Car Rental in United States
The USA is the world's most popular car rental destination. With vast open roads, national parks, and iconic road trip routes, renting a car is the best way to explore America.
Renting a Car in United States — Key Facts
Min. Rental Age
21 years
Driving Side
Right side
IDP Required
No
Currency
USD
What to Know Before You Rent
Pros
- Minimum rental age: 21
- Drive on the right
- Currency: USD
- Foreign driving licences accepted
Cons
- Check licence translation requirements
- Compare insurance options before booking
- Airport pickup fees may apply
Popular Cities in United States
New York City
Most visitors to New York City rent a car for trips beyond Manhattan — the Hudson Valley, Long Island, the Catskills — rather than for driving in the city itself. Pick up at JFK, LaGuardia or Newark, or at a borough or New Jersey branch.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles is spread out and built around its freeways, so a rental car is the practical way to get between the beaches, Hollywood and the canyons, and onto the Pacific Coast Highway.
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Miami
Rent a car in Miami to reach South Beach, the Everglades and the Florida Keys. Miami International's Rental Car Center is linked to the terminals by the free MIA Mover train.
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Las Vegas
You don't need a car on the Strip, but you do for Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, Hoover Dam, Zion or the Grand Canyon. Harry Reid International's Rent-A-Car Center serves every major brand.
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Chicago
A rental car in Chicago is most useful for the suburbs, Indiana Dunes and Wisconsin day trips. O'Hare's rental companies share one building, reached by the free Airport Transit System train.
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Houston
Houston is spread across a huge metro area with limited transit, so most visitors rent. Pick up at George Bush Intercontinental's Rental Car Center, Hobby, or a city branch.
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Dallas
Rent a car in Dallas to cover the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, where Downtown Dallas, Fort Worth and the suburbs are all a drive apart. DFW Airport's Rental Car Center serves every terminal by shuttle.
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Seattle
A rental car in Seattle opens up Mount Rainier, the Olympic Peninsula and the Cascades. Sea-Tac's Rental Car Facility is a short shuttle ride from the terminal.
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Austin
Rent a car in Austin to reach Hill Country, Lake Travis and the city's spread-out live-music venues without relying on rideshare surge pricing.
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San Francisco
You won't need a car inside San Francisco, but it is the easiest way to reach Napa, Big Sur, Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. SFO's Rental Car Center is on the AirTrain.
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Denver
Rent a car in Denver for the Rocky Mountains, ski resorts and Colorado's national parks. Denver International's rental companies are a short shuttle ride from the terminal.
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Boston
Boston itself is best on foot and by the T, but a rental car makes Cape Cod, coastal Maine and the White Mountains easy. Logan's Rental Car Center is served by shuttle from every terminal.
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Phoenix
Rent a car in Phoenix to explore Sedona, the Grand Canyon and Scottsdale. Sky Harbor's Rental Car Center is on the free PHX Sky Train.
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Orlando
A rental car in Orlando is often cheaper than resort shuttles and rideshares, and gives you flexibility between theme parks and the coast. MCO's rental counters are on-site at the terminals.
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Atlanta
Rent a car in Atlanta to get around the metro's wide sprawl and day-trip to the North Georgia mountains. ATL's Rental Car Center is one stop away on the SkyTrain.
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Charlotte
A rental car in Charlotte gets you beyond Uptown to Lake Norman and the Blue Ridge foothills. Charlotte Douglas (CLT) is a major connecting hub with strong rental availability.
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Minneapolis
Rent a car in Minneapolis to reach the Twin Cities' lakes, the North Shore, and Mall of America without depending on winter transit schedules.
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Detroit
A rental car in Detroit is the practical way to reach the suburbs, Ann Arbor, and Michigan's lake country. Detroit Metro (DTW) has an on-site rental car facility.
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San Diego
Rent a car in San Diego to hop between beaches, La Jolla, Balboa Park and the back-country wineries. San Diego International's Rental Car Center is a free shuttle ride from both terminals.
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Tampa
A rental car in Tampa puts St. Pete, Clearwater Beach, Sarasota and Orlando within easy reach. TPA's Rental Car Center is linked to the main terminal by the SkyConnect train.
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Fort Lauderdale
Rent a car in Fort Lauderdale to cover the beaches, Las Olas and the drive to Miami or Palm Beach. FLL is often a quicker, less congested alternative to Miami International.
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Washington DC
Inside Washington DC the Metro usually beats driving, but a rental car is the easy way to reach Shenandoah, Annapolis, Harpers Ferry and Virginia's historic sites. Pick up at Reagan National, Dulles, BWI or a city branch.
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Nashville
A rental car in Nashville takes you beyond Broadway to Franklin, the Natchez Trace Parkway and Tennessee whiskey country. Nashville International (BNA) has on-site rental counters.
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New Orleans
You can skip the car in the French Quarter, but a rental makes swamp tours, River Road plantations and Cajun Country easy. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) is the main pickup point.
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Rental Types
FAQ
Car Rental in United States — FAQs
Everything you need to know about renting a car
