What is a “drop charge”?

A drop charge is a fee imposed by a car rental vendor on one-way rentals and is meant to cover the cost of returning the vehicle to the original location. Charges vary considerably between vendors, as well as by location and even time of year. Some vendors do not impose a fee if the vehicle is returned to another airport in the same metro area, such as Dulles and Reagan. When you need a one-way rental your Travel-On agent will shop around for the best deal for your situation.