Car Hire at Washington National airport (DCA)
List of car rental agencies that operate within the Washington National airport (DCA)
Car Rental
Most car rental agencies at Reagan National Airport (DCA) operate from the consolidated center located on the first floor of Parking Garage 1. However, some major companies are located off-site and require different transportation.
How to get there
Walking: You can reach Parking Garage 1 on foot from the terminals by following the "Rental Cars / Parking 1" signs. The walk takes approximately 10-15 minutes.
Shuttle Bus: There are free shuttle buses connecting the terminals to the rental center.
- Terminal 1: Go to the Middle Curb, between doors 1 and 2.
- Terminal 2: Go to the First Curb, near doors 3 and 8.
Look for buses marked "Rental Car / Parking".
On-Airport Agencies
The following companies have their counters and vehicles inside Parking Garage 1:
Alamo
Official Website
Dollar
Official Website
Enterprise
Official Website
Hertz
Official Website
National
Official Website
Sixt
Official Website
Thrifty
Official Website
Off-Airport Agencies
Avis and Budget are not located in Parking Garage 1. They are located at a nearby facility (2600 Richmond Highway) and use their own shuttle buses.
Where to catch the Avis/Budget shuttle:
- Terminal 1: Outer Curb, north of Door 5.
- Terminal 2: First Curb, doors 3 and 8 (look for the Avis/Budget branded bus, not the airport bus).
Avis
Official Website
Budget
Official Website
Reservations
To compare prices across all companies (on and off-airport) and ensure availability, you can use the following search tool:
Latest updates: December 01, 2025
5 tips for renting a car abroad
- Certify that you have a valid driver's license to drive in the destination country. If you are a foreigner, check if you need to validate your license in your country of origin. It should be noted that the International permit is NOT valid by itself, it must always be accompanied by the National Driver's License.
- Documentation and vehicle insurance required according to current traffic regulations.
- Take into account the traffic rules that currently apply in the destination country. Maximum speeds allowed on highways, avenues and streets, priorities of passage at intersections without traffic lights, tolerance of allowed blood alcohol, etc.
- Direction of movement and the way in which cars should be driven on the streets. If the side where the steering wheel is located in the cars of your country matches the vehicles in the destination country.
- Know the procedure to follow in case of starring in or suffering a traffic accident.
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