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Top tips for renting a car at Akron/Canton airport
- While Akron/Canton Airport provides arriving travelers with both public and private transportation options to both Akron and Canton, rental cars are the best alternatives, especially for those looking to explore all the sites in both cities conveniently. Since the public buses either go to Akron or Canton, driving yourself will give you the flexibility to travel to both cities. Taxis are convenient but are relatively less economical options for those who want to explore multiple destinations in and around each city. After a long flight, you also get to travel directly to your destination without having to worry about connecting with other transportation means and bulky luggage.
- On average, it takes less than 10min for travelers to get their rental car, although this may vary depending on the arrival time. Fortunately, travelers do not need to travel far to get to the rental counters since they are all situated within the terminal. Travelers will be able to spot the counters from the baggage claim carousel. You also do not need to worry about bringing the car back later than the agreed-upon time since some rental agencies allow after-hours returns.
- Ensure you make a mental note of the exact pick-up location of whichever car rental at Akron/Canton Airport you rent since the return location is in the same area. To make finding the return area less challenging, the airport has marked signs overhead leading to the return lot location from the entrance to the airport. Those returning vehicles after office hours should leave the keys and the rental contract at the rental desk, where they will find a dropbox.
- An ideal time to pick up a car rental at Akron/Canton Airport is during off-peak hours at around noon. Travelers are more likely to have a wide variety of vehicles during this time since passenger traffic is less. It will also take a relatively shorter time to pick up a pre-booked car at mid-day than the morning or evening hours. Travelers can save on pick-up time by booking a rental before arriving at the bustling airport. You are likely to get stuck in slow-moving traffic if you bring back a rental anywhere between 3 pm and 6 pm when the roads leading to the airport, especially Interstate 77, are congested.
- Book your rental car at Akron/Canton airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Akron/Canton airport
Which of the rental car agencies at Akron/Canton Airport are the easiest to use?
Travelers will have an easy time with some notable Akron/Canton car rental brands like Budget and Hertz. These renowned brands are best suited for travelers who are in a rush or those who want to be out and about exploring the city’s best sites. With Budget, you will get a speedy service with the Fastbreak program from the designated Fastbreak kiosk. On the other hand, Hertz has a loyalty program that offers travelers certain perks, like the convenient option of not waiting in line at the rental desk.
What kind of amenities are at the Akron/Canton Airport rental car center?
Fortunately, all CAK’s car rental desks for all agencies, including Budget, Avis, Alamo, Hertz, and Enterprise, are within the terminal. Travelers can therefore utilize the amenities within this vast facility like the restrooms, dining establishments, nursing rooms, Kids PlayPort, and the business lounge.
What kind of documentation is required to rent a car at Akron/Canton Airport?
To qualify to rent any vehicle from a car rental at Akron/Canton Airport, renters must possess a valid driving license issued by the U.S. government. The acceptable form of payment is through a debit or credit card in the renter’s name, which must also have enough funds to cover the total cost of the rental.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Akron/Canton airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Akron/Canton airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.
Akron/Canton Airport car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.1
Very good
101 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.6
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
6.4 Okay
Nov 2020
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Vehicle was cleaned, No wait.Cons:
Have the vehicle full of gas, let people know there’s a 300 hold fee on top of your rental fee that will be held on your credit card. Went booking on kayak, provide additional insurance information if selected.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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When I arrived for pick-up, there was a little delay, which is understandable considering there was only one cleaner doing all the cars due to the outbreak. The staff communicated with me throughout the wait to assure me they didn’t forget about me. Afterwards, they gave me a free upgrade to a JAGUAR!!! Will definitely go back to Alamo @ CAK.Cons:
Hire more staff (if it’s possible in today’s climate)9.6 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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Car was ready when I arrived... was in and out quickly. Check out was a breeze.Cons:
Cheaper rates?8.4 Very good
May 2019
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QuickCons:
Don’t try to up sell anything! I’m just renting a car.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2
Very good
32 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
8.2
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7.6 Good
Aug 2020
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steven tried hard but they needed more help.Cons:
Faster, needed10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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Everything went smoothlyCons:
No issues at all2.0 Poor
Nov 2019
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We attempted to pick up the rental at the airport. Employee at the counter was extremely rude. We weren’t able to rent the car due to a policy for adding an additional driver, but the way we were treated was unacceptable.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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Staff was friendly for both pick up and drop off.7.6 Good
Feb 2019
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When I arrived to pick up my car the Enterprise desk was closed and I had to go to the National desk to pick up my car. If there wasn’t other people around I would not have known that this is what I should do.8.0 Very good
Nov 2018
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They were not super outgoing, but still got the job done.Hertz
7.7
Good
53 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.5
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4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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Great price, staff was niceCons:
Limited hours and not open on Saturdays6.0 Okay
Sep 2020
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Drop-off was way better than pickup. He listened and was knowledgeable and professional, even though he was training a new employee. And super fast.Cons:
There was a clean sticker on the door jam and the inside looked cleaned but doubt it was sanitized (due to other behavior). The windows had a lot of spray water spots (not dried after car wash) so visibility was hampered by car lights and sunshine. Had to stop and clean them. The rental agent wanted to charge extra for listing spouse, which we questioned, and then she said oh maybe we don't. There could be more transparency on fees, insurance, charges, customer service and information. Seems shady and like trying to pad the bill tactics. Just have clear and trustworthy info spelled out. Tire tread was very low and we had rain during most of the drive. Concerning. Reserved an intermediate car and could not see anything on the display screen like Auto Android or Google maps or Waze. This is 2020! Sheesh. And we could not get a simple answer on insurance, or the benefits or things to consider or why to choose your insurance. Very strange like we should not get Hertz ins. We will not rent from Hertz again. And it was $6+ more than the online reservation amount and no reason given when we asked.2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
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The location was CLOSED for the entire day I booked for pickup. I couldn't pick up my car!!! I had to rebook with Avis.Cons:
Getting a car I guess10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2018
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Very convenient.6.8 Okay
Mar 2018
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The convineince of the rental place being right by the baggage claim and the ease of dropping off the rental.Cons:
The customer service was horrible, and I got a better deal by going on kayak.com right in front of the counter and booking a car through them. Then, I was told the insurance I purchased through kayak “didn’t work”. No other explanation. Then I was charged 200 dollars extra that I was told I would get back after I returned the car. I have never seen this, and why is a credit check needed to rent a car?Dollar
7.3
Good
30 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.3
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Convenient and close to homeCons:
Was told the car only had AM-FM radio, so I upgraded to Sirius XM . Found out it had a CD player , and I would not have needed the upgrade. Money wasted2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
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Got charges applied that should not have been charged so got to fight for that.2.0 Poor
Dec 2020
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The staff, Toni, could not have been better. She was approved to stay about an hour and a half after they closed to to be sure that we received our car as Dollar closed at 5pm and our plane didn't land until 6:15pm. Worse, I rented a separate car for my wife, Kayak withdrew the $155.00 rental fee, and I never received a confirmation or rental information for her car that I knew of. I called Dollar and they couldn't find the reservation either so I was out $155.00 (and actually more because it cost me more to rent a new car then the original. Really irritating. I've had they issue in the past as well but it was such a hassle to try and get reimbursement that I gave it up. Again, Toni at Dollar deserves accolades beyond imagination. She is a lovely person dedicated to customer service. Thank you Toni.Cons:
Frustrating I was charged the $155.00 without a car. Sadly, most car rental services that are discount companies like Dollar perform the same way. Similar with Alamo. Avis was great but then you pay more. In the end, it may be worth it.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2018
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The girls at the counter were so nice and so helpful. Nice vehicle as well!!!Cons:
We rented a soul not enough trunk space but that was my fault! I chose the soul and I had other cars to pick from! It drove really nice though!10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2017
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The short time it took to complete the paperwork, the great fuel prepay optionBudget
6.9
Okay
52 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.7
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
6.0 Okay
May 2021
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Would of been better if the car type rented was there10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2020
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Staff was excellent.Cons:
Car had a bit of a smoky smell.5.6 Fair
Oct 2019
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The car was filthy. I had to clean the car before we could leave on our trip.9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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great staff easy drop off10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2018
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Drop off and pick up were very simple at the Akron airport. The staff was friendly.Thrifty
8.4
Very good
20 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
7.5
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9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Everything was great; especially loved being able to rent a GPS system.Cons:
Costs could be lower: $180 for a one-day, one-way rental is ridiculous.2.4 Poor
Jun 2020
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Staff could have noticed me of $100 car was fee. I would have washed it my self for that ammount10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2020
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Everything was super easy and the staff were very friendly!Cons:
I don't think Thrifty could have done anything better other than let me know that there were no gas stations near the airport. It's not their fault that there aren't any nearby but it wasn't something I thought of because normally there are gas stations near the airports I fly in and out of. It was too close to my flight time for me to drive the extra 12 minutes back out of the airport to find a gas station, fill up, and then drive 12 minutes back. Again, I should have thought of it before, but if they would have informed me ahead of time it would have been less of an annoyance.6.8 Okay
Nov 2019
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The car was dinged up a lot. I had to take photos at 11 pm in a storm to make sure I wasn’t held accountable. Very expensive for a subcompact.9.6 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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They were excellent and when my flight got cancelled held my carCons:
Lower rates2.0 Poor
Apr 2019
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Drop off charged $40. for a small chip on window that looked like a spec of dust and the check in man scraped out what appeared to me was a previous patch. So I got charged for someone else's chip and the check out man was real discourteous. Will never rent through Thirfty again and will tell all-Avis
7.4
Good
19 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.1
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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Drop off was a piece of cake.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2018
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Car was clean, service was friendly, it only took momentsCons:
Really expensive for a one-way rental!2.0 Poor
Sep 2017
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Waited almost 2 hours for desk to open. Woman working was not interested in doing anything to help shorten the wait. We went to another company's desk and were helped immediately. We were on the road 45 minutes sooner to begin a 5 hour drive,6.4 Okay
Jun 2017
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Check out was fast and extremely courteous!!Cons:
I returned the car an hour and a half early. When I landed several hours later there was a charge on my Amex that I kept the car five hours past the reservation return time. I was already in ft lauderdale by then8.0 Very good
May 2017
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The older gentlemen checking us in was great9.2 Wonderful
May 2017
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Convenience of pick up was nice with very polite staff. Overall great experience. Great value.Cons:
The car had an overwhelming smell, as if the interior was just scrubbed, which is odd given that the car only had 1100 miles on it. Returning the car not as convenient as pick up...have to drop-off the car to an attendant further from the counter and walk to the counter to complete drop-off. This was necessary even though rental was pre-paid and the rental duration was just as contracted.National
8.5
Very good
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8.0 Very good
Aug 2016
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I switched yo sister company enterprise because easier drop offf9.2 Wonderful
Jun 2016
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Extremely quick service. Loved it!!10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2016
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Price was right, choice of car, car was new, in and out, easy drop-off.Cons:
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4.6
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