Cheap Car Rentals at Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)

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Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Address:

2500 National Avenue,
Parking Garage A, Arlington, VA, Virginia, 22202, United States

Phone:

(1) 703-872-0320 (0)

Location Type:

Corporate

Hours of Operation:

Sun - Sat 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

2023
MEMORIAL DAY   May  29  07:00AM - 10:00PM
LABOR DAY   September  4  07:00AM - 10:00PM
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  07:00AM - 10:00PM
CHRISTMAS DAY   December  25  07:00AM - 10:00PM
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  07:00AM - 10:00PM

2024
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  07:00AM - 10:00PM

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

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Location Information

Where is Budget Car Rental at DCA?

LOCATION UPDATE – Beginning March 29, 2023, BUDGET will be operating at a brand new facility at 2600 Richmond Hwy Arlington, VA 22202. The new facility is approximately 1.7 miles away from the airport. We will have dedicated Avis Budget shuttle bus service to and from the airport.

Fastbreak Service
RENTALS ON OR BEFORE 28MAR23:
Follow Ground Transportation signs to airport shuttle bus. Take the airport shuttle bus to Parking Garage A. Upon arrival, Fastbreak Renters will follow the signs to the Budget counter located on the 1st Floor. Please look for your Rental Agreement in the Fastbreak Podium located on the 1st Floor. Fastbreak service is temporarily on limited hours.

RENTALS ON OR AFTER 29MAR23: MOVING TO OFF-AIRPORT FACILITY
Follow Ground Transportation signs to the Budget shuttle bus pickup location. Please be sure not to board the airport shuttle bus. We will have a dedicated Budget-branded shuttle bus transporting customers directly to and from our new location. Once you arrive in our lot, look for your name and zone on the Budget Fastbreak reader board. You can go directly to your zone to select the vehicle of your choice. A customer service agent will be there to assist you.
All returns should proceed to 2600 Richmond Highway, Arlington VA 22202 and a Budget-branded shuttle bus will transport you back to the airport.
General Directions
RENTALS ON OR BEFORE 28MAR23
COUNTER: AIRLINE PASSENGERS: The Budget counter is located on the 1st floor of Parking Garage A. After you collect your luggage, follow Ground Transportation signs to the airport shuttle bus. Ride the bus to Parking Garage A. Follow Budget signs to the counter on the 1st Floor. Once your rental agreement is completed, you will be directed to the 2nd Floor for keys/vehicle.
COUNTER: WALK-UP RENTERS/LOCAL RENTERS:
From George Washington Memorial Pkwy: Follow the signs for the airport. Once in the airport, follow the signs for the Rental Car Returns & Parking Garage A. The Budget counter is located on the 1st floor.
VEHICLES: Located on the 2nd floor of Parking Garage A.
RETURNS: Follow signs marked "Car Rental Returns". An attendant is available during normal operating hours.
AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Available. Park and leave keys (unlocked) in the vehicle. Place contract and keys on the dashboard in the Budget return Area. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.

RENTALS ON OR AFTER 29MAR23: MOVING TO OFF-AIRPORT FACILITY
COUNTER: - AIRLINE PASSENGERS ONLY: Exit the doors on the baggage claim level and proceed to our Budget shuttle bus pick up area across the street. A dedicated Budget-branded shuttle bus will transport you to our lot which is located off-airport to pick up your rental car. Please be sure not to board the airport shuttle bus. Upon arrival at the location, please proceed inside the lobby and an agent will assist you. Upon completion of your rental agreement, you will be directed to your zone where you can select the vehicle of your choice.
VEHICLES: Located at 2600 Richmond Highway, Arlington VA 22202.
RETURNS: Proceed to 2600 Richmond Highway, Arlington VA 22202.
COUNTER: WALK-UP RENTERS/LOCAL RENTERS: Book your reservation for and proceed to the nearest Budget location at this address:
Fashion Center at Pentagon City, 1100 S Hayes St., Arlington, VA 22202.
AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Not Available. The facility is open from 5:30 am to 11:00 pm for car returns. Please leave your keys in the vehicle.
After-hours Returns
Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the Drop Box located in the Returns area. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.

Ronald Reagan Airport Car Rental Return

RENTALS ON OR BEFORE 28MAR23:

The address for Budget Car Rental at DCA is 2500 National Avenue, Arlington, VA. You’ll see signs directing you to Car Rental Returns as you enter the airport grounds. If you drop off a rental car after hours, just leave your keys and completed contract in the vehicle, unlocked. Or, use the drop box. You can walk or shuttle back to your terminal.

RENTALS ON OR AFTER 29MAR23:

Our facility will be located at 2600 Richmond Highway, Arlington VA 22202.  This location does not allow after hours drops offs.  The facility is open from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for car returns.  An attendant is available to assist you.  Follow the walkway to the Avis/Budget shuttle bus for a ride to the airport terminal. Please leave your keys in the vehicle.

DCA Car Rental Information

Get a Reagan Airport car rental from Budget, and you’ll be about ten minutes away from the Pentagon, the National Mall, the Capitol Building, and all the historical and modern sites in our nation’s capital. Or rent a car and drive west to enjoy the beautiful countryside and country clubs of Virginia.

What is the best type of car to rent in Washington DC?

The DC area has some of the most interesting and exciting historical sites in America—not to mention some of the most powerful people. Whether you’re here for business or pleasure, Budget can find the right DCA car rental for you.

Van Rental

A passenger van rental comes with either 12 or 15 seats, perfect for a larger group visiting the U.S. Capitol Building. A minivan rental, such as a Nissan Quest, can take a family of up to 7 or 8 to the Smithsonian museums—with room for souvenirs.

 

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SUV Rental

With all the tourists driving distracted because of the historical sights of DC, an SUV can give you the security of a high seating position and tough design. You’ll feel safer in DC traffic in a Jeep Patriot or a roomy GMC Yukon.

 

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Long-Term Car Rental

Do you need to live or work in the Washington DC area for an extended time? A Budget monthly car rental service gives discounted rates the longer you rent—for 11 months or less. We’ll also discount your loss damage waiver and let you swap cars any time.

 

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Luxury Car Rental

For a luxurious time cruising the George Washington Memorial Parkway next to the Potomac River, playing golf courses in Virginia, or visiting the Spa at Four Seasons, travel in style in a convertible car rental, such as a Mustang GT or Camaro SS.

 

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