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Top tips for hiring a car at Anchorage Airport
- You can access the city center from Anchorage Airport (ANC) using hotel shuttle, taxis, and rideshare services, but none provides an excellent travel experience as driving a rental car. You can plan your own driving schedule and make stops at the Alaska Native Heritage Center or Anchorage Museum at your pleasure – something you can't enjoy with public transport. Besides, rental cars provide top-notch safety and performance because they are subject to scheduled maintenance and have low mileage counts.
- If you're concerned about how you can minimize your car rental at Anchorage Airport budget with your Anchorage Airport car rental, then we advise that you book your desired rental car in advance. If you're planning to travel during the summer, booking at least 8-12 months out is an excellent idea. Alternatively, you can also leverage off-airport rental agencies that operate a few minutes from the airport, and they're likely to grant you a discount if you choose to negotiate the charges.
- Returning your car to the respective car rental at Anchorage Airport agency is as easy as the pickup process because you return it to the same location. Once you arrive at the airport, follow the "Rental Car Return" sign to the parking lot. If you return the car during the after-hours, park the car and place the completed contract and keys in the dropbox. Remember to take all your personal items from the car before proceeding to your departure terminal.
- Traffic in Anchorage is fairly good, but you can expect bumper-to-bumper traffic during rush hour like any other urban center. If you're driving to the flight hub from the downtown area, it would be best to avoid Glenn Hwy because it experiences the heaviest traffic from 4 pm to 5 pm, worse at 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm. In the morning, the rush hour begins from 7.30 am to 9 am. To drive smoothly and uninterrupted, try to get out early; you'll avoid the heavy traffic on Seward, Parks, and Glenn Hwys.
- Book your car hire at Anchorage Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Anchorage Airport
Where can I find car rental counters at Anchorage Airport?
The Anchorage Airport Authority built a new Rental Car Center opposite the South Terminal, and it's where you'll find on-airport rental car agencies. However, you'll have to board an airport shuttle to the rental car center that picks up arriving passengers after every 15min. If you arrive at the South Terminal, take the elevator, escalator, or staircase to the ground level and follow the "Rental Car" signs through the tunnel to the shuttle pickup point (about 100 yards long). From the North Terminal, you can request a pickup to the rental center using the wall-mounted telephone next to the Terminal Connector. Once you reach the car rental building, you can rent a vehicle from any of the reputable car rental at Anchorage Airport agencies.
What requirements are there for renting a car at Anchorage Airport?
Car rental operators at Anchorage Airport rent out cars to persons over the age of 21 years. American and Canadian customers will be required to show a government-issued and valid driver's license or a debit/credit card with sufficient funds to cover the rental agreement with car rental at Anchorage Airport agencies. If you're a foreigner, you must provide a passport/immigration papers and a driver's license, complete with the driver's full name and photo.
Which is the best car to rent at Anchorage Airport?
The type and model of the car you rent from a car rental at Anchorage Airport company for your Alaska vacation depend on the destination you want to explore. Anchorage is typically a land of vast outdoors and remote protected areas, making an SUV a perfect vehicle for getting around and exploring the outdoor wonderland. However, if you plan to stay within the city and just need a car to get around, then a standard sedan is ideal.
What is the best rental car company at Anchorage Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies at Anchorage Airport are Budget (8.7, 131 reviews), and Avis (8.0, 220 reviews).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Anchorage Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Anchorage Airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, NU Car, and Thrifty.
Anchorage Airport car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Budget
8.7
Very Good
Read 59 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.7
Value for money
8.2
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Emily, Sep 2024
People carrier
10.0 Wonderful
Jim, Jun 2024
Full-size SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2024
Full-size
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Standard SUV
Avis
8.0
Very Good
Read 124 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.4
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8.0 Very Good
Linda, Nov 2024
Standard
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Full-size
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Full-size
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Pick-up truck
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
Alamo
8.7
Very Good
Read 22 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.2
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4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Pick-up truck
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Full-size
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Pros:
Easy6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Pros:
Staff was really friendly. Car handled well in winter weather. Easy pick up and drop off.Cons:
My rental felt overpriced — $175 for 26 hours and only used $5 worth of gas. Staff didn’t explain cost or meaning of other add ons, felt a little pushy. But I also recognize that that is their job!10.0 Wonderful
Lester, Oct 2020
Pros:
Friendly staff, seamless experience from pick up to drop off.Cons:
Nothing comes to mind.9.2 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2020
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When first got there couldn’t find the suv parked in wrong spotThrifty
7.0
Good
Read 29 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
6.5
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2.0 Poor
Andy, Dec 2023
Compact SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, May 2021
Pros:
Drop off was easy. Pick up was somewhat easy. Location is great for ease of access.Cons:
$600 for three days is ridiculous for a car that wasn’t even clean inside or outside and smelled like smoke.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2020
Pros:
Friendly helpful staff3.2 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2020
Pros:
The price would have been reasonable. The convenience of another rental company being right next store with better policies. The ease of penalty free cancelation.Cons:
Be more like the rest of the world and not require a copy of my insurance when its in my car 200 miles away. I had endured this once before. I got in and was ready to go only to learn I couldn't rent the car because you needed a copy of my insurance. A first in all my years of renting cars. I couldnt recall which company that was at the time of this reservation so to avoid that issue happening again. After making my reservation. I called to make sure. And was told nope. As long as your using a major credit card, which is consistent with the rest of the world, you should be fine. So, I show up only to have that contradicted. And Im told oh everyone here knows that. Well ..... apparently everyone does not. And I took my business down a few counters where they don't require that. I was also told yah if your a resident we need proof but if non resident. We don't. What? The seems backwards but hey.I have a credit card with coverage. And two auto polices that cover rentals. But other than a company offering me coverage for a fee. Ive never had to provide proof. All over the country. Last time I had to get picked up and driven across town and dig my vehicle out to get my card. And come back etc. Huge delays to my arrival plans. Ridiculous and unacceptable. You guys need to get on the same page. And get WiFi so people can use there phone or laptop to access emails to retrieve a copy if they can successfully get one emailed to them after hours.9.6 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2020
Pros:
Great value for money. No "hidden fees".Cons:
Their phone-based customer service. It takes hours, literally, for them to pick the phone at the airport location. If you select any other option, it takes you to a Thrifty's call center in the Philippines, where they cannot access your reservation (because the Anchorage airport location is a Thrifty's franchisee location).7.2 Good
Anonymous, Jun 2020
Pros:
The car and priceCons:
Staff member was horrible. He was very rude and was extremely unhelpful.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.4
Wonderful
Read 8 reviewsCleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.7
Value for money
8.5
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10.0 Wonderful
John, Jan 2024
Full-size SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Eddie, Apr 2020
Pros:
EverythingCons:
Nothing9.6 Wonderful
Richard, Mar 2020
Pros:
The service agents were exceptionally helpful and friendly.Cons:
It doesn’t get any better than the service that they provided.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Anthony, Jun 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Randy, Aug 2021
National
8.9
Very Good
Read 13 reviewsCleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.7
Value for money
8.2
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6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Full-size
7.6 Good
Anonymous, Oct 2020
Cons:
Having the ability to choose a specific make and model on line.7.6 Good
Samuel, Sep 2020
Pros:
Staff was understanding and helpful. We had some issues with the car in the first 4 days and came by ANC with it on 9/10. None serious enough to exchange the car, but we did receive a fair adjustment on our final invoice...Cons:
Car could've been cleaner,,,10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2023
Intermediate SUV
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Aug 2023
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2023
Economy
One location in Anchorage Airport
Locations in Anchorage Airport
4940 West Intl Ap Rd
+1 907 248 5338
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4.0 Mediocre
Thomas, Aug 2024
Supplier choice
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Supplier choice
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Standard SUV
2.0 Poor
Joe, Feb 2021
Pros:
Dropping the car off the person checking the car in was very polite.Cons:
When checking the car out the guy at the desk was extremely rude. He also said that the insurance you purchase through Kayak does not cover the car. I had to call and add insurance through my personal company before I could leave. I would also recommend putting winter tires on the vehicle when it’s being rented in Alaska during the winter.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2020
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Easy out and return8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Sep 2020
Pros:
Check in staff/agent was not able to locate my rental reservation with my given name, then when asked why he could not find my reservation, stated it was a “common glitch” , then when I asked about the $500 deductible the agent (male) stated that if I did not like the $500 deductible that I could go to another car rental.Cons:
Rental agent - young male Asian with ear ring needs to be taught better courtesy2 locations in Anchorage Airport
Locations in Anchorage Airport
4940 West Int Airport Road
+1 907 243 4118
6350 Kulis Dr
+1 907 562 4595
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2.0 Poor
Take It In, May 2021
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Car was niceCons:
Let customer know when rental office was closed8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
Quick pick up. Easy dropCons:
Cheaper for time of year2.0 Poor
Lawrence, Mar 2021
Pros:
Cost was too high. I didn't get the car I wanted because of the reservation mix-up on Kayak. My card was charged over $800.00 for an estimated cost of just over $400.00.Cons:
Are you kidding me? How could it have been worse?10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Pros:
The person helping me was lovely and the process quick and easy. I love the ease of renting in Anchorage.Cons:
The prices are so high. I’m not sure Anchorage is different than any other cities in that regard but the cost of rental cars is ridiculous.10.0 Wonderful
Jack, Oct 2020
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They made everything fast and easy10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2020
Pros:
Quick service and friendly staffCons:
Everything was perfectOne location in Anchorage Airport
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5000 West International Airport Road
+1 907 290 0064
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5000 W International Airport Rd
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5000 Spenard Road
+1 907 457 7368
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4227 spenard rd
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5000 W International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK , USA
+1 907 339 2000
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3609 Spenard Rd
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5000 W Intl Airport Rd, Anchorage, , USA Alaska
+1 914 368 0091
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