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Matthews car rentals from $40/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car rental in Matthews with a pick-up date of 5/13 and drop-off date of 5/16. 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 Matthews

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Compact$48/day
Intermediate$46/day
Standard$51/day
Full-size$52/day
Minivan$47/day
Full-size SUV$56/day
Premium$51/day
Luxury$53/day
Pickup truck$68/day
Premium SUV$66/day
Intermediate SUV$40/day
Luxury SUV$48/day
Standard SUV$50/day
Compact SUV$52/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Matthews

  • Specific routes in the city have reliable public transport, but driving car rentals in Matthews gives you the flexibility to access many scenic places. You can go to Boone's Cave Park, about 49 miles north of the city, Sugarloaf Mountain, approximately 50 miles southeast of the city, Sliding Rock, around 50 miles northwest, and High Lock Lake, about 60 miles northeast of Matthews.
  • Most flights to Matthews land at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Several car rental agencies are at the airport, including Dollar, Turo, Easirent, Ace, and Alamo. These rental agencies are located near the baggage claim terminal across the street. Shuttle buses offer convenient services to connect passengers to the rental car facility. Most car rental agencies recommend passengers book a vehicle in advance for easier pick-up.
  • When driving car rentals in Matthews, expect streets with lots of sidewalks, crosswalks, greenways, and walking trails. Avoid blocking the crosswalk with your car and drive slowly to ensure the safety of pedestrians. To drive a rental car, you must have a minimum age of 25 and have a valid driver's license. Though drunk driving is prohibited, city laws allow a blood alcohol concentration below 0.08.
  • Some Matthews streets are affected by traffic, mainly between 6 am and 8 am and 5 pm. and 7 pm on weekdays. The most congested streets are the intersection of W. Matthews Street and N. Trade Street. You can also experience heavy traffic at Matthews Township Parkway. Driving Matthews car rentals on these roads during rush hours can cause delays and inconveniences. Consider using alternative routes. Driving in the city can also be challenging during winter. On snowy days, the roads can be covered in snow and slippery, affecting your vehicle's stability. So, driving rental cars in snowy weather requires skills, slow driving, and keeping a distance between vehicles.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Matthews for $43 or less
  • Book your rental car in Matthews at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Mini rental cars in Matthews are around 67% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Matthews

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

    On average a rental car in Matthews costs $54 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 Matthews found in the last 2 weeks is $30.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Matthews?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($48/day).

  • How much is gas price in Matthews?

    The average gas price in Matthews is $3.93 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $63, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Matthews?

    Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Matthews.

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

    Car rental companies onsite at Douglas airport include Easirent, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar, Ace, Budget, Sixt, Alamo, CarWiz and Avis.

  • 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, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar, Ace, Budget, Alamo, Avis, and National.

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

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

  • How much does a Mini car rental cost in Matthews?

    A Mini car rental in Matthews costs $23 per day, on average.

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

    An Economy car rental in Matthews costs $28 per day, on average.

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

    A Standard car rental in Matthews costs $32 per day, on average.

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

    On average a rental car in Matthews costs $358 per week ($51 per day).

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

    On average a rental car in Matthews costs $1,533 per month ($51 per day).

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

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

  • How many car agencies are operating in Matthews?

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

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

    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 Matthews?

    KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Matthews 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 Matthews?

    Most roads in the city are broad and get narrow on dividing lanes. So, a large SUV vehicle is your best choice. When choosing car rentals in Matthews, keep in mind the distance, number of people, and luggage to ensure a comfortable journey. However, most roads in the city are in excellent condition, and maneuvering them using a large car is easy. In addition, an SUV is comfortable to drive despite the weather condition.

  • What’s the speed limit in Matthews?

    When driving a car rental in Matthews, stick to the speed limit to promote road safety. When driving on highways, don't exceed 70 mph and 55 mph on county and rural roads. When driving in business districts and residential areas, maintain a speed of 35 mph. If you're approaching a school zone, playground, or anywhere with kids present, maintain a speed of 20 mph. The city has traffic signs controlling drivers' speeds in various zones. In addition, some streets, such as the I-74, have speed cameras to monitor and control drivers and increase road safety. Also, the streets have speed limit signs to help drivers maintain the required speed limits.

  • Where are the best places to park in Matthews?

    There are several parking spaces in downtown Matthews. You can find a spot at Charles Street and North Trade Street near the train tracks if you need free parking. Some paid parking spaces include Center City Green Parking Deck, charging about $10 for 8h parking, Preferred Parking, charging around $16.70 daily; and Carillon Garage, charging approximately $5 daily. 7th Street Station Parking Garage charges $2 for every 20 minutes and $2 for each extra 20 minutes, and around $16 for 4h parking. Parking charges vary from one lot to another. So, check the permit, fees, and maximum parking hours before parking your rental car.

Matthews car rental reviews and directory

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.8

Wonderful

42 reviews
Most popular

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

9.0

4 locations in Matthews

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Locations in Matthews

13711 E Independence Blvd

+1 704 296 0888

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2033 Margaret Wallace Rd

+1 980 207 2161

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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6541 E Independence Blvd

+1 704 535 0521

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731 Matthews Township Pkwy

+1 704 321 2546

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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2.0 Poor

Sep 2023

KAYAK
Horrible, Will never rent again. Made a mistake when setting up location at airport. When I went to pick up I was told it was the wrong location and they charged me double for an honest mistake. Never again.

8.0 Very good

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was great - efficient and helpful. Everything was on time and easy!! Thank you!! 😊

Cons:

Car was not what we ordered - the minivan we paid for was damaged so you exchanged it w a Nissan Pathfinder. This car was clean and perfect in every way - except it did not have quite enough room - which is why the minivan was ordered. I understand things happen -and I really appreciated you having a substitute car ready for us when we arrived! Unfortunately my boss who booked the rental said he paid extra for a minivan, and total invoice seemed even higher than he expected. He was not happy we paid too much for a substitute, especially as we later had to finagle people and luggage around.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

I ordered a Tahoe or similar and they didn’t have anything but a van. Had to come back to get the van and then waited 30 minutes the second time I came back for it. When I drove off the tank wasn’t even full. It was only at 1/4 tank. When I went to drop off the vehicle a few hours early at 7:50 am the manager told me they don’t open for 10 minutes. From beginning to end was a terrible experience. Left the keys in a drop box and left.

6.0 Okay

Feb 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Cigarette smoke. The car including the trunk smelled like smoked cigarettes. At first when we put the luggage in the car, it seemed like the smell was only coming from the trunk, driving the car further I realized that my hands smelled heavily like cigarettes (which I’ve never smoked in my life) and I realized it was coming from the steering wheel. Not pleased with that at all.

8.0 Very good

Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

P/u and drop off were fine.

Cons:

Car REEKED of marijuana. I had to drive in that stupid car with my son for 5 days.

8.0 Very good

Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

well trained and efficient staff

1 out of 10

Avis

6.0

One location in Matthews

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Locations in Matthews

6721 East Independence Blvd

+1 704 568 6637

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Silvercar

10.0

Wonderful

No reviews available

Best rated

One location in Matthews

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Locations in Matthews

9300 E Independence Blvd

+1 855 359 2227

Monday09:00 - 14:00
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Dollar

6.8

Okay

No reviews available

One location in Matthews

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8909 A East Independence Blvd

(704) 708-4109

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Ace

No score available yet

One location in Matthews

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6248 E. Independence Blvd

+1 877 219 9192

Monday09:00 - 14:00
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2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

We didn’t get the car

Cons:

We didn’t get the car

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing. They didn’t have a car available even though I booked it.

Cons:

Having a car. Not being called 10 minutes before my pickup to find out I didn’t have a car in a random city I had only been to once before

3.2 Poor

Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The gentleman at the counter was nice.

Cons:

I had to take my car back to the rental car place and get a replacement. The car's seat were filthy with burns in them. The car also had a sputter that made it seem as if it was going to cut off. It was replaced with a better care, but still there were scratches and dings on it as well. I would not recommend or use Ace rental car again.

2.0 Poor

Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing, I got pulled over by the police because the car had the wrong plate on it. They thought the vehicle was stolen. Ace didn't give me another, nor did they changed the plates.

Cons:

They could have refunded me my money back or gave me another car.

2.0 Poor

Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Absolutely nothing . I never received my car .

Cons:

No one was there . No cars present . Nobody answered the phone . Had to make extra money to get a rental at another place !

2.0 Poor

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The ants that crawled on me in the office didn't bite me.

Cons:

No triple charging for vehicle rental. Clean office. Returning calls about billing errors.

1 out of 7

Budget

No score available yet

Cheapest deal

One location in Matthews

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Locations in Matthews

6721 East Independence Blvd

+1 704 567 6202

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2.0 Poor

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Better staff

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Tanya Moore needs an award for her excellent customer service. She was so helpful and so pleasant and made a stressful moment into a remmemberable experience that turned positive all due to her beautiful personality. The place was so busy that day and she made sure to address everyone waiting.

4.4 Mediocre

Mar 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Budget would not give me a receipt. Agent said he emailed me the receipt when I dropped off the car. When I called, I got a complete run around of which I pushed to a supervisor, but no supervisor was available to help. Budget is clearly disorganized!

2.0 Poor

Jul 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing was to like for the service

Cons:

The customer service rep was looking at her phone; I was told that the computers for the office was down and that they could not review my charges and fees for the rental with me. I was told that I needed to receive an email. No email was provided to me.

10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Great customer service

Cons:

There was nothing I didn't like

2.0 Poor

Apr 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing bad smoke smell

Cons:

Car was dirty smokey smell like gas car was on e

1 out of 5

Hertz

No score available yet

One location in Matthews

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Locations in Matthews

6141 E Independence Blvd

+1 704 566 3049

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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87 travelers who rented a car in Matthews gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.4

Car rental locations in or near Matthews

Good to know

Most popular agency

Easirent

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

$54/day

Good deal

$46/day

When to book a rental car in Matthews

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