KAYAK’s insights & trends for Baltimore/Washington Airport car rentals
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Baltimore/Washington Airport with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
You should book your rental car in Baltimore/Washington Airport around 21 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Baltimore/Washington Airport is January at an average cost of C$ 52/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in Baltimore/Washington Airport when prices are C$ 88/day on average, which tends to be 79% above the yearly average rental price for Baltimore/Washington Airport.
Baltimore/Washington Airport car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Baltimore/Washington Airport by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup Truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
C$ 60 - C$ 99
All Car Types
C$ 91 - C$ 130
How much does it cost to rent a small car in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a medium car in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a large car in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
How much does it cost to rent an SUV in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a van in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a pickup truck in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a convertible in Baltimore/Washington Airport?
Small car rentals in Baltimore/Washington Airport typically cost around C$ 74 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average C$ 60 per day, which is about 19% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 31% cheaper than the average rental in Baltimore/Washington Airport, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car rentals in Baltimore/Washington Airport typically cost around C$ 92 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average C$ 74 per day, which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 15% cheaper than the average rental in Baltimore/Washington Airport, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car rentals in Baltimore/Washington Airport typically cost around C$ 100 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average C$ 81 per day, which is about 19% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 7% cheaper than the average rental in Baltimore/Washington Airport, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV rentals in Baltimore/Washington Airport typically cost around C$ 106 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average C$ 88 per day, which is about 17% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 1% cheaper than the average rental in Baltimore/Washington Airport, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van rentals in Baltimore/Washington Airport typically cost around C$ 140 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average C$ 103 per day, which is about 27% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 24% more expensive than the average rental in Baltimore/Washington Airport but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck rentals in Baltimore/Washington Airport typically cost around C$ 102 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average C$ 78 per day, which is about 24% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 5% cheaper than the average rental in Baltimore/Washington Airport, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in Baltimore/Washington Airport typically cost around C$ 138 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average C$ 112 per day, which is about 19% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 23% more expensive than the average rental in Baltimore/Washington Airport but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible rentals in Baltimore/Washington Airport typically cost around C$ 171 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average C$ 130 per day, which is about 24% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 38% more expensive than the average rental in Baltimore/Washington Airport but perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
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C$ 100/day
C$ 93/day
Top tips for renting a car at Baltimore/Washington Airport
Car rentals at Baltimore Washington International Airport are a great way of getting from the airport to Maryland. This is because car rentals are a fast and cheap means of getting around Maryland and any other location you prefer. Car rentals save travelers the hassle of adhering to public transportation schedules. With a car rental, you are assured of reaching your destination, which is hard to control with public means. Travelers get all the freedom to go to Maryland’s and Baltimore’s museums, attractions, and eateries at their convenience. Baltimore Washington International Airport car rentals offer you comfort, privacy, and enough space to fit in all your luggage during your visit.
Renting a car is an easy process for customers as long as you provide the paperwork required. The car rental facility is located offsite from the airport. Travelers arriving at Baltimore Washington International Airport should proceed to the baggage claim area on the ground level of the terminal building. Once you exit through the doors at area B, free shuttles give rides to the rental facility every 10min. The car rental facility offers a wide selection of car rental types, and it operates from 6 am to 11 pm.
Once your visit is up and you are ready to return your car, drive back to the exact pickup area. You can also input address 7432 New Ridge Road, Hanover, MD, on the rental’s GPS and go to the location. Look for signs of "car rental return," which will lead you to the return lot. Before returning, ensure you have filled up the gas tank. If you return it without a full gas tank, you may be charged up to three times the average amount. Once you park at the returning lot, hand back the keys with the contract to the car rental company’s counter. The facility offers after-hour services for travelers that need to return car rentals in late hours. When returning car rentals to Baltimore Washington International Airport after hours, place the contract and the keys in the drop box located at the far end of the rental counters.
The busiest days to pick up car rentals from Baltimore Washington International Airport is Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. On weekdays from 11 am to 1 pm, picking up and dropping off car rentals can be busier. If you wish to avoid crowds, consider making earlier arrangements to avoid waiting in line. When driving car rentals in Baltimore, the rush hour is from 6 am to 9 am and 6 pm to 8 pm. So if you wish to avoid traffic jams, avoid driving at these hours.
25% of our users found rental cars at Baltimore/Washington Airport for C$ 93 or less
Book your rental car at Baltimore/Washington Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Baltimore/Washington Airport
What paperwork is required to get car rentals at Baltimore Washington International Airport?
All renters have to be over 21 years old. If you are between 21-24, some companies may add extra daily fees on top of the rental car. Renters are required to present an official driver’s license with validity that covers the rental period. The permit must have a photograph of the drivers. Foreigners with a license in any other language but English should accompany the license with an International Driving License for translation purposes. You will also have to present a valid credit or debit card to cover the cost of the rental car.
Which facilities are available at the car rental facility at Baltimore Washington International Airport?
The car rental facility at Baltimore Washington International Airport has after-hours services for travelers that need to drop off and pick up car rentals. The facility features a parking lot for customers to wait for assistance. Travelers will find a payphone and washrooms. The center is wheelchair accessible, and it features a parking lot for disabled customers.
Which car rental companies have the most effortless return process?
Major car rental companies have easy return procedures for car rentals. They include Alamo, Avis, Dollar, and Budget. Travelers can return car rentals during after-hours easily, provided they leave the contract and the car keys at the dropbox.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Baltimore/Washington Airport?
On average a rental car at Baltimore/Washington Airport costs C$ 100 per day.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Baltimore/Washington Airport?
The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Baltimore/Washington Airport to off-airport locations is Budget.
Baltimore/Washington Airport car rental 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
Minivan
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
Minivan
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
Minivan
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, Sep 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, Sep 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.
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Thrifty
3.9
Poor
Cleanliness
5.4
Comfort
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.9
Value for money
4.7
One location in Baltimore/Washington Airport
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
Thursday
07:00 - 22:00
Friday
07:00 - 22:00
Saturday
07:00 - 22:00
Sunday
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
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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
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.8
One location in Baltimore/Washington Airport
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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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, Sep 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
Saturday
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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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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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
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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
Wednesday
07:00 - 22:00
Thursday
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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487 travellers who rented a car in Baltimore/Washington Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.9
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