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Asheville, NC, United States
Apr 27 — May 4
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Asheville, NC, United States
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Asheville car rental information
| Pick-up location | Asheville |
|---|---|
| Rental locations | 10 |
| Airport locations | 3 |
Asheville car rental reviews and directory
Hertz![agency]()
Best rated
7.8 Good (40 reviews)
2 locations in Asheville
Hertz
Locations in Asheville
61 Terminal Drive Ste 15+1 828 684 6455
| 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 | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
10.0 ExcellentDec 25 2020
Pros: Could not have been easier all the way around from staff at the counter to the car itself.Cons: Not a thing.
10.0 ExcellentNov 10 2020
Pros: Staff. Car.
2.0 MediocreOct 13 2020
Pros: They had over booked by 35 cars and we were stranded at a small airport with no rental car. They did not help in any way.Cons: Had a car for us. I'm very disappointed.
4.8 OkayOct 4 2020
Pros: Got there and line was 20 people deep and people in front of me had been there for 90 minutes. One person at counter. left after an hour without a car.Cons: more people at desk, don’t overextend reservations
4.0 OkayJul 27 2020
Pros: NothingCons: Bill totally wrong. Never closed out. Got email qith wrong contract and amount. Never called me back. Never answered phone at Asheville airport. No wonder you are bankrupt!!
2.0 MediocreNov 15 2019
Pros: Every step of this process was horrible. Rude, disorganized associates at pick up. The car was still dirty when I got into it and all the tire pressures were dangerously low. The drop off location wasn't operational and it took over an hour to get someone on the phone who could tell me how to return the car. 2 days later I'm still trying to close out my reservation with them. I will never rent with Hertz again.Cons: Absolutely everything. Horrible experience, will never use Hertz again.
9.2 ExcellentNov 5 2019
Pros: Staff was great. Understaffed though! Long line to get car! Took 45 min.Cons: More help at counter
10.0 ExcellentSep 17 2019
Pros: great experience
8.8 ExcellentMay 21 2019
Pros: The staff at the pick up point was very kind and the process was quick and easy!Cons: More explanation about drop off. I understand they don’t have a lot of control over how the place ais designed but when I arrived it was confusing and left with some unease that I was just to leave the keys in the car and go. I wasn’t explained this and I wasn’t fond of not being able talk to ne one
6.8 GoodNov 6 2018
Cons: It had a number of piece of trash in the car.
Enterprise![agency]()
7.5 Good (43 reviews)
4 locations in Asheville
Enterprise
Locations in Asheville
168 Smokey Park Hwy+1 828 665 2389
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
26 Tunnel Rd+1 828 333 9823
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
579 Tunnel Rd+1 828 298 6914
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
954 Patton Ave+1 828 255 0236
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
10.0 ExcellentMar 28 2021
Pros: Friendly staff.
8.0 ExcellentJan 2 2021
Pros: The staff at this location is greatCons: The selection of vehicles and the cleanliness of the vehicle
2.0 MediocreJan 2 2021
Pros: Car wasn’t available
10.0 ExcellentDec 19 2020
Pros: Absolutely wonderful people to deal with. The are knowledgeable and share that information. They will help well above and beyond other rental place I have dealt with. This crew is excellent.
10.0 ExcellentNov 3 2020
Pros: Super friendly and engaged staff-- the best place to rent from in Asheville!
8.8 ExcellentOct 6 2020
Pros: Staff was friendly and helpful. Pick up and drop off were easy.
2.0 MediocreSep 28 2020
Cons: I made a reservation on line. When I arrived at the Asheville airport later that evening no cars were available. The clerk explained that although I made a reservation, the system doesn’t recognize that as a regional airport, whether or not a car is actually available. What?
2.0 MediocreAug 16 2020
Cons: did not get to rent the cqr because they insist on a credit card instead of a debit card or cash
6.0 GoodJul 17 2020
Cons: gas tank was only quarter full.
2.0 MediocreDec 30 2019
Pros: Absolutely nothingCons: they called me while I was on my way to pick up the to tell me they didn’t have a car for me!!
Thrifty![agency]()
6.5 Good (94 reviews)
1 location in Asheville
Thrifty
Locations in Asheville
61 Terminal Drive+1 828 687 2513
| 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 |
2.0 MediocreMar 1 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.
10.0 ExcellentJan 3 2021
Cons: Experience was great.
2.0 MediocreSep 9 2020
Pros: Nothing.Cons: They could have had a car. Some car. They did not. There were no cans or Uber's. So I was stranded at the airport. Thanks thrifty! Go fu k yourselves
8.0 ExcellentAug 11 2020
Pros: Staff was great! Second time we have rented from the same location. Got the managers special which at first was a shock...not a car but a truck!! That was the only vehicle they had available. I use a cane and had to step on my suitcase to get into the vehicle. Ended up being a very comfortable ride and so easy to drive. It ended up being a great ride with grand kids too!
2.0 MediocreJul 24 2020
Cons: Car was filthy and stinky - still had trash from prior renter. Ugh. Tire needed air.
3.6 MediocreJun 19 2020
Pros: The staff was pleasant at pick up. Although I did not get the car I expected, I was thankful I got a car because other travelers who reserved a car ahead of time were told, there were no cars left????Cons: I chose to reserve a car that was listed as managers special, and was under the impression that I would get at least a intermediate size car, I got I dirty Ford Focus, looked like it had not been sanitized and the carpet was dirty under the seats, center console was dirty, but since the counter agent was saying that was all they had available, unless I wanted to pay more - what recourse did I have?
10.0 ExcellentNov 30 2019
Pros: so easy to pick up and return at this airport location. love asheville!
6.0 GoodNov 17 2019
Pros: Pickup and drop off easy. Price was good.Cons: Inside windshield was dirty and made it VERY hard to see when it fogged up.
2.8 MediocreOct 21 2019
Pros: Nothing. They ran out of cars - after I waited on line for an hour.Cons: After waiting for an hour in the line to get my car, the attendant said they were all out of cars. I spent a $100.00 on Uber each way.
8.0 ExcellentOct 9 2019
Pros: Hertz personnel were very friendly and helpful.Cons: Receipt at drop-off
Budget![agency]()
7.4 Good (29 reviews)
1 location in Asheville
Budget
Locations in Asheville
3 South Tunnel Road+1 828 299 4191
| Monday | 08:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
10.0 ExcellentMar 19 2021
Pros: Friendly and professional staffCons: Additional staff. Had to wait 45 min for car during pickup
6.8 GoodSep 29 2020
Cons: The car smelled like cigarettes
5.6 OkayJul 2 2019
Cons: Price
5.6 OkayJun 21 2019
Pros: The employee at the airport was able to switch my reservation around so I could get a car from the airportCons: It was not clear from my reservation that the pickup location was not the airport and what time I would need to be there by to get the car.
6.0 GoodJul 15 2018
Drop-off was closed?Cons: The Budget store that I was suppose to drop the car off at was closed.
10.0 ExcellentJul 11 2018
Great customer service at pick-up!Pros: The counter representative in Asheville was outstanding and we were very happy with our car!
3.6 MediocreDec 31 2016
Car was located at off-site rental location, not aCons: The car I reserved was located 22 miles away off airport location. Internet booking did not indicate this at all. Agent at airport had me pay higher rate for a one day rental then gave incorrect information regarding swapping out the cars the next day. Paid twice as much for a smaller car and endured the hassle of dealing with the whole mix-up while on vacation. Budget just lost another customer.
2.0 MediocreOct 15 2016
Pros: They did not have a car.Cons: They did not have a car.
7.6 GoodOct 11 2016
EasyPros: Easy and quickCons: WOuldn't have wanted to stay long-- smells like tires!!
4.8 OkayJul 20 2016
"Reservation" does not mean that Budget will actuaCons: I went to pick up my mid-sized SUV to find out that Budget did not have it and wouldn't have it. They indicated that they were not responsible for this error as someone else who was supposed to return the vehicle extended and they have no control over that. They offered a "full sized" car or 4-door pick up instead - for a higher cost (of course because they were more expensive options). Seems like if they don't have the car they promised, they should make it right without additional expense. I did agree to the sedan they offered (what choice did I have?) and then compared their list of scratches to what was really on the car. Many more on the car than what they reported, including ding in windshield and tape residue all over the inside of the windshield, which I had to scrape off with a razor so that I could see clearly on my trip. The car was dirty - food in the seat and smeared on the back of the front seat. I will pass on Budget as an option in the future.
Avis![Avis]()
5.7 Okay (11 reviews)
1 location in Asheville
Avis
Locations in Asheville
3 South Tunnel Road+1 828 299 3644
| Monday | 08:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
6.0 GoodJan 27 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 OkayDec 29 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 MediocreSep 27 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 GoodSep 7 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
5.6 OkayJun 1 2019
Pros: Drop-off staff was helpfulCons: Car smelled like smoke. Pick-up was slow and sales rep was distracted. Expensive for what we got
2.0 MediocreJan 6 2017
Wrong CarPros: I did not receive the SUV that I rented online.
10.0 ExcellentJul 24 2016
Trustable 100%Pros: Excellent everything!!Cons: Took a little time the pick up
Sunnycars![Sunnycars]()
1 location in Asheville
Sunnycars
Locations in Asheville
61 Terminal Drive
Recent reviews
217 travelers who rented a car in Asheville gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.0
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
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Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Asheville are Hertz (7.7, 63 reviews), Enterprise (7.6, 77 reviews), and Dollar (6.8, 52 reviews).
The average gas price in Asheville is ₱155.21 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₱1,862 and ₱2,483, depending on the car size.
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A Intermediate car rental in Asheville costs ₱1,950 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Asheville costs ₱4,158 per day, on average.