Car rental at the Dayton International Airport

Situated just 16 kilometres north of downtown Dayton, the DAY airport is conveniently located and well-connected. Once you touch down, the next step is to pick up your hired car. But before that, here are some important things to keep in mind.

Car Rental Agencies at Dayton International Airport

Several world-renowned vehicle rental companies are operating directly from the airport. These include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty. Alongside these names are local car rental companies offering competitively priced hire cars.

Driving in the United States – The Differences

Driving in America is a tad bit different than the UK. The most significant change will be that you’ll be driving on the right-hand side of the road. In addition, turns on red are permitted unless expressly prohibited by signages and all speed limits will be in miles per hour (mph), not kilometres.

Routes and Destinations

Once you have picked up your hire car, it’s time to embark on your journey. Here are some potential routes and locations you might be interested in.

Dayton Downtown

Route: From Terminal Drive to Frederick Pike to Interstate 75 Southbound.
Approximate drive-time: 15 minutes.

Springfield

Route: From Terminal Drive to Interstate 675 Southbound to Interstate 70 Eastbound.
Approximate drive-time: 30 minutes.

Cincinnati

Route: From Terminal Drive to Interstate 75 Southbound.
Approximate drive time: 1 hour.

Practical Information

Climate

Dayton has a humid continental climate with hot, muggy summers and cold, dry winters. Be prepared for rather considerable variation in day-to-day weather.

Currency

The local currency is the US dollar ($). A range of withdrawal machines (ATMs) are available in the terminal buildings if you need to withdraw cash.

Petrol Stations Near Dayton International Airport

Before returning your rental car, you will need to fill up the tank. There are several petrol stations right off Interstate 75, including Dayton Fuel Stop and Speedway.

Discover Dayton and Beyond

With your rental car ready, you're all set to go. Remember, while on your journey, follow local traffic rules, keeping an eye on the speed limit and enjoy the freedom of exploring Dayton at your own pace.