Hickory car rental information
| Pick-up location | Hickory |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 5 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular agencies | Turo, Hertz, Budget |
Cheap car rentals in Hickory
| Economy | $31/day |
| Compact | $31/day |
| Intermediate | $32/day |
| Standard | $36/day |
| Full-size | $38/day |
| Minivan | $36/day |
| Full-size SUV | $49/day |
| Luxury | $38/day |
| Standard SUV | $29/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $37/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Hickory
- Car rentals in Hickory are definitely recommended so that you can explore North Carolina in all of its wonder. The city of Hickory, North Carolina is located in the center of the western half of the state, northwest of Charlotte. This town is bordered on the north by Catawba River and bordered on the south by I-40. The state of North Carolina is known for its scenic byways, roads that avoid the more popular congested interstates and highways and opt for taking travelers through amazing scenery, iconic geography, and North Carolina history. Several of the state’s 62 byways are just west of Hickory, and Hickory car rentals make exploring them easy and fun. Furthermore, the cities Asheville, Boone, and Charlotte are just an hour away from small town Hickory, and car rentals in Hickory will get you there in comfort and convenience.
- The best airport for securing car rentals in Hickory is the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which is about a drive of 1h to the southeast. Car rental agencies are all situated in front of the terminal, in the Rental Car Facility located in the Level 2 lobby of the Hourly Deck. When it is time to return your rental, follow the signs when you enter airport grounds to the Hourly Deck. Drive past it and take your first left into Rental Car Returns.
- Hickory, North Carolina is a city that very much encourages pedestrian traffic and “dwell time” in its downtown area, especially in and around it's City Walk. In neighborhoods, homeowners often petition for reduced speed limits. For these reasons, expect to drive more slowly than you’re used to when you drive any Hickory car rentals. Hickory prides itself on its calm roads and its downtown designed for pedestrians.
- The Social District in downtown Hickory extends one block to the west of 3rd Street and approximately three blocks to the east of 3rd Street. In the north-south direction, it extends two blocks above Main Avenue NW and one to two blocks below Main Avenue NW. In the Social District, alcohol consumption is allowed until 10 pm. So, if you are driving in the downtown area around that time of night, keep in mind that around 10 pm is when many patrons come of restaurants and bar, finished drinking for the night, meaning there might be buzzed or inebriated drivers on the road.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Hickory for $49 or less
- Book your rental car in Hickory at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car in Hickory
How much does it cost to rent a car in Hickory?
On average a rental car in Hickory costs $57 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 Hickory found in the last 2 weeks is $40.
How much is gas price in Hickory?
The average gas price in Hickory is $3.59 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $43 and $57, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Hickory?
Premium (Acura TLX or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Hickory.
Which car rental companies are at Douglas airport (CLT)?
Car rental companies onsite at Douglas airport include Easirent, Hertz, Dollar, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Ace, Airport Van, Alamo, Avis and Sixt.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Douglas airport (CLT)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Douglas airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Dollar, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Ace, Airport Van, Alamo, Avis, Advantage, and National.
How can I find car rentals near me in Hickory?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Premium car rental cost in Hickory?
A Premium car rental in Hickory costs $38 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Hickory?
In Hickory, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz 229 Us Highway 70 Se (1 miles from city center).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Hickory?
On average a rental car in Hickory costs $396 per week ($57 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Hickory?
On average a rental car in Hickory costs $1,698 per month ($57 per day).
Should I get insurance when renting a car in Hickory?
Most car rental providers in Hickory offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Hickory, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
How many car agencies are operating in Hickory?
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 5 car rental agencies in Hickory.
What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Hickory?
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 Hickory?
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Hickory 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 Hickory?
Hickory is an ideal location for exploring the scenic byways to the west and heading to nearby cities to the north, west, and southeast. North Carolina is a great place to do a lot of driving, and for that, an economical car with good gas mileage, such as a compact, makes for ideal car rentals in Hickory. However, if you are headed up into the Blue Ridge Mountains or to the recreational areas near Lake Hickory, you might want a SUV, minivan, or pickup truck for storing picnic supplies, toys, games, sports equipment, and adventure gear.
What’s the speed limit in Hickory?
The city of Hickory, North Carolina is proud of its Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program, which is designed to lower speed limits throughout the residential streets of the city. Due to a large legislative and neighborhood push, you will find a posted speed limit of 25 mph on many neighborhood streets. The town takes speeding seriously, so make sure to pay attention to all posted speed limits. I-40 and highways surrounding Hickory have speed limits of 60 mph with a small stretch of 70 mph just to the west of Hickory. Some major roads north of Hickory have a posted speed limit of 40 or 35 mph, especially near Lake Hickory and the Catawba River.
Where are the best places to park in Hickory?
There is copious parking available in downtown Hickory. On the streets surrounding Union Square, 3h parking is common. A block or two away from the center of downtown, unrestricted street parking is common. There are at least 7 parking lots downtown that allow parking for up to 3h as well as at least 3 unrestricted parking lots.
Hickory car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Good
15 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.1
6 locations in Hickory
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9.2 Wonderful
Nov 2019
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What we expected. Fast, friendly pickup for people in a hurry.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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Staff was super friendly and efficient. I had a reservation so my waiting was very minimum.Cons:
I didn't get the car I wanted but I was sooo desperate to get anything to get me out of town. I made a reservation online.5.6 Fair
Sep 2019
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It would have been nice if they had the vehicle I have reserved. I paid extra money for a full size sedan but they only had a compact. I was charged the same price for a much smaller vehicle. I purchased Collision coverage off of kayak but the Enterprise employee tried tricking me into buy addition2.0 Poor
Aug 2018
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NothingCons:
I go to pick up my rental SUV that I had reserved for two weeks. I made a adjustment to it the friday before to pick it up Tuesday morning at 7:30 am instead on Monday at 530pm. The kid that modified my reservation I believe his name was Ian from Enterprize in Morganton on hey 64 he told me I was set that it has changed told me my total and i went on way excited for my upcoming vacation. I go in to get my rental Tuesday morning and ready to hit the road with my children for Mrytle Beach they tell me they dont have me nothing that I was suppose to come in yesterday. I explained that I modified it and the guy said there was nothing he could do and try to make it sounds like it was fault. The manager was very rude about it and put blame on me. I had to call enterprize and frantically find another rental no one could help me. Long story short I finally found a Van from Ecomomy Car rental for double my rate I had reserved from Enterproze. Very unprofessional and I will never use them again. Oh yea we finally got on the road for the beach at noon 4.5 hours later and 175 bucks more cost. Thanks Enterprize.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2018
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Car rental price and friendly staff.Cons:
Nothing.5.6 Fair
Feb 2017
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Price, picked me up at home, decent ride.Cons:
Car did not have a cleaning or maintenance check, washer fluid ran out on first use, car only had a half tank of gas, several scratches and small dings, salesman kept trying up up sell me on things I didn't need or want. First car they suggested smelled of smoke.Hertz
7.5
Good
20 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.3
One location in Hickory
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
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Nothing didn't have a carCons:
Honesty8.0 Very good
Nov 2020
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Yes Daniel was great!10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Car was very clean, staff at Hertz friendly!Cons:
I was lucky to see a poster about toll pass program, would not have known that I could drive through the e-z pass without stopping to pay. Would be good to consider final destination for customers to make sure they know those tips!2.0 Poor
Jul 2020
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To actually get to pick up and use the truck that I rented...didn't happen...wasn't notified until 8:30am on the day of pickup which was supposed to happen @ 9am...30 minutes before pickup time, I am told the truck would not be available.10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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the staff made us laugh at the beginning and the turn in process was simple. Only bad thing is it's hard to see their location but once you know where it is, all is well.9.6 Wonderful
Apr 2019
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The three women that worked there were spectacular. There was an issue with the car I got and they had it fixed and ready to go super fast.Cons:
Price for weekly rate. Usually weekly rate is cheapest and this time it was more. Not a crazy amount more but still sucked.Budget
6.4
Okay
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Hickory
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6.4 Okay
Jul 2019
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The pick up location staff were great, the vehicle was wonderful!Cons:
We couldn't find the drop off location, searched for 20 minutes. Google maps took us to the wrong place so I was 17 minutes late and was charged 45 additional dollars!! We were with someone raised in Virginia Beach and she couldn't find the place either. Very frustrated...8.0 Very good
Aug 2018
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We were initially put in a car that reeked of smoke. (Our first clue of a problem should have been the chatty employee that talked about 'so many cars are returned with a smokey smell'... as though that would somehow make this seem normal.) We had to complain to get the car changed, but once we complained, the car was quickly swapped out. IMO, the guy wanted to unload the car on us - we were doing a long distance one-way rental... he probably wanted us to take the car so that he could remove it from his inventory.2.0 Poor
Oct 2016
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I never got to pick up the car. I ran into traffic and was literally 3 minutes late. I called ahead to let them know and asked if they could stay open 5 min so I could get the car. Instead they told me they closed promptly at 5:00 and there was nothing they could do about it. Extremely poor customer serviceAvis
4.8
Mediocre
10 reviewsCleanliness
6.2
Comfort
5.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
5.4
One location in Hickory
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8.0 Very good
Oct 2020
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friendly staff easy pickup9.2 Wonderful
Feb 2020
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Yes. I picked it up in a small town and they told me some things that Charlotte staff said wasn't true but they gave me a $10 discount when I dropped it off 2 make up the differenceCons:
I was really nervous picking up the car because it had animal hair on many of the seats and the floor mat was torn and there were a lot of rather large scratches on the hood. They kept reassuring me that I wouldn't be charged for any of that but in the past I've had them be real sticklers about it so asked them to write it on my check out papers. They kind of acted like I was crazy to be concerned about being charged for the damaged :-)6.4 Okay
Jan 2018
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The inside of the car was fine, and what we expected. Pick-up and drop off were super quick and convenient.Cons:
The car was filthy dirty outside. So bad, I took photos. Don't know how they can release a car in those conditions! Also, we picked up late in the day, and the day we wanted to return the car, they were not open that late, so we had to pay for an entire extra day for one hour. On top of that, I just noticed they charged us a $10 fee for giving them an extra day of busines!!! This should not happen. Other companies we rent from allow you to return anytime. Guess they have a camera that tells them when you dropped it off [or the keys in the slot], to make sure you are on time. Avis should get with the times!8.8 Very good
Mar 2017
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Car was the same size as advertised, and the rate given by Kayak was exactly what we were charged. We even got a refund for leaving more gas than we got! This was our first experience using Kayak and overall it was great, especially the rate in comparison to others.Cons:
Car had not been cleaned outside, just "watered" down. They did not go over dents in the car and when we noticed drove back to let them know.2.0 Poor
Aug 2023
2.0 Poor
Apr 2022
Easirent
4.0
Mediocre
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One location in Hickory