A second-floor lobby addition to the rental car center could one day connect to the new terminal. The rental car center is one of many projects designed to enable development of a new terminal, which remains slated for a future phase of the airport’s master plan. The project is user-funded, paid for by customer facility charges. The $134 million project resulted in an estimated 1,600 jobs (direct and indirect) and estimated $140 million economic impact in the region. At 900,000 square feet, it’s one of the largest projects in airport history and the first multi-level fueling facility in Ohio. The state-of-the-art facility creates greater efficiency for rental car companies with a 15-minute quick turnaround to clean, fuel and service vehicles. For local travelers, the relocation of operations from the terminal garage frees 40% or 1,700 spaces of garage parking. The new process to rent and return cars will be fast and easy, with a color-coded wayfinding system guiding passengers to circulating shuttle buses. “We’re grateful to our construction partners, rental car operators, and especially our amazing team at CRAA for leading this massive undertaking.” Nardone, President & CEO of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. “After years of careful planning, thoughtful design and skillful construction, we’re proud to offer a world-class experience for passengers with our new rental car center,” said Joseph R. The new facility features a spacious and modern customer service lobby, and the first zero-emission battery-electric buses in operation in the state of Ohio. COLUMBUS, OH – A new rental car center has opened at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, representing an improved experience for passengers, an estimated $140 million economic impact in the community, and another step toward opening a new terminal.
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