Maryland car rentals

Getting a rental car in Maryland is the best choice for a comfortable and convenient trip. Yes, you can take the bus, but the bus runs on a strict schedule, and its route doesn’t cover all the small towns in Maryland. One benefit of getting a rental car is that it saves you time. Rental cars are much faster than public means of transport, and they give you the freedom to plan your own trip. Rental vehicles also offer you maximum comfort and convenience. As you drive around Maryland, you’ll have features like Bluetooth, air conditioning, and navigation to enjoy. Moreover, with a rental car, you don’t have to drag your luggage around town every time you stop. You also get to discover more since you can drive some of the region’s hidden gems way off-road.

Whenever it’s raining, have your headlights on. As a general rule, have your headlights on if your windshield wipers are on. Always yield to pedestrians. As you approach an intersection, slow down, come to a complete stop, and allow pedestrians ample time to cross. Unless there is a sign prohibiting it, you can make a right turn on a red light, as long as you have first come to a complete stop. Bicyclists have the right of way in Maryland. Don’t share a lane with them, and if you cannot safely pass them, reduce your speed and follow them at a safe distance. 65 mph is the maximum speed limit in Maryland. Stick to 25 mph in urban areas and the residential zones. School zones have an even lower speed limit, and it’s usually posted on a sign. Stick to 55 mph on both divided and undivided rural roads.

Drivers need to be at least twenty one in order to car in Maryland. As you book your rental, you’ll need to present a valid driver’s license and a credit card in your name. Debit cards are also accepted, but only for drivers twenty five and above. There is also a young driver’s fee charged to drivers between twenty one and twenty four. These drivers will also not have access to all vehicles, including premium and full-size SUVs, luxury and exotic rentals, signature models, and commercial and passenger vans. However, there are still many vehicles available to rent as a young driver.

Standard (Ford Transit or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Maryland.

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Maryland are Avis (7.5, 51 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.1, 68 reviews), and Hertz (6.2, 158 reviews).

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.