Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Northwest Raleigh, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should you book a car rental in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh?
Based on car rental prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.
To get the best price on a car rental in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, you should book around 61 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 33% compared to booking last minute.
Which car rental company in Northwest Raleigh is best rated?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK.
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Northwest Raleigh are Budget (4.5/10, 44 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.5/10, 41 reviews), and Hertz (6.0/10, 84 reviews).
How much does it cost to rent a car in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh per month?
Average daily rental prices based on car rentals searched on KAYAK in the last 12 months.
On average, a car rental in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh costs 299 ﷼ per day. May is the most expensive month when prices are 334 ﷼/day on average.
Which company has the most car rental locations in Northwest Raleigh?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the most car rental locations in Northwest Raleigh with 6 locations, followed by AutoEurope (1 location) and Avis (1 location).
Northwest Raleigh car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Northwest Raleigh by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
127 ﷼ - 194 ﷼
All Car Types
225 ﷼ - 291 ﷼
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Small car rentals in Northwest Raleigh typically cost around 167 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average 127 ﷼ per day which is about 24% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 38% cheaper than the average rental in Northwest Raleigh, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.
Medium car rentals in Northwest Raleigh typically cost around 232 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average 183 ﷼ per day which is about 22% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 14% cheaper than the average rental in Northwest Raleigh, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car rentals in Northwest Raleigh typically cost around 244 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average 195 ﷼ per day which is about 21% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 9% cheaper than the average rental in Northwest Raleigh, offering more comfort for longer trips at a valuable price.
SUV rentals in Northwest Raleigh typically cost around 249 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average 213 ﷼ per day which is about 15% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 7% cheaper than the average rental in Northwest Raleigh, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van rentals in Northwest Raleigh typically cost around 317 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average 239 ﷼ per day which is about 25% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 16% more expensive than the average rental in Northwest Raleigh, but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck rentals in Northwest Raleigh typically cost around 205 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average 155 ﷼ per day which is about 25% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 24% cheaper than the average rental in Northwest Raleigh, a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in Northwest Raleigh typically cost around 376 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average 332 ﷼ per day which is about 12% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 29% more expensive than the average rental in Northwest Raleigh, but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible rentals in Northwest Raleigh typically cost around 336 ﷼ per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average 244 ﷼ per day which is about 28% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 21% more expensive than the average rental in Northwest Raleigh, perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Top tips for renting a car in Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh
25% of our users found rental cars in Northwest Raleigh for 302 ﷼ or less.
Book your rental car in Northwest Raleigh at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
Small rental cars in Northwest Raleigh are around 39% cheaper than other car types, on average.
January is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Northwest Raleigh, with prices around 237 ﷼/day. November, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of 334 ﷼/day.
FAQs about renting a car in Northwest Raleigh (Raleigh)
How much does it cost to rent a car in Northwest Raleigh?
On average a rental car in Northwest Raleigh costs 342 ﷼ per day.
What is the best rental car company in Northwest Raleigh?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Northwest Raleigh is ENTERPRISE (8.7, 18 reviews).
How can I find car rentals near me in Northwest Raleigh?
After I picked up the car and got to my destination, I noticed there is a small bag of garbage and empty McDonald’s bags and wrappers in the backseat on the floor. No big deal took two seconds to clean it up. Everything else was excellent. The people are very friendly very knowledgeable. Couldn’t ask for anything better thank you very much and I’ll rent from you the next time down there!!! 😎
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2025
Compact SUV
The desk staff was friendly and courteous.
2.0 Poor
Zahradeen, Sep 2024
Intermediate SUV
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
Soraya, Jun 2024
Standard
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
Great! Everything was quick and efficient. Easiest car rental ever.
Everything was perfect we will be renting from Hertz in North carolina again
10.0 Wonderful
Lee, Sep 2023
Intermediate
Attendant was great. Car was just OK. Old and loudly squeaking breaks.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2022
The car was old, burned a lot of gas. Drove 10 miles and droped a quarter of the gas tank. I’m pretty sure it had some engine problem. Very expensive for a mediocre car. Never doing business with hertz again.
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Dec 2021
Hertz was a nightmare to book with, and they're definitely penny pinching thieves. Modifying a booking is nearly impossible online, and if you try doing it over the phone, you'll get charged an additional 5% of the booking - absolutely ridiculous. If you decide to cancel and rebook because it's easier (AKA actually doable), you're the equally as screwed because even with a full month's notice, Hertz will not give a full refund and will instead pocket $50. The car we picked up was lovely and suited our needs, but they clearly didn't clean properly as there was a half-drank cup of soda in the car, especially concerning when Hertz declares they're doing extra cleaning because of Covid, I'm not convinced. I definitely recommend booking from any other vendor, Hertz is the worst.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2021
The car I received was totally substandard. When driven over 60 mph the car felt like it was going to come apart. Very high mileage car that should not be in the fleet of a premium rental car company like Hertz.
I never got to rent from them. Lol. When I got there, they first told me it’ll be a 45 min wait, then started looking a little confused and turns out couldn’t find my reservation. They said they couldn’t refund the $117 in rental insurance and go ask Expedia for that. I spent $40 on Ubers to and from for NOTHING. When I called Expedia several times, they claimed they cannot refund me because they didn’t charge me. Even though it was through their page. Multiple people. Finally someone emailed me to tel me how budget was gracious to cancel my reservation. Lol THEY HAD NO CAR FOR ME OR MY RESERVATION. I would hope they’d cancel it. I’ve had to dispute the rental car insurance charge wirh my bank sine budget and Expedia are being complete scammers. So. Worst ever. I’m going to the BBB with all of my receipts and screenshots next.
8.0 Very good
Laura, Dec 2024
Intermediate
Car exterior was very dirty when I picked it up. Drop off was great
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Compact
Great customer service! Great car! convenient location!
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Compact
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
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, Sep 2023
Intermediate SUV
3.5 hour line at pickup. We had to walkover to Herz and rebook there!!
I had a confirmation through Kayak but Avis did not have a car for me and wouldn’t have one until evening. They struggled to find me in the system. I rented through Turo instead
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Minivan
Service was good & we got the car we asked for without a problem.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Intermediate
Car was dirty, had permanent damage in seats and carpet, spelled Luke cigarettes.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2022
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.
All was fine up front. In and out quick. Car was filthy but ok. My issue is that I dropped the car off by putting keys in the drop box before the location opened. My rental day was over at 11am so I should have only been charged for one day but they did not retrieve the keys until the end of the day and said I dropped it off at 5pm which cost me another full day. I want a refund for the second day.
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