National Car Rental
Large selection of cars to rent from this chain spot inside the airport.
About National Car Rental
National Car Rental provides rental vehicles from its location inside Tucson International Airport, serving travelers arriving in Tucson and southern Arizona. The airport branch is part of the National Car Rental chain and offers a large selection of vehicles for customers who need transportation after landing. Its vehicle categories include cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans, giving renters several types of vehicles to consider when arranging a trip.
The rental process begins with a reservation, which can be started through National's website. Customers can also reserve a vehicle for someone else, make travel agent reservations, or look up and modify an existing reservation. At Tucson International Airport, arriving renters are directed to follow the rental car signs in the terminal and proceed to the National booth to obtain the rental agreement and keys. This provides a clear transition from the airport terminal to the vehicle pickup process.
National also offers the Emerald Club program, with options to sign in or enroll through the company's website. The business provides services connected to individual travel, business programs, affinity and association arrangements, meetings and conventions, government programs, and partner rewards. Its online tools include a National mobile app, reservation management, and access to current, upcoming, and past trips. These options allow customers to handle more of the rental process before or during travel, although the specific benefits and requirements depend on the program or reservation.
The Tucson branch includes after hours return service. Customers returning a vehicle outside business hours are instructed to lock the vehicle and place the keys in one of two secure drop boxes in the southwest corner of the garage, under the "Row S" sign. The vehicle remains the customer's responsibility until it has been checked in by a National employee. Renters should also review the location's policies before pickup. Requirements may apply to age, driver's licenses, additional drivers, fuel, vehicle use across borders, and optional protections. A renter's spouse or domestic partner who meets the same age and license requirements may be an authorized driver at no additional charge. Other additional authorized drivers must appear at the time of rental and meet National's requirements.
Fuel arrangements at this Tucson location include prepaid fuel, having National refill fuel used but not replaced, or returning the vehicle with a full tank. National notes that prepaid fuel is not refundable if gas remains in the tank, while the price per gallon for its refill option is higher than local fuel prices. Most vehicles rented in the United States can be driven throughout the United States and Canada, although some vehicle classes have additional restrictions, and vehicles rented in the United States cannot be driven into Mexico. Customers can get started by making a reservation and following the airport rental car signs upon arrival. The Tucson International Airport location is prepared for both standard pickups and after hours returns, with the National booth serving as the point for receiving the rental agreement and keys.