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Car rentals in Wilmington, North Carolina

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Wilmington, NC
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What is the cheapest rental car agency in Wilmington?

The cheapest rental cars in Wilmington are generally found through Turo. When booking with Turo, you may be able to find rental car prices for as low as $21/day. The average price to rent a car in Wilmington is $35/day.

What car do most people rent in Wilmington?

Chrysler Pacifica rentals and Toyota RAV4 rentals in Wilmington are the two most popular car models, according to our data. Chrysler Pacifica rental prices in Wilmington can vary depending on what company you rent from, but our users have found that prices average $96/day and can be as low as $33/day. Toyota RAV4 rental prices can also vary, but tend to average $76/day, with the cheapest deals as low as $31/day.

Best deals found for Wilmington, North Carolina car rentals

Find great deals below on a variety of popular rental car types in Wilmington, North Carolina
Best rates found by momondo users in the past 48 hours.

Important information about Wilmington car rentals

Wilmington, North Carolina, is known for its huge World War II Battleship, its large historic plantations and antebellum houses. Car rentals in Wilmington are the best way of getting around the city. Parking isn’t normally an issue since there are various parking lots as well as on-street parking. Meters are enforced until late afternoon and lots are free for the first hour. There are various offices for renting vehicles, a total of about 20 car rental locations in Wilmington, so there are plenty of options to choose from. You will probably have no trouble finding a cheap car rental in Wilmington if you are on a budget.

Is it worthwhile to rent a car while visiting Wilmington?

The city is a bit too big to see on foot but you can park your Wilmington car rental downtown to see the Riverwalk and the Historic District. This North Carolina city isn’t only great for its downtown attractions. Your rental car in Wilmington can get you to other top attractions like the iconic Myrtle Beach on the South Carolina coast. It’s only about an hour and a half drive away from the city. Also, when in Wilmington you’ll want to see the Poplar Grove Plantation, just a short drive out of the city center, and find some picture-perfect spots at Carolina Beach. If you’re heading to the historic district with your rental car, you should know that Market Street is known to get congested because it is the most direct route into town. Parking isn’t normally an issue, though, as there are parking lots throughout the city as well as on-street spots.

What different driving laws should I keep in mind while driving in Wilmington?

Since it’s always a good idea to look up tips before driving in a new area, we’ve put together a series of recommendations and laws you should remember. Once you have your car rental in Wilmington, if you ever hear or see an emergency vehicle approaching with flashing lights, you must change lanes to clear the way and slow down to not interfere. Texting and driving is illegal in North Carolina, although you are allowed to talk on your phone in hands-free mode. We always recommend not drinking and driving. Avoid being a road hazard and leave your rental parked if you’re planning on having a drink. You may be charged with a DWI if you’re caught with a blood-alcohol content of 0.08% or more. Please check Wilmington’s department of motor vehicles in case there are any changes in the laws.

Will I need a special driver’s license or permit to drive a rental car in Wilmington if I’m visiting from another country?

If you are traveling from out of the country and your original driver’s license is not in English, you will need an International Driving Permit to pick up your car rentals in Wilmington. When presenting an IDP, you have to have your original driver’s license with it at all times; the permit is merely a translation. Apart from the international permit, it’s important to note that you have to be at least 21 years old to rent a vehicle in North Carolina. If you are under 25 years old, you may be charged an extra fee depending on the agency.


Wilmington, North Carolina car rental deals found on momondo

Find the rental car in Wilmington that's right for you

Small cars

$44 - $84

All Car Types

$57 - $94

The average price of a small car rental in Wilmington, the United States is $65. The cheapest time to rent a small car in Wilmington, the United States is in January. The price is 34% lower than the rest of the year at just $44 per day. A small car rental is typically 16% less expensive than the average rental car in Wilmington. The average price of a vehicle rental in Wilmington can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Wilmington small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car rental in Wilmington, the United States is $66. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in Wilmington, the United States is in January. The price is 15% lower than the rest of the year at just $57 per day. A medium car rental is typically 15% less expensive than the average rental car in Wilmington. The average price of a vehicle rental in Wilmington can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Wilmington medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car rental in Wilmington, the United States is $87. The cheapest time to rent a large car in Wilmington, the United States is in January. The price is 21% lower than the rest of the year at just $69 per day. A large car rental is typically 11% more expensive than the average rental car in Wilmington. The average price of a vehicle rental in Wilmington can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Wilmington large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV rental in Wilmington, the United States is $83. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in Wilmington, the United States is in January. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just $62 per day. A SUV rental is typically 7% more expensive than the average rental car in Wilmington. The average price of a vehicle rental in Wilmington can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Wilmington SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van rental in Wilmington, the United States is $93. The cheapest time to rent a van in Wilmington, the United States is in January. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just $70 per day. A van rental is typically 18% more expensive than the average rental car in Wilmington. The average price of a vehicle rental in Wilmington can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Wilmington van rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a luxury car rental in Wilmington, the United States is $95. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in Wilmington, the United States is in January. The price is 31% lower than the rest of the year at just $67 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 19% more expensive than the average rental car in Wilmington. The average price of a vehicle rental in Wilmington can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Wilmington luxury car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a convertible rental in Wilmington, the United States is $129. The cheapest time to rent a convertible in Wilmington, the United States is in January. The price is 49% lower than the rest of the year at just $66 per day. A convertible rental is typically 40% more expensive than the average rental car in Wilmington. The average price of a vehicle rental in Wilmington can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

Kia Picanto
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$37/day

25 Mar - 28 Mar
Kia Picanto
Nissan Versa
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$42/day

11 Apr - 25 Apr
Nissan Versa

Wilmington car rental directory

All major car rental suppliers in Wilmington, North Carolina

Alamo

7.7
Good
46 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.7

Thrifty

7.7
Good
40 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.3

Hertz

7.6
Good
54 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.7

Budget

6.7
Okay
46 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Dollar

8.3
Very good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

National

7.9
Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
22 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.0

Avis

6.9
Okay
27 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.8

Quick facts about car rentals in Wilmington

Get the overview on great rental deals, popular car rental companies, and best car types for your visit in Wilmington

Most Popular Agency

Budget

Popular Car Types

SUV, Intermediate, Economy

Cheapest Rental Car

$31

Most Popular Model

Chrysler Pacifica
The most popular Wilmington car rental agency found on momondo this month is Budget. Other top choices for car rental companies are Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Turo
The following car types were offered at rental car companies in Wilmington in the past 72 hours: SUV, Intermediate, Economy.
The lowest price for a rental car in Wilmington is $31/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from $59/day.
The most popular car model to rent in Wilmington in the past 7 days is the Chrysler Pacifica. Our users also prefer the Toyota RAV4 as an alternative.

Find popular attractions close to your rental car pick-up

Visit these must-see attractions near popular rental car locations in Wilmington

Nearby attractions:

Battleship North Carolina67.4 mi
River to Sea Gallery67.5 mi
Wilmington Art and Event Gallery67.5 mi
Wilmington Convention Center67.8 mi
Thalian Hall67.8 mi

Nearby attractions:

Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College3.1 mi
Thalian Hall3.4 mi
Wilmington Convention Center3.4 mi
Wilmington Art and Event Gallery3.7 mi
River to Sea Gallery3.8 mi

Nearby attractions:

Wilmington Convention Center73.9 mi
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College74.0 mi
Battleship North Carolina74.0 mi
Wilmington Art and Event Gallery74.3 mi
Thalian Hall74.3 mi

Rent a car near one of these popular hotels in Wilmington

Below are the most popular hotels in Wilmington
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson,Wilmington, NC

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson,Wilmington, NC

4706 New Centre Drive, Wilmington, NC, United States

2.7 mi from city center

Comfort Inn University

Comfort Inn University

151 South College Road, Wilmington, NC, United States

2.3 mi from city center

Baymont by Wyndham Wilmington

Baymont by Wyndham Wilmington

4926 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

2.3 mi from city center

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

301 North Water Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

4.1 mi from city center

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront

9 Estell Lee Place, Wilmington, NC, United States

4.3 mi from city center

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, Nc

Coastal Inn & Suites - Wilmington, Nc

3604 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

2.3 mi from city center

Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Best Western Plus Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

5345 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

2.7 mi from city center

Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Home2 Suites by Hilton Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

5518 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

2.8 mi from city center

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Hampton Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

1989 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC, United States

4.0 mi from city center

Wingate by Wyndham Wilmington

Wingate by Wyndham Wilmington

5126 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

2.4 mi from city center

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

151 Van Campen Boulevard, Wilmington, NC, United States

2.3 mi from city center

Rodeway Inn & Suites

Rodeway Inn & Suites

5025 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

2.4 mi from city center

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

501 Nutt Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

4.3 mi from city center

Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

Homewood Suites Wilmington/Mayfaire

6732 Swan Mill Road, Wilmington, NC, United States

3.7 mi from city center

Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington Wrightsville Beach

307 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC, United States

2.8 mi from city center

Holiday Inn Wilmington-Market St.

Holiday Inn Wilmington-Market St.

5032 Market Street, Wilmington, NC, United States

2.4 mi from city center

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach

305 Eastwood Road, Wilmington, NC, United States

2.8 mi from city center

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Wilmington Mayfaire

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Wilmington Mayfaire

1014 Ashes Drive, Wilmington, NC, United States

4.1 mi from city center


Driving with a rental car in Wilmington - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in Wilmington so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How much will it cost to rent a car in Wilmington, North Carolina in April?

To rent a car for a weekend in Wilmington in April, the average price was $78 with cheaper deals starting around $21. Users looking for a one-week rental in Wilmington for April saw an average deal of $60 - but quotes as low as $21 were available depending on dates and car options.

Is there a fee to cancel my Wilmington, North Carolina car rental?

The majority of the Wilmington car rental agencies that we partner with do not have a cancellation fee. This means that if your plans change unexpectedly, many car rental centers in Wilmington such as Alamo, Hertz, and Avis often offer cancellation free of charge based on when you booked.

What is the best type of car to rent in Wilmington during April?

A Standard car is the ideal car to rent when visiting Wilmington in April. On average, Wilmington receives 4.5″ of precipitation and temperatures hover around 69.8 °F during the month of April. These conditions are well-suited for a standard, which can easily handle a bit of rain and even hold up well when temperatures fall. Renting a Standard in Wilmington will cost you $70/day on average.

What is the speed limit in Wilmington, North Carolina?

Wilmington’s speed limit is 25 mph when you are driving in the city. This speed limit might also apply to surrounding towns and neighborhoods. The suburban speed limit in Wilmington is 75 mph and the speed limit for highways is 75 mph. However, be sure to look for posted signage as these speeds may vary.

What car rental company has the Chrysler 300 in Wilmington?

What is the weather like in Wilmington, NC in March?

During the month of March the average temperature in Wilmington is 55.4 °F and the expected precipitation is 4.2″. This information is useful for travelers looking for a car rental in Wilmington.

Is the weather in Wilmington similar to the rest of North Carolina?

The climate in North Carolina during March is usually 50 °F with an expected 4.1″ of precipitation throughout the month. Those looking to rent a car and leave from Wilmington on a road trip to the surrounding area should take note of this information.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Wilmington?

Prices for cars in Wilmington were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Wilmington?

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Wilmington?

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Wilmington. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Wilmington?

To rent a car in Wilmington, all drivers must have a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.


Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in Wilmington?

Using momondo to book a car rental in Wilmington could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car rental websites and locations to provide you with a wide selection of options and cars to choose from.

How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in Wilmington?

momondo enables you to find the best car rental deal in Wilmington by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.

Does momondo show car rental deals in Wilmington with free cancellation?

Free cancellation is a policy that can be filtered on momondo car rental searches for Wilmington and all other locations. Availability may vary by location.

Can I rent a car with a fair fuel policy in Wilmington on momondo?

momondo specifically allows you to search for car rentals in Wilmington with fair fuel policies.

Can I find a car rental in Wilmington which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

Enhanced cleaning services can be found on all car rental locations on momondo including Wilmington.

Can I search for rental cars in Wilmington with unlimited mileage on momondo?

Absolutely. You can specifically filter for rental car deals in Wilmington with unlimited mileage on momondo.


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