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Raleigh, NC
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Raleigh car rental information
| Pick-up location | Raleigh |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Pickup truck, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 26 |
| Airport locations | 7 |
| Popular agencies | Hertz, Budget, Avis, Enterprise |
Cheap car rentals in Raleigh
| $32/day | Economy |
| $32/day | Compact |
| $36/day | Intermediate |
| $38/day | Standard |
| $35/day | Full-size |
| $51/day | Full-size SUV |
| $42/day | Premium |
| $55/day | Luxury |
| $54/day | Pickup truck |
| $39/day | Intermediate SUV |
| $40/day | Compact SUV |
| $47/day | Standard SUV |
Raleigh car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise
Locations in Raleigh
1008 Rental Car Dr+1 844 942 0329
| Monday | 04:30 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Tuesday | 04:30 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Wednesday | 04:30 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Thursday | 04:30 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Friday | 04:30 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Saturday | 04:30 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
| Sunday | 04:30 - 23:59 00:00 - Invalid date |
2901 Spring Forest Rd+1 919 954 7330
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2911 Capital Blvd+1 919 872 0765
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
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| Sunday | 00:00 - Invalid date |
3600 S Wilmington St+1 919 771 1300
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
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| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
431 S Mcdowell St+1 919 833 8788
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
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| Sunday | 00:00 - Invalid date |
5105 Capital Blvd+1 919 790 1900
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
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| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
5401 Hillsborough St+1 919 851 2555
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
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| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - Invalid date |
6300 Creedmoor Rd Ste 178+1 919 844 3393
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
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| Sunday | 00:00 - Invalid date |
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 |
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| Sunday | 00:00 - Invalid date |
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 |
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| Sunday | 00:00 - Invalid date |
10.0 ExcellentMay 1 2021
Cons: Everything went well
2.0 MediocreMar 26 2021
Pros: Reservation & Confirmation was useless at check-in when I find there is no car available to rent.Cons: Actually have a car to rent before confirmation of my reservation!
5.2 OkayOct 22 2020
Pros: 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 flightCons: they 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
Pros: The gal that escorted us to our vehicle was excellent. Made a nice upgrade gesture that significantly enhanced our trip.Cons: 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
Pros: Never picked upCons: Should 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
9.6 ExcellentAug 3 2020
Pros: The renting process at both airports and the car were great.Cons: The website and confirmation. Other than going into the Kayak System, I had no email confirmation about my rental. So I was nervous that the reservation did not truly exist. It did, but without some confirmation, it was difficult. I would also like it if there were notifications sent the day before confirming the reservation and what to expect.
2.0 MediocreJul 27 2020
Pros: Nothing.Cons: I rented a convertible to drive away from my wedding to our reception. They called me 10 minutes before pickup and said “whoever rented the convertible didn’t bring it back last night.” Upon calling them a second time and speaking to another representative, he informed me they never have convertibles, so whoever spoke to me the first time lied to me. Then he told me they couldn’t help me find the convertible at another local Enterprise and that they wouldn’t honor my Kayak prices. I spent over an hour ON MY WEDDING DAY on hold and talking to various clueless, helpless, hand-wringing local and corporate Enterprise employees. Long story short, we had to rent a convertible from Alamo and they were *AWESOME*, but it ended up being triple the price. Stay away from Enterprise. They’re hapless.
7.2 GoodJul 22 2020
Pros: Staff was very helpful and check in was super speedy. Vehicle was very clean and well outfitted.Cons: Due to Covid the rental offices of a number of rental agencies had been combined to a central location, a fact that was not relayed to myself or many renters as there was lots of confusion with folks picking up and dropping off vehicles. People should be advised to call their rental provider for updated information on new operating system.
9.2 ExcellentJul 5 2020
Cons: Inside of the car cleaner, dog hair all over
8.4 ExcellentJul 1 2020
Pros: Your staff was very nice and did the best they can do with all this Covid stuff going on. Returning was super easy and fast!Cons: Actually I really didn’t like my van. It was fine and it fit my family. I drive an suv at home so I would of preferred that but they are costly to rent. But all in all enterprise was great and I’ll use enterprise again. Thanks!☺️
Hertz
Locations in Raleigh
1017 Rental Car Dr+1 919 840 4875
| Monday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 23:59 |
1313 Capital Boulevard+1 919 784 9545
| 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 | 09:00 - 12:00 |
2734 South Wilmington St+1 919 307 3246
| 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 |
6215 Hillsborough Street+1 919 852 5772
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
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6331 Limousine Drive+1 984 233 1078
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
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2.0 MediocreMay 3 2021
Pros: One of the managers was nice post horible experience.Cons: Customer service, customer service order, lobby organization, and car cleanliness.
4.0 OkayApr 26 2021
Cons: The rental was ready when I arrived. They had to clean out the van and I was 1 hour late for leaving for my trip. In addition. The van had not been washed. There was bugs, bird poop and a lot of dust. Extremely disappointed.will not rent from the location again.
10.0 ExcellentApr 17 2021
Pros: The manager was extremely helpful and accommodating due to us not being notified that the location we were supposed to pick our car at had closed permanently without us being notified.Cons: Hertz’s phone customer service wasn’t very good. They basically said they couldn’t help us in making sure our reservation was honored. They wanted to cancel our reservation and charge us $1000 more to rent a car.
6.0 GoodApr 12 2021
Cons: Better service, clean better the cars and have son drops at the airport or pick up at the airport
2.0 MediocreApr 1 2021
Cons: They could have actually rented me a vehicle instead of telling me it was not available after I had the reservation and had even called them to confirm after making the on-line reservation.
2.0 MediocreMar 30 2021
Cons: We got there and the rental car place was closed so we were charged and never received a car!
2.0 MediocreMar 29 2021
Cons: The car wasn’t even available and I was forced to go to a different company and pay an extremely high price for a vehicle. Last time I use this site.
6.0 GoodMar 8 2021
Pros: very easy drop offCons: car smelled liked smoke
6.0 GoodFeb 26 2021
Cons: I made a reservation in advance, yet when I got there I was told that there were no mid size cars. I was charged an extra $10/day ($40) total for an SUV.
8.0 ExcellentFeb 23 2021
Pros: The car was clean, good on gas, and supported Android Auto, which was a HUGE plus for me.Cons: The car smelled like tobacco, which definitely would've been a problem for more sensitive noses.
Budget
Locations in Raleigh
421 South Salisbury Street+1 919 856 4912
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
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| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
4325 Glenwood Avenue+1 919 788 0141
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
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| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
7320 Old Wake Forest Road+1 919 792 2822
| Monday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
2.0 MediocreMar 30 2021
Pros: NothingCons: They could have left a voicemail saying they didn't have any cars available.
8.0 ExcellentDec 29 2020
Pros: Considering the conditions of COVID, the young lady was very helpful and checked me in quickly and when I returned the car the same girl waited on me again and made my car return and easy transitionCons: The location in the mall is horrible, bad parking and hard to find. I drove around the mall twice before I was able to find the location of Budget. Also when I got in the car, it was clean, however the car had a strong marijuana odor. I did report this to the clerk at the counter, she made note of it. But because of the timing and the lack of cars available I went ahead and took the car anyhow. But it was unpleasant to drive a car with that odor when you are a non user and a non smoker.
6.8 GoodJul 7 2019
Pros: Staff was friendly and helpful and the process was simpleCons: More locations with slightly later drop off hours
2.8 MediocreMar 21 2019
Pros: The car got me from point A to point B comfortably.Cons: The car didn't have rims and was dirty when I picked it up. No attendant at pickup location, waited for 30 minutes before the attendant arrived. Attendant at drop off had me stand outside in the rain while he remarked about the condition of the car.
4.4 OkayDec 9 2018
Not impressedCons: The check in process was awful and took 45 minutes. The mans clmpjter was down so he spent 15 mins trying to reboot, then had to do everything manually. Then the only behicle he has was a pickup truck when I needed an economy vehicle. The truck was dented and had stains/crumbs all over the inside.
10.0 ExcellentOct 31 2018
Lisa SPros: Although the location was hard to find, the pick up process was painless, it was like a scavenger hunt.Cons: That the location was hard to b yind
7.6 GoodOct 14 2018
Pros: Anne was amazing! She was able to help me get a vehicle when I had no reservation.Cons: The price paid for a pickup truck was excessive.
2.0 MediocreAug 19 2018
No customer serviceCons: We did not end up renting a car.
6.8 GoodJul 7 2018
Pros: Rapid and effective counter person. Free upgrade appreciated. Dirty car not appreciated.Cons: Condition of car. Dirtiest rental ever. Unwashed. Unvacuumed. Interior had spills not cleaned.
10.0 ExcellentApr 9 2018
Pros: Easy and quick service for pick up and drop off. Also, very good condition of the car. I drove 1420 miles without any issue at all.
Avis
Locations in Raleigh
421 South Salisbury Street+1 919 839 5667
| 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 | 10:00 - 13:00 |
4325 Glenwood Avenue+1 919 788 9948
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
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| Saturday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
7320 Old Wake Forest Road+1 919 792 2821
| Monday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 13:00 |
2.0 MediocreMar 28 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.
8.0 ExcellentDec 23 2020
Pros: Both gals who helped me with pick up and then drop off were super.Cons: The pick up at the Raleigh NC mall 5 days before Christmas was very chaotic. I couldn't find the car once I had the keys, and the woman working was all alone so couldn't leave the desk inside the mall to help me find it. That was very time consuming and took much longer than it should have. Having dedicated and labeled Avis spots in the mall parking lot are a necessity, especially if Avis isn't going to hire extra help. She had to leave her post and help me find the car. She didn't know where it was either in the chaos of a mall parking lot before Christmas.
9.2 ExcellentDec 9 2019
Pros: Great car selectionCons: Mall location had a lot of traffic to navigate though. Not sure how this could be improved.
6.4 GoodJul 22 2019
Pros: I like how Avis stretched the definition of a "midsize" booking to include a Nissan Sentra. That's very creative.Cons: Leave lots of extra time to drop a car at the Wilmington (NC) airport. You have to find a parking space, unload your belongings, walk into the airport, and wait at the rental counter. And all of that counts against your return time. If that makes you "late" to return your car, it's an extra $30-50.
5.6 OkayMar 26 2018
Dirty inside & outPros: No-hassel renting. Quick rental process, pickup, & dropoff.Cons: Car was filthy. Didn't have time to request a different car so I eventually vacuumed car out myself. Outside was dirty as if it had been driven in a little bit of snow. Called avis 800 # to complained and only offered $20 off future rental.
3.6 MediocreJan 9 2018
Filthy CarCons: Dirtiest rental car I've ever seen. Interior and exterior were dirty.
2.4 MediocreSep 3 2017
Least attentative desk personnelCons: The Avis representative in Raleigh was one of the worst experiences I've had. He literally left the desk and I didn't know what to do with the keys or car or exactly where to leave them. They were not helpful at all on where to park the car. They really did not do anything at all and I did not get any confirmation that the car with properly taken care of from the Avis Staff in Raleigh
2.0 MediocreOct 21 2016
No Cars!!!Pros: Received a text when I landed at RDU that they had no cars for my reservation!!! I was left to find another car on my own!!!! Never again would I consider Avis!
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1 location in Raleigh
Advance Car And Truck Rental
Locations in Raleigh
1015 Trade Dr A, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina+1 919 787 7262
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Easirent
Locations in Raleigh
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
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Please Go To The Advantage Counter+1 919 787 7262
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Raleigh Airport
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Sunnycars
Locations in Raleigh
1001 Rental Car Drive
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320 travelers who rented a car in Raleigh gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.6
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When to book a rental car in Raleigh
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Top tips for renting a car in Raleigh
- 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 $37 or less
- Book your rental car in Raleigh at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact rental cars in Raleigh are around 31% 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 Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz
On average a rental car in Raleigh costs $50 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Avis ($35/day), Hertz ($42/day) and Enterprise ($44/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Budget 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 (8.5, 302 reviews), Thrifty (8.1, 132 reviews), and Dollar (7.8, 305 reviews).
The average gas price in Raleigh is $3.21 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $39 and $51, depending on the car size.
Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Raleigh.
Car rental companies onsite at Raleigh-Durham airport include Hertz and Enterprise.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Raleigh-Durham airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, Advantage, Payless, E-Z Rent-A-Car, and National.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Economy car rental in Raleigh costs $51 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Raleigh costs $50 per day, on average.
A Intermediate car rental in Raleigh costs $54 per day, on average.
In Raleigh, cars are most frequently rented at Alamo 1001 Rental Car Dr (11 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Raleigh costs $349 per week ($50 per day).
On average a rental car in Raleigh costs $1,494 per month ($50 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.
Hopeful car renters will be happy to hear that gas prices are quite cheap in Raleigh. The average price per gallon is about $2.20, which is significantly cheaper than the average price in Salt Lake City, at $2.75 per gallon, and is only slightly more expensive than Dallas’ average price of $2.00 per gallon.
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!).