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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Charlotte
- Driving in Charlotte is the most convenient and effective way of getting to know the city, as all the major interest points are pretty scattered across a 15-mile range. Downtown Charlotte, which is known as Uptown, gets quite busy, but just a short ride away you'll find the cool North Davidson St. and Plaza Midwood neighborhoods. A car is the perfect option for those looking to explore other destinations outside the city — including the US National Whitewater Center, an outdoor recreation facility that sits 15 miles west of Uptown and offers several outdoor activities. Another popular destination is Lake Norman, which is only 30 minutes outside of Charlotte.
- All the big car hire agencies, including Alamo, Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz, can be found at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)'s Consolidated hire Car Facility, which is in the Level 2 lobby next to the Hourly Parking Deck, right in front of the Arrivals terminal.
- Uptown is one of the most crowded areas in the city, particularly when there are big events going on, such as a Carolina Panthers game, so beware of pedestrians if you're driving there. The whole of Charlotte gets pretty packed during NASCAR season, so you may want to avoid going to shopping malls in the city center. The Interstate 485 (I-485) is a highway loop that encircles the city, and, while it may be a little difficult to navigate, it is usually less congested than the Interstate 77, which flows north-south on the western side of Charlotte.
- Although traffic is manageable, roads are usually fairly busy throughout Charlotte during peak hours, so avoid rush hour traffic both in the morning (between 7:30 and 10 a.m.) and afternoon (between 4 and 7 p.m.) if you don't want to be stuck driving for longer than needed. The I-77 in particular tends to get packed during rush hour, in which case it's best to take the 385 loop around the city. When there's a major sporting event taking place, it is recommended that you refrain from driving in the Uptown area.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Charlotte for ₱3,657 or less
- Book your rental car in Charlotte at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in Charlotte are around 18% cheaper than other car types, on average
Charlotte car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in Charlotte
What type of car is recommended for driving in Charlotte?
A small automatic car is the recommended option in Charlotte for travelers who don't require much space for passengers or luggage, as they are easy to drive and park around the city. For families, a compact SUV might be the best option, as it drives well both in the city and around the mountains and lakes.
What’s the speed limit in Charlotte?
The speed limit within the city is usually 35 miles per hour (mph), but it may be lower in certain residential areas, in which case speed limit signs will be posted. Outside the city area the speed limit is usually 55 mph, and interstates all have posted speed limits with a maximum of 70 mph.
Where are the best places to park in Charlotte?
There are about 1,100 on-street parking spaces in the Uptown area of Charlotte, plus over 20 parking garages spread throughout the city. Street parking must be paid between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays -- you can either pay at the meter or at the designated kiosks. Parking Uptown usually costs at least $1 per hour, while daily rates typically range between $8 - $10.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Charlotte?
On average a rental car in Charlotte costs ₱3,687 per day.
What is the best rental car company in Charlotte?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Charlotte are Alamo (8.4, 120 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.3, 92 reviews), and Dollar (6.9, 179 reviews).
How much is gas price in Charlotte?
The average gas price in Charlotte is ₱220.51 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₱2,646 and ₱3,528, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Charlotte?
Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Charlotte.
Which car rental companies are at Douglas airport (CLT)?
The only car rental company onsite at Douglas airport is Alamo.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Douglas airport (CLT)?
The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Douglas airport to off-airport locations is Alamo.
How can I find car rentals near me in Charlotte?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Charlotte?
An Intermediate car rental in Charlotte costs ₱2,823 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Charlotte?
An Economy car rental in Charlotte costs ₱3,671 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Charlotte?
A Compact car rental in Charlotte costs ₱2,666 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Charlotte?
On average a rental car in Charlotte costs ₱25,810 per week (₱3,687 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Charlotte?
On average a rental car in Charlotte costs ₱110,613 per month (₱3,687 per day).
Charlotte car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.4
Very good
291 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.1
One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
5489 R C Josh Birmingham Pkwy
+1 844 366 8844
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8.0 Very good
May 2021
Pros:
Staff was relatively friendly and helpful, vehicle was excellent.Cons:
The vehicle was not waiting for us when we arrived. We had to wait over 30 minutes for a vehicle to arrive at the facility. Communication of this was poor as we were told the wait would be only 10 minutes and I believe we were not immediately notified when our vehicle was ready.4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
Cons:
When we picked up the vehicle it only had 1/4 of a tank of gas so we had to wait 20 minutes for them to go put gas in it. When we returned the vehicle we stopped about 20 minutes from the city to fill it up and we were still charged for 3 gallons of gas at 10.00 a gallon, which is absolutely ridiculous.4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
Pros:
Drop off was super easy and the van was perfect for our needsCons:
My flight was delayed by 3 hours, so instead of getting in at 9:00 pm it was midnight. When I got to the Alamo rental in the airport the entire garage was empty of cars. There were about 8 of us in line with nothing that we could do but wait to see if more cars were brought over, the employee said that they had overbooked and were waiting for more cars to be turned in and cleaned up. It was after 2:00 am when I got my car, thank goodness I kept my email confirmation because they wanted to charge me an extra $125 even though I picked up the car 5 hours later than I originally scheduled it for. I guess car rental companies are like airlines, they overbook "hoping" people don't show up but when everyone does the customers just get mad and end up having a poor experience.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
Pros:
Staff was greatCons:
Our car had trash and food crumbs in it.6.0 Okay
Feb 2021
Cons:
For Covid protocol standards the car was nasty. I went to Auto Bell and had it detailed and disinfected inside.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
Pros:
Great service and great car.Payless
8.0
Very good
136 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
3315 Scott Futrell Drive
+1 704 399 7167
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2018
Pros:
We went to AvisCons:
We waited 40 minutes2.0 Poor
Oct 2018
Pros:
NothingCons:
Payless called me while I was on the way to the rental car to tell me they didn’t have a car for me. Unacceptable10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2018
Pros:
Easy check-in, car was ready2.0 Poor
Aug 2018
Cons:
The van did not pick us up. We waited 40 plus minutes and had to take a cab to their location. The local phone number given to us went to a national location. We could not get info as to when we might have been picked up. The local Payless employee could have not been less helpful and offered no apology. We will never use Payless again.8.0 Very good
Aug 2018
Pros:
The price was good, no secret charges. The staff were very nice and I was in and out asap. Car was great and got me exactly where I needed to go!Cons:
The shuttles take a long time but I understand why. I took a cab instead to find the NC airport location.4.0 Mediocre
Jul 2018
Pros:
car was fine.Cons:
I had to wait at the airport for over an hour for a shuttle to the site. when I got to the site I had to wait for a car and it to be cleaned. I was really disappointed. I have used Payless in the past and was satisfied , I think I might have to really think about using u people againEnterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9
Good
217 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.5
14 locations in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
10421 S Tryon St
+1 704 587 1058
1102 S. Tryon St.
+1 704 348 4433
325 E 9th St
+1 704 348 4433
3501 Brookshire Blvd
+1 704 348 4433
4226 South Blvd Ste A
+1 704 525 2104
5100 E Independence Blvd
+1 704 531 2099
5115 Nations Ford Road
+1 704 519 0533
5489 R C Josh Birmingham Pkwy
+1 704 359 8884
5925 N Tryon St
+1 704 597 0004
6300 Morrison Blvd
+1 704 552 7704
6541 E Independence Blvd
+1 704 535 0521
6859 South Blvd
+1 704 552 8992
7340 Smiths Corners Blvd
+1 704 598 3150
7747 University City Blvd
+1 704 688 6580
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4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
Dollar
6.9
Okay
533 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.7
One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
5489 Josh Birmingham Parkway
+1 866 434 2226
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
6.0 Okay
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2021
Cons:
Don’t prepay with Kayak; our car reeked of cigarette smoke and usb didn’t work but because we prepaid with Kayak Hertz would not refund any of our $. Beware!8.0 Very good
Apr 2021
Pros:
Ease of check outCons:
The car class I booked was not available. I could have saved money by booking another class getting the same car4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
Pros:
The car (Pacifica minivan) really worked well for our needs as far as size and comfort and got decent mileage. Dropoff was very easy.Cons:
The pick up was awful. After a very tiring flight, a packed airport, waiting in line, and trying to breathe in an N95 mask, the agent (who was not wearing her mask properly), kept trying to "upsell" us on a different vehicle. I appreciate the offer to get something larger, and we did. But partly I just agreed to get it so we could all just get out of there. Unrelated, some features to the Pacific like the auto stop/start are just plain dumb and make it hard to use.Budget
6.2
Okay
418 reviewsCleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
6.0
8 locations in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
1100 W Craighead Rd
+1 704 596 9590
222 East 3rd Street
+1 704 376 7073
3716 West Wt Harris Boulevard
+1 704 921 3703
4200 South Boulevard
+1 704 529 4826
4430 East Independence Blvd
+1 704 536 6617
5489 Josh Birmingham Parkway
+1 704 359 5701
5640 South Boulevard
+1 704 522 8922
6721 East Independence Blvd
+1 704 567 6202
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8.0 Very good
Mar 2024
6.0 Okay
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
8.0 Very good
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
Advantage
6.2
Okay
169 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
6.1
One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway
+1 704 395 9983
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8.0 Very good
Jan 2019
Cons:
Construction surrounding airport5.2 Fair
Jan 2019
Pros:
NothingCons:
Canceled the car because mileages was unlimited now I know not to rent there2.0 Poor
Dec 2018
Cons:
My flight was canceled and I couldn’t get ahold of anyone to change my reservation. I was charged for a car I was never able to use. My voicemails on their system went unanswered.5.2 Fair
Dec 2018
Pros:
The only reason I booked with them was because of their price.Cons:
But I guess you get what you pay for. When I first booked the car online nowhere did it say of you are in-state you have to have a credit card or that you have limited mileage. How is this fair when if I was from out of town I got unlimited miles and could use a debit card for the 200 deposit??? Getting to the place is where they tell you all of that. Since I dont have a credit card I waisted money on a reservation with them. They wouldn't let me add another driver to the policy since the reservation was done online (yet online...it's not an option to add another driver). I couldn't use someone's else's credit card with the same last name as me (and who was right there with me to give consent for the use of their card) yet at other car rental companies I have done that before in the past. I needed a car and theirs was cheaper so I ended up getting another reservation with them in someone else's name. With this reservation (although it was also done online) I could now all of a sudden and an additional driver to it. They said when we turn the car back in, any occurred charges could be paid for with another card. When we brought the car back, they lied and said they wouldn't charge us for an additional driver however, they did anyways placing that charge on a credit card that no charge should have been made to. I had absolutely no problem paying for the additional driver, however it would have been done with a debit card so don't lie to me about where it's getting charged to not mess up people's credit status.7.6 Good
Nov 2018
Cons:
You didn’t tell me about the mileage limitation clearly. Need to make that VERY clear. Would have cost me an additional $20/ day8.8 Very good
Nov 2018
Pros:
StaffCons:
Car as dirty outsideHertz
6.1
Okay
507 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
6.0
8 locations in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
14401 Carowinds Blvd
+1 704 553 8989
5010 N Tryon St
+1 704 509 1861
5010 N Tyron St
+1 704 509 1861
5489 Josh Birmingham Parkway
+1 704 359 0114
6141 E Independence Blvd
+1 704 566 3049
6300 Morrison Blvd
+1 704 362 4768
895 W Trade St
+1 704 243 6119
9218 South Boulevard
+1 704 553 8989
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
8.0 Very good
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
Avis
5.4
Fair
121 reviewsCleanliness
5.8
Comfort
5.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.4
Value for money
5.5
8 locations in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
1100 W. Craighead Rd
+1 704 921 3386
222 East 3rd Street
+1 704 331 9007
3716 West Wt Harris Boulevard
+1 704 599 6432
4200 South Boulevard
+1 704 529 7567
4430 East Independence Blvd
+1 704 563 7013
5489 Josh Birmingham Parkway
+1 704 359 5700
5640 South Boulevard
+1 704 523 7113
6721 East Independence Blvd
+1 704 568 6637
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2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Jun 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
Never had the chanceCons:
The check-in process8.0 Very good
Apr 2021
Pros:
Professional, friendly reps.Cons:
The representative said his only vehicle available was delivered from the airport location and the car had a heavy smoke smell. He said I could take it to the airport location to swap for another car. I appreciate it made the offer but don’t understand why the airport location provided the car to the other location knowing of the smoke problem. I did drive the 6 miles to the airport to make the swap. Personnel at both locations were friendly and professional.2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
Cons:
Your system (kayak) let me book a rental at an Avis location that wasn’t open on the day that I needed to pick it up. I didn’t find out about this until a few days before the rental when Avis called me. I had to find a new rental and process has gone up significantly. I used Priceline this time.Sixt
6.4
Okay
30 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
7.0
One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
5489 Josh Birmingham Parkway
+1 888 749 8227
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
8.0 Very good
Nov 2022
6.0 Okay
Aug 2022
2.0 Poor
Aug 2022
Ace
4.1
Mediocre
44 reviewsCleanliness
3.8
Comfort
4.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.2
Value for money
4.4
2 locations in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
4901 C Wilkinson Blvd.
+1 877 219 9192
6248 E. Independence Blvd
+1 877 219 9192
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
We didn’t get the carCons:
We didn’t get the car2.0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
Nothing. They didn’t have a car available even though I booked it.Cons:
Having a car. Not being called 10 minutes before my pickup to find out I didn’t have a car in a random city I had only been to once beforeSilvercar
10.0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
3101 Yorkmont Road, STE 1600
+1 855 359 2227
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National
9.0
Wonderful
5 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.2
One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
5489 R C Josh Birmingham Pkwy
+1 844 366 8843
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9.2 Wonderful
Jan 2017
Pros:
Good car, excellent pickup process in Charlotte.Cons:
The price - I was in a bind and needed the reservation, but I thought it expensive.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2016
Pros:
The Customer Service rep was very patient and helpful. There was an issue with the DL but they handled it quickly and effectively.One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
May 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2023
6.0 Okay
Apr 2023
2.0 Poor
Apr 2023
2.0 Poor
Mar 2023
One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
200 W Woodlawn Rd
+1 980 498 6947
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4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
Jul 2023
One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
4121 South Stream Boulevard
+1 888 656 7383 ext. 2
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4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2023
2 locations in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
5125-b South Blvd
+1 704 565 5417
5330 Wilkinson Blvd
+1 877 283 0898
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4.4 Mediocre
Jul 2017
Pros:
Quick and easy drop offCons:
There is no Thrifry drop off, if I didn't know to take to Dollar I would still be wandering the airport.2.4 Poor
Jun 2017
Cons:
I made two Thrifty Car reservations using Kayak. When I tried to pick up the first car Thrifty said the reservation was cancelled. Sure enough, I checked the Kayak paperwork and the reservation cancelled automatically two hours before the scheduled pick up time. I checked the next reservation 3 days in the future and found that it too automatically cancelled 2 hours before the scheduled pick up. I called both Kayak and Thrifty and neither could change it. Absolutely useless.10.0 Wonderful
May 2017
Pros:
The location was close to the airport, the shuttle was clean and easy to find, and the employees were so kind and very efficient!3.6 Poor
May 2017
Pros:
It was exhilarating being reprimanded by the check in desk for declining their own insurance, even though I had already purchased insurance via Kayak.Cons:
The rented Ford Fiesta may have once been a viable vehicle, but the transmission barely cycled--leaving me stranded more than once in the middle of intersections. What a piece of junk.3.2 Poor
May 2017
Cons:
A single person running the counter when checking in. Zero ability to answer questions. The car treated me like a teenager with having speed limited to 80, volume limited to 9, seat belts that would shut off the radio if they weren't plugged in. There wasn't a drive to pick us up from the location to go back to the airport. Overall, the situation was a disaster.4.0 Mediocre
May 2017
Cons:
The handling of the car that I was given was terrible. It was very sensitive, which made it tough to drive especially when on the highway. In addition, the lady at the counter said the upgrade was $12 and when I got the receipt, it as $20.One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
Please Go To The Advantage Counter
+1 704 395 9983
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One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
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One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
5401-b Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte,nc 28208
+1 786 631 6360
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One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
Charlotte Airport Douglas CLT
+1 704 395 9983
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No reviews available
One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
4121 S Stream Blvd
+1 888 656 7383
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No reviews available
One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
4200 Rental Car Rd, Charlotte
+1 704 395 9983
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One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
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3 locations in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
4901 C Wilkinson Blvd.
+1 877 219 9192
4901 C Wilkinson Blvd.
+1 877 219 9192
6248 E. Independence Blvd
+1 877 219 9192
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No reviews available
One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy Suite A, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
+1 704 395 9983
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No reviews available
One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
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One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
5401-B Wilkinson Blvd
+1 980 498 6947
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No reviews available
One location in Charlotte
Locations in Charlotte
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Car rental locations in or near Charlotte
Good to know
Most popular agency | Alamo |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | ₱3,687/day |
Good deal | ₱3,657/day |