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Dayton, OH, United States
22 May — 29 May
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Dayton, OH, United States
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| Pick-up location | Dayton |
|---|---|
| Hire locations | 12 |
| Airport locations | 3 |
Dayton car hire reviews and directory
Dollar![Dollar]()
Best rated
7.7 Good (67 reviews)
1 location in Dayton
Dollar
Locations in Dayton
3350 Valet Drive+1 937 898 5806
| Monday | 07:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Friday | 07:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Saturday | 00:00 - Invalid date 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
8.0 Excellent31 Dec 2020
Pros: Pick-up area was easy to find, and overall the staff I interacted with were professional and friendly.Cons: The signage about which drop-off area to use was apparently incorrect, which made things confusing and tiring after my trip.
7.6 Good25 Mar 2020
Cons: It would have been helpful to have the drop off procedures for when an attendant wasn't present explained during the pickup.
5.2 Okay1 Jan 2018
Cons: The employees on the phone...both times, at the desk, and at pick up and drop off. Very rude.
2.0 Mediocre24 Oct 2017
Cons: I had to cancel my rental based on not having a major credit card. I went with Avis whom was more accommodating. I will not be renting with Dollar in the future.
10.0 Excellent4 Sep 2017
Great experiencePros: Customer service was outstanding both picking up the car and in returning. Will rent from dollar again.
4.4 Okay28 Aug 2017
A lot of wasted moneyPros: The car was nice, although it smelled pretty weird.Cons: The car cost more than advertised, by about $100, so it was almost double of what I expected. The insurance I bought online with the car (3rd party) I was told was useless, and they were known to not honor the purchase if something were to happen, so that's $30 I won't get back. All in all it was a lot of wasted money.
8.8 Excellent23 Jul 2017
Cons: Tried to charge me for car insurance even though I told the lady that I already bought third party insurance coverage online
8.4 Excellent18 Jul 2017
Pros: Drop off was incredibly fast... in and out in under 5 minutes!Cons: There was a dent on the side of the car that I saw before taking the rental and let the person know and he seemed to think it was no big deal. I did not want to be charged for it so made sure he annotated it but I'm sure I could've been charged if that hadn't happened beforehand
4.4 Okay25 May 2017
Well I'll never use Dollar again, that's for sure...Pros: They did finally supply me with a car for the amount that this site specified. It was not the car nor was it the class of car as promised by this web sites reservation.Cons: During the reservation, I was asked if I needed insurance. I did so I checked the button for $9.00 per day. When the reservation was completed, the funds for the insurance was charged to my account right away and it stated the rental fee would be secured at time of pick up. No big deal. But when I get to the counter the attendant states that I need to use my personal car insurance OR get insurance directly from Dollar Rental. The insurance for the reservation web site is not recognized as valid insurance. They did not budge and it cost me an extra $186.00 for 6 days of rental. That is more than 6 months of FULL auto insurance out in the rest of the world. What a scam.... Now I need to fight for a refund on the $9/day insurance from the web site that was not allowed.
10.0 Excellent5 Apr 2017
Good car - well pricedPros: Good service. Close to the terminal. Good value. Nice car.
Thrifty![Thrifty]()
7.6 Good (39 reviews)
1 location in Dayton
Thrifty
Locations in Dayton
3350 Valet Drive+1 937 898 5806
| Monday | 07:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Friday | 07:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Saturday | 00:00 - Invalid date 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
2.0 Mediocre1 Nov 2020
Pros: The staff was terrible. As I was walking up to rent the vehicle they locked the door, looked at me, and left.Cons: The customer service. I was treated much better at Alamo where I ended up having to rent from because I was not able to get my rental when I needed it from Thrifty.
6.8 Good27 Sep 2020
Pros: Thrifty staff member was very pleasant and helpful. Vehicle was very clean and ready to go.Cons: If you rental agencies would offer something besides those cheap Chrysler products. I realize they practically give them to you (how else could they get rid of them), but they are very uncomfortable and noisy. Luckily I only need a van once in a great while. And thankfully you have better quality vehicles to rent when I need a sedan or coupe.
10.0 Excellent19 Feb 2020
Pros: Everything went very smooth. I really appreciated it
9.2 Excellent24 Jan 2020
Cons: When the strip would not work on my credit card, the agent said it was impossible to enter it manually! Luckily I had another car, but NOT the one that I wished to use! Gotta be a better way!
2.0 Mediocre30 Dec 2019
Cons: The car smelt like weed and it was never cleaned out. The windows were filthy.
10.0 Excellent17 Jul 2019
Pros: Friendly staff, super easy pick up and drop off.
6.8 Good24 Sep 2018
Average rental carPros: Car was great on gas. Car was clean.Cons: Car needed an alignment and a tune up. Would pause every time you try to accelerate.
2.0 Mediocre13 Sep 2018
Cons: They only accept major credit cards and nothing else
9.6 Excellent11 Sep 2018
Good rental experiencePros: Fast checkout and check in. Clean car.
9.6 Excellent3 Sep 2018
Cons: Waited a long time but attendant made it right. Thanks
Hertz![agency]()
8.8 Excellent (14 reviews)
2 locations in Dayton
Hertz
Locations in Dayton
3350 Valet Circle+1 937 898 5806
| Monday | 07:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Friday | 07:00 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Saturday | 00:00 - Invalid date 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
8012 Mcewen Rd+1 937 438 0175
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
7.6 Good21 Jul 2018
Cons: Office closed when i got there. Had to wait
10.0 Excellent27 Mar 2018
Pros: Great service, Professional Staff ( Tim) was very helpful with my questions. Easy to work with .
2.0 Mediocre23 May 2017
Hertz had no record of rentalPros: Nothing. They wouldn't rent me a car.Cons: I had to rent from another agency at a much higher price.
8.8 Excellent11 Dec 2016
Pros: They should check tire pressure
7.2 Good2 Sep 2016
Just like most car rental companiesPros: Easy in, Easy out. Gave us an upgrade at no extra charge, because they didn't have anymore small cars.
Enterprise![agency]()
8.1 Excellent (11 reviews)
4 locations in Dayton
Enterprise
Locations in Dayton
3 Mackoil Ave+1 937 252 7798
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455 Miamisburg-centerville Rd+1 937 291 6370
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - Invalid date |
4806 N Main St+1 937 274 4477
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - Invalid date |
500 N Main St+1 937 228 4555
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - Invalid date |
8.0 Excellent4 Feb 2021
Pros: Friendly staff. Nice carCons: A friendly call if they find your property left in a vehicle instead of just trashing it.
2.0 Mediocre25 Sep 2020
Pros: Location was convenient.Cons: Service. It was terrible. Staff never called back about availability of a car. No reply. Nada. Zip.
6.4 Good6 Sep 2020
Pros: The staff is great, very nice people. There was some candy between the seat and console and a stick of old spice deodorant ( I guess a 90 year old man rented the car before me because who the hell uses old spice anymore!!!) Anyway one of the candy came out in thew floor board and I ended up stepping on it and crushing into the carpet which was a real pain to clean up but I did get it cleaned.Cons: Honestly the car could have been a little less expensive, almost $700 for a month is pretty high and as long as you are charging that much I mean would it be too much to ask for the car to actually be clean?
10.0 Excellent5 Nov 2019
Pros: VERY friendly. Picked me up at home. Already made my next reservation with them.
6.8 Good9 Apr 2017
Horrible customer servicePros: The car was great for the price, clean, gas efficient and got us around.Cons: Customer service was horrible. The car was released and was forced to find another location. The location I originally rented at decided they would release the car because I was 1.5 hrs late. She told me she called once and since I "didnt answer" she "assumed" we "weren't coming." Then instead of helping me out with getting another car, she simply stated, "I'm sorry there is nothing I can do," which is plain old lie. She could have called the nearest location and see if they had anything available. We were forced to call ourselves and do the leg work and pray I didn't have to take an Uber back to the hotel. We get to the second location and had an issue with the business card, we couldn't just switch the reservation to my name because the card didn't have my my name on it, only the CEO's name, IT's A COMPANY CARD, DUH! then the tax exempt "didn't have the CEO name on it only the companies name". Just issue after issue for lack of knowledge and or professionalism. Finally we got the car.
10.0 Excellent20 Oct 2016
Pros: Not pushy, they offered and explained options, such as insurance, road side assistance, fuel options, and GPS. Quick, easy and reasonably priced.
8.8 Excellent12 Oct 2016
Kayak needs to get its act togetherCons: Online I requested a rental car to be available at Dayton International Airport. I selected a vehicle on kayak. When I ride to the airport I found out The rental facility was 30 minutes away from the airport. I was never informed during the process that the rental was not on the property at the airport but 30 minutes away. Luckily Enterprise took my reservation at the airport if not I would have been in very bad shape to get to an important meeting. Come on kayak as usual the time get your act together on rentals.
10.0 Excellent21 Aug 2016
The rental was easy. The guys at the Enterprise oPros: They were very helpful letting me know where the CVG airport drop off was. Otherwise it would have been a bear.Cons: Nothing really
Avis![Avis]()
7.5 Good (4 reviews)
2 locations in Dayton
Avis
Locations in Dayton
1323 Wilmington Avenue+1 937 294 5129
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
33 East 1st Street+1 937 222 6705
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
10.0 Excellent28 Apr 2021
Pros: Staff was super helpful, and really helped make the experience worthwhile.
10.0 Excellent18 Apr 2017
Pros: the car, assistance with the car and politeness of the clerkCons: I'm disappointed that they're requiring credit cards now instead of allowing debit, I've used them multiple times in the past because of the convenience and quickness....I don't carry credit cards for a the fact of staying away from the debt and crooked banks of today.
Budget![agency]()
7.5 Good (21 reviews)
2 locations in Dayton
Budget
Locations in Dayton
1323 Wilmington Avenue+1 937 294 8238
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
33 East 1st Street+1 937 220 9206
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
2.0 Mediocre28 Mar 2021
Pros: Wow, ballsy to ask about my experience when you took my reservation but failed to provide me a car.Cons: See above
6.0 Good28 Dec 2020
Pros: Quick and easy process at drop off and pick up. Rented a Yukon and it was great!Cons: Was not cleaned well if at all and smelled like smoke.
10.0 Excellent10 Sep 2020
Pros: Easy pickup and drop off
9.6 Excellent31 Aug 2020
Pros: yes
6.8 Good4 May 2019
Cons: A reliable car
2.0 Mediocre26 Dec 2017
Getting a reservation means absolutely nothingPros: Literally nothing good about this, see the bad feedback.Cons: I was called 30 minutes before I was going to go pick up my reservation, to be told there were no cars for me, and he would “try to get us out that day”. And since he was a franchise he had no requirement to help us get a car at another budget: when we called budget corporate, they said if someone comes in physically to get a car they have to give it to them, so YPUR RESERVATION DOESN’T MEAN A THING. I booked this a month in advance. Complete BS.
7.6 Good8 Jun 2017
Pros: Car was comfortable and nice to drive.Cons: Dirty Windshield, overall cleanliness of inside of car could have been better. Guy I dealt with was pretty rude when picking up. Rush you in rush you out kind of mentality. Not my style.
10.0 Excellent18 May 2017
Great experience and GREAT carPros: the chevy cruz i rented was awesome! amazing gas mileage; its actually making me consider buying one!
9.6 Excellent20 Apr 2017
day trip in DaytonPros: we had some unfortunate vehicle issues which caused the vehicle to break down but the team at Budget responded quicklyCons: Why should at airport costs be twice those of off site costs?
2.0 Mediocre5 Mar 2017
Kayak was horriblePros: We booked a car to be picked up at the airport in Dayton. When we arrived to pick up the car they had booked us a car in downtown Dayton. After 30 minutes of trying to get a rental at airport I booked through Travelocity at a great price and we were done in 10'minutes. Will never book with Kayak again
156 travellers who hired a car in Dayton gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.8
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Top tips for hiring a car in Dayton
- Dayton is like the majority of cities in the U.S. in that it was designed for automobiles. Public transportation in the city is severely lacking, especially during evenings and on weekends. If you want to make the most out of your time in the city, it is highly recommended that you rent a vehicle. For instance, if you would like to visit the National Museum of the US Air Force, it is just an 11-minute drive from downtown Dayton. However, on public transport, it would take up to 30 minutes to get there.
- For travelers looking to pick up a hire car after landing at Dayton International Airport, you can find the hire car desk in the airport’s Baggage Claim Area.
- Though most don’t associate Dayton with wintery weather, it certainly has its fair share of snowstorms in the winter. Travelers visiting the city in winter should make sure to keep the rough weather in mind when planning any itineraries, especially if you aren’t from a snowy climate. However, with a bit of planning and caution, the snow is no hazard and it may even add a nice touch to your trip.
- Rush hour traffic is a mixed bag in Dayton, especially if you plan on heading to Cincinnati or other neighboring cities. Morning rush hour traffic can start as early as 6:30 a.m. some mornings and slows down by around 9:00 a.m. on a typical day. The afternoon and evening peak usually goes from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Dayton for £79 or less
- Book your car hire in Dayton at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy car hires in Dayton are around 78% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Dayton
One car hire company which has updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected is Alamo
On average a hire car in Dayton costs £122 per day.
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Dayton are Hertz (7.9, 54 reviews), and Dollar (7.8, 70 reviews).
The average price of fuel in Dayton is £2.31 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £28 and £37, depending on the car size.
Standard (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Dayton.
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Dayton airport to off-airport locations is Alamo.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Standard car hire in Dayton costs £122 per day, on average.
A Economy car hire in Dayton costs £19 per day, on average.
A Intermediate car hire in Dayton costs £21 per day, on average.
On average hiring a car in Dayton costs £857 per week (£122 per day).
On average a car hire in Dayton costs £3,674 per month (£122 per day).
Like most cities in the U.S., Dayton is perfectly suited for all sizes of vehicles. In fact, larger cars are some of the most popular vehicles on the road in Dayton. As such, visitors looking to rent a vehicle during their time in the city are recommended to choose their vehicle with their group in mind. This is partly because the city’s streets really are large enough to accomodate any vehicle so whether you choose a minivan, coupe, or anything in between, the vehicle will have no problems on the road in Dayton.
On the bottom end, Dayton’s speed limits start out as low as 25 to 30 mph in residential areas. From there, they range from 30 to 50 mph on urban roads and roads in built-up areas. In rural areas, though, the speed limit goes from 45 to 70 mph, while on highways and interstates the speed limit is 70 mph.
Drivers in Dayton can expect to pay an average of around $1.95 per gallon of gas. This is on the lower end of petrol prices in the U.S., especially in comparison to some of the West Coast cities like Bakersfield, where petrol costs around $2.90 per gallon.
If you heading downtown, the best option for parking, aside from parking at the actual businesses themselves, is to park at one of the many garages. There are plenty of parking garages and private parking lots in Dayton and many are conveniently located right by points of interest. Parking rates typically start as low as $3 per hour and go up to $10 in the most popular garages.