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Raleigh car hires from RM 258

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Raleigh with a pick-up date of 17/12 and drop-off date of 19/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Driver's age: 26-65

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Acura TLX car
Acura TLX
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5
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RM 294/day
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Hyundai Tucson car
Hyundai Tucson
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2
4-5
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RM 258/day
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Jeep Wrangler
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3
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RM 350/day
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KAYAK’s 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 hire 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.
  • Book your rental car in Raleigh at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Supplier choice rental cars in Raleigh are around 59% cheaper than other car types, on average

Raleigh car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who rented a car in Raleigh 
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Verified travelerSept 2023
Driving is actually really good in Raleigh. No issues
Verified travelerOct 2023
Lots of road construction to get to this location but no overall inconvenience unless it’s traffic hour.
Verified travelerAug 2023
Raleigh is busy so get there ahead of time if possible.
Verified travelerJun 2023
Clean the car and make sure maintenance is up to date.
MaxJul 2023
Make sure to get AC!
Verified travelerMay 2023
Make sure of the address if you’ve never been.

FAQs about renting a car in Raleigh

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Raleigh?

    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.

  • What’s the speed limit in Raleigh?

    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.

  • Where are the best places to park in Raleigh?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Raleigh?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Hertz (RM 258/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Hertz 1017 Rental Car Dr 27623 (1 kilometers from city center).

  • What is the best car hire company in Raleigh?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Raleigh is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.6, 69 reviews).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Raleigh?

    The average price of fuel in Raleigh is RM 15.21 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between RM 182 and RM 243, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Raleigh?

    Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Raleigh.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Raleigh?

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

  • How much does a Special car hire cost in Raleigh?

    A Special car hire in Raleigh costs RM 147 per day, on average.

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

    An Economy car rental in Raleigh costs RM 176 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Raleigh?

    A Compact car rental in Raleigh costs RM 189 per day, on average.

Raleigh car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6

Good

Read 44 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

7.4

10 locations in Raleigh

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Locations in Raleigh

1008 Rental Car Dr

+1 844 942 0329

Monday04:30 - 23:59
Tuesday04:30 - 23:59
Wednesday04:30 - 23:59
Thursday04:30 - 23:59
Friday04:30 - 23:59
Saturday04:30 - 23:59
Sunday04:30 - 23:59

2901 Spring Forest Rd

+1 919 954 7330

Monday00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday00:00 - 00:00
Thursday00:00 - 00:00
Friday00:00 - 00:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

2911 Capital Blvd

+1 919 872 0765

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

3600 S Wilmington St

+1 919 771 1300

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

406 W South St

+1 919 833 8788

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday12:00 - 16:00

5105 Capital Blvd

+1 919 790 1900

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

5401 Hillsborough St

+1 919 851 2555

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

6300 Creedmoor Rd Ste 178

+1 919 844 3393

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
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651 E Six Forks Rd

+1 919 431 1300

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
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9005 Glenwood Ave

+1 919 787 8600

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
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Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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2.0 Poor

Zahradeen, Sept 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
I had a terrible experience with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and I strongly advise anyone considering renting from them to think twice! On Thursday, August 22, 2024, I rented a car from their Raleigh, North Carolina branch, with plans to drop it off in New York City the next day. While booking online, I requested a car seat and was informed that if available, I might be charged at pickup. When I arrived to pick up the car, I was charged for the car seat, but they failed to provide one. Yes, I was billed for a service they did not deliver, and I had to go out of my way to buy one myself. This alone is unacceptable. After returning the car in NYC, I contacted their customer care to report this issue. I was told that the Raleigh office would call me within 24 hours to resolve the matter. Well, guess what? 24 hours came and went, and no one called. I waited 72 hours—still nothing. When I called back, I was told to wait 5 business days. After 10 business days, I called again, and I made it very clear that this would be my last attempt to resolve the issue. I even told them that if I didn’t hear back, I would assume they were simply keeping my money and that I would share my story so others wouldn’t fall victim. Well, here I am, 4 weeks later, and no one has called. Enterprise has taken my money and completely ignored my complaint. The customer service is non-existent once they have your money. If the situation were reversed and I owed them, you can bet they would’ve been calling me non-stop. But since it’s their fault, they don’t care. If you’re thinking about renting from Enterprise, save yourself the frustration. They took my money without providing the service, and then completely ghosted me when I asked for help. I will never rent from them again, and I recommend you avoid them as well!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
I bet ones a 6pm pick up. I arrived to learn the location closes at 6pm. Why did it even give the option for pick ups after the location is closed?

2.0 Poor

Soraya, Jun 2024

Standard

KAYAK
Awful. They do it not rent to someone from out-of-state unless a credit card is used. I missed the event for which I needed the rental car.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Great! Everything was quick and efficient. Easiest car rental ever.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Passenger van

KAYAK
Picked up my rental fast and easy.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
I called to make sure there was a shuttle to this location. They told me yes, I got on the shuttle and it only went to the airport Enterprise. I asked if the shuttle would take me to the other, they told me no. So I had to cancel that reservation and rent from that enterprise and it was $75 more since I had no way to get to the other Enterprise.

1 out of 15

Hertz

6.4

Okay

Read 64 reviews

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.6

6 locations in Raleigh

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1017 Rental Car Dr

+1 919 840 4875

Monday05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday05:00 - 23:59
Thursday05:00 - 23:59
Friday05:00 - 23:59
Saturday05:00 - 23:59
Sunday05:00 - 23:59

1313 Capital Boulevard

+1 919 784 9545

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00

1775 E International Dr

+1 800 353 9823

Opening times not available

2734 South Wilmington St

+1 919 307 3246

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
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Friday08:00 - 18:00

6215 Hillsborough Street

+1 919 852 5772

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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6331 Limousine Drive

+1 984 298 1136

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
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Friday09:00 - 12:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Tobes, Nov 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Smelled like 200 lbs of Marijuana

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Shuttle provided fast and convenient service both to and from airport. My arrival flight, and subsequent pickup, was delayed for hours, but it didn't impact my car rental at all. Drop off procedure was quick and efficient and staff was friendly through the whole process.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Compact

KAYAK
I flew on 7/19/24 - the day of the global IT outage. My flight was delayed 4 times, then cancelled, then we re-booked a flight at a different airport, and then we missed that plane and had to re-book again at the last minute. We had to fly to a different airport which would require a 2.75 hour drive to our destination. Fortunately, we arrived around 9:30 pm so we thought it wouldn't be too bad. Even given all of those inconveniences, do you know what the WORST part of our day was? Dealing with the staff at the Hertz desk. Manipulation, lies, and unnecessary delays. I was traveling with a child, and trying to ensure her safety while she laid down on a couch along the wall, waiting for me while I waited and waited and waited in line. BUT there were only a couple of people in the line! The wait was because staff spent an ENORMOUS amount of time with each customer, trying to deceive them and upsell them. When it was finally my turn, the staff did a bait-and-switch with me. Then he told me I couldn't upgrade. Then he told me I could only upgrade if I paid for the reserved car as well. Then he lied to me about my car insurance. Then he priced out a car for $85/day for 3 days and presented me with a written bill for $600.00. I asked for a copy of it for my records and he refused. My 7 year old granddaughter repeatedly walked over to me, sleepy-eyed and asked, 'what is taking SO LONG Grammy?' The staff made me leave the line, go and make another reservation and only then would he allow me to book a car rental. We finally left there AFTER 11:00 PM - to begin our 2.75 hour drive to our destination. It was an extraordinary abuse of a customer, and I will NEVER use Hertz again. I was not able to ever cancel the original reservation: K9242146653. The staff told me reservations cannot be cancelled and it didn't matter because you only get charged when you pick up the car. He said you could make 10 reservations and you wouldn't get charged for them if you don't pick up the car. Would you please ensure that this is correct as they were very deceitful and I can't trust anything they said. Please make sure that I am only being charged for the actual car I rented. It was a 2024 Hyundai Kona, license TN 736BMPZ. The new reservation number was #K92430569D0. Thank you.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Nice

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
The car is ok. It was very quick to get the car. Only the tank did appear to be full.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

People carrier

KAYAK
Customer service at the RDU terminal was excellent. The car was clean and it felt like an upgrade from what I booked, as it was quite new (low mileage) and was very comfortable. I needed to pick it up early, which was accommodated quite graciously. I had a 900 mile drive in this vehicle with no issues.

1 out of 22

Budget

5.2

Fair

Read 43 reviews

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.1

Value for money

5.4

4 locations in Raleigh

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421 South Salisbury Street

+1 919 856 4912

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 13:00

4237 Louisburg Road, Suite 108

+1 919 878 0861

Opening times not available

4325 Glenwood Avenue

+1 919 788 0141

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 13:00

7320 Old Wake Forest Road

+1 919 792 2822

Monday10:00 - 13:00
Tuesday10:00 - 13:00
Wednesday10:00 - 13:00
Thursday10:00 - 13:00
Friday10:00 - 13:00
Saturday10:00 - 13:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Great customer service! Great car! convenient location!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Kimmiya gave me great customer service. She gave me a great car for a great price and was easy to work with. She was very knowledgeable about her job.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
Budget customer service told me that a shuttle would arrive to pick me up from dealership. None arrived. Called multiple times. No way to speak directly to the Raleigh location on Glenwood avenue.. Even customer service could not reach them. Took an Uber, and excuse was they had had no phone for several days. Location also hard to access, inside a crowded mall. Car smelled terrible- tons of sickly sweet “car freshener” trying to mask stale cigarette odor.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
3.5 hour line at pickup. We had to walkover to Herz and rebook there!!

2.0 Poor

Ashley, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Very hard to find location, and the first employee was incredibly unhelpful. Told us they only had mini vans when we could visibility see jeep car keys on the hook. When asked they finally gave us the jeep we booked. Took over an hour to get our car.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2022

KAYAK
Rented us out a car that someone else was rented. Our car smelled like a dirty armpit. Very unorganized

1 out of 15

Avis

4.2

Mediocre

Read 32 reviews

Cleanliness

4.7

Comfort

5.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.0

Value for money

4.4

3 locations in Raleigh

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Locations in Raleigh

421 South Salisbury Street

+1 919 839 5667

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 13:00

4237 Louisburg Road

+1 919 872 0008

Opening times not available

4325 Glenwood Avenue

+1 919 788 9948

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 13:00

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Despite making our reservation for a small sedan nearly a year ago, the only vehicle available was a RAM 1500 truck. The gas mileage was horrible and it hadn’t been washed.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

People carrier

KAYAK
Service was good & we got the car we asked for without a problem.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Car was dirty, had permanent damage in seats and carpet, spelled Luke cigarettes.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
We were not told prior to picking up our rental that there would be a large deposit along with the price of the vehicle. This would have not been an issue had we been informed so we could be prepared. They would also not let us split the payment on two cards. Therefore not being able to pick up the rental before they closed. Like I said, it wouldn’t have been an issue had we been informed prior to driving to the rental location.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

One manager seemed helpful

Cons:

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

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

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.

1 out of 11

Thrifty

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Raleigh

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Locations in Raleigh

1313 Capital Boulevard

+1 919 784 9545

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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Dollar

6.4

Okay

One location in Raleigh

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1313 Capital Boulevard

+1 919 784 9545

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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No reviews available

Easirent

4.0

Mediocre

One location in Raleigh

Locations in Raleigh

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Opening times not available

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Europcar

5.9

Fair

One location in Raleigh

Locations in Raleigh

Please Go To The Advantage Counter

+1 919 787 7262

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

keddy by Europcar

6.3

Okay

One location in Raleigh

Locations in Raleigh

Raleigh Airport

Opening times not available

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Advance Car And Truck Rental

No score available yet

One location in Raleigh

Locations in Raleigh

1015 Trade Dr A, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina

+1 919 787 7262

Opening times not available

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AutoEurope

No score available yet

One location in Raleigh

Locations in Raleigh

Raleigh/Durham International Airport

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Raleigh

Locations in Raleigh

1001 Rental Car Drive

Opening times not available

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Raleigh car hire information

Pick-up locationRaleigh
Car typesCompact SUV, Open-air all-terrain, Premium
Hire locations31
Airport locations8
Popular agenciesHertz