Dollar Car Hire
in Fort Wayne

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car hire brands operating in Fort Wayne, 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 in Fort Wayne.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking in Fort Wayne 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 in Fort Wayne 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)

Dollar operates two hire locations in Fort Wayne. The primary location is at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), 3801 W Ferguson Road, which is integrated with the airport for convenient post-flight access. The second Dollar location is an off-airport city facility at 725 West Coliseum Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.

If you are arriving by plane, the airport location at 3801 W Ferguson Road is the most convenient option, as it is accessible via a short walk or shuttle from the terminal to the hire area. The city centre Dollar location on Coliseum Blvd serves those arriving by other means and requires arranging your own transport to that address. No airport shuttle connects the two Fort Wayne sites.

To collect your Dollar hire car in Fort Wayne, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• A valid, unexpired driver’s licence in the main driver’s name
• A major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the card, for the authorisation hold
• A passport or valid government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets (required for international 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, you must also present a current International Driving Permit (IDP) as a certified translation. The IDP must be carried alongside your original licence; it is not accepted on its own. All documents presented at the Dollar counter in Fort Wayne must be physical originals. Digital copies are not accepted.

An International Driving Permit (IDP) is not required at the Dollar counter in Fort Wayne if your driver’s licence is in English. However, if your licence is not in English and uses a non-Latin alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script, an IDP is mandatory as a certified translation.

The IDP does not replace your original licence. The Dollar counter in Fort Wayne requires both documents to be presented together. An IDP alone is not accepted. If you think you may need one, obtain it in your home country before travelling, as U.S. issuers such as AAA do not issue IDPs to non-U.S. licence holders.

Yes, toll roads exist in the Fort Wayne region, and your booking includes Tolls Cashback of up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during your hire.

The main toll road in the area is the Indiana Toll Road (I-90), a 157-mile east-west highway across northern Indiana. It accepts E-ZPass, I-Pass (Indiana's transponder system), cash at some booths, and cashless video tolling via licence plate capture. Certain river bridges also charge separate tolls. There are no congestion charges or emissions zones in Indiana; tolls are distance and bridge-based only.

Your Dollar hire vehicle comes equipped with an electronic toll device. At the Fort Wayne counter you can choose:

• An unlimited toll package at approximately US$11 to US$25 per day
• Pay-per-use billing, where actual tolls plus an administrative processing fee are charged to your card after the hire

To claim Tolls Cashback, email [email protected] within 30 days of returning the vehicle, attaching your hire agreement and a toll receipt or statement. Refunds are processed to your original payment method within 7 to 10 working days after approval.

Fort Wayne is home to Indiana's first Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), located at I-69 and DuPont Road. This interchange design can be confusing for first-time visitors driving a Dollar hire car in Fort Wayne.

In a DDI, traffic briefly crosses to the opposite side of the road over the bridge to allow left turns without stopping. This differs significantly from traditional U.S. interchange designs and can feel counterintuitive if you have never encountered one before. The I-69 and DuPont Road DDI serves approximately 40,000 vehicles per day and is located near several hospitals, so it is a route many renters will encounter.

Before driving through this interchange in your Dollar hire car, slow down, follow the road markings carefully, and stay in your lane as the road shifts. The design is well-signed, but the brief left-side travel surprises many first-time drivers. Familiarising yourself with how a DDI works before your trip will help you navigate Fort Wayne's roads with confidence.

Fort Wayne is unique among major U.S. cities in that no interstate highway runs through its urban centre. This directly affects how you navigate your Dollar hire car in Fort Wayne, as traffic relies on peripheral routes rather than a central expressway.

The primary beltway is I-469, a 31-mile loop covering the eastern two-thirds of the city, connecting major U.S. highways including US 24, US 27, US 30, and US 33. Instead of driving straight through downtown on an interstate, most through-traffic and airport access routes use this beltway system.

Practical tips for Dollar renters in Fort Wayne:

• Plan routes using I-469 rather than expecting a central interstate through the city centre
• The US 30 corridor is undergoing active construction with new grade-separated interchanges, so expect some access changes along that route
• Roundabouts are more common in Fort Wayne than in many comparable Midwestern cities, particularly in growing areas
• The Airport Expressway begins at I-69 exit 299 and connects to local roads near the airport

Yes, a major credit card in the main driver’s name is required to pick up a Dollar hire car in Fort Wayne. The card must be a physical card with the driver’s name printed on it, and it must have sufficient available credit to cover the authorisation hold.

Debit cards, prepaid cards, and virtual or single-use card numbers are not accepted for the security deposit at the Dollar counter in Fort Wayne. Even if you have prepaid your booking in full, you must still present a physical major credit card at pickup for the hold.

The typical authorisation hold for a standard vehicle at a U.S. Dollar location is approximately US$300 to US$400. This 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 credit, which can take up to 15 working days. Bringing a backup credit card in your own name is recommended in case your primary card is declined.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Dollar hire in Fort Wayne, but it must be done at the hire desk during pickup, not online or in advance.

Requirements for adding an additional driver at the Fort Wayne Dollar desk:

• The additional driver must be present in person at pickup
• They must present a valid driver’s licence and sign the hire agreement
• They must meet Dollar's minimum age requirement of 20 years old
• Drivers aged 20 to 24 may be subject to an age differential surcharge
• Drivers under 25 cannot be added to specialised, Dream, Adrenaline, or certain larger vehicle categories

When the additional driver fee is not included in your rate, Dollar charges US$13.50 per hire day plus taxes, with a maximum of US$189 plus taxes. Up to four additional drivers may be added per hire contract. Only drivers listed on the hire agreement are covered by protections such as CDW and liability cover, so it is important to add every person who will drive the Fort Wayne hire at the desk.

Yes, a young driver surcharge applies to Dollar hires in Fort Wayne for drivers aged 20 to 24. This age differential fee is charged in addition to any applicable additional driver fee.

In the United Kingdom, the standard minimum age to hire without a surcharge is 25. At Dollar in Fort Wayne, drivers aged 20 to 24 may hire but will be charged a daily underage fee. The specific surcharge amount is set by Dollar and confirmed at the counter; the general Dollar rate for underage fees is US$13.50 per day plus taxes.

Additional restrictions for under-25 drivers at the Fort Wayne Dollar location include:

• Certain vehicle classes such as Dream, Adrenaline, specialised, and larger vehicles are not available to drivers under 25
• Economy, compact, and intermediate categories are typically the eligible options

If you are aged 21 to 24 and from Latin America or the Caribbean, check your booking confirmation to see whether the underage fee waiver applies to your Avis or Budget rate. This exception does not apply to Dollar hires in Fort Wayne.

Dollar hires in Fort Wayne follow a Full-to-Full fuel policy. You receive the vehicle with a full tank and must return it full to avoid additional charges.

Steps to follow for the fuel policy on your Fort Wayne Dollar hire:

• At pickup, confirm the fuel gauge reads full and ensure the starting level is recorded on your hire agreement
• Take a photo of the dashboard showing the fuel gauge and odometer
• Refuel within approximately 10 miles of the return location so the gauge does not drop before you arrive
• Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address
• Show the full gauge to the agent at return, or leave the receipt in the key drop envelope for after-hours returns

If you return the Dollar vehicle in Fort Wayne with less than a full tank, you may be charged for the fuel shortfall at the partner's refuelling rate, which is typically higher than the retail pump price, plus a refuelling service fee. Returning the car full is always the most cost-effective option.

Yes, one-way hires are generally available with Dollar, allowing you to pick up in Fort Wayne and return the vehicle to a different location, though a drop-off fee may apply depending on your route.

The drop-off fee is route-specific and varies by destination, vehicle class, season, and availability. It is not included in your prepaid rate and must be paid at the counter. When booking, the fee will appear under the "To pay at destination" section of the checkout screen if it applies to your route.

Key points for one-way Dollar hires from Fort Wayne:

• Same-city returns between the Fort Wayne airport and the Coliseum Blvd location may not incur a drop-off fee, but confirm during booking
• Long-distance or cross-state one-ways typically carry a drop-off fee
• Cross-border one-ways, such as into Canada, may be restricted or require prior approval
• Changing your return location after booking may reprice the hire and recalculate any drop-off fee

Always review your confirmation to verify whether a drop-off fee is listed before completing your Fort Wayne Dollar booking.

Most bookings include travel assistance provided by Terrawind Global Protection, which can be valuable if you experience a medical emergency or other covered incident while driving your Dollar hire in Fort Wayne or on nearby Indiana roads.

Coverage typically includes:

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

This benefit is particularly relevant for Fort Wayne, where driving on the I-469 beltway or the Indiana Toll Road (I-90) means you may be far from your departure city if an incident occurs. To activate assistance, call the 24-hour line at +1 888 980 9992 or contact WhatsApp at +1 208 910 1001, and provide your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number.

Important: this travel assistance benefit does not apply to U.S. or Canadian residents. It also does not cover damage to the Dollar hire vehicle itself (that is covered by CDW) or third-party liability (covered by LIS). Check your booking confirmation for the exact terms and coverage limits that apply to your Fort Wayne hire.

Several insurance and protection options are available for your Dollar hire in Fort Wayne, and understanding each one helps you avoid gaps in cover.

The main options are:

• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW): reduces your financial liability for damage to the Dollar hire vehicle from a collision, theft, or vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation shows zero excess. CDW does not cover damage you cause to other vehicles or people.
• Third-Party Liability (LIS/ALI/SLI): covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to others while driving the Fort Wayne hire. Some U.S. states require a minimum level of liability; Indiana does not mandate that hire companies include it by default, so adding supplementary liability is strongly recommended.
• Personal Accident Insurance (PAI): covers your own injuries and those of passengers.
• Personal Effects Coverage (PEC): covers personal belongings inside the vehicle.

CDW and LIS are separate protections. Pairing both gives you cover for the Dollar vehicle itself and for third-party claims arising from incidents on Fort Wayne roads or Indiana highways. Review your booking confirmation to confirm which coverages are already included in your rate before accepting add-ons at the counter.