Car rental in Raleigh, NC, United States

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Discover Raleigh, NC, United States

Fun For All in Raleigh

No matter what you're interested in seeing and doing on vacation, you'll find it in Raleigh, NC. The state capital is a mecca of history, art, culture, and outdoor recreation. Pick up your car rental at Raleigh-Durham Airport and travel through the downtown traffic to get started.

Get Active

The Neuse River Trail is a beautiful greenway designed for hikers and bikers, spanning 28 miles through Raleigh from the Falls Lake Dam in Wake Forest. You can park just east of the city at Anderson Point Park to access the trail. It will take you just 15 minutes to take the 10-mile drive from downtown Raleigh with your car rental.

William B. Umstead State Park has more than 5,000 acres of hiking trails to explore, along with boating, canoeing, and fishing opportunities. From Anderson Point Park, it's about a 20-minute drive on Interstate 440-W.

Explore the Culture

If indoor activities are more your speed, visit the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. This free attraction explores the natural and cultural history of the Raleigh area, with exhibits about butterflies, the coastal ecosystem, and scientific research. You can also pay a small fee to check out 3D movies and special exhibitions. From Anderson Point Park, you can reach the museum in about 15 minutes via Interstate 440-E.

The North Carolina Museum of Art is another great choice. It features a permanent collection with works by artists like Andrew Wyeth as well as rotating exhibitions and a beautiful outdoor sculpture garden. General admission is free, though special exhibits may carry a fee. The art museum is just over 9 miles from the Museum of Natural Sciences, so it's easy to check out both in the same day with your car rental.

Interested in visiting Raleigh? Book your ideal rental car today to start your journey.

Raleigh, NC, United States

Car rental companies in Raleigh, NC, United States

    Car Rental Requirements

    • Minimum Age

      In most countries, the minimum age required to hire a vehicle is 25.

    • Driver’s License

      Each driver must present a full, valid and original national driver's license held for minimum of 2 years. If your license is not in a language used in your destination country, an International Driver's Permit to accompany your national driver's license is highly recommended. Some rental companies and government agencies require that you present an IDP. It is the renter's responsibility to present both their IDP and Driver's License when picking up the vehicle. For more information, please reach out to the Rental Company.

    • ID or Passport

      Each driver must present a valid and original photo ID or passport.

    • International Credit Card

      The renter must present a personal credit card, valid in the country of pick-up with enough funds to put a hold for a security deposit. Third-party credit cards will not be accepted. The car rental company is solely responsible for approving the provided credit card. Online prepayment does not exempt the renter from providing a valid international credit card during vehicle pick-up. The rental company will place a hold in the amount of the security deposit and, when applicable, any additional local fees not covered in the prepaid voucher on the card provided at the rental location.

    • Prepaid Booking Voucher

      You must present a printout of the Booking Confirmation Voucher at the rental location. This document officially confirms all agreed upon services, payment conditions, rates, discounts, as well as vehicle availability within the group selected.

    • Important Information

      Car rental companies reserve the right to refuse service to underage or unlicensed drivers, those with poor credit history or individuals otherwise considered liabilities by the rental company.

    What to know before renting a car in Raleigh

    • What is the average car rental daily rate in Raleigh?

      In the last 30 days, the average daily rate was US$ 79.05.

    • How many car rental locations are there in Raleigh?

      in Raleigh there are 12 locations at 4 car rental companies.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CAR RENTAL

    Proteções do veículo Vehicle protections

    Rental car protections usually have the abbreviations CDW and LDW and protect the vehicle from robbery and damage in the event of collisions or accidents.

    Proteções à terceiros Third party protection

    The protections against third parties have several abbreviations, such as ALI, SLI and others. In general, they protect the vehicle from third parties involved in collisions with your rental car.

    Caução Security deposit

    To pick up the car you must leave a security deposit, also called a pre-authorization. The amount is "blocked" on the renter's credit card and "unlocked" after the return of the car on the same conditions.

    Opcionais Optional items

    It is possible to add optional items to your reservation, such as GPS, child car seat or booster seat. Take advantage of those items so you don’t have to worry about it later!

    Condutor adicional Additional driver

    If someone else is sharing the wheel with you, they need to be added to the car rental agreement as an additional driver and meet the same documentation and minimum age requirements as the main driver or renter.

    Quilometragem Mileage

    Check if your reservation has free mileage or not. Free mileage means you can ride as much as you like with the rental car and you will not pay extra depending on the ride.

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