Why Hertz

  • Our locations
    You can find Hertz at over 220 locations across Australia, including all major cities and airports.
  • Our fleet
    Our diverse and modern fleet has a vehicle to suit every journey, including speciality vehicles in the Prestige, Adrenaline and Dream Collections.
  • Our award-winning loyalty program
    Gold Plus Rewards is free to join and offers exclusive benefits to members, including the ability to earn points for free rental days.

Dallas Fort Worth Airport

Hertz Logo
Opening hours

Mon-Sun 6:00AM-1:00AM
Address
2424 East 38th Street, 75261

Telephone: (972) 453-4600

Rental Qualifications and Requirements

Hertz car hire in Dallas FT Worth Airport

Dallas Fort Worth Airport is a convenient starting point for exploring the wider North Texas area. Since the metroplex is spread out, car hire at Dallas Fort Worth Airport gives you more control from the moment you land, whether you are heading to a hotel, a business meeting, a family visit, or a longer Texas road trip.

For Australian travellers, a rental car can make the journey smoother when your plans include multiple stops across Dallas, Fort Worth, and nearby areas. Before leaving the airport, check your rental toll option, as some local routes use toll roads or managed lanes.

With your car rental at Dallas Fort Worth Airport, you can reach several popular routes and places:

  • Downtown Dallas is around 21 miles away by road
  • Grapevine Mills is around 6 miles away by road
  • AT&T Stadium is around 14 miles away by road
  • Fort Worth Stockyards is around 24 miles away by road
  • Klyde Warren Park is around 20 miles from the airport

Driving in and around Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, so a rental car is useful if your plans cover both sides of the Metroplex. International Parkway runs through the airport, with access from SH 183 to the south and SH 114 or I-635 to the north. SH 121, I-35E, I-35W, and I-30 help connect you toward Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Grapevine, and nearby suburbs.

Traffic is the detail to plan around. Dallas and Fort Worth are spread out, and cross-city drives can slow near downtown interchanges, airport approaches, and major event areas. Toll roads may save time, but check your rental agreement before using them. In Downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts, Sundance Square, and the Stockyards, paid lots or garages are usually easier than circling for street parking. Read signs carefully, as meter hours, time limits, valet zones, and event restrictions can change by area.

A quick guide to Dallas Fort Worth and beyond

DFW works well as a base when you want city stops, sports venues, shopping districts, historic areas, and smaller Texas towns in one trip.

Pick your metroplex direction

Head east for Downtown Dallas, the Arts District, Deep Ellum, or Bishop Arts. Drive west for Fort Worth, Sundance Square, museums, and the Stockyards.

Make grapevine your easy first stop

Grapevine sits close to the airport and works well for a lighter arrival day, with restaurants, shopping, and a walkable historic centre.

Build in a bigger drive

With a rental car, you can add Arlington, Denton, Waco, or nearby lake areas. Start early if your route crosses Dallas or Fort Worth during peak traffic.

What cars can I hire at Dallas FT Worth Airport

Hertz offers a wide range of cars available for rent at Dallas FT Worth Airport. These include:

  • Compact and economy cars: A sensible pick for lighter luggage, quick airport transfers, and shorter city routes where easy parking is useful.
  • Sedans: Good for business travellers, couples, or solo visitors moving between Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, Grapevine, and nearby suburbs.
  • SUVs: Better suited to family trips, larger suitcases, shopping bags, stadium visits, or drives toward Austin, Houston, Waco, and Oklahoma.
  • MPVs: Useful when a small group wants more space for passengers and bags without booking a larger vehicle.
  • Vans: A suitable choice for bigger groups, team travel, event transfers, or itineraries with several suitcases.
  • Premium vehicles: A comfort-focused option for longer freeway drives, client meetings, or trips where cabin quality matters.

Electric car rental at Dallas FT Worth Airport

If you plan to hire a car at Dallas Fort Worth Airport, choosing an electric rental can be a smart option. With lower local emissions, a quieter drive, and smoother performance, Hertz electric car rentals at Dallas Fort Worth Airport can fit easily into business trips, city stays, and planned routes across North Texas.

It is a practical choice if you want the flexibility of your own vehicle while choosing a cleaner way to travel. As EV charging access continues to improve across hotels, shopping areas, business districts, and major routes, electric car hire from DFW is becoming easier to plan.

Value added services (VAS) – Enhance your rental experience

Hertz optional extras can help you prepare the right rental vehicle according to your journey, whether you’re traveling with a child on board or need added support for navigation, tolls, fuel, or roadside assistance.

You can select suitable add-ons while booking or at pickup, depending on availability, so your rental feels better matched to your route, passengers, and travel plans.

  • SuperCover: Offers additional cover for selected rental situations, which may help reduce certain costs if eligible damage, theft, or accident-related issues occur.
  • Theft Protection (TP): Helps reduce your financial responsibility if the rental vehicle is stolen during the hire period.
  • Infant seats: A seating add-on for babies who need rear-facing support during transfers or longer drives.
  • Child seats: Designed for younger children who need their own secured seat during the journey.
  • Booster seats: Help older children sit higher so the vehicle seat belt fits more safely.
  • Collision Damage Waiver (CDW): Reduces your responsibility for eligible damage to the rental vehicle, subject to the local rental terms and exclusions.

Explore places within 30 miles of Dallas FT Worth Airport

Grapevine Mills

  • 6 miles from Dallas FT Worth Airport (approx)
  • 6,000 parking spaces available (approx)
  • 6 EV charging stations nearby (approx)
  • Open Monday to Thursday, 10 AM to 7 PM (approx)

Grapevine Mills is one of the closest major shopping and entertainment stops after collecting your car at DFW. It is useful for outlet shopping, family attractions, indoor time, and an easy first drive before heading toward Dallas or Fort Worth.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

  • 27 miles from Dallas FT Worth Airport (approx)
  • 2,204 parking spaces available (approx)
  • 1 EV charging station nearby (approx)
  • Open daily, 9 AM to 5 PM

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is a better tourist stop if you want gardens, lake views, seasonal displays, family-friendly walks, and a quieter break from the freeway-heavy airport route.

Klyde Warren Park and Dallas Arts District

  • 20 miles from Dallas FT Worth Airport (approx)
  • 150 parking spaces available nearby (approx)
  • 6 EV charging stations nearby (approx)
  • Open daily, 6 AM to 11 PM

Klyde Warren Park is a good Dallas stop if you want green space, food trucks, museums, restaurants, and the Arts District in one area. Nearby parking gives you a clear base close to the park before exploring the surrounding blocks on foot.

FAQs

1. Can I get a car rental from Hertz directly at Dallas FT Worth Airport?

Yes. After you land at DFW, follow the airport’s Rental Car signs and take the purple shuttle to the Rental Car Center. Once there, follow the Hertz signs inside the shared facility.

2. Does Hertz offer one-way car rentals from Dallas FT Worth Airport?

Yes. You can usually choose a different return location when making your booking. This is helpful if your route starts at DFW but ends in Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, or another Hertz branch.

3. Is it possible to modify or cancel my Dallas FT Worth Airport reservation?

Yes. Most bookings can be changed before collection. Review your rate conditions first, because changes to the pickup time, travel dates, vehicle group, or drop-off point may affect the final cost.

4. What are the requirements to get a car hire at the Dallas FT Worth Airport branch?

To hire a car at Hertz Dallas Fort Worth Airport, the main driver should bring a valid driving licence, passport or valid ID for identification, and an accepted payment card in their own name for the security deposit. Australian travellers should make sure their licence is readable and matches the name on the reservation. If the licence is not in English, they should also carry an International Driving Permit along with their national licence.

5. Can I return my car to a different location than specified in my contract?

Yes, but arrange the change before drop-off. If your plans shift during the trip, contact Hertz so the rental agreement can be updated with the new return branch and any one-way fee.