Quick answer
Exit Level 1, Baggage Claim and walk toward the Long Term Parking Garage next to the terminal. The rental car shuttle stops in front of that garage, runs 24/7 and usually leaves about every 5 minutes. The airport puts the ride at 15 to 20 minutes.
- Address
- Rental Car Center, 600 Rental Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70062
- Shuttle
- From the front of the Long Term Parking Garage, next to the terminal. Runs 24/7, about every 5 minutes.
- Returning
- Follow the rental car return signs to Rental Boulevard, then take the shuttle back to the terminal. Allow extra time for the ride.
- Help with special needs
- MVI Field Services, (615) 318-3108
Companies at the Rental Car Center
- Alamo
- Avis
- Budget
- Dollar
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- National
- Payless
- Sixt
- Thrifty
Source: airport car rental page. Desk hours vary by company, so check with yours, especially for late arrivals.
Compare rental car prices at MSY
Car rental search is not connected here. All ten companies above have desks at the Rental Car Center.
Do you need a car?
For a stay in the French Quarter or CBD, often not: the flat taxi fare is $36 and hotel parking downtown adds up. A car makes sense for plantation country, Cajun country, the Gulf Coast or Baton Rouge.
Questions travelers ask
Where is the rental car center at MSY?
At 600 Rental Boulevard in Kenner. A free shuttle runs 24/7 from the front of the Long Term Parking Garage next to the terminal.
Which rental companies are at MSY?
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty, per the airport.
Sources
Last checked October 12, 2026. Spotted something out of date? Details at the airport change often; the airport's website and your airline have the final word.