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Pick-up location | Raleigh |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Premium, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 29 |
Airport locations | 8 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Budget, Getaround, Hertz |
Economy | $30/day |
Compact | $29/day |
Intermediate | $31/day |
Minivan | $37/day |
Full-size SUV | $44/day |
Premium | $42/day |
Luxury | $43/day |
Compact SUV | $32/day |
Intermediate SUV | $33/day |
Standard SUV | $33/day |
Supplier choice | $38/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.
On average a rental car in Raleigh costs $60 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 Raleigh found in the last 2 weeks is $42.
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Raleigh are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.9, 73 reviews), and Hertz (6.0, 92 reviews).
The average gas price in Raleigh 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.
Luxury (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Raleigh.
Car rental companies onsite at Raleigh-Durham airport include Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Luxury car rental in Raleigh costs $26 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in Raleigh costs $30 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Raleigh costs $32 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Raleigh costs $418 per week ($60 per day).
On average a rental car in Raleigh costs $1,791 per month ($60 per day).
Most car rental providers in Raleigh offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Raleigh, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 10 car rental agencies in Raleigh.
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!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Raleigh so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Raleigh is surrounded by several fun destinations. With a rental from one of the car rental locations in the city, you’ll be able to visit outside destinations like Greensboro, which is 1h 15min away; Winston-Salem, which is 1h 45min away; and Lake Norman, which is 2h 45min away.
If you’d like to park your car at one of the city-owned garages overnight, you can do so. Overnight, you can park your car for free at Blount Street Parking Deck, Moore Square Parking Deck, and the Municipal Complex Parking Deck.
10 locations in Raleigh
Locations in Raleigh
1008 Rental Car Dr
+1 844 942 0329
2901 Spring Forest Rd
+1 919 954 7330
2911 Capital Blvd
+1 919 872 0765
3600 S Wilmington St
+1 919 771 1300
406 W South St
+1 919 833 8788
5105 Capital Blvd
+1 919 790 1900
5401 Hillsborough St
+1 919 851 2555
6300 Creedmoor Rd Ste 178
+1 919 844 3393
651 E Six Forks Rd
+1 919 431 1300
9005 Glenwood Ave
+1 919 787 8600
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
8.0 Very good
Oct 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2023
8.0 Very good
May 2021
Cons:
The car smell old10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Cons:
Everything went well2.0 Poor
Mar 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!6 locations in Raleigh
Locations in Raleigh
1017 Rental Car Dr
+1 919 840 4875
1313 Capital Boulevard
+1 919 784 9545
1775 E International Dr
+1 800 353 9823
2734 South Wilmington St
+1 919 307 3246
6215 Hillsborough Street
+1 919 852 5772
6331 Limousine Drive
+1 984 298 1136
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10.0 Wonderful
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10.0 Wonderful
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2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
4 locations in Raleigh
Locations in Raleigh
421 South Salisbury Street
+1 919 856 4912
4237 Louisburg Road, Suite 108
+1 919 878 0861
4325 Glenwood Avenue
+1 919 788 0141
7320 Old Wake Forest Road
+1 919 792 2822
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
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2.0 Poor
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2.0 Poor
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
3 locations in Raleigh
Locations in Raleigh
421 South Salisbury Street
+1 919 839 5667
4237 Louisburg Road
+1 919 872 0008
4325 Glenwood Avenue
+1 919 788 9948
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Jun 2021
Pros:
One manager seemed helpfulCons:
Priceline booked us at an off-site location which was closed when we landed. Avis and Priceline both blamed each other when a $50 no-show fee was assessed and neither would take responsibility for assessing or removing it. Priceline did the same thing on another future rental so we cancelled it. We will no longer use Kayak for rental cars.2.0 Poor
Mar 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 Very good
Dec 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.One location in Raleigh
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Please Go To The Advantage Counter
+1 919 787 7262
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Locations in Raleigh
1015 Trade Dr A, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
+1 919 787 7262
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