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Top tips for renting a car at Cleveland Hopkins Airport
- When you rent a car at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, you'll be shuttled from the airport to the car rental center. The car rental facility is just a couple of miles from the airport. Here you can get cars from national brands like Budget, National, Alamo, and Thrifty. Their hours of operation are typically from around 7 am to 10 pm. However, most of the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport car rental companies have a key drop so that you can return your car after hours.
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is just a 15min drive from the heart of town. It is an easy drive that is mostly on the highway. You can take either 71 North or 480 East to get downtown and to main attractions like Playhouse Square and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- The car rentals at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport are busiest on weekdays. This is especially true from about 7 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 6 pm. The shuttles typically have plenty of room for seating and luggage. However, it can be a little crowded during these hours. These hours also tend to coincide with the busyness of the airport and rush hour.
- To rent a car from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, you'll have to be at least 21 years of age. Some rental car companies, like Budget Cleveland Airport, might require drivers to be a minimum of 25 years of age. If you are a younger driver, that is over 21 and under 25, note that there might be a surcharge. Whoever will be driving the car, that is the primary driver as well as additional drivers, will need to present their photo identification before being permitted to rent a car.
- 25% of our users found rental cars at Cleveland Hopkins Airport for C$ 59 or less
- Book your rental car at Cleveland Hopkins Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Cleveland Hopkins Airport
Where do I catch the shuttle to the car rental center from the airport?
When you get off of the plane, you'll go to the lower level of the terminal where you'll claim your bags. Once you have your bags, you'll exit the terminal at Door 7, where you'll catch the shuttle. The shuttles for car rentals at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport run 24/7 and leave the airport about every 10min. You'll get off at the rental car facility, will sign your agreement, and get the keys to your rental. When you ride the shuttle back to the airport, you'll be dropped off at the arrival hall close to Door 4.
What kind of specialty cars can I rent at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport?
Cleveland is close to several beaches. You can rent a Ford Mustang convertible from National or an open-air Jeep Wrangler from Hertz' Cleveland Hopkins International Airport car rental center for a fun vacation at Perkins Beach or Nickel Plate Beach in nearby Huron, OH. You can also take a ride along scenic Lake Erie Drive where you'll pass by numerous lighthouses, public parks, ice cream shops, and bars. Rent a minivan if you're traveling with young children or an SUV if you want extra space for bags when you go on a shopping spree at the Tower City Center in downtown Cleveland.
Are there any gas stations close to the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport?
When it is time to refuel your car rental at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, you can do so at one of the gas stations close to the Cleveland Airport Car Rental Center on Maplewood Avenue. There is a BP off of Highway 480 close to the airport parking, and a Marathon, Sunoco, and Speedway off of I-71 at the 150th street exit. Many gas stations like BP and Sunoco are open 24/7.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Cleveland Hopkins Airport?
On average a rental car at Cleveland Hopkins Airport costs C$ 65 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Cleveland Hopkins Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty (C$ 48/day), Hertz (C$ 59/day) and Dollar (C$ 62/day).
What is the best rental car company at Cleveland Hopkins Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies at Cleveland Hopkins Airport are Alamo (9.0, 50 reviews), and Budget (7.1, 90 reviews).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Cleveland Hopkins Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cleveland Hopkins Airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Rent-A-Wreck, and Thrifty.
Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
9.0
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286 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
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9.1
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9.1
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8.5
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2023
2.0 Poor
Dec. 2020
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NothingCons:
The place could have been open when I got there so I wasn’t stranded at the car rental.10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2020
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Super easy pick up and dropp off. Did contact free everything.10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2020
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Very easy drop-off. It was raining and employees were right next to car and had me checked in super-fast.Cons:
Nothing, perfect.10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2020
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Nothing checkout was really quick9.2 Wonderful
Jul. 2020
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Staff at counter and lot very helpful and courteous. I like Borrowing a friends car.Cons:
Little pricy....but I knew the price when I rented. I had a bereavement type situation and did not have a chance to shop. Honestly.....I just needed a ride to Ravenna and back. Uber would have been a better option.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.5
Very good
136 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
8.3
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Easy pick up and drop off8.0 Very good
Jan. 2021
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The car was just a little too small for me10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2020
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The staff at pick up was great and very efficient.Cons:
The drop off in Erie could have been better. The airport was closed and there was no signage of where to drop the car or the key. We were thankful the airport police officer helped us out.8.8 Very good
Sep. 2020
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When I went to pick up my reserved rental it wasn't there cause others were late returning theirs... so they did everything they could as quickly as possible to get me a vehicle of the size I needed... and very friendly staff!!!!!Cons:
The 800 number I had said that I couldn't drop off the vehicle a day early cause it was closed. So the next day when I went to drop it off the person there said I could have and showed me the drop box... because of this I had no one to take me back home that day which was an hour drive away and had to start walking in the rain back home... thankfully a nice person gave me a ride even though I was soaking wet from walking8.0 Very good
Aug. 2020
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Fast. However the luxury SUV they gave me needed oil and filter change according to the message on the dashboard.Cons:
SUV having had a full maintenance complete before rental.8.8 Very good
Jun. 2020
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Pick-up and drop-off were very quick. Typically I don't like how much time and paperwork there is at pick-up, but it was very quick this time.Cons:
Did not give me the option on what car I would get, I would have liked to pick which one from what they had available.Budget
7.1
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158 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.9
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7.0
Value for money
6.9
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8.0 Very good
Oct. 2022
8.0 Very good
Sep. 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Sep. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2021
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Staff was great, friendly and helpfulCons:
Nothing, best rental ever6.8 Okay
Nov. 2020
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they charges double3.6 Poor
Oct. 2020
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Drop off was easy.Cons:
Budgets counter was closed and was directed to the Avis counter. Took awhile to get someone to help me , they tried to upsell me to an SUV, guess that is expected, but the worst issue was the car was rank with cigarette smoke. We fabreezed that car every time we entered and exited it. HorribleThrifty
7.1
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122 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.3
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2.0 Poor
Oct. 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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The drop off went fine. When I told the agent that we turned the car into about our horrible experience picking up the car, he deducted $10 off of the remaining fees.Cons:
The pick up was the worst we have ever experienced. From the time that we arrived at the Thrifty counter until we were given the car, it was almost an hour. While we did receive a free upgrade, the wait was totally unacceptable. They gave us a coupon for 15% off of our NEXT Thrifty rental which probably should have just applied to the current rental.8.0 Very good
Jan. 2021
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Checkout was easy, staff friendlyCons:
The car didn’t drive very well2.0 Poor
Jul. 2020
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NothingCons:
Would not refund me even though I couldn't travel due to Covid-19!2.0 Poor
Jul. 2020
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Picking up from Cleveland Airport was confusingCons:
If my car did not come with a complimentary ant colony. Ants were all over me and my things, distracting me while driving.6.4 Okay
Jun. 2020
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Too much $$$Dollar
6.7
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240 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
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7.3
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7.0
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6.7
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8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Staff was friendly.Cons:
Windows were dirty. Shopped online for a good deal and pre-paid on Expedia, but then I had to pay another 160+ for fees that were not mentioned on Expedia. Feel like I got ripped off. When shopping for a good value, it's unfair to be hit with extra unexpected fees.4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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I waited an hour for the car. It was the wrong car even though I paid extra for it. I had to switch to a different car due to the cigarette smell and low pressure in the tire. There were extra fees that I did not know about.8.8 Very good
Nov. 2020
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The vehicle was clean which was important to me.Cons:
When I arrived to dollar rental, they counter was closed. My flight had been delayed due to deicing It took over an hour for the Hertz staff to "reduce" my paperwork dude to my rental being prepaid8.8 Very good
Oct. 2020
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The staff at both pick up and drop off were very helpful.Cons:
The price was more money than priceline had quoted. On priceline I clicked the option to add my spouse for no charge however when I went to pick up the rental I would have been charged $13 a day on top of the additional expenses. The staff at pick-up was one person, she did a great job but there was quite a backlog. More support for her would have helped the process go quicker.10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2020
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Pickup and drop off were very easy.Cons:
I cannot provide one instance regarding what could have been better. Everything was great!10.0 Wonderful
Dec. 2019
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First vehicle had a major issue, they got us back on the road quick and hassle free.Hertz
10.0
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57 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
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10.0
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10.0
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10.0
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4.4 Mediocre
Jun. 2017
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NothingCons:
That I wasn't provided a spare tire and had to pay for a taxi costing more than Hertz would reimburse plus the cost of AAA to tow the rental car for a simple tire replacement plus getting stranded without a replacement vehicle 17 hours but still charged the FULL rental fees8.0 Very good
May 2017
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Car, price, and drop-offCons:
45 minute wait in pick-up line, so total time at pick-up was over an hour.10.0 Wonderful
May 2017
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quick and efficient.7.2 Good
May 2017
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Good gas mileageCons:
No plug in accessories worked8.0 Very good
Apr. 2017
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The car was just what I needed.Cons:
Not being given an option to return the tank full instead of having to pay for a full tank. Wound up using less than one-third of the tank during the 4-day rental.10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2017
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The attendant at the counter was thorough and helpful. Even provided me with local information.Avis
7.1
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58 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
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7.7
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7.1
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7.0
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Dec. 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Apr. 2021
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Staff was a bit confused on where the car wasCons:
Car should have been cleaner and we waited over 30-40 mins for the car4.0 Mediocre
Feb. 2021
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They gave me a Chevy Traverse. It was in good condition and clean.Cons:
Picking up the car took way to long! It took the guy at least 20 minutes to do the paperwork. He kept calling someone on a radio to see what was available. Then he told me that they were just finishing cleaning it and it would be brought up to the door. I kept going outside and checking. There were a number of cars setting in the lot that would have been fine for me to use. After about 25 minutes, I went back to the desk to find out where the car was. He called someone the radio and told them to bring the car up to the door. After about 15 more minutes, they finally brought the car over.8.0 Very good
Oct. 2019
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Drop off is very confusing. No one comes to car. You have to find an employee. Car exterior was muddy on the bottom. Interior had napkins and small garbage in the center console.3.6 Poor
Sep. 2019
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Long line to check out the car. No cars ready I the parking lot. Long line at the rental exit. It took longer to get my rental car then it took to fly from St Louis to Cleveland. I rented from Avis ( only because Hertz had no availability) expecting good service. It was horrible.Cons:
See above. Everything could have been better.4.8 Mediocre
Dec. 2018
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Low cost on one way rental. Friendly counter people.Cons:
Car not clean. Smoke permeated the interior. Window smeared. Gas 7/8 full and I did not notice until after leaving. Left quarter panel dented and scraped. Long shuttle ride to car center.National
9.2
Wonderful
20 reviewsCleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.5
Value for money
8.7
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10.0 Wonderful
Jul. 2019
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pick-up & drop off super easy!!! quickest i have completed a pickup for a car rental, no frills or attempts at selling you add-ons.Cons:
Everything was awesome!10.0 Wonderful
Aug. 2018
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I pulled into the return area, and was completely checked out in about a minute. The rental agent briefly walked around the car, checked the gas guage, and I was done. FAST!!Cons:
The car rental return is difficult to find at the airport. It's off-site, and I didn't see any signs for it as I approached the airport. You have to go through the "Departures" area, and then follow signs to an off-site lot that's about another 5-10 minute drive. Be sure you consider this extra time before your departure!8.8 Very good
Feb. 2017
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I was told drop off was late, but still during business hours. The lights were on at the CLE airport drop off area, and the inside desk was staffed, but no one came out to close out my rental. There was no sign posted advising that this was after hours. After waiting around I finally just dropped the keys in the nightbox. Intuitive, but some posted guidance would have been appreciated.9.2 Wonderful
Dec. 2015
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Clean vehicle. Fast service.Cons:
Everything was fine.Easirent
4.7
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19601 Maplewood Ave, Cleveland, 44135-2457, USA Ohio
+1 914 368 0091
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Most popular agency | Dollar |
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Most popular car type | Mini |
Average price | C$ 63/day |
Good deal | C$ 57/day |