How much does it cost to rent a car in Asheville?

On average a rental car in Asheville costs ₱3,979 per day. Search rental cars on KAYAK

Which car rental companies will pick you up at Asheville Regional airport (AVL)?

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Asheville Regional airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Search rental cars on KAYAK

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How much does a Standard car rental cost in Asheville?

A Standard car rental in Asheville costs ₱5,332 per day, on average. Search rental cars on KAYAK

How much does a Mini car rental cost in Asheville?

A Mini car rental in Asheville costs ₱5,050 per day, on average. Search rental cars on KAYAK

How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Asheville?

An Intermediate car rental in Asheville costs ₱3,791 per day, on average. Search rental cars on KAYAK

What is the most popular rental car location in Asheville?

In Asheville, cars are most frequently rented at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 61 Terminal Drive Suite 18 (18 km from city center ). Search rental cars on KAYAK

What type of car is recommended for driving in Asheville?

If you’re planning to venture out into the mountains, it is recommended to opt for a 4-wheel-drive car, as there are gravel roads that will require additional road grip. A 4-wheel-drive car is also a good choice for winter driving conditions and is a real all-rounder for the area. Search rental cars on KAYAK

What’s the speed limit in Asheville?

It is important to always adapt speed to the prevailing weather and road conditions, but general regulations allow 25 mph in residential areas and only 10 mph around schools or pedestrian areas. Up to 55 mph is permitted on rural roads, and 55-60 mph on most freeways. Keep an eye out for signs that indicate speed limits. Search rental cars on KAYAK

Where are the best places to park in Asheville?

On-street parking is metered in Asheville and costs around $1.50 per hour, but check the sign for details. On Sundays and public holidays, on-street parking is free. There are also parking garages to consider, such as the Civic Center Garage with its daily maximum of about $10, the Wall Street Garage, or the Rankin Avenue Garage. Search rental cars on KAYAK

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How far in advance should you book a rental car in Asheville?

You should book your rental car in Asheville around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car rental company in Asheville?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car (₱3,808.15/day), Alamo (₱3,839.83/day) and National (₱4,077.41/day). The cheapest rental car price was found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 26 Tunnel Rd (1.6 km from city center).

What is the best rental car company in Asheville?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Asheville are Hertz (5.5, 24 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (5.3, 43 reviews), and Budget (4.8, 41 reviews).

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Rated 5.5/10

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Rated 5.3/10

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Rated 4.8/10

Avis

Rated 5.9/10

What is the most popular rental car in Asheville?

SUV rentals (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Asheville. SUV rentals in Asheville cost ₱5,174/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as ₱3,930/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Asheville?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Asheville is January at an average cost of ₱3,451/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in Asheville when prices are ₱4,412/day on average, which tends to be 6,388% above the yearly average rental price for Asheville.

What rental car company in Asheville has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 4 locations in Asheville, more than any other rental company.

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Verified travelerJul 2024

always call the local facility where you think you are renting from to make sure that the car you reserved online is there. If renting from the airport, at least during construction, leave yourself at least 1-1.5 hours to get thru the line.

Verified travelerApr 2024

Make sure the offices open on the day that you want your vehicle because even though it says you can pick up from there does not necessarily mean that they’re open. Call do some research and check before that

Verified travelerOct 2023

Call the company to check whether or not they have a car for you.

Verified travelerOct 2023

Call the rental car company directly

Verified travelerAug 2023

No shoulder on any of the roads, be prepared! Beautiful mountains though!

Verified travelerJul 2023

Get the car you ordered and don’t settle

PeterJun 2023

Inspect the car thoroughly before leaving the lot.

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Asheville has plenty to offer, from a vibrant arts scene to historical buildings, and, of course, the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are a 1-hour drive from the center. Don’t miss out on any of Asheville’s attractions and rent a car to get the most out of your visit. Many of the outer attractions, including the Blue Ridge Mountains, are not available with public transport and a car will give you the most flexibility to explore the city and surroundings in your own time.
Asheville Regional Airport features five on-site car hire companies which offer vehicles for all tastes. Follow the signs out of the terminal to their service desks and pick up a car to be in Asheville center in less than half an hour via the I-26 W. The transfer will take almost an hour with public transport, so the most convenient way to start your time is with a hire car directly from the airport. If arriving by train or bus, there are also car hire locations in the city -- for instance, in Tunnel Road or Patton Avenue.
Asheville has wonderfully breathtaking scenic routes; however, these routes are also very steep in some places and it is important to shift to a lower gear instead of breaking down on your way. If braking too much, the brakes can overheat and, in the worst case scenario, stop working altogether. Drive slowly through the winding roads in and around Asheville as well, especially in winter, with snow and ice possibly on the streets. Ensure the hire car has winter tires, make sure to adjust your speed, and have some extra snacks and thermos flasks ready in the car in case you get stuck.
The I-240 goes right through the heart of Asheville and the I-40 is a major route connecting many places, so these roads can be congested when commuters come into Asheville in the morning between around 7-9am and leave the city between 5-8pm. If going west, the US-23 can be an alternate route, depending on your ultimate goal.
25% of our users found rental cars in Asheville for ₱3,856 or less
Compact rental cars in Asheville are around 28% cheaper than other car types, on average

What type of car is recommended for driving in Asheville?
If you’re planning to venture out into the mountains, it is recommended to opt for a 4-wheel-drive car, as there are gravel roads that will require additional road grip. A 4-wheel-drive car is also a good choice for winter driving conditions and is a real all-rounder for the area.
What’s the speed limit in Asheville?
It is important to always adapt speed to the prevailing weather and road conditions, but general regulations allow 25 mph in residential areas and only 10 mph around schools or pedestrian areas. Up to 55 mph is permitted on rural roads, and 55-60 mph on most freeways. Keep an eye out for signs that indicate speed limits.
Where are the best places to park in Asheville?
On-street parking is metered in Asheville and costs around $1.50 per hour, but check the sign for details. On Sundays and public holidays, on-street parking is free. There are also parking garages to consider, such as the Civic Center Garage with its daily maximum of about $10, the Wall Street Garage, or the Rankin Avenue Garage.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Asheville?
On average a rental car in Asheville costs ₱3,979 per day.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Asheville Regional airport (AVL)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Asheville Regional airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
How can I find car rentals near me in Asheville?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Asheville?
A Standard car rental in Asheville costs ₱5,332 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in Asheville?
A Mini car rental in Asheville costs ₱5,050 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Asheville?
An Intermediate car rental in Asheville costs ₱3,791 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Asheville?
In Asheville, cars are most frequently rented at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 61 Terminal Drive Suite 18 (18 km from city center ).

Hertz

5.5

Fair

Read 24 reviews

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

5.5

2 locations in Asheville

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61 Terminal Drive Ste 15

+1 828 684 6456

Monday	07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:00
Thursday	07:00 - 23:00
Friday	07:00 - 23:00
Saturday	07:00 - 23:00
Sunday	07:00 - 23:00

891j Patton Avenue

+1 828 225 1828

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
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Friday	08:00 - 18:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Economy

They didn’t have a car available for me even with the reservation

10.0 Wonderful

Steve, Sep 2024

Compact

Pickup was and drop off were easy and quick. Thanks

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Supplier choice

I was charged an extra $200 that was supposed to be a security deposit and the funds were not released. Then I call hertz customer service and I am told this is a privately own hertz agency and they cannot help me with my account. Called the agency and they don’t answer. Really bad experience. Never hertz again

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, May 2021

Pros:

VERY friendly staff. Vehicle upgrade was excellent.

Cons:

Way too expensive.

2.0 Poor

Marcus, May 2021

Pros:

Staff in Asheville was terrible. They ended up giving us the wrong car and we only found it out when we dropped it off in Jacksonville. Staff in Jacksonville as almost as bad. The car was also not cleaned before. Someone's old coke can was left in the car.

Cons:

Whatever you do, make sure you get a PAPER contract when you pick up your car. They said we didn't need one in Asheville and they just emailed it to us, but once we got to Jacksonville, Hertz acted like we should have had one and they treated us as if we were the problem with it not being there.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

Pros:

The lady who worked with us at the 891 Patton Ave location in Asheville was amazing. Very professional and an outstanding representative of your company. She supplied us with the perfect mid sized vehicle for our mountain travels.

Cons:

A 100% great experience

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.3

Fair

Read 43 reviews

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

5.4

4 locations in Asheville

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168 Smokey Park Hwy

+1 828 665 2389

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
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26 Tunnel Rd

+1 828 333 9823

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
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579 Tunnel Rd

+1 828 298 6914

Monday	07:30 - 18:00
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Wednesday	07:30 - 18:00
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954 Patton Ave

+1 828 255 0236

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
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Anonymous, Jan 2025

Standard

They took over an hour to get it for me. Then it wasn’t clean. They said their equipment was broken so they couldn’t make it quite clean. It was filled only a quarter full of gas.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2024

Passenger van

Guys were awesome at front desk- got us in and out quickly. Cars were clean and customer service was top notch!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate

There was no car for us. I don’t know whether to blame Enterprise or Kayak but the website was not current. you should not be able to rent a car that does not exist. The only good thing is that someone called and told us before we got to the facility.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Minivan

Everything went great!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Full-size SUV

Everything was awesome except the fact that the card we had reserved wasn’t there so when we got ready to leave in the morning, we had to wait a couple of extra hours because they didn’t have the vehicle there. It had to be transported. Other than that. everything was amazing and excellent. The customer service the person who checked us out with it was amazing as well, very friendly knowledgeable.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Economy

Complete waste our our time, car was booked 20miles away from Airport, useless!

Budget

4.8

Mediocre

Read 41 reviews

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.8

Value for money

5.2

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3 South Tunnel Road

+1 828 299 4191

Monday	08:30 - 18:00
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6.0 Okay

Michael, Oct 2022

It was very difficult to find the office. It turns out it was inside a mall and there is no sign anywhere outside or inside the mall telling you where it is. We had to ask several workers at other shops in the mall - although we weren’t even sure it was even in there! Never had such a frustrating experience trying to rent a car. Once we found the counter everything went smoothly. The woman said they are not permitted to hang signage (!?)

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

When I rented the car I told them I wanted to pick it up at the Ashville Airport. When trying to pick up the vehicle I was told that my car was at a different location. I had to get a taxi which I had to pay $55.00 for. Also the car was dirty and the gas tank was not full. I was told that I could not drop the car off at the airport without paying $250.00 fee. Because of My early flight I was forced to dod this. My experiance with Kayak Sucked Big time. I would never use Kayak again.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2021

Pros:

Friendly and professional staff

Cons:

Additional staff. Had to wait 45 min for car during pickup

6.8 Okay

Anonymous, Sep 2020

Cons:

The car smelled like cigarettes

Avis

5.9

Fair

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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.6

Value for money

6.0

One location in Asheville

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3 South Tunnel Road

+1 828 299 3644

Monday	08:30 - 18:00
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6.0 Okay

Matt, Jan 2021

Pros:

Not much, honestly. I specifically rented a small car and was given a larger SUV that I didn't really want to drive. See below. The dropoff in Chesapeake was fine. The rental price was much better than what competitors quoted me.

Cons:

Just about everything. The vehicle was in need of alignment so driving it was a challenge. And despite being told there was half a tank of gas, it was barely 1/4 of a tank. The pickup took forever because there was only one employee and the Asheville location was quite busy. And people pick specific cars during rental for a reason. I was supposed to get a Corolla or similar. Instead I got this EcoSport SUV that was bigger than I wanted, and wasn't really in great shape. Beyond that, the dropoff location is really hard to find. It's in an area with lots of other businesses and there's no sign that's visible from the road. If you happen to turn into the right place, there's a very small sign next to the front door that says "AVIS/Budget Group" but otherwise the building looks like a white house next to a Verizon store.

4.0 Mediocre

Courtney J., Dec 2020

Cons:

The car was absolutely filthy and most of the staff were rude, even on the phone trying to figure out where in the mall they're located. They didn't give me a printout with my total when I picked up the car and it wasn't emailed to me, turns out they overcharged me.

2.0 Poor

Aaron, Sep 2020

Pros:

Drop off was easy, convenient location in airport.

Cons:

The car was not ready at the specified time. When it was 1 hour later at the closing time of the Avis branch, it had not been cleaned or vacuumed and smelled like marijuana smoke. Unacceptable during a pandemic.

6.0 Okay

Megan, Sep 2020

Cons:

Went to pick up my vehicle at scheduled time and there were no cars available . Also asked for a car and they put me into an suv and charged me for it

Thrifty

5.6

Fair

Read 16 reviews

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

5.9

One location in Asheville

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61 Terminal Drive

+1 828 684 4211

Monday	07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:00
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Friday	07:00 - 23:00
Saturday	07:00 - 23:00
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2.0 Poor

Karen, Feb 2025

Supplier choice

I rented a manager special for $179. That wasn’t exactly cheap for three days. The manager special came and it was a minivan for me one person. The car was absolutely filthy on the outside. I had to have it washed and clean before I could attend my Luncheon in Asheville. No one was there to assist in finding the car at the Asheville airport. What a mess it is there! You go from one end of the car rental trailer outdoors to the other to get the rental and then finding the car , do t arrive in the dark. no one is there to assist you.. You just aimlessly wonder around the parking lot asking other customers how they found their car. If you don’t Purchase all of the extras, the people at the counter aren’t very nice. You feel shuttled in and shuttled out like cattle. I was asked to sign a paper that there was no outside damage or blemishes to the car without even seeing the car/Minivan. I would never rent from Thrifty again.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

Great car, great service on pickup, drop counter was pushed into a wall, no staff in sight, no drop box in sight, and got charged a $75 key-in-car fee.

2.0 Poor

Rick, Nov 2023

Full-size

The car was not cleaned when we picked it up. The back seat was full of dog hair and there was mud on the floor. We did not realize it until we had passengers sit in the back seat several days later. When I told the agent at drop off that the car wasn’t cleaned I was told I may be charged for cleaning the car since I didn’t take pictures of the problem before we left the airport.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Economy

I ordered a compact car , but nothing was available when my date to p/u. Instead I got a mini van.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

Cons:

Everything went smoothly

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2021

Pros:

The staff at the airport was uncooperative and when I asked if I could change the drop off location the person at the counter made a point to be short and was not helpful. I also asked about adding another driver and he seemed annoyed at my questions. Because of this I canceled my reservation and booked at the counter next door. He told me that I would still be charged for the day if I switched in a manner that was intended to scare me than in making any effort to be helpful. but once I made the other reservation he was able to refund my money.

Cons:

Better customer service at the counter.

Ace

4.0

Mediocre

One location in Asheville

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1137 Patton Ave

+1 828 380 9523

Monday	10:00 - 14:00
Tuesday	10:00 - 14:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 14:00
Thursday	10:00 - 14:00
Friday	10:00 - 14:00
Saturday	10:00 - 14:00
Sunday	10:00 - 14:00

Desty-Nation Rentals LLC

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1137A Patton Ave

+1 828 380 9338

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What is the cheapest car rental company in Asheville?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car (₱3,808.15/day), Alamo (₱3,839.83/day) and National (₱4,077.41/day). The cheapest rental car price was found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 26 Tunnel Rd (1.6 km from city center).

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Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Asheville are Hertz (5.5, 24 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (5.3, 43 reviews), and Budget (4.8, 41 reviews).

What is the most popular rental car in Asheville?

SUV rentals (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Asheville. SUV rentals in Asheville cost ₱5,174/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as ₱3,930/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Asheville?

The cheapest month to rent a car in Asheville is January at an average cost of ₱3,451/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in Asheville when prices are ₱4,412/day on average, which tends to be 6,388% above the yearly average rental price for Asheville.

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