Car Rentals at the Huntsville Airport

Huntsville International Airport (HSV), also known as Carl T. Jones Field, is located 9 miles (14 southwest of the central business district of Huntsville, a city in Madison County, Alabama. The airport is a part of the Port of Huntsville, and serves the Huntsville-Decatur Metropolitan Area, near the Tennessee border. Public transportation is very limited in the area, making a Huntsville Airport rent a car a great way to get around on your own schedule. Look for great deals on Huntsville Airport car rentals and save time and money to enjoy popular nearby attractions like the US Space and Rocket Center Museum, canoeing on the Flint River, or explore the Five Points Historic District.

The airport is extremely modern and the terminal houses airline ticketing counters, a Sheraton hotel, baggage claim, rental car counters, restrooms, phones, various shops and eateries, a lounge, business center, and security checkpoint, and a spaceflight display showcasing aviation murals, models and photographs. Huntsville is served by Allegiant, American, Delta, Contintal, Northwest, US, and United airlines, with flights to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington DC, Cincinnati, New York, Memphis, Detroit, and Charlotte. Huntsville Airport car rentals are provided in terminal by Thrifty, Dollar, Alamo, Avis, Budget, National, and Hertz. Rentals are also offered via complementary shuttle by Enterprise. Try Thrifty for the lowest rates, followed by Enterprise and Dollar. Additional rental locations are available downtown (usually for better rates than those at the airport) from Enterprise, Thrifty, Avis, and Hertz. Try Enterprise for the best deals.

You must present a valid driver's license and credit card issued in your name at most Huntsville Airport 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).