Detroit Rental Car Counters (DTW): pickup and return

The short answer

At Detroit (DTW): Rental car campus at the north-east corner of the airport, along Lucas Drive. McNamara Terminal: follow Ground Transportation signs to the Ground Transportation Center in the McNamara parking garage and take the free rental car shuttle.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW

Romulus, MI

Rental building: Rental car campus at the north-east corner of the airport, along Lucas Drive
Lucas Drive (rental car campus), Detroit Metro Airport

Getting there from your terminal

From a domestic terminal

McNamara Terminal: follow Ground Transportation signs to the Ground Transportation Center in the McNamara parking garage and take the free rental car shuttle.

From the international terminal

Evans Terminal: follow Ground Transportation signs to the Ground Transportation Center in the Big Blue Deck and take the free rental car shuttle.

Good to know: When returning, drive to your company's lot on Lucas Drive; a shuttle takes you back to your terminal.

Who’s at the rental centre

CompanyOpening hours
AlamoConfirmedRental car campus, Lucas DriveNot listed yet
AvisConfirmedRental car campus, Lucas DriveNot listed yet
BudgetConfirmedRental car campus, Lucas DriveNot listed yet
DollarConfirmedRental car campus, Lucas DriveNot listed yet
EnterpriseConfirmedRental car campus, Lucas DriveNot listed yet
HertzConfirmedRental car campus, Lucas DriveNot listed yet
NationalConfirmedRental car campus, Lucas DriveNot listed yet
PaylessConfirmedRental car campus, Lucas DriveNot listed yet
ThriftyConfirmedRental car campus, Lucas DriveNot listed yet

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

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How do I return my rental car at DTW?

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 campus at the north-east corner of the airport, along Lucas Drive.

Return address: Lucas Drive (rental car campus), Detroit Metro Airport

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.

Common problems at DTW

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 Detroit airport?

Rental counters at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): Rental car campus at the north-east corner of the airport, along Lucas Drive. Address: Lucas Drive (rental car campus), Detroit Metro Airport.

How do I get to the rental car counters at DTW?

McNamara Terminal: follow Ground Transportation signs to the Ground Transportation Center in the McNamara parking garage and take the free rental car shuttle.

How do I return my rental car at DTW?

Follow the Rental Car Return signs as you drive into the airport. Most companies take cars back where you picked them up: Rental car campus at the north-east corner of the airport, along Lucas Drive. The address is Lucas Drive (rental car campus), Detroit Metro Airport. Allow extra time if a shuttle or train takes you back to the terminal.

Which rental car companies are at DTW?

On-airport companies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Thrifty.

Locations last checked 2026-10-19. Find another airport or use the city, station and port finder.

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