Welcome to Purdue Travel

Purdue Travel is committed to establishing discounted rates with preferred travel partners, providing training support and outstanding customer service, including 24-hour accessibility to AAA Corporate Travel agents.

All authorized individuals traveling on official university business are expected to adhere to Purdue's travel regulations. Contact Purdue Travel for guidance if a situation arises that is not specifically covered in the travel regulations.

Flying with Southern Airways Express

Purdue Travel recently put together Frequently Asked Questions that may be helpful for passengers who book through Southern Airways Express to travel to Chicago or to connect to other destinations. The FAQs and additional information are now available on the Purdue University Airport website.

Vehicle Rentals

Daily and long-term rental vehicle reservations for university travelers have been transitioning from Purdue’s Transportation Services department to Enterprise over the past few years. The transition was completed on June 30.

• For traveler's with a Travel Card (TCard) should either book with the direct link on the discount code webpage (Purdue log-in credentials are required) where the discount code is automatically applied, by calling the local Enterprise branch at 765-463-4804 and referencing the corporate code on the discount code webpage, or through Concur where the discount code is automatically apply.

• Travelers without a TCard should work with their business office to apply for one. Book directly through Enterprise using the first or second option above. As an alternative, a departmental Purchasing Card (PCard) may be used with permission from the business office.

• Students who need to rent a vehicle for university business should seek a departmental PCard for payment with permission from their business office.

• Student organizations should work with SAO for guidance on rental vehicles. Information is available on the Student Organization Transportation Requests webpage.

• Hertz is another preferred vendor, and reservations may be made through them as an alternative. Visit the link above if a discount code is needed when booking.

• A a Form 1 is no longer required to book vehicle rentals if travelers or their delegate book directly with Enterprise or through Concur.

• Rental vehicles must be picked up within the business hours of the company being utilized. Vehicles may be returned outside of normal business hours. It is the traveler’s responsibility to validate the rental agency hours.

• Our preferred car rental agency, Enterprise, has a location at the Purdue University Airport located at 1452 Aviation Drive in West Lafayette. Call 765-463-4804 and select * to speak to a local agent. This location will have the following hours beginning May 1:

  • Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Sunday: Closed

Questions should be sent to purduetravel@purdue.edu.

Real ID Deadline

Beginning May 7, 2025, airlines will require travelers to possess and provide a state-issued Real ID-compliant driver’s license, permit or identification card. A Real ID has a star in the upper right-hand corner of the driver’s license, permit or identification card.

Additional information about Real IDs is available on the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles website.