Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) is located 5 miles northeast of downtown Syracuse, All of the 6 car rental desks at the airport are on the first level, center terminal, pre-security checkpoint. After collecting your luggage, follow the signs to the rental car counters for companies. The cars themselves can be picked up directly outside the terminal in the adjacent rental car lot, a quick walk from the desks, with no shuttle required.

Enterprise

Enterprise's rental desk is open from 7am to 12.30pm on weekdays, with slightly reduced hours on weekends. The cars they have available include economy options like the Nissan Versa, priced from $65 per day; a Toyota Corolla for around $80 per day; and an Audi A3 for more like $125 per day.

Avis

Avis are open from 7am to 12am every day except Saturdays, when they close an hour earlier. Their airport fleet includes affordable models like the Kia Rio from around $41 per day, mid-range cars such as the Volkswagen Jetta for about $44, and higher-spec options such as the Cadillac CT5 for north of $120 per day.

Budget

Budget's hours are also 7am-12am from Sunday to Friday, with Saturday's openings shortened by 60 minutes. Travelers can pick from a wide choice of cars to suit their budget and needs, including A Kia Rio starting at around $43 per day, a Toyota Corolla for closer to $50 per day, and a Cadillac CT5 for approximately $115 per day.