Hertz vs Enterprise vs National vs Avis (and Budget, Alamo, Sixt) at the airport
The logo on the shuttle matters less than the prepaid rate, the insurance decision, and whether your name matches the voucher.
- Independent agency — not those brands
- Fees quoted before payment
- Agents available 24/7
- USA, Canada and the United Kingdom
National and Hertz Gold-style programs are fastest if you already have status. Enterprise is often the densest off-airport and neighborhood network. Avis/Budget share a family. Sixt is strong at many US and European airports. Alamo is frequently the leisure price. Fareobuzz can often book these as paid rentals. We are not those companies. Call 1-888-620-4018.
Who each brand is for (US / Canada / UK airports)
| Company | Usually choose it if… | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Hertz | You want a large airport footprint and Gold skip-the-counter where it still works | Add-ons at the desk; some locations run tight on compact cars |
| Enterprise | You need Saturday neighborhood pickup or insurance replacement patterns | Airport shuttle time vs National next door |
| National | Business travel, Emerald Aisle, choose-your-car lots | Leisure weekends can price higher than Alamo (same parent) |
| Alamo | Leisure, weekly economy/SUV | Peak Florida/California spring break inventory |
| Avis | Preferred counter, many airport contracts | Budget is the sibling value brand — compare both |
| Budget | Price-sensitive airport weeks | Queues; prepaid vs pay-at-counter rules |
| Sixt | Newer fleet at some airports; Europe overlap | One-way and young-driver rules vary by country |
Full list we can often ticket: car rental companies.
The real airport bill
Compare total at the counter: base, airport concession (often ~10%+), tax, facility charge, then CDW/LDW, supplemental liability, prepaid fuel, additional driver, under-25. We itemize on the quote. A $22/day lie is still a lie if everyone charges the same airport fees.
Want a paid quote on this, not another tab of search results? Call 1-888-620-4018. Fareobuzz is an independent agency. Fees are quoted before you pay. We are not the airline, hotel, cruise line or rental company.
Status vs a prepaid agency rate
If you have National Emerald or Hertz Gold, that is a reason to stay — we cannot invent status. A prepaid agency rate can still be cheaper than walking up. You generally cannot mix a deep prepaid voucher with a free upgrade promise. Say which you care about.
Booking with Fareobuzz
Call 1-888-620-4018 with airport code, dates, driver age, and class (economy, SUV, minivan). The driver name and payment card at pickup must match. Fee: $25 per car booking unless the agent states otherwise.
Questions
Which is cheapest at MCO or LAX?
It rotates by week. We price live. There is no permanent winner.
Do you honor Hertz coupons from the internet?
Only if that promotion is actually loadable on an agency booking. We will not pretend a dead coupon works.
Are you Enterprise?
No. Independent agency.
Airline, hotel, cruise and car-rental names are for identification only. Fareobuzz is not Hertz, Enterprise, National, Alamo, Avis, Budget or Sixt, and is not their call center. Written by the Fareobuzz Travel Desk. Last reviewed 2026-08-30. This is planning guidance, not a live fare.
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