Car Hire at Huntsville Airport

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car hire brands operating at Huntsville 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 Huntsville Airport.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking at Huntsville 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 Huntsville 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)

The rental car counters at Huntsville Airport are located on the first floor of the terminal, directly across from the baggage claim area. No shuttle, people mover, or separate rental car centre is needed.

After landing, proceed through immigration and customs (if arriving on an international flight), then take the escalators or stairs down to the baggage claim level. Providers including Alamo, Enterprise, Budget, and Hertz all have counters in the same hall. Once you have your keys, the vehicles are parked across the street, approximately 50 yards from the terminal entrance.

The terminal address is 1000 Glenn Hearn Blvd SW, Huntsville, AL 35824. Because everything is on-terminal, the walk from baggage claim to your car is one of the quickest at any UK airport.

Rental car counters at Huntsville Airport operate extended daily hours. Enterprise, for example, is open from 7:00 AM to 11:59 PM, Sunday through Saturday. Alamo and Budget maintain similar extended schedules, though exact hours may vary by provider.

After-hours pickup is not available at Huntsville Airport. If your flight arrives after counters close, you will not be able to collect your vehicle until the following morning when the counters reopen. Plan your arrival accordingly, especially on late-night flights.

After-hours vehicle returns are supported. If you need to return your car outside counter hours at Huntsville Airport, park the vehicle in the designated area across from the terminal, note the mileage and fuel level on your rental jacket, and drop the keys in the provider's dropbox at their baggage claim counter location.

If your flight is delayed by less than 24 hours, rental companies will hold your booking. Delays beyond 24 hours may require you to contact support to avoid losing your reservation.

To collect your rental car at Huntsville Airport, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• A valid, original driver’s licence in the main driver’s name
• A major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the card, for the security deposit hold
• A passport (required for visitors from outside the U.S.)
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets (required for foreign visitors)

If your driver’s licence is not in English and does not use a Latin (Roman) alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory at Huntsville Airport. For licences in English or using a Roman alphabet, an IDP is recommended but not strictly required.

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

Alabama does not have toll roads in the immediate Huntsville Airport area, but the state does operate several toll roads you may encounter if driving to other parts of Alabama. Common tolls include:

• Montgomery Expressway Bridge: US$1.50
• Tuscaloosa Bypass: US$1.50
• Emerald Mountain Expressway: US$1.75
• Foley Beach Express Toll Bridge: US$2.75

Alabama uses the Alabama Freedom Pass transponder system. Unlike many other UK states, Alabama toll booths still accept cash and credit cards, so cashless-only roads are not a concern for most routes near Huntsville Airport.

Rental vehicles at Huntsville Airport may include an electronic toll device. At the counter, you can choose an unlimited toll package (typically US$11 to US$25 per day depending on the provider) or pay per use, in which case the rental company will charge actual tolls plus administrative fees to your card after the rental ends.

If you opt out of the rental company’s toll programme, you can pay cash or card at toll booths on Alabama roads. Always review the toll terms on your rental agreement before leaving Huntsville Airport.

Yes, all Hola Car Rentals bookings include Tolls Cashback, which lets you recover up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during your hire from Huntsville Airport.

While toll roads are not common in the immediate Huntsville Airport area, you may encounter Alabama state toll roads if driving to Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, or coastal destinations. Any tolls you pay on those routes are eligible for the cashback claim.

To claim your cashback after returning your vehicle at Huntsville Airport:

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of vehicle return
• Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback, followed by your reservation number
• Attach your Hola Car Rentals confirmation, the signed hire agreement, and a receipt or statement showing the toll charges paid

The refund is issued to the same payment method used for your booking and typically processes within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Claims submitted after 30 days are not accepted. This benefit does not mean tolls are included in your booking; you still pay tolls normally and claim reimbursement afterwards.

At Huntsville Airport, rental car partners place a temporary authorisation hold on your credit card at pickup. For standard vehicles in the United States, this hold is typically between US$300 and US$400, though the exact amount varies by rental brand, vehicle class, and the specific counter policies at Huntsville Airport.

The hold is not a charge. It temporarily reduces your available credit and is released after you return the vehicle. Your bank or card issuer controls how quickly the hold disappears, which can take up to 15 business days.

To avoid issues at the Huntsville Airport counter:

• Bring a physical major credit card with your name printed on it
• Ensure you have enough available credit to cover the hold plus any expected charges
• Debit cards, prepaid cards, and virtual cards are not accepted for the deposit
• Notify your bank of your travel plans to prevent fraud blocks on the authorisation
• Bring a backup credit card in case your primary card is declined

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your hire at Huntsville Airport, but the additional driver must be present at the counter at the time of pickup with a valid driver’s licence.

Whether the additional driver is included in your rate or costs extra depends on your booking. If your confirmation shows additional driver as included, no fee applies for the first extra driver. If it is not included, daily fees apply at Huntsville Airport based on the rental brand:

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

All additional drivers at Huntsville Airport must meet the same document and age requirements as the main driver. If the additional driver is under 25, a young-driver surcharge may also apply. Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the hire agreement at the counter. Only drivers listed on the agreement are covered by the hire protections.

Yes, drivers under 25 are subject to a young-driver surcharge at Huntsville Airport. In Alabama, the standard minimum hire age is 25, but drivers aged 21 to 24 can rent with an additional daily fee applied at the counter.

The surcharge amount varies by rental brand. Specific amounts for Huntsville Airport are not published by all providers, so confirm the exact fee when booking or at the counter. Vehicle class restrictions also apply: most brands limit under-25 renters to economy, compact, and intermediate categories. Premium, luxury, full-size SUV, minivan, and convertible classes are typically restricted to drivers 25 and older.

If you are between 21 and 24 and booking at Huntsville Airport, check your confirmation carefully for the young-driver fee disclosure. Drivers from Latin America or the Caribbean renting through Avis or Budget may qualify for a young-driver fee waiver on eligible vehicle categories, provided the waiver is explicitly shown on the booking confirmation.

Drivers under 21 are generally not permitted to rent at Huntsville Airport outside of New York and Michigan, which have specific state-law exceptions that do not apply here.

Most Hola Car Rentals bookings include travel assistance coverage provided by Terrawind Global Protection, which can be valuable if something goes wrong during your trip from Huntsville Airport.

Core benefits typically include:

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

This coverage is particularly useful if you experience a medical emergency or accident while driving on I-565 or other Alabama highways after leaving Huntsville Airport. To activate assistance, call the 24/7 line at +1 888 980 9992 or contact via WhatsApp at +1 208 910 1001, and provide your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number.

Important: this benefit applies only to non-North American customers. Residents of the United States and Canada do not qualify for this travel assistance coverage. Check your booking confirmation for the exact terms and coverage limits that apply to your reservation from Huntsville Airport.

Rental cars at Huntsville Airport follow a Full-to-Full fuel policy by default. 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 the odometer and fuel gauge before leaving Huntsville Airport.

When returning your vehicle to Huntsville Airport, refuel within approximately 10 miles of the return location so the gauge does not drop below full before you arrive. Keep your final fuel receipt as proof in case of any dispute.

If you return the car 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
• An administrative refuelling service fee

For after-hours returns at Huntsville Airport, leave the fuel receipt inside the hire envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge on your phone. The nearest fuel stations to the airport are along the main approach roads; ask the counter agent at Huntsville Airport for the closest option when you pick up.

It depends on your licence. At Huntsville Airport, a foreign driver’s licence is generally valid for hiring a car if it is issued by a country with a reciprocal agreement with the United States and uses a Latin (Roman) alphabet.

An International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory at Huntsville Airport if your licence uses a non-Latin alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script. The IDP serves as a translation and must always be carried alongside your original licence. It is not a standalone document and will not be accepted without the original.

If your licence is in English or uses a Roman alphabet, an IDP is recommended but not strictly required. However, some rental brands at Huntsville Airport may request one, so obtaining an IDP before travelling is a good precaution.

To get an IDP, apply in your home country before departure. Organisations such as AAA issue IDPs only to UK licence holders, so non-UK visitors must obtain one from their home country’s authorised issuer. All documents presented at the Huntsville Airport counter must be physical originals; digital versions are not accepted.

Yes, after-hours vehicle returns are available at Huntsville Airport even when the hire counters are closed. All major providers at Huntsville Airport support key drop returns outside of operating hours.

To return your car after hours at Huntsville Airport:

• Follow the car hire return signs to the parking area directly across the street from the terminal
• Note the mileage and fuel level on your hire jacket before leaving the vehicle
• Lock the vehicle and place the keys inside the hire jacket
• Drop the envelope with the keys into the provider’s dropbox at their baggage claim counter inside the terminal
• Take photos of the vehicle condition, odometer, and fuel gauge before walking away

Keep all documentation, including your fuel receipt, in case any post-hire charges appear on your card. Hire agreements are typically closed and emailed within 48 hours after return. If you notice an unexpected charge after your Huntsville Airport return, contact support with your hire agreement and receipts as evidence.

When picking up a hire car at Huntsville Airport, two main types of protection are worth understanding before you reach the counter.

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) covers damage to the hire vehicle itself from a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation explicitly states zero deductible. CDW and LDW do not cover damage you cause to other vehicles or people.

Third-Party Liability (LIS, ALI, or SLI) covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to others while driving. Not all UK states require hire companies to include minimum liability cover, so this is worth adding if you want protection beyond the vehicle itself. Hola Car Rentals strongly recommends adding Liability Insurance Supplementary cover of up to US$300,000 for hires at Huntsville Airport.

Common exclusions to be aware of at Huntsville Airport include:

• Tires, wheels, and undercarriage damage (often not covered by standard CDW)
• Incidents involving unauthorised drivers not listed on the agreement
• Damage resulting from prohibited use such as off-road driving or driving under the influence

Review your booking confirmation to confirm which protections are already included in your rate before accepting additional products at the Huntsville Airport counter.