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Dallas, Texas 4 terminals Updated Oct. 9, 2026

DFW Rental Car Center: Location, Shuttle and Companies

The DFW Rental Car Center is at 2424 E. 38th Street, near the airport's south entrance, and it is open 24 hours. A free purple shuttle runs there from every terminal around the clock, and the ride takes about 7 to 10 minutes. All 12 rental brands work from this one building, and you pick up at the lower-level counters.

Your options at a glance

Where the Rental Car Center is

The center is at 2424 E. 38th Street, DFW Airport, TX, near the south entrance of the airport. It is open 24 hours a day.

DFW lists 12 rental brands at the center, plus Turo.

How to get there from your terminal

After you collect your bags, follow the Rental Car signs to the pickup area on the lower level of the terminal. Board the purple Rental Car Center shuttle there.

The shuttle is free and runs 24 hours a day. The shuttle page says the ride takes about 7 to 10 minutes, depending on your terminal (DFW's rental car page says about 10).

DFW's two pages disagree on how often it runs: one says every 10 to 15 minutes, the other says every 8 minutes. Plan for the longer wait.

The shuttle, in short

  • Color: purple. One shuttle serves all companies.
  • Cost: free for rental car customers.
  • Hours: 24/7, 365 days a year.
  • Accessible: all shuttles are ADA accessible.
  • Pets: allowed in carriers. Service animals are always welcome.
  • Track it: scan the QR code at a shuttle stop or use the shuttle tracker on dfwairport.com.
  • Lost something: call 972-574-7878.

Rental companies and phone numbers

DFW lists these authorized companies at the Rental Car Center. Phone numbers are from DFW's page.

  • Advantage: +1-800-777-5500
  • Alamo: +1-833-635-0437
  • Avis: +1-800-633-3469
  • Budget: +1-800-218-7992
  • Dollar: +1-866-434-2226
  • Enterprise: +1-833-635-0439
  • Fox Rent a Car: +1-323-593-7485
  • Hertz: +1-972-453-4600
  • National: +1-833-635-0438
  • Payless: +1-972-456-7939
  • Sixt: +1-888-749-8227
  • Thrifty: +1-877-283-0898
  • Turo: no phone listed (see below)

Counters and pickup

All rental counters are on the lower level of the Rental Car Center. The shuttle drops you on that level.

DFW does not publish counter hours for each company. Call your company, or check your reservation, if you land late at night.

Returning your car and getting to your flight

Before your flight, follow the signs to return your vehicle at the Rental Car Center. DFW has separate return directions on its rental car page.

To reach your terminal, wait at the upper-level curb of the center next to the letter for your terminal. Shuttles run 24 hours a day. Each terminal has 2 to 3 drop-off zones depending on airline and gate, so watch the signs.

Leave extra time for the return, the wait and the ride.

Driving there

Enter DFW from State Highway 183 on the south, or State Highway 114 or Interstate 635 on the north. International Parkway runs the length of the airport.

The airport has tolled entry and exit plazas. With a TollTag it is automatic. Without one, ticket lanes take contactless payment only, with no cash.

Turo and other options

DFW lists Turo among its authorized rental options. Turo cars are handed over by each host, so DFW does not publish a pickup spot. Read your Turo booking for the exact place.

DFW lists no off-airport rental companies. If you book one, check that company's own page for its pickup point.

Fees and prices

DFW publishes no rental fees or airport charges. Prices, taxes and airport fees show up in your company's quote, so read the total before you book.

Questions travelers ask

Where is the DFW Rental Car Center?

It is at 2424 E. 38th Street, DFW Airport, TX, near the south entrance. It is open 24 hours.

How do I get to the DFW Rental Car Center?

After baggage claim, follow the Rental Car signs to the lower-level pickup area and board the purple shuttle. The ride takes about 7 to 10 minutes (DFW also says about 10).

Is the DFW rental car shuttle free?

Yes. DFW says the shuttle is free for all rental car customers.

Does the DFW rental car shuttle run all night?

Yes. DFW says it runs 24/7, 365 days a year.

Which car rental companies are at DFW?

DFW lists Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Fox Rent a Car, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty, plus Turo.

Where are the rental car counters at DFW?

They are on the lower level of the Rental Car Center, where the shuttle drops you.

How do I get from the Rental Car Center to my terminal?

Wait at the upper-level curb of the center, next to the letter for your terminal. Shuttles run 24 hours.

Can I use Turo at DFW?

DFW lists Turo as an authorized option. DFW publishes no Turo pickup location, so follow your host's instructions.

More at DFW

ParkingOfficial lots, cheaper off-site options and where to wait for pickups. HotelsHotels at and near the airport, shuttles and sleeping in the terminal. To the cityTrains, buses, taxis, rideshare and private transfers. LoungesWhich lounge is in your terminal and how to get in without status. SecurityWait times by terminal, fast lanes and what to have ready. FoodBest bites terminal by terminal, before or after security. Lost and foundWho to contact: your airline, the terminal or the airport. WifiHow to connect, charging spots and an eSIM if you land abroad.

Sources and last check

Checked by our team on Oct. 9, 2026 against these official sources: