Car Rentals at the Baltimore Airport

Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (commonly referred to as just Baltimore Airport or BWI) is located in Linthicum Maryland, about 10 miles south of Baltimore and 30 miles northeast of Washington DC. The airport is a focus city for both Southwest and AirTran, serving over twenty-one million passengers a year. The central location makes a Baltimore Airport rent a car is a great way to get around on your own schedule, and see all that the area has to offer. Look for great deals on Baltimore Airport car rentals and use your saving to enjoy popular attractions like the National Aquarium and Harborplace dining and shopping in Baltimore's Inner Harbor, or the Smithsonian Museums and national monuments in Washington DC.

BWI has a consolidated rental car facility located ten minutes from the terminal. A complimentary shuttle carries rental car customers between the facility and the arrivals area of the airport terminal. Baltimore Airport car rentals are provided by Enterprise, Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, Budget, National, Avis, and Hertz. Try Enterprise for the lowest rates, followed by Dollar and Thrifty. Many agencies offer additional locations downtown, usually with better rates than those at the airport, including Budget, Enterprise, Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz, Alamo, National, Avis, Try Avis for the best deals, followed by Budget and Enterprise.

You must present a valid driver's license and credit card issued in your name at most rental car agencies (although some will take a cash deposit depending on a credit check), along with proof of insurance if you decline the vendor's coverage options. Usually age requirements for a Baltimore Airport rent a car are 21 for compact and economy cars, 25 for all others, and an additional young driver charge may apply for anyone under 25 (select agencies will rent to qualifying individuals over 18 for an additional fee).