Located conveniently between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, this airport is a very busy one, serving tons of arrives and leavers every single day. Because of this high traffic, it is advisable for visitors to make their car rental bookings several days or weeks in advance. This is to be assured that you will get the automobile of your choice, with all the specifications and for convenience. You avoid spending long hours at the car rental offices located at the arrivals terminus at the airport, as you wait for them to try squeezing you in to their tight bookings.
To be eligible for car hire in this area, you must be above the age of 21. For drivers under 25 and those over 70 years of age, an extra charge may apply in most agencies and some even restrict the kind or car that you may hire. It is therefore advisable to check into age restrictions with your car hire company before considering any bookings. To book however, you do not have to do this at their offices; most companies have websites via which you gain access to information such as their rates, car types available, the branches the company has and much more.
Also, a few things to consider when driving in the Dallas Fort Worth area is that driving is always on the right hand side and one overtakes from the left side. The roads are in pretty good condition with clear road signs and so finding your way around should not be difficult but if you so wish get a GPRS-installed car rental or a map of the area. Fuel is relatively cheap but diesel is almost non-existent so keep this in mind when getting a car for hire and enquire in the type of fuel the automobile runs on.
With a car from the car rental agency, you will be able to make the most of your time in Dallas Fort worth. Common for rodeos, drive down to the Cowboys Stadium and get to be a cowboy for a day, engaging in some fun sports such as horse riding. The Dallas Zoo is also a fun place where you may take a monorail round the zoo or visit the 6th Floor Museum housing the life history of one of the presidents of the US – John F Kennedy. Whatever you do, stick to the driving regulations of Dallas Fort Worth to avoid any fines that will dampen your vacation spirit.