CLTUpdated October 4, 2026

Car rental at Charlotte airport

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Rental companies at the airport

Car rental companies operating at Charlotte airport (CLT) and where to find them. The airport is 9.7 km from Charlotte. See also the airport guide for general information.

The consolidated Rental Car Facility is housed on Level 2 of the Hourly Deck parking structure directly across from the passenger terminal. To reach the rental counters from the Baggage Claim area, take the escalators or elevators to the underground walkway (Lower Level Walkway) or cross via the upper pedestrian skybridges and take the garage elevators to Level 2.

To return a rental vehicle, follow airport roadway signage toward the Hourly Deck and enter through the marked Rental Car Returns ramp.

Available Companies

Vehicle Rental Requirements

To rent an automobile in North Carolina through on-site agencies, you must generally satisfy the following rental conditions:

  • Minimum age: Most companies require drivers to be at least 21 years old. Drivers between 21 and 24 years of age typically incur an extra daily underage driver surcharge.
  • Driver's license: A valid, unexpired government-issued driver's license from your home country or state. International travelers are strongly encouraged to carry an International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside their native license if not in English.
  • Credit card: A major credit card in the primary driver's name is required to hold the security deposit. Some agencies accept debit cards under strict proof-of-travel criteria.
  • Travel identification: International visitors must show their valid passport and, when requested, a return flight itinerary.

Companies, opening hours and desk locations can change. Check with the rental company before booking.

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Tips for renting a car in United States

  1. Check that your driver's license is valid in United States. Some countries also ask for an International Driving Permit (IDP), which is only valid together with your national license.
  2. Review what the rental includes: collision damage waiver, third-party liability and the deductible. Most companies also hold a deposit on a credit card in the driver's name.
  3. Learn the local rules before you drive: speed limits, right of way, alcohol limits and tolls.
  4. Check which side of the road traffic drives on and where the steering wheel is.
  5. At pickup, photograph the car (inside and out) and the fuel level, and keep the photos until the deposit is returned.
  6. Know what to do in an accident: who to call, what to document and how to report it to the rental company.

Find the rental desks and parking on the CLT airport map.

Not driving? See other ways to get to and from CLT. Returning the car or picking someone up: parking at CLT.

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