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All sizes of vehicles will have an easy time driving in Raleigh. The streets are fairly wide and streetside parking spaces are large enough for a range of vehicles. However, if you plan on visiting the mountains in North Carolina, it may be worth it to consider a mid-sized vehicle just to make sure you have enough torque for mountainous terrain.
City roads in Raleigh and throughout North Carolina normally stick to a base speed limit of 35 mph except in cases when signage specifies otherwise. In rural areas the speed limit jumps up to 55 mph and on highways it goes up again to 70 mph.
Parking is an absolute cinch in Raleigh. Both streetside and garage parking are widely available throughout the city. For the downtown areas, parking can fill up during peak times, but for the most part it shouldn’t be an issue for drivers. At worst, you will have to park a block or two away from your final destination.
On average a rental car in Raleigh costs $61 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Raleigh found in the last 2 weeks is $47.
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Raleigh is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.6, 69 reviews).
The average gas price in Raleigh is $3.70 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $44 and $59, depending on the car size.
Luxury (Audi A4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Raleigh.
Car rental companies onsite at Raleigh-Durham airport include Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Luxury car rental in Raleigh costs $118 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Raleigh costs $77 per day, on average.
A Full Size car rental in Raleigh costs $85 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Raleigh costs $424 per week ($61 per day).
On average a rental car in Raleigh costs $1,817 per month ($61 per day).
Most car rental providers in Raleigh offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Raleigh, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 12 car rental agencies in Raleigh.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Raleigh so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Raleigh is surrounded by several fun destinations. With a rental from one of the car rental locations in the city, you’ll be able to visit outside destinations like Greensboro, which is 1h 15min away; Winston-Salem, which is 1h 45min away; and Lake Norman, which is 2h 45min away.
If you’d like to park your car at one of the city-owned garages overnight, you can do so. Overnight, you can park your car for free at Blount Street Parking Deck, Moore Square Parking Deck, and the Municipal Complex Parking Deck.
10 locations in Raleigh
Locations in Raleigh
1008 Rental Car Dr
+1 844 942 0329
2901 Spring Forest Rd
+1 919 954 7330
2911 Capital Blvd
+1 919 872 0765
3600 S Wilmington St
+1 919 771 1300
406 W South St
+1 919 833 8788
5105 Capital Blvd
+1 919 790 1900
5401 Hillsborough St
+1 919 851 2555
6300 Creedmoor Rd Ste 178
+1 919 844 3393
651 E Six Forks Rd
+1 919 431 1300
9005 Glenwood Ave
+1 919 787 8600
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2.0 Poor
Zahradeen, Sep 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Compact SUV
2.0 Poor
Soraya, Jun 2024
Standard
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Intermediate SUV
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Passenger van
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Sep 2023
Intermediate
6 locations in Raleigh
Locations in Raleigh
1017 Rental Car Dr
+1 919 840 4875
1313 Capital Boulevard
+1 919 784 9545
1775 E International Dr
+1 800 353 9823
2734 South Wilmington St
+1 919 307 3246
6215 Hillsborough Street
+1 919 852 5772
6331 Limousine Drive
+1 984 298 1136
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Compact
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Intermediate SUV
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, May 2024
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2024
Minivan
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Intermediate
4 locations in Raleigh
Locations in Raleigh
421 South Salisbury Street
+1 919 856 4912
4237 Louisburg Road, Suite 108
+1 919 878 0861
4325 Glenwood Avenue
+1 919 788 0141
7320 Old Wake Forest Road
+1 919 792 2822
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Compact
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2023
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Ashley, Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2022
3 locations in Raleigh
Locations in Raleigh
421 South Salisbury Street
+1 919 839 5667
4237 Louisburg Road
+1 919 872 0008
4325 Glenwood Avenue
+1 919 788 9948
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4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Minivan
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2021
Pros:
One manager seemed helpfulCons:
Priceline booked us at an off-site location which was closed when we landed. Avis and Priceline both blamed each other when a $50 no-show fee was assessed and neither would take responsibility for assessing or removing it. Priceline did the same thing on another future rental so we cancelled it. We will no longer use Kayak for rental cars.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Cons:
The day before the reservation, I got a call informing me that there were no cars available and they they would be cancelling my reservation. No alternate options were provided.One location in Raleigh
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1313 Capital Boulevard
+1 919 784 9545
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Please Go To The Advantage Counter
+1 919 787 7262
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1015 Trade Dr A, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
+1 919 787 7262
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Most popular agency | Turo |
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Most popular car type | Luxury |
Average price | $61/day |
Good deal | $48/day |
Pick-up location | Raleigh |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Premium SUV, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 31 |
Airport locations | 8 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty |