Car Rental at Hartford/Bradley International Airport (BDL)

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Bradley Intl Airport (BDL)

Address:

180 Schoephoester Rd,
Windsor Locks, CT, Connecticut, 06096, United States

Phone:

8606273700

Location Type:

Corporate

Hours of Operation:

Sun - Sat 5:00 AM - 1:30 AM

Keydrop Location

If flying in, the rental counter is within the terminal with a short walk to the car lot.

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Location Information

Where Is Budget at the Bradley Airport?

Fastbreak Service
Outside the baggage claim area, proceed across the roadway to the transportation center, to the Budget Fastbreak counter line. Present identification and receive your rental agreement. The counter representative will provide the directions to the car.
General Directions
COUNTER: Proceed outside the terminal at the lower level by baggage across the roadway to the transportation center. Budget is located on the second level.

VEHICLES: Located on the ready line, level two of the transportation center.

RETURNS: Follow the airport signs for Car Rental return.
DRIVERS CIRCLE
When you arrive, proceed outside the terminal at the lower level by baggage claim across the roadway to the transportation center, Budget is located on the second level. The manager or key person will have your contract ready and personally escort you to your vehicle.
After-hours Returns
Customers can return their rentals at Budget Bradley International Airport any time, Budget has 24 hour returns. Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the key drop box. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.

BDL Rental Car Return

When your trip is at an end, return your Budget car rental at Bradley Airport. Follow the signs you’ll see as you approach the airport indicating where to go for rental car returns.

Bradley Airport Car Rental Information

You can rest assured that you’ll find the right Bradley Airport car rental from Budget—our vast selection of airport car rentals range from SUVs and luxury cars to compact sedans and roomy passenger vans. You’re sure to find the right vehicle for your needs from our Windsor Locks airport car rental selection.

For great deals on car rentals at the Hartford, CT, airport and excellent service on either end of your stay in Connecticut, choose Budget. 

Fastbreak Membership: Avoid roadblocks at the car rental counter with our Fastbreak Membership. Just show us your valid driver’s license, then grab your keys and hit the road. 

Cheap Prices: We’re always offering deals and other discounts such as our Best Rate Guarantee, which allows you to price match lower Budget car rental rates found on other websites.

BDL Rental Cars

Hartford is steeped in history, and there’s plenty to see. If you’re traveling with your family through this area, a larger vehicle, such as a van or SUV, would be a good choice. Take a look at some of our Bradley International Airport car rental options below.

Compact Cars

When you need a car that’s bigger than your average economy car but smaller than a full-size sedan, a compact BDL car rental is the way to go.

 

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Midsize Pickup Trucks

If you need to haul camping equipment for an adventure in Black Rock State Park, book a midsize pickup truck as your Bradley Airport car rental.

 

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Intermediate SUV Rental

Explore the city of Hartford in style with one of our SUV rentals. You’ll look just as good pulling up to Infinity Music Hall as cruising up I-91.

 

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Long-Term Car Rental

At Budget, we give you the option of monthly car rentals. If you’re planning an extended stay, consider this long-term solution.

 

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Popular Cars

When you need to drive around in style, visit our Hartford airport car rental to choose from popular cars, including luxury options.

 

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One-Way Car Rental

Taking a tour of New England’s fall colors? Stopping by every lighthouse on the East Coast? You can book a one-way car rental from Budget and go where you want.

 

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Bradley International Airport Travel FAQs

At Budget, we strive to provide renters with the best rates possible, regardless of your favorite vehicle class. Our rates are based on factors like travel dates, vehicle class, and rental duration. You can view our rates and available vehicles by starting your reservation using the form at the top of this page.

BDL airport’s full name is Bradley International Airport. BDL is an abbreviation of Bradley and is the airport code assigned to Bradley International Airport. BDL airport was named after the young Lt. Eugene M. Bradley, who died in a training drill in 1941. (Source)

No. Bradley International Airport is much larger, serving more than 5.7 million passengers annually. BDL is the primary airport for the central Connecticut area, replacing the older and smaller Hartford-Brainard Airport as Hartford and Windsor’s primary airport. (Source)

The drive from BDL airport to Hartford, CT, covers about 15 miles. After picking up your Budget rental, it will take around 20 to 30 minutes to reach Hartford, depending on local traffic conditions. Fortunately, Budget provides more flexibility to renters with one-way rental availability. You can use most U.S. Budget locations as an alternative drop-off location, including our Windsor Locks and Hartford locations. (Source)

Bradley International Airport is a moderately sized airport serving over 5.7 million passengers annually. In 2022, estimated airport security wait times averaged 34 minutes daily. However, we recommend you arrive at the airport at least 90 minutes before domestic flights and three hours before international ones. (Source)

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