Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Car Hire / Rental
(Washington, District of Columbia - DC, USA)
Eight main car rental outfits currently operate at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and are located within the grounds. Driving is one of the easiest ways to reach the nearby city and many people hiring a car choose to visit nearby Alexandria, Fairfax, Gaithersburg, Rockville and Upper Marlboro.
Close to Dulles Airport and downtown Washington, hiring a car is the perfect way to travel to Baltimore to the northeast, Fredericksburg to the south, and Annapolis, which lies to the east of the city.
Speed limits in Washington, USA
Urban areas: 30 mph / 48 kph
Open roads: 65 mph / 105 kph
Motorways / highways: 70 mph / 113 kph
Car Rental, Driving and Parking in Washington
Parking in central Washington is at a premium and the public transportation system in good, meaning that there is little need to drive in this part of the city. The daily rush hours also make it horrendous to drive around at times. However, outside of the area, driving is pleasant and often a breeze, being a great way to explore this sprawling city.
There are no municipal parking lots in downtown Washington and only a number of office buildings and large hotels feature parking areas, which are usually private or pricey. Also, most of the main attractions do not feature parking areas. Free parking spaces can be found along Jefferson Drive, Madison Drive and Ohio Drive, although they do fill up quickly. Metered street parking is often the easiest option when parking in the city and becomes cheaper the further the walking distance from the center.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Car Rental Companies
The following car rental counters can be found at Washington Dulles Airport:
- Alamo
- Avis
- Budget
- Dollar
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- National Car Rental
- Thrifty
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Car Rental
