What to know before you book here
Short-notice pricing moves fast
Comparing suppliers tends to pay off here. Business demand swings week to week, and the brand that is cheapest at ATL one week is regularly not the cheapest the next.
Express lanes
Metro Atlanta has tolled express lanes that use a transponder. Occasional use may be cheaper handled per-toll than on a daily package — worth asking about on a short trip.
One-way to the Southeast
Atlanta is a common origin for one-way drives to Nashville, Charleston and Florida. Drop fees vary widely by supplier for the same route; this is worth quoting properly.
Classes we quote most in Atlanta
Midsize sedan
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Long-drive comfort
The default American road-trip car. Comfortable at highway speed for hours, sensible on fuel, big enough for a family of four with luggage.
What this class really means
Full-size sedan
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Extra rear legroom
More rear legroom and more boot than a midsize, without moving up to an SUV’s fuel bill.
What this class really means
Compact SUV
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Higher seating
The most requested class in the US. Higher seating position, more usable boot, and all-wheel drive on many models.
What this class really means
Standard SUV
- 5–7 seats
- 4 bags
- Optional third row
Midsize SUVs, sometimes with a small third row. The usual pick for a family of four with a lot of gear.
What this class really meansOn terminal logistics. Counter locations, shuttle arrangements and opening hours at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport are set by the airport and the rental suppliers and do change. Your agent confirms the current pickup instructions for your specific supplier and booking in writing before you travel, rather than relying on anything printed on a website.
Quote a Atlanta rental
An agent will compare the suppliers at ATL for your dates and send the all-in total.