KAYAK’s insights & trends for Baltimore/Washington Airport car hire
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Baltimore/Washington Airport with confidence.
How far in advance should you book car hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
You should book your car hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport around 21 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Sixt (£35.04/day), Budget (£39.92/day), and Thrifty (£50.87/day).
What is the most popular car to hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
Hires in the Medium category (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most popular option in Baltimore/Washington Airport, costing £45/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as £32/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Baltimore/Washington Airport is January at an average cost of £28/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Baltimore/Washington Airport when prices are £48/day on average, which tends to be 4% above the yearly average hire price for Baltimore/Washington Airport.
Baltimore/Washington Airport car hire price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right car hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
£32 - £51
All Car Types
£49 - £67
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
Small car hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport typically costs around £39 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average £32 per day, which is about 18% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 32% cheaper than the average car hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport typically costs around £49 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average £40 per day, which is about 19% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 15% cheaper than the average car hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport typically cost around £53 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average £42 per day, which is about 21% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 8% cheaper than the average car hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport typically costs around £57 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average £47 per day, which is about 18% less than the yearly average. SUVs are usually the same price as an average car hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport.
Van hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport typically costs around £78 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average £56 per day, which is about 29% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 27% more expensive than the average car hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport typically costs around £54 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average £42 per day, which is about 23% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 6% cheaper than the average car hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport typically costs around £72 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average £60 per day, which is about 17% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 21% more expensive than the average car hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport typically costs around £91 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average £70 per day, which is about 24% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 38% more expensive than the average car hire in Baltimore/Washington Airport but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
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Most popular car type
Average price
Good deal
Thrifty
Large
£47/day
£40/day
Top tips for hiring a car at Baltimore/Washington Airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is one of three international airports serving the region. It’s 30 miles from Washington DC and 9 miles from Baltimore. Car hire at Baltimore/Washington Airport is very popular. It’s a very easy airport to connect with by car and very close to major highways taking you to various nearby cities and onward to other US destinations.
There are a number of petrol stations near the rental facility but not immediately on its campus. If you are approaching from the Paul T Pitcher Memorial Highway via New Ridge Road you will pass two stations just after you exit the highway. If you are coming off Metropolitan Boulevard you’ll find a petrol station east of the main entrance to the airport on Aviation Blvd. Refuel in one of these before you return your car.
Returning your car is very straightforward. On approach to the airport you will see signs for the car rental facility. Follow these and park in the car park there. Remove all your belongings and return to the car hire desks in the main building. Here you can exchange your keys and documents and, once the car is checked, you’ll be free to go. If you arrive out of normal hours there will be a drop-box for you to leave your keys.
Baltimore/Washington Airport car hire operates 24h a day, seven days a week. A small number have reduced hours and when staff aren’t available a drop-box or self-service facility is in operation. Staff are available to answer queries and help with any onward travel enquiries.
25% of our users found a car hire at Baltimore/Washington Airport for £40 or less
Book your car hire at Baltimore/Washington Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car at Baltimore/Washington Airport
Where are the car rental companies situated at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI)?
Car hire at Baltimore/Washington Airport is located in a modern, one-stop-shop rental facility, which is a 10min drive from the terminals. A free shuttle bus connects the airport with the rental facility, which is in the Stoney Run District, just outside the main airport campus. The shuttle connects with each of the terminals and takes around 10min to reach the facility. All the cars are waiting here for collection also.
How much time should I add to my journey time to the airport when returning my car at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI)?
As the car hire facility is outside the airport campus you will need a little bit more time than if it was right beside the terminal building. The shuttle bus is very regular but it can take time in heavy traffic so you need to prepare for that. The return process shouldn’t take more than 20min from the time of parking in the rental facility but do allow for delays at peak times. Allow yourself at least an hour on top of your normal pre-departure time to return your keys and documents, wait for the shuttle and to get back to the terminal. There are taxis available at the facility too if you are short on time.
What kind of amenities are offered at Baltimore/Washington Airport’s rental car centre?
The car rental facility was purpose-built to streamline car hire at Baltimore/Washington Airport. All amenities you might require are in this location. These include car hire desks and staff, car collection, waiting areas, tourist information, restaurants, ATMs, and toilets.
What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI)?
Car hire at Baltimore/Washington Airport requires a valid driving licence for your country, a credit or debit card and your passport as secondary identification. You may also be asked for your flight details so have those on hand also. The minimum age to hire a car in the US is 21 and anyone under 25 will have to pay a daily surcharge. There's no official maximum age but individual companies may have their own rules. If you are over 75 it's useful to have a letter from your GP stating that you are competent to drive.
How much does it cost to hire a car at Baltimore/Washington Airport?
On average a car hire at Baltimore/Washington Airport costs £48 per day.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Baltimore/Washington Airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Baltimore/Washington Airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Dollar, and Budget.
Baltimore/Washington Airport car hire reviews and directory
Pickup experience terrible. Waited almost an hour in line. Took 15 minutes or more per customer. Get better software! It should take 2-3 min per customer. Car was parked in wrong spot. When leaving lot, attendant was quite rude about it, excusing us of taking the wrong car when it was Budget's screw up.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2026
Intermediate SUV
I do not want to go over everything again as I have already provided all the information to Quee customer service. However in brief budget assigned us a car that was a piece of junk and after 15 miles would not start. We tried many times to get it started and even got help from police and firemen. We called several Budget numbers, finally getting roadside assistance, We were told we would need to wait another 4-6 hours to get the car towed. About 2-3 hours later I finally got the car started. We drove it back to the airport ( uncertain whether it would stall on the highway) and exchanged it for another car at the Avis desk. Our entire day was ruined. The car was junk with over 59,000 miles on the odometer. When we returned it to the airport and removed our bags the Budget personnel checked the car in and then went to move it ahead. They too could not get it started. It was still parked where we left it about 45 minutes later when we picked up our replacement car. We have sent all sorts of information and documentation to Quee who have submitted a claim to recover one day of rental charges. It should probably be even more as it ruined our first day in MD and put us in a serious and dangerous predicament, Shame on Budget for allowing a car with mechanical/ electrical problems to be on the road.
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Apr 2026
People carrier
Only problem was a bad tire or bearing on back tire that was concerning.
6.0 Okay
Gail, Apr 2026
Intermediate SUV
this car type I rented was not available, so I got turfed to Avis
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2026
Premium SUV
They canceled my rental then had nothing to offer me
Experience was excellent. The nice young man at customer service was very helpful and garage attendant was very friendly and nice as well.
10.0 Wonderful
David, Jul 2024
Full-size
They gave me a free upgrade and no hassles. Two thumbs up.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
People carrier
We went to rent our vehicle and did not know we had to use a Credit Card. We only had a debit card with us on trip. Alamo person at counter terrible. In addition we had an agreement for $1080 for week. Person at counter informed us additional $300 security deposit. Now $1380 for rental. We were stranded at airport. No transportation. Horrible experience with Alamo. We had to change our rental to return it to BWI . Not Jacksonville. DO NOT RENT FROM ALAMO!
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Standard
Aaaaaa
10.0 Wonderful
Tri, Jan 2024
People carrier
The car was dirty and water in the cup holders and some candy suck inside
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Intermediate SUV
Everyone was wonderful .Ash from Ft Myers was great.
Nothing i did not get to rent the car because i have not updated my id to say non provisonal anymore.i really would like the insurance money back.
10.0 Wonderful
Carlos, Jun 2025
Standard SUV
Great customer service
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2024
Compact
They told me gas tank is full when I picked up the car but it as completely empty. It broke down and ran out of gas on Jersey Turnpike. I had to pay for tow company
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Intermediate
It's always a quick and pleasant experience, staff are very helpful.
6.0 Okay
Joseph, Oct 2023
Intermediate SUV
The customer service could have been better. Did not disclose a $150 security fee during sign up. Security fee was refunded upon return of car but it would have been nice to have that known before car pickup.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Premium
Easy, fast, and the car was spotless and well maintained. Awesome experience.
Checked in online the day prior to pickup. Was then asked to check in again on my way to get the car. Went to the rental counter to check in. Gave my license to the counter employee and then after several awkward minutes of no communication from the employee I asked if everything was in order. “I can’t check you in because there are no cars ready”. I then asked how long my wait would be the answer was “I have no idea”. Fortunately the car was ready in about 10 minutes. I found the car and noticed the windshield was dirty and the smell of the cleaner they use was so potent that it gave me a headache on my 16 hour drive. Long story short the car wasn’t ready, the check in employee was borderline rude and the car smell was terrible. Other than that it was great!
2.0 Poor
William, Jul 2025
Compact SUV
They did not honor our rental car reservation. When we arrived to pick up the vehicle at the scheduled time, we were told we had to wait an hour to chat with a manager about whether or not a car was even available for our reservation.
2.0 Poor
Ellen, Dec 2024
Supplier choice
Could not find reservation. Blamed me because I used Kayak. Took well over an hour to get a car.
4.0 Mediocre
Belkis, Sept 2024
Intermediate SUV
They did not have a vehicle for they told me to come back in the morning.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Premium SUV
Good service
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Compact
Excellent skip the line option, clean car, efficient return, good value
Wait time in line could have been less . Once waited on everything went smoothly.
2.0 Poor
Monica, Jan 2025
Full-size
We had to rent from another company do to not being able to use our debit card which had enough money to cover the total cost of the car. We will never rent with Avis again.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate SUV
Poor for pick up. One employee at BWI airport desk. At times, 5-8 people in line. At one point, a customer returned his car rental to exchange for another one for some issue, breaking in front of line. Car not vacuumed upon pick up. No employees in sight to ask questions. I recommend Avis management have a sit down with BWI staff. Sooner than later.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Supplier choice
The initial price offered by Kayak was 80 dollars. We ended up paying 160 dollars. The insurance offered by Kayak was not sufficient at Avis.
4.0 Mediocre
Jennifer, Jul 2024
Luxury SUV
The car stunk. The car literally smelled the whole week. We even looked all over the car to find out why.
They did not have car available. I was informed to try back in two hours or check with another company onsite. I was able to get another rental at a more expensive price. Absolutely disgusting and wrong what Dollar did to customers.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Compact SUV
My vehicle wasn’t ready. I ended up upgrading so I didn’t not have to continue to wait. The vehicle was with a different rental agency but that was not noted on the app.
2.0 Poor
Graddy, Aug 2024
Compact SUV
Awful. Ive reached out and no reply. Won’t use this company again. Scam.
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Full-size SUV
Our Dodge Durango was an excellent vehicle for our family vacation- BUT the car reeked of smoke from whoever rented it before us. We did not come back for another vehicle because we were told at check-in that it was the last available car that could seat 7. We called back the next day on July 14th and told David about the smell. So we gutted it out the rest of our trip.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Intermediate SUV
We had to wait four hours to get a car. It really delayed our day.
1 out of 17
Thrifty
3.8
Poor
Most popular
Cleanliness
5.4
Comfort
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.7
Value for money
4.7
One location in Baltimore/Washington Airport
from£39/day
Locations in Baltimore/Washington Airport
7410 New Ridge Rd
+1 866 434 2226
Monday
07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 22:00
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07:00 - 22:00
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07:00 - 22:00
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07:00 - 22:00
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07:00 - 22:00
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2026
Compact SUV
Got a last minute rental with Thrifty as our flights were cancelled due to a blizzard. They were super helpful, very accommodating and reasonably priced.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Intermediate SUV
Absolute terrible. Car was not ready for over an hour….the counter was manned only by one very slow and distracted person while the waiting line kept getting longer….inaccurate description and car was not in satisfactory condition
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Compact SUV
They didn’t have a car for me. They were completely out of cars. Me and another man had made reservations and they told us if we waited 3-4 hours they could maaaaybe get us cars.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2023
Economy
Badly negative. 4 hours waiting for a car. At last, there was no cars available. I Had to cancel and get another company in same station.at airport. Employees at desk were rude and uncompromising. They should not be at front desk with public.
National
10.0
Wonderful
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Baltimore/Washington Airport
Locations in Baltimore/Washington Airport
7434 New Ridge Rd
+1 833 856 0897
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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Sixt
7.9
Good
Cheapest deal
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.8
One location in Baltimore/Washington Airport
from£30/day
Locations in Baltimore/Washington Airport
7434 New Ridge Road
+1 888 749 8227
Monday
07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
07:00 - 23:59
Thursday
07:00 - 23:59
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07:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2025
Intermediate SUV
The car wasn’t intially what I signed up for. But the “upgrade” was nice.
8.0 Very Good
Richard, Aug 2025
Premium SUV
The customer service was very good. Car was clean but the gas tank wasn’t completely filled when I picked up. The only mark against my experience.
10.0 Wonderful
Anton, Apr 2025
Intermediate
Lecretia was great. The car smelled like someone smoked in it.
2.0 Poor
David, Oct 2023
Luxury
Rental was for 125, brought car back an hour past time set and they charged me another 125.
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Sept 2022
Car had some decent damage. My car was not ready… so could wait 45 minutes or pay for an upgrade, which didn’t seam right… but I was in a rush. No one voluntarily reviewed car with me… but I insisted because of the damage. Tank was supposed to be full… but it was less than half. Seamed a bit sketchy overall… but ended up ok. Car could have been cleaner. Fingerprints still clearly visible in dash screen. Candy wrapper in center console… and stuff on front bumper and grill. A C overall in terms of feel… but a decent BMW 5 series sedan for a reasonable price
10.0 Wonderful
Brandon, Jul 2022
This was my first rental car in years, and they were over booked for the day, and had no Vehicles that matched our booking. They stayed late and upgraded our selections for the inconvenience. Great customer service.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
Good
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.1
One location in Baltimore/Washington Airport
Locations in Baltimore/Washington Airport
7426 New Ridge Rd
+1 833 856 0899
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2024
Premium SUV
I cancelled the car rental but kayak is showing active rental, it’s an accurate app.
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Standard SUV
Enterprize selection of vehicles to rent is very good. The wait time to pick-up vehicle was way too long. Vehicle was dirty than expected especially the windows. Overall, the experience was good.
2.0 Poor
Ana, Aug 2024
Intermediate SUV
There was no car to be picked up
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Premium
Discovered a maintenance problem on the first day of rental and contacted enterprise about it and nothing was done.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2024
Luxury
It was a timely service in and out
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, May 2024
Pick-up truck
Challenge on modifying reservation to change return date to 1 day earlier. Slight challenge to workers on return due to early rental return
Payless
2.0
Poor
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
One location in Baltimore/Washington Airport
Locations in Baltimore/Washington Airport
7426 New Ridge Road
+1 410 859 1800
Monday
08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 22:00
Thursday
08:00 - 22:00
Friday
08:00 - 22:00
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08:00 - 22:00
Sunday
08:00 - 22:00
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No reviews available
AutoEurope
No score available yet
One location in Baltimore/Washington Airport
Locations in Baltimore/Washington Airport
Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Opening times not available
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No reviews available
Flight Car
No score available yet
One location in Baltimore/Washington Airport
Locations in Baltimore/Washington Airport
1020 Andover Road
+1 844 742 5870
Opening times not available
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No reviews available
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Baltimore/Washington Airport
Locations in Baltimore/Washington Airport
7434 New Ridge Road
Opening times not available
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VIPCars Recommendation
No score available yet
One location in Baltimore/Washington Airport
Locations in Baltimore/Washington Airport
7434 New Ridge Rd Po Box 347, Hanover, , USA Maryland
+1 914 368 0091
Monday
07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 22:00
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07:00 - 22:00
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07:00 - 22:00
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07:00 - 22:00
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07:00 - 22:00
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500 travellers who hired a car in Baltimore/Washington Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.9
Car rental locations at Baltimore/Washington Airport
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