Car hire at Raleigh-Durham Airport

To get a rental at RDU, you must be at least 21 years old. However, standard renters are considered to be as from 25, and surcharges may apply for younger drivers. You will need to present a valid government-issued driver's license, which must stay valid throughout the rental period. If you do not reside in the U.S., a valid driver's license with your name on it from your home country is accepted as long as it is written in the Latin alphabet. Otherwise, you will be required to present an international driver's license along with your driver's license. A passport is also required for identification proof.

Raleigh-Durham Airport features various reputable car rental agencies on-site, and each car rental provider at RDU provides complimentary shuttle service to their offices. You can catch your courtesy bus shuttle to the car rental facility, which operates every 15min, at the green Rental Car shuttle stations located outside luggage claim at Zone 4 in Terminal 1 and Zone 5 in Terminal 2. If you wish to book a reservation upon arrival, you can do so at the Reservation and Accommodations Board in the luggage claim area in Terminals 1 and 2.

Clients at Raleigh-Durham Airport car rental agencies have various payment methods, such as credit and debit cards, cash, and pre-payment. However, most on-site rental locations prefer credit card payments since it guarantees their security. The credit card must bear the renter's name, and you should indicate the available credit. Typically, major credit cards, including American Express, MasterCard, and VISA, are accepted. Also, if you plan to use a debit card, you may be required to present your return ticket, among other additional requirements.

On average a rental car at Raleigh-Durham Airport costs C$ 80 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty (C$ 52/day), Payless (C$ 56/day) and Alamo (C$ 61/day).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies at Raleigh-Durham Airport are Thrifty (6.7, 61 reviews), and Budget (6.5, 70 reviews).

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Raleigh-Durham Airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Advantage, Budget, and Dollar.