Gastonia car rentals from $28/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Gastonia with a pick-up date of 1/24 and drop-off date of 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.

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Cheap car rentals in Gastonia

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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
$29/day
Nissan Sentra car
Nissan Sentra
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
$32/day
Chevrolet Cruze car
Chevrolet Cruze
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
$28/day
Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar LARGE
5
2
2/4
$32/day
Chevrolet Tahoe car
Chevrolet Tahoe
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$75/day
Nissan Maxima car
Nissan Maxima
or similar LARGE
5
5
2/4
$42/day
Toyota Tacoma car
Toyota Tacoma
or similar PICKUPTRUCK
5
3
2/4
$48/day
Class Premium SUV car
Class Premium SUV
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$88/day
Hyundai Kona car
Hyundai Kona
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$40/day
Ford Escape car
Ford Escape
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$43/day
Ford Edge car
Ford Edge
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$49/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Gastonia

  • Renting a car enhances your movement flexibility and convenience. In Gastonia, you can rent a car of your choice from any of the Gastonia car rentals. Compared to Gastonia’s public means of transport, among them, buses, taxis, and rails, which operate on a fixed schedule and routes, your rented car from any of the car rentals in Gastonia, will enable you to traverse Gastonia’s streets with ease. With your car rental, you will conveniently access the following astonishing Gastonia attractions; 530 Niblick Dr, based Catawba Creek Golf Course, 2851 Millstone Dr, based Smyre Millenium Park, or the 109 W 2nd Ave based American Military Museum.
  • When renting your car from any cheap car rental in Gastonia with your kids, kindly remember Gastonia’s child seat safety guidelines. Based on these guidelines, kids younger than 8 and under 80 pounds must travel in an appropriate child booster or restraints. Your kids weighing less than 40 pounds and under 5 years may travel in a rear seat only, especially if your rented car from Gastonia car rentals has a rear seat with an active passenger-side front airbag attached. Kids who have celebrated their 8th birthday but are under 13 must fasten their safety belts in the car’s back seat.
  • Most Gastonia travelers fly into the city via Gastonia Municipal Airport (AKH). The airport is located about 4.6 miles south of Gastonia’s business district. AKH is home to several car rentals in Gastonia. If you intend to rent a car brand of choice, consider visiting Gastonia car rental facilities that are spread out within the city. Among the Gastonia car rentals that will rent you the latest car model are; Budget, Enterprise, or Hertz car rental facilities. These car rental facilities are located along 5489 Josh Birmingham Pkwy, 4820 Wilkinson Blvd, and 4312 D Wilkinson Blvd Street, respectively.
  • The minimum age for renting a car from any cheap car rental in Gastonia is 21. However, most Gastonia car rentals would restrict young renters under 21 to certain types and classes of cars freely accessible to renters aged 25 and above. In addition to restricting the types and classes of cars accessed, you should note that Gastonia car rentals have adopted a younger driver’s surcharge policy for those drivers aged between 21 and 24. Under this policy, you will be expected to pay the daily young driver’s surcharge at the car rental counter before you can access your car.
  • Gastonia is positively ranked among the most walkable cities in North Carolina. Areas along Rankin Lake Road and North Chester Street record the highest number of pedestrians and cyclists. When driving your Gastonia car rental from the main car rentals in Gastonia, you will need to be careful, attentive, and smart. Being attentive will help you to notice both jaywalkers and cyclists who enter the interchange without considering the closest oncoming vehicle.
  • Thanks to most drivers’ discipline on the major roads in Gastonia, traffic is majorly smooth. However, you may find navigating the local routes difficult before familiarizing yourself with the city. Consider equipping your rented car from the cheap car rentals in Gastonia with a GPS navigation system for convenience. Other than helping you to avoid offending a majority of law-abiding local drivers, the GPS navigation system will provide you with information on the routes, directions, and lanes to take to your selected destinations both in and outside Gastonia.
  • When driving your rented car from the car rentals in Gastonia in areas near the two Circle K gas stations located some yards away from the intersection of Rankin Lake Road, and North Chester Street, you will have to be psychologically prepared for the possible traffic snarl-ups. While here, you should be careful of the commonly recorded daily wrecks. During winter, you also need to maintain moderate to low speed, more so during inclement weather conditions.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Gastonia for $34 or less
  • Book your rental car in Gastonia at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard rental cars in Gastonia are around 67% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in Gastonia

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Gastonia?

    On average a rental car in Gastonia costs $45 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 Gastonia found in the last 2 weeks is $30.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Gastonia?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar ($28/day), Hertz ($29/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($40/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Dollar 4312d Wilkinson Blvd 28056 (5 miles from city center).

  • How much is gas price in Gastonia?

    The average gas price in Gastonia is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Gastonia?

    Standard (Kia Soul or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Gastonia.

  • Which car rental companies are at Douglas airport (CLT)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Douglas airport include MEGA MC, NU Car, CarWiz, Thrifty and Ace.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Douglas airport (CLT)?

    The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Douglas airport to off-airport locations is Ace.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Gastonia?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in Gastonia?

    A Standard car rental in Gastonia costs $25 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car rental cost in Gastonia?

    An Economy car rental in Gastonia costs $27 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Gastonia?

    A Compact car rental in Gastonia costs $33 per day, on average.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Gastonia?

    On average a rental car in Gastonia costs $312 per week ($45 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Gastonia?

    On average a rental car in Gastonia costs $1,335 per month ($45 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when renting a car in Gastonia?

    Most car rental providers in Gastonia offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Gastonia, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

  • How many car agencies are operating in Gastonia?

    KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 3 car rental agencies in Gastonia.

  • What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Gastonia?

    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!).

  • Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Gastonia?

    KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Gastonia so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Gastonia?

    The choice of your car type will depend on whether you will be traveling solo or as a group, the cargo volume, and the places you intend to visit. For instance, if you are traveling in a group of more than five friends, family members, or colleagues, then booking an SUV or a minivan becomes the viable option over an economy or compact car. This is down to increased capacity that would accommodate you and your friends. If you’re to travel solo, a compact and an economy car become the best options. It's relatively smaller size allows you to squeeze in the limited parking lots and drive through narrow alleys and congested streets.

  • Can I rent an electric car from any cheap car rentals in Gastonia?

    Yes, you will easily rent an electric car from any of the Gastonia car rentals since most of them offer an electric car in most of their car rental locations. Gastonia also has about 15 level 2  EV charging stations distributed in different locations within the city. These stations can easily be accessed outside most major malls, at the airport, in garages, or in parking lots.

  • What’s the speed limit in Gastonia?

    To remain on the safe side of the driving rules and regulations, you will be expected to observe both the statutory speed limits and the posted speed limits. When driving your rented car from car rentals in Gastonia, you should be keen on speed limit signposts. In Gastonia, the posted limit requires maintaining a speed limit of 20 mph when driving in a school environment, 40 mph when driving in a work zone, and 25mph when on a U-turn. The statutory limit recommends 25 mph when driving in residential or school districts. You should oberse a limit of  55 mph on rural highways and 70 mph on rural Interstate highways.

  • Are there toll roads in Gastonia?

    When budgeting for your car rental charges in Gastonia, you should also include some extra cash you would be spending as tolls. To determine your average toll value, you should therefore check your routes to determine whether you will drive through the Triangle Expressway or the Monroe Expressway toll road.

  • Where are the best places to park in Gastonia?

    To ensure car parking convenience during your stay in Gastonia, you should consider identifying and reserving your parking in parking lots near your destination. In Gastonia, some of the best parking lots you may consider reserving include; Hancock St Parking, which is located along 350 Hancock St, and Lineberger Greenway Parking, which is located along Gastonia, NC 28054, or McAdenville Parking Polar St, located along the Gastonia, NC 28056.

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Gastonia car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Hertz

Best rated
Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

6.2

One location in Gastonia

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Locations in Gastonia

4312d Wilkinson Blvd

+1 704 824 5095

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Not using Kayak to third party book

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The "full-size SUV" was more mid-size than full-size. We didn't have any trunk space and then the car's maintenance required sign popped up on the first day we had the car. The Hertz employee said the car had Blind-Spot Monitoring - it did NOT.

5.2 Fair

Anonymous, Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was great

Cons:

Ordered an upgrade and got a standard

6.0 Okay

Stephen, Aug 2022

KAYAK
Car was gross. Smelled of smoke but only car option and didn’t offer me an upgrade. Front desk associate had an attitude and wasn’t very friendly. Hertz’s willingness to pick up the car from a local body shop was extremely helpful and I appreciated it very much.

1 out of 2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

5.5

4 locations in Gastonia

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4568 Charlotte Hwy

+1 803 619 7075

Opening times not available

4820 Wilkinson Blvd

+1 704 824 4484

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday12:00 - 15:00

5489 R C Josh Birmingham Pkwy

+1 704 359 8884

Monday00:00 - 01:4504:00 - 23:59
Tuesday04:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:45
Wednesday04:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:45
Thursday04:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:45
Friday04:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:45
Saturday04:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:45
Sunday00:00 - 01:4504:00 - 23:59

6821 Wilkinson Blvd

+1 704 825 5604

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday00:00 - 01:45

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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Pickup truck

KAYAK
Better price

2.0 Poor

Jordan, Jul 2024

Luxury

KAYAK
Awful.

2.0 Poor

MaryAnne, Jun 2024

Pickup truck

KAYAK
I had initially reserved a car June 14 of June 17, upon arriving they charged me an extra amount of money for the 17th when in fact I already paid the bill in full. Upon returning the rental in California Ontario international airport they increased the amount which is completely absurd.

2.0 Poor

Greg, May 2024

Economy

KAYAK
While I was able to make a reservation online. When I left the airport to pick up the car. The person at the Enterprise desk informed me that they had no vehicles available. This resulted in me being stuck outside security at the airport all night. If I had known no rentals were available, I would never have left the airport.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Too expensive

6.0 Okay

Joseph, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The vehicle should have been a lot cleaner, both inside and out.

1 out of 5

Dollar

6.4

Okay

One location in Gastonia

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4312d Wilkinson Blvd

+1 704 824 5095

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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Advantage

6.1

Okay

One location in Gastonia

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5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway

+1 704 395 9983

Monday05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday05:00 - 23:59
Thursday05:00 - 23:59
Friday05:00 - 23:59
Saturday05:00 - 23:59
Sunday05:00 - 23:59

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Europcar

5.9

Fair

One location in Gastonia

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Please Go To The Advantage Counter

+1 704 395 9983

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Elita Rent A Car

4.0

Mediocre

One location in Gastonia

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Charlotte Airport Douglas CLT

+1 704 395 9983

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4108 Rental Car Rd, Douglas Intl Arpt, Charlotte, , USA North Carolina

+1 914 368 0091

Monday00:00 - 01:45
Tuesday00:00 - 01:45
Wednesday00:00 - 01:45
Thursday00:00 - 01:45
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1091 travelers who rented a car in Gastonia gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.0

Car rental locations in or near Gastonia

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Good to know

Most popular agency

Hertz

Most popular car type

Standard

Average price

$45/day

Good deal

$34/day

When to book a rental car in Gastonia

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Gastonia car rental information

Pick-up locationGastonia
Car typesCompact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Pickup truck, Premium, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV
Rental locations3
Airport locations0
Popular agenciesEnterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar, Hertz, Turo

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