Baltimore Airport (BWI) car rental prices
Compare car rental at Baltimore Airport (BWI) across suppliers and car types for your exact dates, and see exactly how pickup works before you land.
See current prices across suppliers and car types at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, for your exact dates, then book the one that fits. No markup, no countdown tricks.
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Picking up at BWI
Good to know before you book at BWI
Driving from Baltimore (BWI)
Expect daytime highs around 31°C in July and around 8°C in January.
Car rental at Baltimore (BWI): common questions
Where do you pick up a rental car at Baltimore (BWI)?
A single Consolidated Rental Car Facility off-site handles all brands. Free shuttles board at the inner curb of the Arrivals/Lower Level, doors 1, 11 and 16, running every 8-10 minutes for a roughly 10-minute ride.
When is the cheapest time to book a rental car at BWI?
Prices at BWI move week to week, so there is no fixed answer. As a rule, booking two to three weeks ahead beats the walk-up rate, and midweek pickups are usually cheaper than weekend ones. Compare your exact dates above before you commit.
Do I need to watch out for tolls driving from Baltimore?
Maryland runs all-electronic tolling on I-95's Fort McHenry Tunnel and the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel (I-895), billed by MD E-ZPass, out-of-state E-ZPass, or video toll if you have none. The ICC (MD 200) toward Montgomery County is also cashless. I-95 between Baltimore and DC runs congested most of the day, and the BW Parkway (MD 295) is patrolled by speed cameras.
Which car type should I rent at BWI?
For city trips a compact or economy car is usually enough and cheapest. If you are heading to Washington, DC or Annapolis, size up for the luggage and distance. Compare the rate per car type above before deciding.
Does it cost more to book through CarPriceRadar than going direct?
No. You pay the same price the rental company lists either way. If you book through one of our partner links they pay us a commission, not you, and that is what funds the price tracking.