Wilmington car rentals from C$ 85/day

There are scenic drives in and around Wilmington, and they require vehicles that can endure the terrain. If you decide to drive on the beach, we recommend a four-wheel drive to avoid getting stuck in the sand. Ensure to book a powerful vehicle to explore the mountains and get the best of both worlds of Wilmington.

Most neighborhoods in Wilmington operate at speed limits of 35mph for the local streets. In others, however, the speed limits have been changed over the years to enhance safety. The roads where traffic gets heavier, such as Market Street and College Road, are 35mph. Other roads, including Shipyard Boulevard and South College, and Carolina Beach Road, have speed limits of 45mph. Follow the right speeding rules on different routes to avoid colliding with the law.

Places to park car rentals in Wilmington are Downtown Parking, Empie Park, and Wilmington Long Leaf Park. There are several parking lots around the central business district governed by the city’s limited-time parking regulations. You can park downtown at street meters from 6:30pm to 9am on weekdays and all day Sundays (which is free), but you’ll have to pay $1.50 per hour at any other time. You can either use the mobile parking app, use coins, or a credit card when making payments for the meters. When parking your rental car, be careful not to break Wilmington’s parking regulations, such as blocking sidewalks, parking in a loading zone, blocking fire hydrants, or blocking the flow of traffic.

On average a rental car in Wilmington costs C$ 85 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz (C$ 85/day), Avis (C$ 85/day) and Dollar (C$ 89/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Hertz 1740 Airport Blvd 28405 (7 kilometers from city center).

The average gas price in Wilmington is C$ 4.87 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 58 and C$ 78, depending on the car size.

Standard (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Wilmington.

The only car rental company onsite at New Hanover County airport is Thrifty.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from New Hanover County airport to off-airport locations is Thrifty.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Standard car rental in Wilmington costs C$ 121 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Wilmington costs C$ 80 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Wilmington costs C$ 104 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Wilmington costs C$ 594 per week (C$ 85 per day).

On average a rental car in Wilmington costs C$ 2,544 per month (C$ 85 per day).

The minimum amount of time varies from one rental car company to another. Thus, check the requirements for returning a rental vehicle when booking to avoid penalties. Ask the customer care any questions to understand the needs of returning a car.

Most rental vehicle agencies offer deals to travelers who book in advance. However, deals differ in various companies depending on the time of the year you book a rental car. Therefore, search several sites and choose the company offering the best deal.