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Top tips for hiring a car at Dayton airport
- It is easier to get a ride that suits your budget and style at Dayton Airport car rentals. Thankfully, a large selection of quality vehicles is tailored to make your trip comfortable and exciting. At KAYAK, we partner with rental companies that add more fuel-efficient cars to their fleet every year. This means more savings on your side. Choose from a wide variety of models in the compact, economy, standard, mid-size, full-size, premium, or luxury classes. No matter your choice, car rentals at Dayton Airport have something to fit your needs at an unbeatable rate backed by top-notch service.
- Once you’re at Dayton International Airport (DAY), proceed to the rental kiosks inside the arrivals terminal to sign the rental agreement. Other counters are located on Terminal Drive (a short walk south of the arrivals). The representatives at the counters will direct you to the parking lot after handing you the keys. If you are using valet service, the manager will escort you to the vehicle and give you the return details.
- Normally, a car rental at Dayton Airport requires clients to drop off vehicles at the same location they picked them up. The return area and key drop locations are marked to make your work easier. Several companies share the parking space on each level, so watch out for signposts to avoid parking in the wrong slot. On-site returns made outside of normal working hours are allowed. You simply park, lock the car, and place the contract and keys in the drop box at the rental office. Then the attendants will check the car for mileage and any damages. If you paid for the rental car in advance, you will receive a receipt via mail. If any charges are pending, the company will send you the bill in about 48h.
- Some car rental agencies at DAY provide off-site facilities as return areas. This could be a small location in the city of Dayton where you’ll find an attendant. If you have to settle some payments, follow their instructions and leave the car at the designated spot. Read the fine print to determine if you are liable for damages that may happen if you leave the car at the wrong places.
- Book your car hire at Dayton airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car at Dayton airport
How can I save on the cost of my car rental at Dayton Airport?
If you are looking for the most affordable trips around Dayton, a few tips can improve your savings. First, know the type of vehicle that suits your budget. Avoid renting more than you need. Secondly, take advantage of the filters on our landing page to make comparisons of car rentals prices offered by different suppliers. Finally, be smart when looking over the mileage and fuel policy. Unlimited mileage could save you bucks in long-distance travel and protect you from penalties of exceeding the daily allowance. As for fuel, opt for a full-to-full agreement.
What is the best insurance coverage for my rental car?
When it comes to insurance, strive to get the best value possible. It may not seem like a sensible move when trying to save money on your car rental, but it is worthwhile. Consider how much you will be risking while driving without insurance versus what you could save if you paid for road protection in advance. Most car rental deals provide a basic cover for bodywork, so if the car gets lost or sustains damage, the replacement cost will be on you. Consider buying extra insurance before your trip so you don’t leave anything to chance.
What’s the minimum age to rent a vehicle at Dayton International Airport?
Anyone who is 21 or older can rent a car but it is important to review the supplier’s policy. Sometimes, there are surcharges for those under 25 and rentals for high-end models. A driver’s license is a must, but you must check if your rental company has requirements on the level of driving experience.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Dayton airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dayton airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.
Dayton Airport car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10,0
Wonderful
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Dayton Airport
Alamo
9,6
Wonderful
Read 4 reviewsCleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
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8,0 Very Good
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate SUV
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Premium
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2020
Cons:
Excellent service, I will deal with you10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2022
Dollar
8,4
Very Good
Read 2 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
8.5
One location in Dayton Airport
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8,0 Very Good
Anonymous, Dec 2020
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Pick-up area was easy to find, and overall the staff I interacted with were professional and friendly.Cons:
The signage about which drop-off area to use was apparently incorrect, which made things confusing and tiring after my trip.7,6 Good
Anonymous, Mar 2020
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It would have been helpful to have the drop off procedures for when an attendant wasn't present explained during the pickup.Thrifty
7,5
Good
Read 6 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.3
One location in Dayton Airport
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2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2020
Pros:
The staff was terrible. As I was walking up to rent the vehicle they locked the door, looked at me, and left.Cons:
The customer service. I was treated much better at Alamo where I ended up having to rent from because I was not able to get my rental when I needed it from Thrifty.6,8 Okay
Dwaine, Sept 2020
Pros:
Thrifty staff member was very pleasant and helpful. Vehicle was very clean and ready to go.Cons:
If you rental agencies would offer something besides those cheap Chrysler products. I realize they practically give them to you (how else could they get rid of them), but they are very uncomfortable and noisy. Luckily I only need a van once in a great while. And thankfully you have better quality vehicles to rent when I need a sedan or coupe.10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2020
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Everything went very smooth. I really appreciated it9,2 Wonderful
Bruce, Jan 2020
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When the strip would not work on my credit card, the agent said it was impossible to enter it manually! Luckily I had another car, but NOT the one that I wished to use! Gotta be a better way!2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2019
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The car smelt like weed and it was never cleaned out. The windows were filthy.10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Compact
Avis
6,3
Okay
Read 4 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
5.9
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8,0 Very Good
Anonymous, May 2021
Pros:
Staff were efficient and friendly (if not very helpful when trying to make changes).Cons:
I booked a compact car because I wanted a fuel-efficient compact car. What I GOT was an SUV. Wouldn't change my "upgrade" even though there were quite a few compact cars in the Avis lot.8,0 Very Good
Anonymous, Nov 2021
1,9 Poor
Nick, Oct 2021
3,9 Poor
Stephen, Jul 2021
Budget
5,9
Fair
Read 13 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
6.6
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4,0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Compact
2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
People carrier
4,0 Mediocre
Anonymous, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
10,0 Wonderful
Kiki, Sept 2022
10,0 Wonderful
John, May 2021
Cons:
Wow, what could have been better? Well, everything was great so if it was even better it would have been free. Yeahhh, I know. People it was great. Thank you.2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2020
Pros:
Nothing.Cons:
No car available when we went to pick it up 70 miles away from our home. They charged me for travel insurance anyway.One location in Dayton Airport
Locations in Dayton Airport
3600 Terminal Rd
+1 844 816 4380
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3789 Terminal Dr.
+1 937 898 5806
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3600 Terminal Rd, Vandalia, , USA Ohio
+1 914 368 0091
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