An airport to airport car rental — also called a one-way rental — lets you pick up a car at one airport and drop it off at another, with no need to return to where you started. LF Tours compares one-way pricing from Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Sixt, Europcar, Alamo, and National across 50+ US and Canadian cities in a single search. For instant help with one-way availability, call +1 (888) 381-2713 — a real person answers in under 7 seconds, 24/7, no chatbots.
An airport to airport car rental is the most flexible way to travel. Instead of a round trip, you pick up at one airport — say, LAX in Los Angeles — and drop off at another, like JFK in New York. No repositioning. No backtracking. Just drive.
The catch? One-way rentals often carry a drop fee (also called a one-way surcharge), which varies wildly between Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Sixt, Europcar, Alamo, and National. The same route can differ by hundreds of dollars depending on which brand you choose and when you book.
That's exactly why comparing matters. LF Tours searches all 8 brands simultaneously, showing you the total all-in one-way price so you never pay more than you need to.
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📞 Call a Live Agent NowFive simple steps to lock in the best one-way rate across all 8 brands.
Head to lftours.com and type your pickup airport name or city. You can search by airport code (like LAX, JFK, ORD, DFW, or YYZ) or by city name. Select your pickup date and time — one-way rates are time-sensitive, so being precise matters.
💡 Tip: Picking up mid-week (Tuesday–Thursday) is often cheaper than weekendsIn the search widget, activate the one-way or different-return-location option. Then type your destination airport or city. LF Tours will search specifically for one-way inventory — which is a separate pool from round-trip vehicles, managed differently by Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Budget, Sixt, Europcar, Alamo, and National.
LF Tours displays live one-way pricing from all 8 major brands side by side. Critically, the price shown is the total all-in cost — base rate + one-way drop fee + applicable taxes — so you're comparing apples to apples, not being surprised at checkout. Brands like Enterprise and Alamo often have lower drop fees on high-traffic corridors.
💡 Tip: The cheapest brand per day isn't always cheapest overall once the drop fee is addedEvery brand calculates one-way fees differently. Hertz and Budget tend to have higher drop fees for long interstate routes. Sixt and Europcar may waive drop fees on certain corridors. Alamo and National (sister brands) often share inventory, which can work in your favour on popular routes. Always check the breakdown before clicking "book."
Book directly through lftours.com — no platform fees, no markups. Or, if you have questions about your specific one-way route, call +1 (888) 381-2713. A live LF Tours agent picks up in an average of 7 seconds and can compare live one-way rates, advise on drop fee waivers, and complete your booking — all in one call.
Industry-tested strategies to cut costs and avoid common one-way rental mistakes.
One-way fleet inventory is smaller than round-trip. During summer and holiday periods, brands like Enterprise and Hertz restrict one-way availability early. Booking in advance also locks in lower drop fees before demand spikes.
Brands like Alamo and National periodically offer deeply discounted or fee-free one-way deals on routes where they need to rebalance their fleet. These "relocation specials" aren't always visible in standard searches — LF Tours' live agents know where to find them.
Hertz Gold Plus, Avis Preferred, Enterprise Plus, and National Emerald Club all offer ways to earn points or access member-only one-way rates. If you travel frequently, pairing a loyalty account with LF Tours' comparison can save significantly over time.
Standard coverage from your personal auto insurance or credit card typically extends to one-way rentals, but confirm with your provider. Sixt and Europcar have specific collision waiver terms for cross-state or cross-country one-way trips worth reading before you sign.
Picking up or dropping off directly at an airport terminal often incurs a concession recovery fee (typically 10–15% of the base rate). If the drop-off airport has an off-airport location nearby, Budget and Avis sometimes allow returns there at a lower surcharge — though you may need a shuttle.
Online systems show only their available API inventory. One-way vehicles are sometimes held back from online booking but available by phone. If lftours.com shows limited options for your route, call +1 (888) 381-2713 — a live agent can check backend inventory across all 8 brands.
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📞 +1 (888) 381-2713 — Call a Live AgentHow the 8 major brands stack up for one-way and cross-airport rentals.
| Brand | One-Way Available | Drop Fee Range | Best For | Loyalty Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Yes | $50–$250+ | Long interstate routes, premium vehicles | Gold Plus Rewards |
| Avis | Yes | $50–$200+ | Business travelers, frequent renters | Avis Preferred |
| Enterprise | Yes | $0–$150 | Budget-conscious one-way trips | Enterprise Plus |
| Budget | Yes | $75–$300+ | Economy vehicles, short-term | Budget Fastbreak |
| Sixt | Yes | $0–$175 | Premium cars, select corridors | Sixt loyalty |
| Europcar | Yes | $50–$200 | International routes & cross-border | Europcar Privilege |
| Alamo | Yes | $0–$125 | Families, relocation specials | Alamo Insiders |
| National | Yes | $0–$125 | Frequent business travelers | National Emerald Club |
Drop fee ranges are approximate and vary by route, season, and availability. Compare exact all-in pricing for your route on lftours.com or call +1 (888) 381-2713 for live quotes.
Everything you need to know about renting a car across the USA and Canada.
LF Tours covers 50+ cities across the USA and Canada. Search one-way rentals between any of these major airport hubs. For driver's license requirements by state, refer to your state DMV. International visitors can verify IDP requirements via AAA's International Driving Permit guide.
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