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Cheap car rentals in Outer Banks

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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$35/day
Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
or similar Small
4
2
2/4
$34/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar Medium
5
3
2/4
$29/day
Volkswagen Jetta car
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$36/day
Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Large
5
2
2/4
$35/day
Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
$62/day
Toyota Highlander car
Toyota Highlander
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$64/day
Mercedes-Benz CLA car
Mercedes-Benz CLA
or similar Large
5
5
4-5
$50/day
RAM Pickup car
RAM Pickup
or similar Pickup truck
5
3
2/4
$46/day
Mercedes-Benz GLA car
Mercedes-Benz GLA
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$75/day
Nissan Rogue car
Nissan Rogue
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$36/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$40/day
Nissan Rogue car
Nissan Rogue
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$45/day
Ford Edge car
Ford Edge
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$49/day
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited car
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
or similar SUV
5
2
2/4
$62/day
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Good to know

Most popular agency

Turo

Most popular car type

Standard

Average price

$82/day

Good deal

$63/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Outer Banks car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Outer Banks with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in Outer Banks?

You should book your rental car in Outer Banks around 5 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular rental car in Outer Banks?

SUV rentals (Class Premium SUV or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Outer Banks. SUV rentals in Outer Banks cost $83/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $57/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Outer Banks?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Outer Banks is March at an average cost of $48/day. February is the most expensive month to rent a car in Outer Banks when prices are $80/day on average, which tends to be 21% above the yearly average rental price for Outer Banks.

Top tips for renting a car in Outer Banks

  • When visiting a popular vacation destination like the Outer Banks in North Carolina, the car you choose to rent depends mostly on what you plan on doing while you are there. Because there are plenty of outdoor activities and water sports in this part of the world, having a truck, an SUV, or a van may be a good choice to get all of your passengers and their stuff to some of these outdoor adventures. If instead you just need to cruise around some of the amazing places you will find here, a nice sedan would be a perfect choice, but make sure that it has air conditioning for the sometimes hot and humid months of summer.
  • There are some unique laws to consider when driving with children in your rental car in North Carolina. At a minimum, children under five years old or weighing less than 40 pounds must ride in the backseat of a vehicle. The state also recommends that children ride in the backseat until they are age twelve or thirteen but this is not an absolute requirement. You cannot install a rear-facing car seat in front of an active airbag. Even if a child is riding in the front seat, you should use a booster seat when it is appropriate to make sure that the seatbelt shoulder harness is sitting properly over the child.
  • One thing to remember about renting a car on the Outer Banks is that because of a lack of large cities, your choice for car rentals may be somewhat limited. A better option may be to rent a car in a larger city, such as Virginia Beach, and then make the drive to the Outer Banks so that you can have a wider selection of cars to choose from that may suit your needs better.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Outer Banks for $63 or less
  • Intermediate rental cars in Outer Banks are around 40% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Outer Banks

  • Should I rent a car in Outer Banks?

    If you are going to be traveling to the Outer Banks, you almost certainly need to rent a car to make the trip here. While there are some limited public transportation options and options such as taxes and rideshare vehicles, traveling without a rental car can be inconvenient especially if you are traveling in a large group that has a lot of stuff. That is why renting a vehicle that suits your needs for your trip is an ideal solution when you travel to the Outer Banks.

  • What is driving like in Outer Banks?

    Driving on the Outer Banks in North Carolina is not much different than any other state in the United States but there are some exceptions. In North Carolina, drivers will drive on the right side of the road and all of the distances and speeds you see will be in miles and miles per hour, respectively. Because the Outer Banks contain a lot of small two-lane highways, it is important to remember that you cannot park on any of these highways at any time. You must use your headlights from sunset to sunrise or if visibility is 400 feet or less. You can turn right at a red light after you have come to a complete stop unless there are signs posted saying otherwise.

  • How old do you have to be to rent a car in Outer Banks?

    Most rental car companies will expect you to be at least twenty one years old to rent a car. There may be a limitation on the type of car you can rent, such as being unable to rent a luxury vehicle if you’re under twenty five. If you plan on using a debit card to rent a car, you'll probably also need to be twenty five years old to rent the car. Some rental car companies will let someone as young as eighteen years old rent a car, but in these cases, there are most likely going to be substantial limits on the type of car you can rent.

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

    On average a rental car in Outer Banks costs $79 per day.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Outer Banks?

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

  • Where should I rent a car in Outer Banks?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Outer Banks are Virginia Beach (92% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Outer Banks), Kill Devil Hills (6%) and Morehead City (2%).

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

    On average a rental car in Outer Banks costs $553 per week ($79 per day).

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

    On average a rental car in Outer Banks costs $2,369 per month ($79 per day).

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    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car rental locations in Outer Banks

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    Avis car rental locations in Outer Banks

    3 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car rental locations in Outer Banks

    3 Locations

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    Hertz car rental locations in Outer Banks

    2 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car rental locations in Outer Banks

    1 Location

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    Thrifty car rental locations in Outer Banks

    1 Location

Car rental locations in Outer Banks

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