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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
- Intermediate rental cars in Raleigh are around 31% cheaper than other car types, on average
Raleigh car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
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 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 (7.9, 73 reviews).
How much is the price of fuel in Raleigh?
The average price of fuel in Raleigh is S$ 5.26 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between S$ 63 and S$ 84, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Raleigh?
Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV 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 an Intermediate car rental cost in Raleigh?
An Intermediate car rental in Raleigh costs S$ 87 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Raleigh?
A Standard car rental in Raleigh costs S$ 223 per day, on average.
How much does a Full Size car rental cost in Raleigh?
A Full Size car rental in Raleigh costs S$ 101 per day, on average.
Raleigh car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9
Good
159 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
7.7
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!Hertz
6.4
Okay
201 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.6
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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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2022
6.0 Okay
Nov 2022
6.0 Okay
Dec 2021
Budget
5.4
Fair
85 reviewsCleanliness
5.5
Comfort
5.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.3
Value for money
5.5
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
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
Avis
4.2
Mediocre
49 reviewsCleanliness
4.7
Comfort
5.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
4.4
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.Easirent
3.9
Poor
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One location in Raleigh
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Europcar
5.6
Fair
No reviews available
One location in Raleigh
Locations in Raleigh
Please Go To The Advantage Counter
+1 919 787 7262
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keddy by Europcar
6.3
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Raleigh
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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
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AutoEurope
No score available yet
One location in Raleigh
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Sunnycars
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One location in Raleigh
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