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Cheap car rentals in Asheville

Mitsubishi Mirage car
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Small
2
2
C$ 53/day
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Ford Focus car
Ford Focus
or similar Small
4
2
C$ 64/day
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Kia K4 car
Kia K4
or similar Medium
5
3
C$ 66/day
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Honda Accord car
Honda Accord
or similar Medium
5
3
C$ 66/day
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Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar Large
5
2
C$ 55/day
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Toyota Highlander car
Toyota Highlander
or similar SUV
5
2
C$ 96/day
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Chevrolet Impala car
Chevrolet Impala
or similar Luxury
5
5
C$ 94/day
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Ford Transit car
Ford Transit
or similar Van
5
2
C$ 108/day
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Class Standard Truck car
Class Standard Truck
or similar Pickup Truck
5
3
C$ 97/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
C$ 58/day
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Chevrolet Equinox car
Chevrolet Equinox
or similar SUV
5
3
C$ 65/day
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Nissan Rogue car
Nissan Rogue
or similar SUV
5
3
C$ 68/day
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Class Compact SUV car
Class Compact SUV
or similar SUV
4
2
C$ 75/day
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Asheville car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Asheville with confidence.

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

You should book your rental car in Asheville around 78 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 (C$ 53/day), Budget (C$ 55/day), and Turo (C$ 64/day). The cheapest rental car price was found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 26 Tunnel Rd (1.6 km from city centre).

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 C$ 70/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in Asheville when prices are C$ 104/day on average, which tends to be 17% 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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Asheville car rental price comparison by vehicle type

Find the right rental car in Asheville by comparing prices across vehicle types.

Small cars

C$ 56 - C$ 81

All Car Types

C$ 104 - C$ 136

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

Small car rentals in Asheville typically cost around C$ 70 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average C$ 56 per day, which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 42% cheaper than the average rental in Asheville, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.

Medium car rentals in Asheville typically cost around C$ 95 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average C$ 79 per day, which is about 17% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 21% cheaper than the average rental in Asheville, offering a good balance of space and value.

Large car rentals in Asheville typically cost around C$ 105 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average C$ 90 per day, which is about 15% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 13% cheaper than the average rental in Asheville, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.

SUV rentals in Asheville typically cost around C$ 127 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average C$ 112 per day, which is about 12% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 6% more expensive than the average rental in Asheville but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.

Van rentals in Asheville typically cost around C$ 162 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average C$ 131 per day, which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 26% more expensive than the average rental in Asheville but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.

Pickup truck rentals in Asheville typically cost around C$ 101 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average C$ 78 per day, which is about 23% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 16% cheaper than the average rental in Asheville, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.

Luxury car rentals in Asheville typically cost around C$ 150 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average C$ 117 per day, which is about 22% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 20% more expensive than the average rental in Asheville but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.

Convertible rentals in Asheville typically cost around C$ 151 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average C$ 95 per day, which is about 38% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 21% more expensive than the average rental in Asheville but perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.

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Avis
C$ 57/day
C$ 56/day

Asheville car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who rented a car in Asheville 
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.
Verified travelerJul 2023
Book with a different company or turo

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Asheville

  • 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 rental 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 rental car directly from the airport. If arriving by train or bus, there are also car rental 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 rental 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.
  • Traffic is a significant factor when renting a car in Asheville, NC. If you decide to drive between all the sites in and around Asheville, you will want to avoid highways unless they are interstate highways. If you choose to drive on secondary roads and/or city streets, then you will be in for hours of frustrating bumper-to-bumper traffic every day of your stay. So, before you put your suitcases in the trunk and begin planning your road trip, check the traffic conditions on Asheville's main highways at the time of your visit.
  • You also need to consider your trip's safety and security considerations. This will help you avoid any safety concerns arising due to the distance between you and the car rental company. For example, in Asheville, a car rental company may require customers to park the vehicle in a designated parking lot, which can add some additional security concerns.
  • Asheville car rentals often have drive-up lanes so you can pull up and pick up your rental car without going inside the car rental company's office. Therefore, it's essential to check the car rental company's rules and regulations regarding where you can pick up the rental car.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Asheville for C$ 56 or less

FAQs about renting a car in Asheville

  • 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 C$ 57 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 Avis and Dollar.

  • 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 Special car rental cost in Asheville?

    A Special car rental in Asheville costs C$ 59 per day, on average.

  • How much does renting a car in Asheville, NC, cost?

    While car rental prices in Asheville will vary depending on the car model, the season, and the day of the week, they tend to average around $30 per day. To get an idea of what a specific rental car company will charge in Asheville, check out their online pricing and special offers for Asheville.

  • How do you find cheap car rentals in Asheville?

    It's best to search for Asheville cheap car rentals online and compare the rates and services of different companies. Use a search engine like Google, Bing, or Yahoo and type in "Asheville cheap car rentals," followed by your search criteria. You can also try a site like Expedia or Hotwire to find some cheap Asheville car rental options. You can also contact local car rental companies and ask them if they offer Asheville cheap car rentals or advertise your search online yourself.

Asheville car rental reviews and directory

 

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.1

Fair

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.1

Value for money

5.3

4 locations in Asheville

Locations in Asheville

168 Smokey Park Hwy

+1 828 665 2389

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday

26 Tunnel Rd

+1 828 333 9823

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 14:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

579 Tunnel Rd

+1 828 298 6914

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday

954 Patton Ave

+1 828 255 0236

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday

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2.0 Poor

Kristen, Aug 2026

Premium SUV

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We reserved a premium SUV to move our daughter back to school well before the date we needed it. We got to Enterprise at 9:00 am - right when they opened - to get a car, and all they had were mini vans. No apologies. No explanations. Nothing. We walked out and will never be going back.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2026

Standard SUV

KAYAK
I did not end up getting a rental because they did not have any available nor did any other Enterprise in the Asheville area. They called me two hours before I was supposed to pick the car up to tell me that they did not have it at all.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
There was a fee of $150 on a $94 rental that was not disclosed until I went to pick the car up. There needs to truth in pricing. It’s a little late to decide when you are there to pick the car up.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Sep 2025

Compact

KAYAK
Kayak gave me the wrong address and even city for my rental. I reserved in Asheville but my car was in brevard which was 40 min away. I resolved the issue but the enterprise staff on site were not very creative in their problem solving.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sep 2025

Convertible

KAYAK
Reserved a rental for use in fall trip for lots of open air driving. Needless to say that reserving a car (a convertible in this case) doesn’t mean anything. No convertible, no communications to ask about alternative. So, my experience was very poor. Won’t do this ever again!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Standard

KAYAK
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.

1 out of 11

Budget

4.5

Mediocre

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.3

Value for money

4.9

One location in Asheville

Locations in Asheville

3 South Tunnel Road

+1 828 299 4191

Monday08:30 - 18:00
Tuesday08:30 - 18:00
Wednesday08:30 - 18:00
Thursday08:30 - 18:00
Friday08:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
Sunday10:00 - 14:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2025

Economy

KAYAK
The car wasn’t ready the day of and completely derailed my plans.

6.0 Okay

Michael, Oct 2022

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
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.

1 out of 13

Avis

6.1

Okay

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.1

One location in Asheville

Locations in Asheville

3 South Tunnel Road

+1 828 299 3644

Monday08:30 - 18:00
Tuesday08:30 - 18:00
Wednesday08:30 - 18:00
Thursday08:30 - 18:00
Friday08:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 13:00
Sunday10:00 - 14:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
They charged me a $578 drop off fee for a location 5 miles from where I picked it up after advising me there would be no charge at the counter.

1 out of 3

Thrifty

5.4

Fair

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

5.5

One location in Asheville

Locations in Asheville

61 Terminal Drive

+1 828 684 4211

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59

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2.0 Poor

Karen, Feb 2025

Supplier choice

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
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

KAYAK
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

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

1 out of 3

Hertz

5.1

Fair

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

4.7

2 locations in Asheville

Locations in Asheville

61 Terminal Drive Ste 15

+1 828 684 6456

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
Sunday07:00 - 23:59

891j Patton Avenue

+1 828 225 1828

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Economy

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

10.0 Wonderful

Steve, Sep 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Pickup was and drop off were easy and quick. Thanks

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
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

1 out of 4

Ace

4.5

Mediocre

One location in Asheville

Locations in Asheville

1137 Patton Ave

+1 828 380 9523

Monday10:00 - 19:00
Tuesday10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday10:00 - 19:00
Thursday10:00 - 19:00
Friday10:00 - 19:00
Saturday10:00 - 19:00
Sunday10:00 - 19:00

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Desty-Nation Rentals LLC

No score available yet

One location in Asheville

Locations in Asheville

1137A Patton Ave

+1 828 380 9338

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130 travellers who rented a car in Asheville gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.9

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Asheville car rental information

Pick-up locationAsheville
Car typesSmall, Large, SUV, Medium, Luxury, Pick-up truck, Van
Rental locations11
Airport locations2
Popular agenciesHertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Turo, Budget, Avis