Car hire Amarillo International Airport

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport serves the Texas city of Amarillo, with numerous scheduled flights arriving and departing for other destinations within the USA. The airport can be found six miles east of the city centre, with car rental in Amarillo Airport the most convenient way t get around.

Amarillo Airport facilities

The airport has only one terminal building that features 16 check-in desks and eight gates, and a car park with 1,300 spaces can be found just outside the building; here, passengers will also find restaurants, bars and shopping facilities. Car hire in Amarillo Airport is on offer from some of the most recognised names in the business.

Amarillo Airport excursions

US Highway 60 joins the airport to Amarillo's city centre, making transfer by car uncomplicated. The city is the gateway to the Palo Duro Canyon, which is the USA's second largest, and many arrive here to explore this unique sight. Amarillo also has a few other major draws such as the Cadillac Ranch and the Amarillo Museum of Art.

Best time to visit

Although Amarillo can be visited year round, most try to avoid the coldest months of December and January when the temperature can drop to -5°C. The wettest month is May, followed by August, making the summer months of June and July and the autumn months of September and October the best times weather-wise.

Car rental in Amarillo Airport

Amarillo's roads are in good condition and are set up in a grid, making them easy to navigate. It is also served by a fantastic highway network, making car hire ideal for both city driving and for exploring outside of the city centre. Compare car hire choices on the internet beforehand to bag the best deals.