to travel? How large is your party and how much luggage do you have? With weather, distance and party size in mind, you can make the best choice for your journey.

Economy car rental is one of the most popular choices at Charlotte Douglas airport. If you need something for a longer trip, an SUV would be ideal, but it’s worth having a browse through each company’s range to see what is the best fit for you.

Many companies also offer high end luxury vehicles if you want to travel to your destination in style.

Once you arrive at Charlotte Airport, you can find the rental car facility in the level 2 lobby of the Hourly Deck in front of the terminal. From arrivals and baggage claim, take the crosswalk over the car lanes into the level 2 lobby. Here, you will find the car rental zone and you can find the representative of your chosen car hire company.

The CLT airport map highlights the rental car zone should you wish to explore the airport prior to arrival. There are also numerous maps located within the airport, plus staff will be on hand and more than happy to assist should you struggle to find your way.

Where can I Drop off my rental car at CLT?

When it comes to dropping off your rental car at Charlotte Airport, you can find ample signage within the airport grounds to guide you. Following all directions, travel along the airport roadways towards the Hourly Deck.

Once past the Hourly Deck entrance, on your left, take the next left at the following entrance. This will lead you to the rental car return zone.

Head towards the deck and keep an eye out for signs that point you to your rental company's return area.

When you have finished returning your vehicle, take the lifts or escalators located on the south side of the deck and go up to Level 2's lobby. From here you can leave the building by way of one of the canopy covered passageways.

The CLT airport hire car return map also gives simple directions back to the rental car drop zone. Should you have trouble at any time, airport staff will be more than happy to assist you and help you find your way.

Can I return my rental car after hours at Charlotte Douglas?

Many suppliers offer the option of returning a rental car after hours at Charlotte Douglas Airport. If you choose to do so, park your car in the Returns Area and deposit the keys in the appropriate drop off box.

Drop off boxes can be found in lower level baggage claim zone B. Individual car hire companies will have a number you can call for proof of receipt once your keys are dropped.

Yes, it is possible to book your hire car in advance at Charlotte Airport, and in fact is advised. Most car hire companies allow you to cancel your booking without additional fees, and depending on the company you choose to hire with, you may be able to get a better deal on your hire car, saving you some extra cash to enjoy at your destination.

Booking a hire car in advance also means you can compare competition prices, ensuring you get the best deal.

What do I need to rent a car at Charlotte Douglas Airport?

You will need to present a number of documents once you have arrived at the Charlotte Douglas airport car hire zone and have located the company you are renting from, these include:

• International visitors may be required to possess a valid driver's licence from their home country that is not expired or suspended.
• For many countries, an international driving permit will be required. This is a translation of your driver’s licence details into an internationally recognised formate. (Always check with your rental company if you intend to pre-book a vehicle to confirm requirements).

If you pre-booked your hire car you will also need the cash card you paid with.

How old do I need to be to rent a car at CLT?

In Charlotte, North Carolina, you are required to be 25 to hire a car without penalty. Drivers aged between 21 and 25 who hold a full driving licence may still be able to hire a car however will likely need to pay a surcharge.

It is always worth querying specific car hire companies if you are under 25 and intend to hire a car from Charlotte Douglas airport to find the exact details of their policy.

Individual car companies can be queried regarding access to 7-9 seat vehicles, it is likely they will have large vehicles available, and specific insurance details can be discussed.

Can I book cross-country car hire from CLT?

Individual car companies can be queried regarding cross-country car hire at Charlotte Douglas Airport.