Car Hire at Fort Wayne Airport

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car hire brands operating at Fort Wayne Airport, giving you exclusive access to our All Inclusive+ rate. This rate includes benefits that no other company can match:

• Free liability coverage starting at US$ 300,000 in case of an accident (applies only to certain rates and itineraries)
• Toll cashback: recover up to 5% of the reservation's total value for toll charges incurred during your hire period
• Premium travel medical assistance providing up to US$ 150,000 in coverage for a maximum of 5 passengers in case of a medical emergency, excluding pre-existing conditions
• No Extra Charges© guarantee: if the counter charges you for something not listed on your confirmation and not an optional add-on you accepted, Hola Car Rentals will work to remove or reimburse the charge after verification

All of this comes at no extra cost, ensuring a fully protected car hire experience and peace of mind throughout your trip at Fort Wayne Airport.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking at Fort Wayne Airport are clearly shown at the time of reservation and in your confirmation email, so you know exactly what you are paying before you arrive at the counter.

On top of that, every Hola Car Rentals booking includes the No Extra Charges© guarantee. This is a pricing guarantee (not insurance) that protects you if the counter at Fort Wayne Airport charges you for something that was not listed on your confirmation and was not an optional add-on you accepted. If that happens, Hola Car Rentals will work with the hire partner to remove or reimburse the charge after verification.

The only costs outside this guarantee are:

• Optional add-ons you choose at the counter (GPS, child seats, prepaid fuel)
• Usage-based charges (tolls, fuel shortfall, traffic fines)

At Fort Wayne Airport, all major hire car counters are located directly inside the terminal in the baggage reclaim area. No shuttle bus or people mover is needed. After clearing U.S. immigration and customs and collecting your bags, simply follow the signs towards baggage reclaim and you will find the counters for brands such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, National, and Alamo on-site.

Once you complete the paperwork at the counter, your vehicle is parked immediately outside the baggage reclaim area in the adjacent lot, so the walk from counter to car is very short. This on-terminal setup makes Fort Wayne Airport one of the more straightforward pick-up experiences compared to larger airports where shuttle rides to off-site hire centres are common.

Counter addresses are in the Ferguson Road area (Fort Wayne, IN 46809). If you arrive during counter hours, typically 9:00 AM to 11:59 PM depending on the brand, the process from landing to driving away generally takes 1 to 2 hours, factoring in immigration, baggage, and counter service.

Hire car counters at Fort Wayne Airport operate daily but do not provide overnight service. General operating windows are approximately:

• Avis and Budget: roughly 9:00 AM to 11:45 PM
• Enterprise, National, and Alamo: roughly 7:00 AM to 11:59 PM, with slight variation by day

No counter is open after midnight, so after-hours pick-up is not available at Fort Wayne Airport. If your flight lands late, plan to arrive before counters close or adjust your reservation accordingly.

After-hours vehicle return is available via key drop for most brands. Park in the designated hire return lot following the signs near the Ferguson Road area, lock the vehicle, and deposit your keys and contract in the brand-specific drop box. Avis and Budget have drop boxes in the return area; Enterprise also offers this option. Note that Alamo and National may not have after-hours drop service, so confirm with your specific brand before returning outside counter hours. The vehicle will be checked the next business day, and you remain liable until that inspection is completed.

To pick up a hire car at Fort Wayne Airport, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• A valid, original driver’s licence (not a photocopy, not a learner’s permit)
• A passport or valid government-issued photo ID (required for visitors from outside the U.S. and Canada)
• A major credit card with your name printed on the physical card, in the main driver’s name, for the security deposit hold
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets (required for foreign visitors)

If your driver’s licence uses a non-Latin alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory at Fort Wayne Airport. For licences in other non-English scripts or languages, an IDP is strongly recommended even if not strictly required, as it serves as a certified translation alongside your original licence.

All documents must be physical originals. Digital copies shown on a phone or tablet are not accepted at the counter. Debit cards and prepaid cards are not accepted for the security deposit hold.

When driving from Fort Wayne Airport, the main toll road in the region is the Indiana Toll Road (I-90), a 157-mile east-west highway across northern Indiana connecting towards Chicago and the Ohio border. Certain river bridges in the area also charge tolls separately.

Indiana uses a mix of payment methods including E-ZPass, I-Pass (Indiana's transponder system), cash booths at some plazas, and cashless video tolling via licence plate capture. hire vehicles from Fort Wayne Airport come pre-equipped for electronic toll processing.

At the counter, you can enrol in the hire company’s toll programme, such as Avis e-Toll or National/Enterprise/Alamo TollPass. These programmes charge a daily convenience fee (for example, National charges around US$3.95 per day up to a cap of US$19.75 per rental, and Alamo around US$4.95 per day up to US$34.65) plus the actual toll amounts at electronic rates.

If you decline the toll programme and drive through a cashless toll, the hire company will bill the toll at the higher video or cash rate plus an administrative processing fee, typically 4 to 6 weeks after your hire ends. Unpaid tolls can result in violations and fines from toll authorities.

All bookings include Tolls Cashback, which lets you recover up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid. See the dedicated FAQ below for details on how to claim.

Yes, every booking made through Hola Car Rentals for a hire starting at Fort Wayne Airport includes Tolls Cashback, which reimburses you up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during the hire period.

This is especially useful when driving the Indiana Toll Road (I-90) or crossing toll bridges in the region, where charges can add up depending on your route.

To claim your cashback after returning the vehicle at Fort Wayne Airport:

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of vehicle return
• Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback - HOLA[your confirmation number]
• Attach your Hola Car Rentals reservation confirmation, the signed hire agreement, and a receipt or statement showing the toll charges paid
• Include your full name, travel dates, and the last 4 digits of the card used for your booking

The refund is issued to the same payment method used for your reservation and typically processes within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Submissions received more than 30 days after the vehicle is returned are not accepted. This benefit does not mean tolls are prepaid; you still pay them normally and claim reimbursement afterwards.

Yes, a major credit card is required to hire a car at Fort Wayne Airport. The card must be a physical card with your name printed on it, issued in the main driver’s name, and must have sufficient available credit to cover the security deposit hold placed at pickup.

Debit cards, prepaid cards, virtual cards, and digital wallet payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay are not accepted for the security deposit at Fort Wayne Airport hire counters.

Typical security deposit holds in the United States range from US$300 to US$400 for standard vehicles, though the exact amount varies by hire brand, vehicle class, and hire duration. The hold is a temporary authorisation, not a charge, and is released after you return the vehicle. Your bank controls how quickly the hold disappears from your available balance, which can take up to 15 business days.

A few tips to avoid issues at the Fort Wayne Airport counter:

• Notify your bank of your travel plans to prevent fraud blocks on the authorisation
• Bring a backup credit card in your name in case your primary card is declined
• Even if you prepaid your booking online, you must still present a physical credit card at pickup for the deposit hold

It depends on the language and script of your driver’s licence. At Fort Wayne Airport, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory if your licence uses a non-Latin alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic (Russian). In that case, you must carry both your original licence and the IDP together; the IDP alone is not accepted as a standalone document.

If your licence is in a Latin-script language other than English, an IDP is strongly recommended but not strictly required in most cases. Some hire brands at Fort Wayne Airport may still request one, so obtaining an IDP before you travel is the safest approach.

Important points to keep in mind:

• The IDP must be obtained in your home country before travelling; it cannot be issued to you in the United States
• Photocopies of your driver’s licence are never accepted at the counter
• Learner’s permits and temporary licences are generally not accepted
• Budget at Fort Wayne Airport may accept a traffic citation in place of a licence (valid until the court date) when accompanied by a second form of ID such as a passport, as specifically permitted in Indiana

All additional drivers listed on the hire agreement must also meet the same document requirements.

Hires picked up at Fort Wayne Airport follow a Full-to-Full fuel policy by default. This means you receive the vehicle with a full tank and must return it full to avoid additional charges.

At pickup, check the fuel gauge with the counter agent and confirm the starting level is recorded on your hire agreement. Take a photo of the dashboard showing both the odometer and the fuel gauge before leaving the Fort Wayne Airport lot.

When returning the vehicle, refuel within approximately 10 miles of the return location near Fort Wayne Airport so the gauge does not drop below full before you arrive. Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address as proof.

If you return the vehicle with less fuel than recorded at pickup, the hire company may charge:

• A fuel shortfall at the partner’s refuelling rate, which is typically higher than retail pump prices
• A refuelling service or administrative fee on top of the fuel cost

For after-hours returns at Fort Wayne Airport, leave your fuel receipt in the key drop envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge on your phone. The vehicle will be inspected the next business day.

Note that some counters may offer an optional prepaid fuel plan. If you accept it, the Full-to-Full policy is replaced and any unused fuel is generally non-refundable.

Most bookings for a hire starting at Fort Wayne Airport include travel assistance coverage provided through Terrawind Global Protection. This benefit is included at no extra cost and is designed to support you during unexpected situations whilst travelling.

Core benefits typically include:

• Travel and medical cover for up to 5 passengers in the vehicle
• Legal assistance in the event of a road accident
• Compensation for luggage lost by the airline
• Flight cancellation insurance

This cover is particularly relevant if you experience a medical emergency or need legal support after an incident on Indiana roads or the Indiana Toll Road whilst driving from Fort Wayne Airport.

To reach assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call +1 888 980 9992 (toll-free) or contact via WhatsApp at +1 208 910 1001. Have your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number ready when you call.

Important eligibility note: this travel assistance benefit applies only to non-North American customers. Residents of the United States and Canada do not qualify for this cover. Cover limits and exclusions vary by booking, so review your confirmation for the exact terms that apply to your hire from Fort Wayne Airport.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your hire at Fort Wayne Airport, either as part of your rate or for a fee paid at the counter.

Some rates include one additional driver at no extra cost. Check your booking confirmation for the line that reads "Additional driver free of charge" to confirm whether this applies to your reservation. If it is not included, daily fees apply at the Fort Wayne Airport counter:

• Avis, Budget, and Payless: US$13 per hire day plus taxes, capped at US$65 plus taxes
• Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar: US$13.50 per hire day plus taxes, capped at US$189 plus taxes
• Alamo, National, and Enterprise: US$15 per day plus taxes

The additional driver must be present at the Fort Wayne Airport counter at pick-up. They must bring their own valid driver’s licence (and an IDP if their licence uses a non-Latin script) and sign the hire agreement. Only drivers listed on the agreement are covered by the hire protections such as CDW/LDW and liability cover.

For Avis, Budget, and Payless hires at Fort Wayne Airport, additional drivers must generally be at least 25 years old. If the additional driver is under 25, a young-driver surcharge may apply or they may not be accepted depending on the brand’s policy.

Yes, drivers aged 21 to 24 are subject to a young-driver surcharge at Fort Wayne Airport hire counters. Indiana does not have a state law requiring hires to drivers under 25 (unlike New York and Michigan), so the standard U.K. policy applies: the minimum age to hire without a surcharge is 25.

Drivers aged 21 to 24 can still hire at Fort Wayne Airport but should expect a daily underage fee in addition to the base hire rate. The surcharge amount varies by brand and is paid at the counter.

Vehicle class restrictions also apply for under-25 renters. Most brands limit younger drivers to smaller categories such as Economy, Compact, Intermediate, and Compact SUV. Classes such as Full Size SUV, Minivan, Luxury, Premium, and Convertible typically require the main driver to be at least 25.

One exception worth noting: if you are aged 21 to 24 and a citizen or resident of Latin America or the Caribbean, certain Hola Car Rentals rates fulfilled by Avis or Budget may waive the underage fee. This waiver must be explicitly shown on your booking confirmation and applies only to eligible vehicle categories. Check your confirmation or contact customer service to verify eligibility before picking up at Fort Wayne Airport.

Yes, one-way hires are possible from Fort Wayne Airport, allowing you to pick up the vehicle here and return it to a different city or airport. However, a drop-off fee typically applies and the amount varies by route, hire brand, vehicle class, and season.

When searching for a one-way hire from Fort Wayne Airport on the Hola Car Rentals website, the drop-off fee will be displayed on the rate details page under the "To pay at destination" section before you complete your booking. This fee cannot be prepaid and is settled directly at the hire desk.

A few things to keep in mind for one-way hires from Fort Wayne Airport:

• Same-city pickups and returns (for example, Fort Wayne Airport to a downtown Fort Wayne location) often carry no drop-off fee
• Routes to other Indiana cities or neighbouring states typically do carry a one-way fee
• Cross-border one-ways, such as driving into Canada, may be restricted or require prior approval from the hire brand
• Changing your return location after booking may reprice the hire and recalculate the drop-off fee

If the counter charges a drop-off fee that was not disclosed on your booking confirmation, keep all paperwork and contact support after the hire ends.

When hiring at Fort Wayne Airport, two main types of cover are worth understanding before you arrive at the counter.

The first is Collision Damage Waiver or Loss Damage Waiver (CDW/LDW), which reduces your financial liability for damage to the hire vehicle itself from a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may still apply unless your confirmation explicitly states zero deductible. CDW/LDW does not cover damage you cause to other vehicles or people.

The second is Third-Party Liability cover (LIS/ALI/SLI), which protects you against bodily injury and property damage you may cause to others whilst driving. Indiana does not universally require hire companies to include state-minimum liability in every hire, so cover levels can vary. Hola Car Rentals strongly recommends adding Liability Insurance Supplementary (up to US$300,000) to your Fort Wayne Airport hire for adequate protection on Indiana roads and the Indiana Toll Road.

Key points to review before pickup at Fort Wayne Airport:

• Check your booking confirmation to see which coverages are already included in your rate
• CDW/LDW covers the hire vehicle; LIS/ALI/SLI covers third parties; they are separate protections
• Only drivers named on the hire agreement are covered
• Prohibited uses such as off-road driving or driving under the influence void both coverages

Report any incident immediately using the number on your hire agreement, as late reporting can invalidate a claim.