Cheap Car Rentals at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW)

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Dallas/Fort Worth Intl Airport (DFW)

Address:

2424 E 38th St,
Dallas, TX, Texas, 75261, United States

Phone:

9726154400

Location Type:

Corporate

Hours of Operation:

Sun - Sat open 24 hrs

Keydrop Location

If flying in, shuttle to both the rental counter and car lot.

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Car Rental Booking Details at DFW

Save money and time on your next trip! Budget offers cheap car rentals at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. Book online right now, then grab your rental car at DFW after landing and head out!

  • Must be 21 to rent.

  • Renters under 25 subject to a $27 daily surcharge.

  • Debit cards accepted from renters 25+ for select car groups.

  • No additional driver fee for spouses and partners who are 25+ and licensed to drive.

  • Travel allowed throughout the continental US.

  • Travel into Mexico allowed only for corporate customers who purchase additional insurance.

  • Guide to toll roads in Texas

Location Information

Where Is Budget Car Rental at DFW Airport?

Fastbreak Service
Proceed directly to the Car Rental Center bus stop on the lower level of the airport terminal. The common car rental bus will proceed to the Car Rental Center. Find your name on the Budget FastBreak monitor and proceed to designated vehicle area. Choose vehicle & proceed to exit booth. Present driver's license & hang tag to Budget agent.
General Directions
COUNTER: Airline Passengers: Collect baggage, follow rental car signs to designated pick-up area on lower level of terminal. From there, board rental car shuttle bus. Buses depart every five minutes & reach the rental car center in approximately 10 minutes.

CARS: Located outside of the "rental car plaza" on airport property.

RETURNS: To return to DFW Airport rental car facility:

TO RETURN FROM 121 NORTH or 635:
Follow DFW north entrance signs, then follow detour signs at north end of DFW airport
to exit at 114 and Texan Trail. Turn south on Texan Trail & go 1 block south to Airfield Dr
to a dead end & turn left on Airfield Dr. Proceed to southbound service rd, then turn right (south) and go through airport, passing terminals until you get to Rental Car Drive. Turn left at the light. Go straight ahead over bridge to Passport & turn left at light. Turn left into correct rental car return entrance to enter lot.

TO RETURN FROM 114 WEST AREA:
Follow DFW airport north entry signs to Texan Trail exit off of 114 near entrance of DFW airport. Exit Texan Trail & turn right. Go 1 block to dead end into Airfield Dr & turn left at light. Proceed to southbound service road & turn right. Continue through airport on southbound service rd passing terminals to Rental Car Drive exit. Turn left at the light & go straight ahead across bridge to Passport Dr. Turn left at light. Proceed & turn left into correct rental car return entrance to enter lot.

TO RETURN FROM 114 EAST AREA:
Follow DFW airport entry signs to Freeport Parkway exit. Turn left & go 1 block to Airfield Drive & turn right. Go west & pass over Freeway Bridge & loop to right to follow the southbound service rd. Go south through terminals on southbound service rd until you get to exit at Rental Car Dr. Turn left & go across bridge, going straight to Passport Dr, then turn left. Proceed & turn left into correct rental car return entrance to enter lot.

TO RETURN FROM SOUTH 183 and 360:
Follow signs to DFW airport south entry at 183 and 360 interchange. Enter south DFW airport entrance. Go approximately 1 mile to Rental Car Dr, exit & turn right. Go to Passport Dr & turn left. Proceed & turn left into correct rental car return entrance & enter lot.
DRIVERS CIRCLE - FASTBREAK COUNTER When you arrive, proceed to the courtesy bus pick-up area. When you reach the Budget counter, proceed out to the Fastbreak designated area. Your vehicle will be in area 6 with a name plate on the vehicle assigned
to you. Proceed to the exit gate and identify yourself as an Optimum member, as well as drivers license and hang tag. Your contract will be provided at the exit booth.
After-hours Returns
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Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Car Rental Overview

The Dallas-Fort Worth area is big, so getting your Budget vehicle before even leaving the airport is just a smart move. Budget makes your journey a little easier by offering affordable DFW car rentals. You’ll find a variety of rental cars at DFW Airport, with custom booking options like one-way and long-term rentals available when you need them. Plus, our Pay Now rates are backed by our Best Rate Guarantee.

Car Rental Options at DFW

Van Rental

Explore the cultural offerings in Dallas with the whole family or friend group. Why not take everyone to the Dallas Museum of Art in a DFW van rental?

 

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SUV Rental

Heading out to Cedar Ridge Preserve? An SUV rental at DFW helps you get that hill country feeling without leaving the Dallas metro.

 

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Sedan Rental

Want to see the view from Reunion Tower? DFW sedan rentals are a top pick for couples or small friend groups exploring downtown Dallas.

 

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Long-Term Car Rental

Sometimes your journey requires a longer booking period. You can book our long-term car rentals at DFW for up to 330 days.

 

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One-Way Car Rental

Want to head out from Dallas to Houston, Austin, or another state? Our one-way rentals at DFW have you covered.

 

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EV Rental

Budget makes it easy to travel green. We offer convenient EV rentals at DFW for anyone who prefers an electric car or wants to test-drive this new tech on wheels.

 

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DFW Airport Travel FAQs

Yes, the DFW airport does have an automated people mover (APM,) also known as a light rail train, called Skylink. Riding the Skylink Train is free and allows passengers to quickly travel between the terminals. Trains leave every two minutes. There is also a free shuttle bus known as Terminal Link.

Fort Worth is 25 miles from the DFW airport. With no traffic, it’s about a 25-minute drive from downtown Fort Worth to the DFW airport. The airport is located in the middle of the DFW metropolitan area and is almost equidistant from both Dallas and Fort Worth.

Yes, the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is bigger than the entire island of Manhattan. It is the second-biggest airport in the United States in terms of surface area. DFW is among the five busiest airports internationally. The airport has five terminals and more than 160 gates.

Dallas and Fort Worth are approximately 33 miles apart. Drivers can travel directly between the two cities on I-30. Without traffic, the drive takes just a little over half an hour. However, during rush hour the drive may take 90 minutes or more. Avoid driving during rush hour whenever possible.

It takes around 22 to 25 minutes to drive from downtown Dallas to DFW. It’s smart to give yourself at least 30 minutes to account for factors like morning or evening traffic.

Yes, DFW can be a good choice for visiting Waco, especially if you also want to visit Dallas. The drive from DFW to Waco takes just under 2 hours. If you want to skip the short road trip, look for flights to Waco Regional Airport (ACT), which is only 15 to 20 minutes away from downtown Waco.

There are multiple toll roads near DFW Airport, including the DFW International Parkway, President George Bush Turnpike, the 360 Tollway, and the Sam Rayburn Tollway. You can learn more about Texas toll roads in this Budget guide.

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