Car rentals in Downtown, Raleigh

It costs $44/day on average for a car rental in Downtown. momondo users have also found prices as high as $68/day and as low as $33/day, which is a 52% price variation. These price differences are often dependent on what neighborhood in {5} you rent your car in.

At the moment, Downtown’s cheapest rental car company is Thrifty, where users have found prices for as low as $32/day. You may also consider renting from Dollar or Hertz which are also some of the cheapest rental companies in the neighborhood. Users have recently found prices at Dollar for $34/day and $34/day from Hertz.

The best rental car company in Downtown is Hertz. This is based on an average momondo customer rating of 6.3/10 from 38 reviews. If you are planning a trip to Downtown, you will be able to find Hertz at 8 locations in the neighborhood.

Although there are plenty of other rental car types to choose from, the most popular type for a trip to Downtown are SUV sized cars. 34% of our users chose this rental type and found prices for $94/day on average.

The cheapest neighborhood to rent a car when in Raleigh is Northeast Raleigh. On average, the daily cost to rent a car in Northeast Raleigh is $38 from Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Another affordable neighborhood to rent a car in is Northwest Raleigh, where Enterprise Rent-A-Car has an average price of $56 per day.

9 days is the most popular length of time momondo users will rent a car for in Downtown. Renting a car for 9 days will cost $55/day on average. If you decide to stay and rent a car in Downtown for 1 week then prices will be around $378, and many of our users tend to opt for weekend rentals which cost $144 in total on average. If it’s a longer road trip you’re after, you can also rent a car for one month in Downtown, at a total average cost of $2,431.

The best time to rent a car in Downtown is in the month of February, when prices are $42/day on average. October is often the most expensive month to rent a car when average prices are $62/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit Downtown, it’s recommended that you book your rental around 7 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in Downtown refresh daily.

There are 18 operators available for cars in Downtown as of July 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Downtown. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.

When renting a car in Downtown, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.