Cheap Car Hire at Baltimore/Washington Airport

Baltimore, MD, United States - Baltimore/Washington (BWI)

4 Feb — 11 Feb

Same drop-off

Sat 4/2

Noon

Sat 11/2

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

What is the cheapest time to rent a car at Baltimore/Washington Airport?

January

AED 168

February

AED 176

March

AED 231

April

AED 253

May

AED 286

June

AED 286

July

AED 282

August

AED 271

September

AED 231

October

AED 268

November

AED 238

December

AED 231

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car at Baltimore/Washington Airport is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is May. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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Top rental agencies in Baltimore/Washington Airport

All major car rental suppliers in Baltimore/Washington Airport

Alamo

8.9

Very Good

176 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

a car was ready; the agent saved me a long walk by driving it up to where I waited. The agent was courteous and helpful. The instructions for returning the car were given by another agent. They were clear and easily followed. Altogether, a good experience.

8.0

Very Good|Jan 2023

Easy to rental process, friendly personnel,

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

The registration agent was professional, but not friendly.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Pricey but very good

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Pick up was easy, the vehicle was clean and ran great. Drop off was even easier. I0/10 for my week long trip thanks y’all

8.0

Very Good|Sep 2022

Everything as expected. Thanks!

1 out of 59

NextCar

7.6

Good

115 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

Next car may be your next car also. All car companies @BWI are all off site together and require a shuttle, so go with the cheapest for the size you like essentially. ( Except SiXT which had poor service in past).

5.9

Fair|Aug 2021

The car was good, pick up was ok and fairly easy, but drop off was confusing (maybe blame Google maps for taking me the wrong way) and no one in the booth to take back the car, so I had to walk towards check in counter before the assistant from the counter met me half way and took my keys. No receipt received, so only guessing at the “extra” fees incurred.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2021

The space, the beautiful

1.9

Poor|Jul 2021

Horrible experience. Check out google reviews. All 1-star about the managers/staff. Bad service. There's a reason why this place is tucked into the corner away from the big players.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2021

This was the best car rental experience I have had in 30 years. I had never heard of Nextcar prior to this rental in Baltimore. The previous renter had smoked in the car and it was late so I “just went with it.” I changed my mind a couple days later and not only did they immediately give me a new car but upgraded me without a moments hassle. The exchanged car was ready when I arrived. They will be my first choice next time.

4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2021

Staff was friendly, drop off was very easy. When we needed to switch cars, that process was easy and they were flexible.

When I went to pick up the car it smelled bad and I discovered the trunk was littered with fast food garbage. They were apologetic and quickly switched us to a comparable car, but that should never have happened. I had to return to the desk a couple times and each time there was nobody at the desk and I just had to yell into the room behind the counter to get somebody to come help. Not a great experience overall.

1 out of 39

Payless

6.4

Okay

224 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

I went to the counter but didn't finish the booking since the agent required that I produce all of my insurance papers not just my insurance card...which I had. This is the typical proof of insurance. They had some questionable reason for this requirement but it was obvious that it was just a ploy to force me to purchase their expensive insurance. I walked away and didn't finish the booking.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2020

Nothing to like....no staff or cars. Had to find another rental car company once I saw the sign closed....went out of business. I received no email or call...I was stuck without a car.

Send out an email before arrival date

2.0

Poor|May 2019

Did not rent. Cancelled.

Cancelled because of the $500 deposit, rule restrictions for local drivers and the customer service was lousy. They were like robots reading a script regarding the rules and regulations. Highly unprofessional and rude. I went across the lot to AVIS which owns Payless and got a car cheaper on the spot, no rules or deposit of $500. I did report this experience to the Better Business Bureau. I booked online and none of these rules were posted. Unsatisfied, never to return customer

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2020

Great rental.

Nothing. Everything was fine

3.6

Poor|Aug 2020

The other rental company that helped us

2.0

Poor|Jul 2020

Payless in BWI is closed and has no cars available for the last few months. However, they are still accepting reservation! Don't be fooled

2.0

Poor|Jul 2020

We showed up for our reservation only to be greeted by a sign at the counter saying “ no cars available “. We had to scramble and rent from another company at twice the price. There was no one at the counter. Why is kayak booking reservations for Payless at BWI if they clearly aren’t running?

2.0

Poor|Jul 2020

Booked a rental and showed up to pick up the car and there was no one at the counter. There was only a sign saying No cars available. Very unprofessional and caused unnecessary stress at the start of a trip.

1 out of 75

Thrifty

6.3

Okay

107 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

Thrifty had no available cars with a 3 hour wait for people with reservations. It was an awful experience.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

Although I had a reservation, Thrifty did not have any cars available when I arrived. In order to make the event I was attending, I had to find another rental car agency and pay double the amount of my Thrifty reservation.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

No cars available with a minimum 2 hour rate for reserved cars

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

We rented our vehicle through Priceline under my name. When my spouse showed up to collect the vehicle, they wouldn't release because the name was different, understandable. Even though all credit card and last name information was the same, they refused to change the name of the renter, saying it was on the side of Priceline that this needed to get done. 5 calls later to both parties, i still had to go get the car myself, Uber trip $120 additional expense. Seems it shouldn't be that hard to add a spouse for car pick up.

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2022

When we showed up, the first car they gave us did not have seven seats. It took me showing the car to three employees before they believed the car only had five seats. Fortunately, there was another car available, but not as comfortable.

8.0

Very Good|Dec 2021

Had to wait a long time to pick up my rental. Long wait lines one person at the counter. But it is the Holiday season so that's to be expected. Over all good experience 😂

1 out of 36

Budget

6.0

Okay

205 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Excellent service AT BWI airport

8.0

Very Good|Dec 2022

Car reservations made in advance (2 weeks) but car was not available at reserved time and we had to wait for a car to arrive. The wait was not long although it was 2 hours after scheduled pick up time. It would have been appreciated if we received a text notification earlier about the delay. The car rental agent was otherwise excellent.

4.0

Mediocre|Dec 2022

Very understaffed, only one staff for 10 customers. Very long wait, 30+mins. The staff member was extremely kind and apologized for the wait. Not her fault that Budget at BWI did not appropriately staff their counter.

4.0

Mediocre|Oct 2022

Pickup process took almost an hour. The car’s electronics were malfunctioning.

4.0

Mediocre|Sep 2022

The car was fine one we got it, but the pick up process was terrible. No differentiating between customers with a reservation and those without one. A few customers were with an agent for 20-30 minutes. Even when they helped me who had a reservation, it took much longer than it needed as they tried to upsell me on a bunch of options. Won't be choosing budget again.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

In line for over three hours. Made it up to sixth in line just to be told you were out of cars. You know the inventory and how many people are in line. You stranded me and at least twelve more people at 2:30 in the morning with few or no options

1 out of 69

Dollar

5.4

Fair

128 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

My reservation was for a Nissan Pathfinder (3 row SUV) or similar. I received an email the morning of my reservation confirming my reservation was up to date. I arrived at BWI car rental building and I was told there would be a 4 hour delay to pick up my car. I was told I couldn't leave the premises as they would be calling out loud my name whenever a car was available. Whenever I went to the desk to ask for an update I would get a terrible look and a "I don't know sir" response. I waited and waited with two hungry 4 year old twins in the waiting room until I was finally approached and told that no 3 row SUV vehicles had been returned and that they couldn't tell me how much longer it would be. I had to accept a chevy equinox (much smaller 2 row SUV) that reeked of cigarette smell and we barely fit for the same price. I feel that the same way that people are penalized / charged for returning the car late, I should receive a refund for being given my car 4 hours later and a car that was lesser than what I paid. Terrible experience overall with very poor communication from staff.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Comfort of the vehicle was great, as were options. The car had obviously been cleaned, but there was residue left over from the cleaning.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

The car was not available.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2022

They didn't have a car and charged more than agreed!

6.0

Okay|Sep 2022

As a tourist, a note should have visibly stated that I am to come to the rental place with my int'l passport, all that was stated was to come with driver's license and credit card, which I did present my int'l drivers permit and cc but I was made to spend extra 80 dollars to go back to randallstown and pick my passport and come back to BWI airport , even the manager could not offer any assistance when spoken to. The lady at the counter when I came back was quite good and helpful, just had to wait almost 2 hours before I picked the car, the lady gave a notice of the wait though. The car was clean and good.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

Dollar did't have a car reserved for us when we got there and told us we would have to wait up to an hour to get a car. The person "Helping" us was unfriendly and didn't care. I will never use dollar again,

1 out of 43

Enterprise

8.3

Very Good

33 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very Good|Jun 2022

Fast pick up and return. Reserved a mini van for 6 adults. They didn't have a minivan available when we arrived. They tried to put us in a smaller vehicle. Eventually they borrowed a minivan from another rental company.

8.0

Very Good|Dec 2021

Good little suv. Luggage space was limited Overall good little car for trip

7.9

Good|Aug 2021

The van was dirty when picked up. I had to leave the windows open overnight and use fabreeze to get the odor out of the seats. There was a dust buildup all over the steering column and dashboard. Very unusual for a rental.

3.9

Poor|Aug 2021

The car interior was clean. That's about the only good thing it had going. The check-in process was hasty and not much care taken. Gave me 3/4 tank of gas but marked full on contract. Car had a bunch of scratches that weren't marked down on the contract. I asked for an SUV, they gave me not quite an SUV but a crossover with less cargo space than a standard car but a gas gozzler nontheless. I've been renting with Enterprise for over 10 years now and they were my preferred rental company. But my last couple of rental experiences with them have left much to be desired.

4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2021

The car was not ready it took 1/2 hour. The nav console did not work.

8.0

Very Good|Jun 2021

Staff were very friendly! Pick up took a while but drop off was great!

Had the vehicle ready when we arrived. We had to wait for about 15 minutes

1 out of 11

Hertz

6.7

Okay

83 reviews•1 location

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4.0

Mediocre|Dec 2022

Pickup was a disaster. They said they had no cars -- why do we make reservations? It took an hour to finally get a car. The attendant pointed at the Tesla we rented and we asked her about charging cables (so we could plug in at a more easily found "level 2" charger, not just use a Supercharger) and she just shrugged. Drop-off was also frustrating because the attendant didn't know if we get recharged for using a Supercharger or just a flat fee, so we left without knowing what the charges were (turns out it's $35 if you return it with less than 70% and also you will be recharged for whatever you ring up at a Supercharger). The car was great, the facility is overtaxed and understaffed.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

Unless you're a Gold member expect to wait awhile for your vehicle.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

Pickup was an absolute nightmare. 25 people at least waiting for their car rental at Hertz. Initially told 30 minutes… it took over 2 hours. I will never rent from Hertz again.

4.0

Mediocre|Sep 2022

I am a Hertz Gold member but, by booking through Kayak, they didn't give me any amenities. I waited 30 minutes for my dar in BWI.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

Bad customer service

6.0

Okay|Sep 2022

I was scheduled to leave BWI airport on a 5:50am flight. No one warned me that returning a car in time to make that flight and then getting from the rental site to the airport could be a problem. When it dawned on me that there could be a problem, I called Hertz. The person suggested that I return the car the night before and then "sleep at the airport." I was stunned that the idea of sleeping at the airport. I am 76 years old. I've slept at airports in years past, and it's not something I wanted to do. Floors are hard, the airport is chilly at night, I would hardly get any sleep. I ended up calling several nearby hotels to see if any had airport shuttles at 4am. I found a hotel, paid $141 that I hadn't expected to have to spend, but Hertz wouldn't reduce their rate in light of my returning the car early, I wish the Hertz agent would have cautioned me about the problems finding early-morning rides to the airport after dropping off a car at their off-site car pick-up place.

1 out of 28

Car Rental FAQs

Which car rental providers are at Baltimore/Washington Airport?

There are 10 car rental providers located at Baltimore/Washington Airport. The following companies can be found near the Baltimore/Washington Airport car rental counter:
Sixt (10.0)
Alamo (8.9)
Enterprise (8.3)
NextCar (7.6)
Hertz (6.7)
Payless (6.4)
Thrifty (6.3)
Avis (6.2)
Budget (6.0)
Dollar (5.4)

Which car rental company is considered to be the best at Baltimore/Washington Airport?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Hertz (6.8 rating), Enterprise (6.4 rating) and Avis (6.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies at Baltimore/Washington Airport.

How much does it cost to hire a car at Baltimore/Washington Airport for a week from Budget?

Budget is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire at Baltimore/Washington Airport. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about AED 6,205 per week.

How far in advance should I hire a car at Baltimore/Washington Airport for the best price?

Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 10% on a hire car at Baltimore/Washington Airport. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 18 days prior to your desired date.