Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport houses all on-airport rental car operations in a consolidated Rental Car Center located directly across from the South Terminal. A free airport shuttle connects both the South and North Terminals with the rental facility every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day. The facility is also accessible on foot from the South Terminal via the covered Northern Lights Corridor.
Onsite Rental Car Companies
- Alamo (typical counter hours 5:30 am to 2:30 am)
- Alaska 4x4 Rentals (specializing in rugged 4WD vehicles permitted on gravel highways; 7:00 am to 1:00 am)
- Avis (5:00 am to 1:30 am)
- Budget (6:00 am to 2:00 am)
- Dollar (6:00 am to 2:00 am)
- Enterprise (6:00 am to midnight during summer; 7:00 am to 10:00 pm during winter)
- Hertz (5:30 am to 2:00 am)
- National (5:30 am to 2:30 am)
- Thrifty (6:00 am to 2:00 am)
Rental Car Requirements
To rent a vehicle at Anchorage Airport, drivers must be at least 21 years of age (under-25 surcharges typically apply), present a valid driver's license from their home state or country (an International Driving Permit is recommended if the license is not in English or the Latin alphabet), a valid passport for international visitors, and a major credit card in the primary renter's name for the deposit. Travelers planning to drive on remote unpaved highways (such as the Dalton or Denali highways) must verify beforehand that their rental agreement expressly permits travel on unpaved roads.
Additionally, independent local vehicle rental agencies operate off-airport locations with shuttle pick-up service:
- Alaskan Car Rental: Provides Alaska-ready vehicles with shuttle pickup upon arrangement (operates 24/7 during peak summer months; limited weekday hours during winter).