Car Rental at Atlanta Airport

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Pick-up location

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int. Airport, Atlanta, USA - Georgia

Return car in same location

Pick-up date

Drop-off date

Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int. Airport Car Rental

Compact

Ford Focus or similar

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Full-size

Nissan Altima or similar

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Standard SUV

Ford Edge or similar

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Intermediate

Toyota Corolla or similar

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Travel Information

Language

English

Currency

USD

Drive on

Right-hand side

Country code

Average car rental price

$81.37 / per day

Average car rental length

5 days

Speed limit within town

48 km/h

30 mph

Speed limit out of town

88 - 112 km/h

55 - 70 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.08%

Rating

9.7

Average gasoline price

$0.90 per liter

Highest gasoline price

$1.06 per liter

Lowest gasoline price

$0.79 per liter

Airport Car Rental

Atlanta-Hartsfield is the busiest airport on the planet, so most travelers never leave the terminals before catching their connecting flight. But if you’re in Atlanta for more than just a layover and go to explore the city itself, you will discover an energetic metropolis that offers interesting history and plenty of excitement. These are three of Atlanta’s most interesting attractions:

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park. Dedicated to the life and work of arguably the most famous of Atlanta’s sons, the MLK, Jr. National Historic Park is among the most visited places in the city. Taking up about 35 acres (0.14 sq. km) in the eastern part of the city, the park includes a number of buildings that were important to the famous preacher’s life and also provides exhibitions on the legacy of the civil rights movement. Not part of the historic park, but located nearby and also interesting to visit is the Research Library on African American Culture and History.
Georgia Aquarium. With about 2.5 million visitors every year, the vast Georgia Aquarium is one of the most popular family attractions in Atlanta. From different species of whales, sharks, and sea lions to African penguins and California sea lions, the aquarium has an abundance of marine creatures to marvel at. There are also educational and conservation programs, and the aquarium has been rated as providing the highest standard of welfare to its wild animals. Visit the official website to learn more.
High Museum of Art. Now 115 years old, The High, as it is often referred to by the locals, is frequently rated among the best art museums in the United States. Part of the Woodruff Arts Center, an Atlanta cultural institution that’s definitely worth exploring, the museum has a number of collections dedicated to the works of the best American masters, as well as African art, folk art, photography, and much more.

Main airlines

ATL is the main hub for Delta Air Lines. Three-quarters of the airport's passengers fly with Delta. Southwest Airlines, a popular low-cost carrier, is the next largest airline by passengers at ATL. Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and American Airline are also major carriers that serve the airport.

Terminals

Hartsfield-Jackson has two terminals — the domestic terminal and the Maynard H. Jackson Jr. international terminal and seven concourses, A, B, C, D, E, F, and T, which are located between the terminals. The domestic terminal is itself divided into two parts, one for Delta Air Lines and the other for all other airlines. All concourses and terminals are connected by the Plane Train automated people mover system, and it’s also possible to walk between most of them.

Location

ATL is roughly 10 miles south of Downtown Atlanta. Head south on I-75/I-85 and follow the signs for either the domestic terminal or international terminal (for the first, you'll need to take I-85 when they split, and the other I-75) The airport is also conveniently just off I-285 which circles the Atlanta metro area.

Car rental desks

There is a Rental Car Center where all on-airport companies are located. From the baggage claim area, the SkyTrain people mover system carries passengers to the parking lots and Rental Car Center. There is also an Internation Terminal Shuttle carrying passengers from the International Terminal to the Rental Car Center. It runs approximately every 15 minutes.

The Rental Car Center is open 24 hours a day all year long. Dollar, Thrifty, National, and Sixt are all open 24 hours a day. Europcar, Advantage, and Ace are not.

Finally, Routes Car Rental is located off-airport. To reach the company’s location, proceed to the Rental Car Center and call them for a shuttle. There is an area on the ground floor of the center for the Atlanta International Connector and off-airport rental agencies. Note that the company's rental desk closes at 11:30 PM.

Nearest gas station

If you are returning to the airport from downtown Atlanta, there are both Shell and Chevron stations located just off of Exit 73 of I-85 which is one exit before the one renters need to take to reach the Rental Car Center when returning their car.

If coming from the south along I-75, you will need to exit onto I-285. As there are no gas stations where you will have to exit to reach the Rental Car Center, it is best to take Exit 60 (Riverdale Rd.), continue along Riverdale Rd until reaching W Fayetteville Rd., and then turn left where there is a BP station. To reach the Rental Car Center afterward, go back to Riverdale Rd. heading toward the airport and take Terminal Parkway before reaching I-85 (you can not reach the Rental Car Center from Highway 29).

If renting from Routes from the north, other options are a Sunoco and an Exxon station on Highway 29 that require slight detours from the direct route from I-85 to the Routes location on Sullivan Rd. These may be preferable to the stations on Exit 73 since they are closer to the rental agency’s location.

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Airport info

Rating

8.3

Getting to the airport 8.3
Check-in and departures 8.5
Terminal facilities 8.5
Wi-Fi 8.1
Restaurants and car rental services 8.3
Lounge 8.3

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int. Airport (ATL)

IATA: ATL
ICAO: KATL
Name: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int. Airport (ATL)
Distance from city: 7 miles / 11.3 km

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344.8 km / 214.2 miles away

When are car rental prices the lowest at Atlanta Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Atlanta Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.

Average rental costs per day at Atlanta Airport

$35.87

January

$62.51

February

$57.41

March

$64.49

April

$54.11

May

$39.00

June

$43.12

July

$47.17

August

$61.10

September

$83.12

October

$64.97

November

$49.97

December

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Atlanta Airport is January — when rental costs average $35.87 per day. This is 35% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $83.12 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Atlanta Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in August the average rental period is 7 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 4 days.

Average number of rental days at Atlanta Airport

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What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Atlanta Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Atlanta Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Atlanta Airport in May, while they are least likely to rent in in February.

Monthly searches at Atlanta Airport by pick-up date relative to the average

64%

January

48%

February

56%

March

69%

April

168%

May

161%

June

163%

July

96%

August

91%

September

88%

October

101%

November

95%

December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers	Routes Car Rental, Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, SIXT
Popular car categories	Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Vans
Lowest price	$54 per day
Cheapest supplier	Dollar

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
Routes Car Rental	Toyota Corolla	4	1	Large cars
Routes Car Rental	Nissan Rogue	5	3	SUVs
Routes Car Rental	Kia Sorento	5	1	SUVs
Dollar	Mazda 3	5	3	Large cars
Routes Car Rental	Honda Civic	4	3	Large cars
Thrifty	Nissan Rogue	5	3	SUVs
Dollar	Ford Focus	4	2	Medium cars
Thrifty	Ford Focus	3	2	Medium cars
Dollar	Nissan Rogue	5	3	SUVs
Routes Car Rental	Jeep Wrangler	4	2	SUVs

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