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Enterprise
Best rated
8.6 Excellent (135 reviews)
10 locations in Raleigh
Enterprise
Locations in Raleigh
1008 Rental Car Dr+1 844 942 0329
Monday
04:30 - 23:59
Tuesday
04:30 - 23:59
Wednesday
04:30 - 23:59
Thursday
04:30 - 23:59
Friday
04:30 - 23:59
Saturday
04:30 - 23:59
Sunday
04:30 - 23:59
2901 Spring Forest Rd+1 919 954 7330
Monday
00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday
00:00 - 00:00
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00:00 - 00:00
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00:00 - 00:00
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00:00 - 00:00
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00:00 - 00:00
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00:00 - 00:00
2911 Capital Blvd+1 919 872 0765
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday
08:00 - 18:00
Friday
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday
08:00 - 18:00
Sunday
00:00 - 00:00
3600 S Wilmington St+1 919 771 1300
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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00:00 - 00:00
406 W South St+1 919 833 8788
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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00:00 - 00:00
Sunday
12:00 - 16:00
5105 Capital Blvd+1 919 790 1900
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
Saturday
08:00 - 18:00
Sunday
09:00 - 12:00
5401 Hillsborough St+1 919 851 2555
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
Friday
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
Sunday
00:00 - 00:00
6300 Creedmoor Rd Ste 178+1 919 844 3393
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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00:00 - 00:00
651 E Six Forks Rd+1 919 431 1300
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday
08:00 - 18:00
Friday
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday
08:00 - 18:00
Sunday
00:00 - 00:00
9005 Glenwood Ave+1 919 787 8600
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday
08:00 - 18:00
Friday
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday
08:00 - 18:00
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00:00 - 00:00
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Recent reviews
2.0 MediocreMay 13 2022
They not have the car I book to last minute called to late me know
2.0 MediocreFeb 16 2022
Booking through kayak is a waste of time. I went there to get my car they said they didn’t have my reservation I told them I paid for insurance with kayak and they told me that third parties insurances don’t actually work and that I should get a refund from kayak The car was more expensive then listed on kayak by an extra $100 and the car was dirty when they brought it to me. Chips everywhere
6.0 GoodDec 5 2021
car smelled like cigarette smoke
10.0 ExcellentDec 1 2021
Easy transaction, no wait and friendly.
8.0 ExcellentMay 25 2021
The car smell old
10.0 ExcellentMay 1 2021
Everything went well
2.0 MediocreMar 26 2021
Reservation & Confirmation was useless at check-in when I find there is no car available to rent.Actually have a car to rent before confirmation of my reservation!
5.2 OkayOct 22 2020
Drop off was difficult and unclear. There was only a small sign saying that budget was closed and to return car to avis. this should have been told to me at the time of pickup to avoid complications catching my flightthey should have disclosed that they would not be "open" during my return hours and how to return the vehicle to prevent issues when trying to catch my flight after spending 30 minutes driving around the rental area and airport trying to figure it out for myself
9.6 ExcellentSep 9 2020
The gal that escorted us to our vehicle was excellent. Made a nice upgrade gesture that significantly enhanced our trip.I should have been told during my order placement that u were offering a 3rd party insurance company where u would have required me to use my deductible...then “I” would have to get reimbursed from the insurance company. Sneaky!
2.0 MediocreAug 23 2020
Never picked upShould Have been notified that I needed to use my credit card at least a week before I had to pick up. I won’t be using enterprise ever again
Staff was very friendly and helpful. The price was very reasonable. I will recommend this two others as well as rent again in the future. Thanks.
2.0 MediocreMay 13 2022
I arrived and had to wait half hour for the rental car guy to come back (I had called in advance to tell him my arrival time and still wasn’t there) The car ended up being extremely expensive since something went wrong at booking with the drop off location. And he wasn’t being helpful about this. When I finally got the car it smelled so badly of smoke I had to drive with the windows down my whole 4 hour trip. It was less than Ideal and will never rent from them again.
2.0 MediocreApr 29 2022
Showed up an hour and change after I had said the pickup would be and the car wasn’t cleaned and had so little gas that it didn’t register on the digital read out. Was told to bring it back w the same amount of gas, just not really comfortable trying to coast in on fumes so Hertz made some extra money on me there
2.0 MediocreApr 3 2022
I rented a car for my 9pm flight. The confirmation email listed 12pm pick up time. Good thing I called to confirm… they close at 6pm!! Had to cancel the reservation because they didn’t have any cars available at the airport. HOURS on the phone. Total disaster.
10.0 ExcellentJan 19 2022
Friendly helpful place which is rare for rental businesses
6.0 GoodDec 30 2021
Hertz was a nightmare to book with, and they're definitely penny pinching thieves. Modifying a booking is nearly impossible online, and if you try doing it over the phone, you'll get charged an additional 5% of the booking - absolutely ridiculous. If you decide to cancel and rebook because it's easier (AKA actually doable), you're the equally as screwed because even with a full month's notice, Hertz will not give a full refund and will instead pocket $50. The car we picked up was lovely and suited our needs, but they clearly didn't clean properly as there was a half-drank cup of soda in the car, especially concerning when Hertz declares they're doing extra cleaning because of Covid, I'm not convinced. I definitely recommend booking from any other vendor, Hertz is the worst.
2.0 MediocreDec 20 2021
The car I received was totally substandard. When driven over 60 mph the car felt like it was going to come apart. Very high mileage car that should not be in the fleet of a premium rental car company like Hertz.
6.0 GoodOct 26 2021
I rented a car to be picked up at the Raleigh airport and end it up having to pick up and return the car at a place by Raleigh downtown location. Not happy at all!!
10.0 ExcellentAug 28 2021
The whole process was quick and easy. I can't think of anything that could have been done better.
1.9 HorribleJul 19 2021
I was sent to a Hertz location that is no longer open. I went to several Hertz locations in Raleigh before I found one that was able to give me a car. While using the car, it had a tire pressure issue. Again, I contacted several Hertz locations for help, but nobody was able to help me. I also called the Hertz helpline and was never able to talk to an actual person. Luckily, the car lasted until I was able to drop it off, but it was a very frustrating experience. The stress/frustration of dealing with Hertz took away some of my precious vacation time. Probably will not rent from them again.
Waited 20 minutes in Nashville to get the car. It was filthy, with dirty windows, dirt on the seats, etc and by the time I got to Raleigh my back hurt because the seats were not great. I left the car at RDUs budget lot without seeing a single person who worked at budget.
6.0 GoodMay 13 2022
Car was dirty
2.0 MediocreApr 13 2022
Car reservation not clear on location snd I had to pay $150 more to pick up the car at the airport. I called several days before but the Crabtree Valley office told me there was no problem with the airport pickup- none except the airport didn’t find a reservation for me!!!
2.0 MediocreApr 11 2022
I showed up at Budget and the women barely acknowledged me. It was only after I asked for assistance that they even looked at me just to tell me that they "tried to call me" to tell me that they don't have a car for me. When I asked what my options are (especially given that I took an Uber to their rental place), they provided no help or assistance.
2.0 MediocreMar 1 2022
The car was having a yellow light for low tire pressure and later on found that it has a leak. Later on the car has yellow light for oil change
2.0 MediocreJan 16 2022
Required proof of insurance without prior notice. Choice was to pay for their exorbitant insurance, or no car. Should give notice when you sign up.
2.0 MediocreDec 29 2021
They canceled my reservation and only let me know the day before my scheduled pick up time. They only left me a voicemail message, which I didn’t check very often. No text or email or attempt to adjust me reservation to make things right.
2.0 MediocreDec 29 2021
It was a complete nightmare and I will be filing a complaint
4.0 OkayDec 23 2021
The vehicle was supposedly an ‘upgrade’ but it reeks of cigarette smoke mixed with a sickly sweet air freshener. So awful.
Everything was good other then the car was dirty when I picked the rental had to take it throw 2 car wash
2.0 MediocreApr 27 2022
I booked a 12-passenger van, confirmed the reservation the day before, and then showed up and they did not have any available and only had smaller vehicles. Absolutely awful experience that did not meet our needs. Exceptionally frustrating considering the extra effort I went through to confirm everything was ready the day before. Will not use again.
10.0 ExcellentApr 26 2022
People at the desk were very friendly and accommodating
2.0 MediocreApr 14 2022
They called after hours the night prior to pickup saying they had no cars available. If they can’t support customer reservations, they should minimally give enough notice to pursue other choices
2.0 MediocreApr 4 2022
The lady was very rude and I will never use this service again!!
2.0 MediocreApr 4 2022
Called me the night before my trip to say there was no car. Horrible.
2.0 MediocreMar 24 2022
After I agreed to insurance, the car rental company immediately call me to that the car is actually unavailable. Now I never use KAYAK because there are some double exist that the list of cars available is not updated frequently.
2.0 MediocreFeb 11 2022
They ran out of cars despite me having a reservation !!!
2.0 MediocreOct 25 2021
they over priced 118. I called them they told me they will refund 118 to my card. 30 days past and they did not. I had to call my bank.
1.9 HorribleSep 21 2021
I booked a location that is in a mall. There was not clear information how to find the location. When you pick up and drop off also, no clear directions as where to pick up and drop off the car.
Need to rent a car for your trip to Raleigh? Visitors with flights landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport can reach the airport’s rental car center via shuttle buses leaving from Zone 5 outside of Terminal 1 and from Zone 18 outside of Terminal 2.
Fog is quite common in Raleigh so drivers should be careful, especially in the early morning hours. Drivers not used to fog should remember that, while headlights should be used to illuminate the road, drivers should only use low beams rather than their high beams. The reason for this is that fog actually reflects light, thus, the brighter the light used, the more it reflects. So if you use your high beams, you may actually reduce road visibility rather than improve it.
Rush hour traffic is no fun no matter what city you are in. However, drivers will be happy to hear that rush hour isn’t too fierce in Raleigh. The morning rush hour tends to pick up around 7:30 a.m. and lasts till 9:00 a.m., while the afternoon and evening rush hour starts around 4:00 p.m. and finishes up around 6:00 p.m. The main areas to avoid during rush hour are the highways leading in and out of the city, in particular I-40.
In many ways, renting a car is imperative if you plan on getting the most out of your time in Raleigh. Like many cities in the U.S., Raleigh is a car town and many of its attractions are most accessible via personal vehicle. For instance, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina Museum of Art are just 15 minutes away from each other by car, but are close to 45 minutes away from each other via public transportation.
25% of our users found rental cars in Raleigh for $66 or less
Book your rental car in Raleigh at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Off-airport rental car locations in Raleigh are around 22% cheaper than airport locations on average
Mini rental cars in Raleigh are around 32% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Raleigh
Some car rental companies in Raleigh which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Budget, Hertz and Dollar
On average a rental car in Raleigh costs $80 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget ($40/day), Hertz ($47/day) and Avis ($56/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Avis 421 South Salisbury Street 27601 (1 miles from city center).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Raleigh are Enterprise (8.4, 312 reviews), Thrifty (8.1, 132 reviews), and Dollar (7.8, 305 reviews).
The average gas price in Raleigh is $4.65 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $56 and $74, depending on the car size.
Mini (Class Minivan or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Raleigh.
Car rental companies onsite at Raleigh-Durham airport include Hertz and Enterprise.
A Mini car rental in Raleigh costs $61 per day, on average.
A Economy car rental in Raleigh costs $48 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Raleigh costs $37 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Raleigh costs $551 per week ($79 per day).
On average a rental car in Raleigh costs $2,362 per month ($79 per day).
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.
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!).