Cheap Car Rentals at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

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Charlotte Douglas Intl Airport (CLT)

Address:

5489 Josh Birmingham Parkway,
Charlotte, NC, North Carolina, 28208, United States

Phone:

(1) 704-359-5701

Hours of Operation:

Sun - Sat 5:00 AM - 2:00 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 Car Rental at Charlotte Airport?

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FASTBREAK SERVICE
Proceed directly to Budget Fastbreak building located on third floor of Rental Car Garage. The agent will have your contract and vehicle ready for you.
General Directions
COUNTER: AIRLINE PASSENGERS-Located across the street within walking distance. The counter is on the 2nd floor (street level) and the Fastbreak Booth is on the 3rd floor (second level). No shuttle necessary.
LOCAL RENTERS: Follow Rental Car Returns signs for Budget. Temporary parking is available in visitor parking. Go to the Budget elevator and go down 1 level to rental counter.
CARS: On site.
RETURNS: Same as pickup.
DRIVERS CIRCLE - FASTBREAK COUNTER
When you arrive, go to the Budget Fastbreak counter located on the second floor (Third Level) in the Rental Car Garage. The manager or key person will have your contract ready and personally escort you to your vehicle.
After-hours Returns
Return area is staffed from 4am to midnight.
Park the car in the return lane and leave the keys in the vehicle. An agent will check in the vehicle and provide a receipt.

Return area is closed from midnight to 4am.
After-hours returns are permitted. Park & lock the vehicle in a return space. Place the completed contract and keys in the key drop box located as you walk toward the terminal entrance. Remember to take your personal belongings with you. Once the vehicle is checked in, a receipt will be emailed to the email address on the rental contract.

Charlotte Airport Rental Car Return 

When it’s time to return your Budget Car Rental to the Charlotte, NC, airport, follow airport signs for rental car returns. Once you arrive, clear out all your personal belongings before turning in the keys.

CLT Car Rental Information

Enjoy a beautiful trip full of Southern charm when you visit Charlotte, North Carolina. The right rental car will put all of the city’s greatest attractions within reach. Grab a Charlotte Douglas International Airport car rental, and enjoy your stay.

Fastbreak Membership: Say goodbye to long lines at the rental counter and hello to the beautiful sights of Charlotte! Use your free Fastbreak membership to skip the line and get your rental faster. Sign up today.

Cheap Prices: Browse for extra savings in the Deals tab to make your car rental even more affordable. And to ensure you never pay more, the Budget Best Rate Guarantee gives you our lowest prices when you book on our site and pay in advance.

What is the best type of car to rent in Charlotte?

Different travel plans call for different rental cars. Budget customers can choose from many cheap Charlotte International Airport car rentals. Browse the available car types to find the vehicle that best matches your travel itinerary.

Van Rental

Families or groups of up to 8 may enjoy our minivan rentals. A passenger van rental is the best car option for groups of up to 12 people. If you’re visiting Charlotte with a group, a van is a great transportation option for you.

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SUV Rentals

SUV rentals are great for outdoor adventurers and those who like to travel with a lot of stuff. Pack your gear and spend some time on the shores of Lake Norman or rafting at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.

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Long-Term Car Rental

Our monthly car rentals provide affordable transportation solutions for long-term travel. The longer you rent with us, the more money you save. Our plans extend up to 11 months at a time, with the flexibility to renew month to month.

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Luxury Car Rental

Those wishing to add a bit of style to their travel plans will love our luxury car rentals. Cruise Crowders Mountain Drive in a luxury sedan or a premium SUV for breathtaking views—especially in the fall.

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport Travel FAQs

Yes, CLT is a huge airport. In fact, it’s one of the busiest airports in the world, with an average of 1,400 arrivals and departures each day. In addition, while the airport has one terminal, that terminal includes more than 100 gates on five concourses. (Source)

There is only one terminal in CLT, and you can easily walk between its five concourses. If you were to walk between the two furthest concourses, you’d likely reach your destination within about 15 minutes. Additionally, the airport has plenty of signage to help you get where you need to go. (Source)

The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is larger than the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in size, passenger volume, cargo volume, airlines, and runways. CLT is the largest airport in North Carolina, with RDU being the second largest airport in the state. (Source) 

There are many options for day trips around Charlotte, with one top spot being Lake Norman State Park and its surrounding area. The park is about 38 miles north of Charlotte. Lake Norman is the largest artificial lake in the state, with plenty of watersport activities for the whole family to enjoy. (Source)

Charlotte and Asheville are about 130 miles apart, and it generally takes a little over two hours to drive between the two major cities. However, Budget makes it easy to customize your rental to better suit your travel plans, including alternative drop-off options at Budget locations in Asheville. 

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