Dallas Fort Worth International Airport DFW
Dallas / Fort Worth, TX
Rental building: Rental Car Center - one building for all companies, near the south entrance of the airport
2424 E 38th St, Dallas (DFW Airport), TX 75261
Getting there from your terminal
After baggage claim, follow 'Rental Car' signs to the pick-up area on the lower level of your terminal. Board the free Rental Car Center shuttle - one shared shuttle serves every company. Runs 24/7; the airport's pages say every 8 to 15 minutes; ride about 7-10 minutes. It drops you on the lower level of the Rental Car Center, where all counters are.
Same shuttle from every terminal - there is no separate international route.
Good to know: Going back, wait at the upper-level curb of the Rental Car Center beside the letter of your terminal.
Who’s at the rental centre
| Company | Opening hours |
|---|
| EnterpriseConfirmedDFW Rental Car Center (counters on the lower level) | 6:00 am - 11:00 pm, every day |
| NationalTo be confirmedDFW Rental Car Center (counters on the lower level) | Reported 24 hours |
| AlamoTo be confirmedDFW Rental Car Center (counters on the lower level) | Reported 24 hours |
| HertzTo be confirmedDFW Rental Car Center (counters on the lower level) | 6:00 am - 1:00 am, every day |
| DollarTo be confirmedDFW Rental Car Center (counters on the lower level) | Not confirmed - sites show 24 hours |
| ThriftySources disagreeDFW Rental Car Center (counters on the lower level) | Sources disagree: 7 am-9 pm, 6 am-10 pm, or 24 hours |
| AvisConfirmedDFW Rental Car Center (counters on the lower level) | Open 24 hours, every day |
| BudgetConfirmedDFW Rental Car Center (counters on the lower level) | Open 24 hours, every day |
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 - Irving 183 Airport Fwy, 100 E Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062 | Mon-Fri 7:30 am-6 pm; Sat 9 am-1 pm; Sun 9 am-1 pmAbout 8-10 miles east (estimate). Taxi/rideshare. Branch lists a customer pick-up service - ask when calling. |
| Enterprise (also the backup for National and Alamo)To be confirmedEnterprise - Grapevine S. Main St, 1800 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051 | Not listed yetAbout 5 miles north-west (estimate). Taxi/rideshare. |
| Hertz (also the backup for Dollar and Thrifty)Sources disagreeHertz - Irving West Airport Fwy, 3401 W Airport Fwy, Suite 137, Irving, TX 75062 | Sources disagree: Mon-Fri 8 am to 4, 5 or 5:30 pm; weekend closed or Sat morning onlyAbout 3 miles east (per a listing). Taxi/rideshare. |
| Hertz (also the backup for Dollar and Thrifty)To be confirmedHertz - Irving Hwy 183, 1700 E Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062 | Mon-Fri 7:30 am-6 pm; Sat 9 am-12 pm; Sun closedAbout 9-10 miles east (estimate). Taxi/rideshare. |
| AvisConfirmedAvis - Irving, 2415 W Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062 | Mon-Fri 7:30 am-6 pm; Sat 8 am-12 pm; Sun 9 am-12 pmAbout 4 miles east (estimate). Taxi/rideshare. Avis lists 'free pickup' for this branch - ask when calling. From Hwy 183 exit Story Rd and head north; office is in the shopping centre on the left. |
| BudgetConfirmedBudget - Irving, 2415 W Airport Fwy, Irving, TX 75062 | Mon-Fri 7:30 am-6 pm; Sat 8 am-12 pm; Sun 9 am-12 pmAbout 4 miles east (estimate). Taxi/rideshare. Pick-up service listed - ask when calling. |
- National / Alamo: no branch of its own nearby. Use the Enterprise backup listed here (same parent company).
- Dollar / Thrifty: no branch of its own nearby. Use the Hertz backup listed here (same parent company).
Need a car at DFW airport?
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How do I return my rental car at DFW?
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 Center - one building for all companies, near the south entrance of the airport.
Return address: 2424 E 38th St, Dallas (DFW Airport), TX 75261
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 DFW
- One shared purple shuttle runs to the Rental Car Center. The ride is about 10 minutes.
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 DFW
Tolls: Texas cities have many toll roads, several of them cashless, so check how your company bills tolls before you drive off.
Visiting from abroad? See our guide for international renters: licences, cards and cover.
Questions people ask
Where are the rental cars at Dallas Fort Worth airport?
Rental counters at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): Rental Car Center - one building for all companies, near the south entrance of the airport. Address: 2424 E 38th St, Dallas (DFW Airport), TX 75261.
How do I get to the rental car counters at DFW?
After baggage claim, follow 'Rental Car' signs to the pick-up area on the lower level of your terminal. Board the free Rental Car Center shuttle - one shared shuttle serves every company. Runs 24/7; the airport's pages say every 8 to 15 minutes; ride about 7-10 minutes. It drops you on the lower level of the Rental Car Center, where all counters are.
How do I return my rental car at DFW?
Follow the Rental Car Return signs as you drive into the airport. Most companies take cars back where you picked them up: Rental Car Center - one building for all companies, near the south entrance of the airport. The address is 2424 E 38th St, Dallas (DFW Airport), TX 75261. Allow extra time if a shuttle or train takes you back to the terminal.
Which rental car companies are at DFW?
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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