Charlotte Douglas International Airport CLT
Charlotte, NC
Rental building: Rental Car Facility inside the Hourly Parking Deck directly in front of the terminal - walkable, no shuttle or train
5489 Josh Birmingham Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28208
Getting there from your terminal
Two routes are described. Enterprise and National: from baggage claim take the elevator to level 5, walk across the skybridge, then take the elevator down to level 2 and the counters in the main lobby. Other guides: leave baggage claim on the lower level and use the crosswalk and covered walkway to the Level 2 lobby.
Same - CLT has a single terminal.
Good to know: Construction has affected the terminal front, so follow the signs on the day. Enterprise and National write the address as 5489 R C Josh Birmingham Pkwy, 28214.
Who’s at the rental centre
| Company | Opening hours |
|---|
| EnterpriseConfirmedCLT Rental Car Facility - Level 2 lobby of the Hourly Deck, across from the terminal | Not listed yet |
| NationalConfirmedCLT Rental Car Facility - Level 2 lobby of the Hourly Deck, across from the terminal | Not listed yet |
| AlamoTo be confirmedCLT Rental Car Facility - Level 2 lobby of the Hourly Deck, across from the terminal | Reported 24 hours |
| HertzTo be confirmedCLT Rental Car Facility - Level 2 lobby of the Hourly Deck, across from the terminal | Not listed yet |
| DollarTo be confirmedCLT Rental Car Facility - Level 2 lobby of the Hourly Deck, across from the terminal | Reported 24 hours |
| ThriftyTo be confirmedNot found on the lists checked | Not listed yet |
| AvisConfirmedCLT Rental Car Facility - Level 2 lobby of the Hourly Deck, across from the terminal - Avis counter on the 2nd floor (street level) | Not listed yet |
| BudgetTo be confirmedCLT Rental Car Facility - Level 2 lobby of the Hourly Deck, across from the terminal | Reported 24 hours |
Confirmed read on the airport’s or company’s own page. To be confirmed from other listings. Sources disagree check before you go.
Backup if your counter is closed or sold out
Airport-only brands back up through a sister company, which means a new booking.
| Nearby branch | Hours and how to get there |
|---|
| Enterprise (also the backup for National and Alamo)ConfirmedEnterprise - Charlotte SouthPark, 6300 Morrison Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28211 | Not listed yetAbout 10 miles south-east (estimate). Taxi/rideshare. |
Need a car at CLT airport?
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How do I return my rental car at CLT?
Follow the Rental Car Return signs as you drive into the airport. Most companies take cars back at the same place you picked them up: Rental Car Facility inside the Hourly Parking Deck directly in front of the terminal - walkable, no shuttle or train.
Return address: 5489 Josh Birmingham Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28208
Allow extra time if a shuttle or train takes you back to the terminal.
Returning outside opening hours, or at a different location from the one you booked? Check first, because it can add a fee or keep your deposit held longer. Leave your number and we'll check it for your booking.
Local tips for CLT
- Returns go to the Rental Car Facility in the Hourly Deck. Drive past the deck's main entrance, then turn left at the Rental Car Returns signs.
- From the facility, lifts and a covered walkway take you to the terminal. The address is 5489 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
- The airport says a new QuikTrip has opened near the airport's front entrance, handy for filling up before you return.
Tips without a label are from the airport's own website, checked October 2026. "Travellers suggest" tips come from travel forums and aren't checked.
Common problems at CLT
Tolls: Some roads are tolled electronically, so ask at the counter how tolls are billed on your car.
Visiting from abroad? See our guide for international renters: licences, cards and cover.
Questions people ask
Where are the rental cars at Charlotte Douglas airport?
Rental counters at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): Rental Car Facility inside the Hourly Parking Deck directly in front of the terminal - walkable, no shuttle or train. Address: 5489 Josh Birmingham Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28208.
How do I get to the rental car counters at CLT?
Two routes are described. Enterprise and National: from baggage claim take the elevator to level 5, walk across the skybridge, then take the elevator down to level 2 and the counters in the main lobby. Other guides: leave baggage claim on the lower level and use the crosswalk and covered walkway to the Level 2 lobby.
How do I return my rental car at CLT?
Follow the Rental Car Return signs as you drive into the airport. Most companies take cars back where you picked them up: Rental Car Facility inside the Hourly Parking Deck directly in front of the terminal - walkable, no shuttle or train. The address is 5489 Josh Birmingham Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28208. Allow extra time if a shuttle or train takes you back to the terminal.
Which rental car companies are at CLT?
On-airport companies include Enterprise, National, Alamo, Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis, Budget.
Locations last checked 2026-10-19. Find another airport or use the city, station and port finder.
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