Car Rentals at the Fort Dodge Regional Airport

Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) is a public airport located three miles north of the central business district of Fort Dodge, Iowa, serving all of the western part of the state. It is mostly used for general aviation, but is also served by one commercial airline, Mesaba Airlines, operating as Northwest Airlink, offering daily service to Minneapolis-St. Paul with a stop in Mason City. Many destinations around this area are spread out, and like most areas in the Midwest public transportation is limited, making a Fort Dodge Regional Airport rent a car a great way to get around. Look for great deals on Fort Dodge Regional Airport car rentals and save time and money to explore popular Iowa attractions like the Amana Colonies, Effigy Mounds National Monument, the Antique Car Museum, Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, and Cedar Rock. Fort Dodge Regional Airport car rentals are available in terminal from Hertz. Many companies also offer additional rental locations are also are available downtown (usually for better rates than those at the airport) from Enterprise and Hertz. You must present a valid driver's license and credit card issued in your name at most Fort Dodge Regional 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 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). Drivers who are used to warmer climates should be advised that the colder weather months (Nov-Feb) often bring snow and ice to area roads. Visitors who park their cars should be prepared in case their car is "snowed in" by snow removal trucks. Also, strict attention to parking rules and snow emergencies is recommended to avoid being towed away at the car owner's expense.