One-way & different-location rentals

Pick up a rental car here. Drop it off somewhere else.

Yes — many rental companies allow a different pickup and drop-off location. Different Drop-off helps you compare one-way routes, drop-off fees, supplier rules, airport return logistics, mileage limits, and vehicle restrictions before you book.

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Different drop-off availability, pricing, fees, and supplier rules vary by location, route, date, and vehicle class — always confirm with the supplier before you book.

Choose the problem first

What do you need to figure out?

Start with the question that matches your trip, then use the route pages for airport-specific pickup, return, and drive logistics.

Mileage policyUnlimited mileageReview mileage limits, one-way terms, fuel policy, pickup location, and rental conditions before choosing a longer different drop-off rental.Fee checkDrop-off feesUnderstand drop charges, one-way rate differences, mileage rules, and where the fee shows before you book.Airport-to-cityAirport to cityPlan an airport pickup with a downtown or neighborhood return without missing shuttle, hours, or one-way restrictions.Different locationsPick up here, drop off thereSee how one-way rentals work when pickup and return are different cities, airports, or branches.SUV rentalsOne-way SUVCheck SUV one-way rules before a road trip, ski trip, family move, or airport-to-airport return.Van rentalsOne-way vanPlan a one-way minivan or passenger van rental with the right seats, luggage room, mileage, and supplier approval.

Booking step

Compare the total before you commit.

Set your pickup, switch on a different drop-off location, and review the supplier's one-way fee, mileage, and terms before you book.

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What this site does

Different Drop-off is a free, independent guide to one-way and different-location car rentals — picking up in one city, airport, or branch and returning the car somewhere else. Use the topic guides to understand fees and supplier rules, then use the route pages for airport-specific pickup and return logistics, drive details, and the reverse direction. We don't take bookings; we help you check the details before you reserve with a supplier.

Route layer

Popular one-way routes

Each guide covers one-way availability, the likely drop fee, the destination return facility, and the drive itself. For the full regional directory, see one-way car rental routes by region.

LAX → SFOLos Angeles → San Francisco SFO → LAXSan Francisco → Los Angeles LAX → LASLos Angeles → Las Vegas LAS → LAXLas Vegas → Los Angeles SAN → LAXSan Diego → Los Angeles LAX → SANLos Angeles → San Diego PHX → LASPhoenix → Las Vegas LAS → PHXLas Vegas → Phoenix SEA → PDXSeattle → Portland PDX → SEAPortland → Seattle MIA → MCOMiami → Orlando MCO → MIAOrlando → Miami TPA → MIATampa → Miami MIA → TPAMiami → Tampa ATL → MCOAtlanta → Orlando JFK → BOSNew York → Boston BOS → JFKBoston → New York DFW → IAHDallas → Houston AUS → DFWAustin → Dallas DEN → LASDenver → Las Vegas SLC → LASSalt Lake City → Las Vegas LAS → SLCLas Vegas → Salt Lake City SAN → LASSan Diego → Las Vegas LAS → SANLas Vegas → San Diego PHX → SANPhoenix → San Diego SAN → PHXSan Diego → Phoenix PHX → LAXPhoenix → Los Angeles LAX → PHXLos Angeles → Phoenix SFO → LASSan Francisco → Las Vegas LAS → SFOLas Vegas → San Francisco SLC → DENSalt Lake City → Denver DEN → SLCDenver → Salt Lake City SMF → LAXSacramento → Los Angeles SJC → LAXSan Jose → Los Angeles PDX → SFOPortland → San Francisco SEA → SFOSeattle → San Francisco SFO → SEASan Francisco → Seattle MCO → FLLOrlando → Fort Lauderdale FLL → MCOFort Lauderdale → Orlando TPA → MCOTampa → Orlando MCO → TPAOrlando → Tampa RSW → MCOFort Myers → Orlando ATL → TPAAtlanta → Tampa ATL → CLTAtlanta → Charlotte CLT → ATLCharlotte → Atlanta BNA → ATLNashville → Atlanta MSY → ATLNew Orleans → Atlanta AUS → IAHAustin → Houston DFW → AUSDallas → Austin JFK → DCANew York → Washington BOS → DCABoston → Washington ORD → STLChicago → St. Louis YYZ → YULToronto → Montreal YUL → YYZMontreal → Toronto YYZ → YOWToronto → Ottawa YOW → YYZOttawa → Toronto YUL → YQBMontreal → Quebec City PIT → DCAPittsburgh → Washington RDU → CHSRaleigh → Charleston CVG → BNACincinnati → Nashville MSP → MKEMinneapolis → Milwaukee MCI → STLKansas City → St. Louis SAV → AVLSavannah → Asheville CLE → DCACleveland → Washington BOI → SLCBoise → Salt Lake City GEG → BOISpokane → Boise ABQ → ELPAlbuquerque → El Paso TUS → ABQTucson → Albuquerque

Why a different drop-off needs checking — and how to win

The drop fee is the wild card

A one-way "drop charge" (or inter-city fee) can dwarf the daily rate. Some brands charge nothing on a domestic one-way; others add a big one-time fee. Compare the fee, not just the rate.

Not every location takes a return

One-way rentals must be booked to a participating drop-off location. Book in advance and confirm your brand actually has a return desk where you're headed.

Same region is usually cheaper

Returns within the same metro or region often avoid the biggest drop charges, while cross-country one-ways and specialty vehicles cost more or aren't allowed.

One-way fees at a glance

Company	One-way rentals	Drop-off fee	Cross-region	Good to know
Enterprise Enterprise US one-way policy ↗ · checked Jun 2026	Yes	May apply; varies by route & season	Yes	One-way rentals must be booked in advance. Returns within the same city can still trigger a drop charge, mileage charge, or a higher rate.
National National US one-way fees ↗ · checked Jun 2026	Yes	Often none airport-to-airport	Yes	Unlimited mileage on most U.S. and Canada one-ways; some specialty vehicles (large vans, large SUVs) have mileage limits. Certain one-way routes are not allowed.
Alamo Alamo one-way policy ↗ · checked Jun 2026	Yes	May apply; varies by location	Yes	Book one-way rentals in advance. Same-city returns can still be charged, and certain one-way routes are not allowed.
Hertz Hertz US one-way rentals ↗ · checked Jun 2026	Yes	No separate drop-off fee (US)	Yes	About 1,700 U.S. locations (airport and neighborhood). Free unlimited mileage on most rentals; SUVs, minivans and Prestige vehicles can be rented one-way.
Avis Avis one-way car rental FAQ ↗ · checked Jun 2026	Yes	Most locations: none	Yes	Book one-way rentals in advance. Driving out of state is allowed; review any fees during booking. Car type and availability vary by participating location.
Budget Budget one-way car rental ↗ · checked Jun 2026	Yes	May apply; same metro usually free	Yes	One-way hire is available from most Budget locations; the price quoted online already includes any applicable one-way charge.
Sixt Sixt USA rental information ↗ · checked Jun 2026	Yes	Shown upfront; free on select FL/CA/NV routes	With conditions	U.S. one-way rentals are generally allowed between Sixt locations; international one-ways are not permitted, and driving outside permitted areas adds a per-mile fee.
Dollar Dollar general policies (one-way) ↗ · checked Jun 2026	Yes	Drop fee applies; varies	Yes	One-way rentals within the U.S. and within Canada vary by Dollar location and vehicle availability. Book in advance.
Thrifty Thrifty one-way car rental ↗ · checked Jun 2026	Yes	Drop fee applies; varies	Yes	One-way rentals within the U.S. and within Canada vary by Thrifty location and vehicle availability. Prices vary by location, date, length and car class.

How we source this: each row links to the rental company's own published one-way / drop-off policy, with the month we last checked it. These policies change often and vary by route, location and vehicle class, so treat them as a guide and always confirm the current one-way fee and terms with your supplier before you book.