Rental Car Pickup Instructions for the Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

Charlie Graham
7 min readJan 10, 2020

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Welcome to Fort Myers, Florida!

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) serving Ft Myers, FL Area

The Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) has one main terminal which is divided in 3 Concourses: B, C and D. The Terminal has 28 boarding gates in total. The Fort Myers Airport is located at 11000 Terminal Access Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33913. The small size of the Southwest Florida Intl Airport makes navigating it easy. AutoRentals.com has put together a photo guide of the airport and all the companies located in the Rental Car Service Center at the Southwest Florida International Airport.

Renting from an auto company not on the airport premise? We’ve got you covered as well.

Off-site car rental options include Fox Rent A Car, Payless Car Rental and Sixt Rent A Car which are all accessible by a direct free shuttle from the airport. While less convenient, this can sometimes be a more affordable option for travelers looking to save money. Most of the time airports charge more per day for car rentals and the airport concession fees and taxes can make the total cost of the rental go up significantly. So if you are on a budget in Fort Myers booking off-site is our recommendation. Make sure you compare different location prices to get the best option for you. Checking several times can also help you save money as car deals on AutoRentals.com are always changing.

Follow Signs down to the Rental Car Center at RSW

How Do I Get to Baggage Claim?

When arriving at the airport check to make sure you have your reservation, identification card and all carry-on items whether you’re getting ready for a business trip or vacation. If you are traveling with luggage, follow signs for baggage claim. There are ten baggage carousels, labeled numerically, located directly next one another. There are clearly marked display screens above indicating which carousel has the baggage from your arriving flight. This is a map to make the process even easier!

Where are the Southwest Florida Airport Car Rental Locations?

After gathering your bags continue to follow signs for “Rental Cars”. The airport’s Rental Car Service Center is located just past the baggage claim area. Make sure you have your credit card ready, unless the provider has specifically stated that they accept debit cards. You will see the car rental center directly across the street in a separate building. Hertz Gold and Avis Preferred Customers can proceed directly to the garage adjacent to the car rental center.Get in line and make sure to have all your documents and payment method ready. After picking up your keys you can head right outside; there is no shuttle necessary if you’re renting from Alamo Rent-A-Car, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty! Fox Rent A Car, Payless Car Rental and Sixt Rent A Car are accessible by a direct shuttle pick up service from the airport, see more instructions below!

Which Car Rental Companies are at the Southwest Florida FL Airport?

Alamo Rent a Car Southwest Florida Airport Hours of Operation:

· Monday through Sunday 4:30AM to 1:00AM

· AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Please contact provider for information.

· Address: 10999 Terminal Access Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33913

· Map: Here

· Reviews: Yelp

Avis Car Rental Southwest Florida Airport Hours of Operation:

· Monday through Sunday 5:00AM to 12:30AM

· Follow signs to the baggage claim area. Proceed outside & cross the street to the garage. Look for the Avis Preferred kiosk. Upon arrival at the rental facility, check your email on your smartphone or the Preferred board for the space number of your preassigned vehicle.

· Address: 11005 Terminal Access Road, Fort Myers, FL, 33913, U S A

· Map: Here

· Reviews: Yelp

Budget Rent a Car Southwest Florida Airport Hours of Operation:

· Monday through Sunday 5:00AM to 12:30AM

· AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Please contact this individual Budget Rental location for more details.

· Address: Southwest Florida International Airport, 11005 Terminal Access Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33913

· Map: Here

· Reviews: Yelp

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Dollar Rent a Car Southwest Florida Airport Hours of Operation:

· Monday through Sunday 4:00AM to 12:00AM

· AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Please call individual providers for details

· Address: 10991 Terminal Access Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33913

· Map: Here

· Reviews: Yelp

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Southwest Florida Airport Hours of Operation:

· Monday through Sunday 5:00AM to 12:30AM

· AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: This location allows you to return your vehicle after-hours if it is closed during your selected return time. Please view this location’s specific after-hours returns policy.

· Address: 10999 Terminal Access Rd Fort Myers, FL 33913

· Map: Here

· Reviews: Yelp

The Hertz Corporation Southwest Florida Airport Hours of Operation:

· Monday through Sunday 4:00AM to 1:00AM

· AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Please refer to Forms of Payment in the Rental Qualifications & Requirements for complete information.

· Address Listed: Hertz Car Rental, 10995 Terminal Access Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33913

· Map: Here

· Review: Yelp

National Car Rental Southwest Florida Airport Hours of Operation:

· Monday through Sunday 4:30AM to 1:00AM

· AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Return is available on this location which might require you follow a few additional steps. Please reference the instructions on your reservation email, call their direct line to see other terms and conditions.

· Listed Address: 10999 Terminal Access Rd,Fort Myers, FL 33913, US

· Map: Here

· Reviews: Yelp

Which Companies Can I Take a Shuttle to from the Airport?

When renting from either of these companies it is important to remember the counter locations are NOT at the airport. Fox Rent A Car, Payless Car Rental and Sixt Rent A Car are accessible by a direct free shuttle from the airport. After gathering your items from baggage claim follow signs for the free shuttle. The off-airport rental car and parking shuttle pickup point is on the east end of the garage on the lower level. Customers should walk to the end of the garage and around the side for shuttles.

How many terminals does Southwest Florida airport have?

Southwest Florida International has one terminal with three concourses: Concourse B (Gates B1-B9), Concourse C (Gates C1-C9), and Concourse D (Gates D1-D10).

What are the Airport Car Rental Company Phone Numbers?

Alamo Rent a Car

Counter Phone Number: 239–768–2424

Customer Service: 800–327–9633

Avis Car Rental

Counter Phone Number: 239–768–2121

Customer Service: 800–230–4898

Budget Rent A Car

Counter Phone Number: 239–768–1500

Customer Service: 800–527–0700

Dollar Rent a Car

Counter Phone Number: 239–337–9646

Customer Service: 800–800–4000

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Counter Phone Number: 239–561–2227

Customer Service: 800–736–8222

The Hertz Corporation

Counter Phone Number: 239–768–3100

Customer Service: 800–654–3131

National Car Rental

Counter Phone Number: 239–768–2100

Customer Service: 800–227–7368

Thrifty

Counter Phone Number: 239–337–9656

Customer Service: 800–847–4389

Fox Rent A Car

Counter Phone Number: 888–849–4218

Customer Service: 800–225–4369

Payless Car Rental

Counter Phone Number: 239–980–1813

Customer Service: 800–729–5377

Sixt Rent A Car

Counter Phone Number: 239–204–5781

Customer Service: 888–749–8227

What Are Some Things to Do in Southwest Florida?

Whether you’re in Southwest Florida, Florida for business or pleasure there’s plenty to do in the Gulf coast of the U.S. From beaches to the downtown and vibrant nightlife, there’s something for everyone.

If you like free walking tours and want to easily see the area we’d recommend visiting the River District in Fort Meyers, there are plenty of amazing bars and restaurants all on one stretch. One of the best blocks of First Street for an upscale dinner or afternoon brunch. Be sure to try the cocktails at Ford’s Garage. Looking for something closer to the airport because you are only here for a short amount of time? Try Connors Steak & Seafood -Fort Myers guests rave about the steak, excellent as was seafood, great sides, bisque and drinks.

The downtown area in Southwest Florida is home to exquisite restaurants, charming backroads, beautiful walks and live music but so many people come here for the renowned beaches. Estero Island has tropical palm trees, beautiful white sand beaches and tons of fun shops and stores for tourists on holiday. The water here is fantastic and you can enjoy a relaxing beach day on the island, located only 44 minutes from the RSW Airport. Another must see if you’re in the area is Sanibel Island is home to colorful sunsets that you can watch from the shore line and is teaming with natural wildlife. If you’re lucky you might even see a pod of dolphins swim by!

Still Have Questions About Renting a Car from the Southwest Florida International Airport?

The Southwest Florida International Airport customer Information desk is open year-round but not 24 hours a day, the times listed may excluded major holidays, but they are typically open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. from January — April, and until 6 p.m. from May — December. More information can be found at: https://www.flylcpa.com/swfiainfo/.

If you don’t have questions and feel you’re ready to book a rental car at the Southwest Florida, Florida airport visit Autorentals.com to start a car reservation. We have vehicles in almost every car class and brand you could need.

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Charlie Graham
Charlie Graham

Written by Charlie Graham

18 year veteran of the car rental industry, with a focus in process, efficiency, digital marketing and distribution.

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