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Car hire Raleigh-Durham International Airport

If you are looking for a trusted car hire at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Holiday Cars can help you. Holiday Cars works with trusted car rental companies, not only in North Carolina but all over the world. Over 1 million customers already booked a car and had good experience, which means that you are in good hands with Holiday Cars. Do you already have a car in mind? Are you searching for a compact, economy car, or do you prefer a mid-size or full-size car? Don’t worry, Holiday Cars offers all types of rental cars for affordable prices, including multiple insurances.

About Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in North Carolina and serves the Research Triangle Region of North Carolina. The airport is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is a terminal 1 and terminal 2. With a free shuttle bus all passengers can go from one terminal to the other. The distance between the terminals is 5 - 10 minutes if you decide to walk. The Raleigh-Durham International Airport offers a variety of restaurants where you can choose from if you want to eat. Are you in a hurry? Grab and go is then the perfect option for you. If you have a little more time then you can choose table service. Do you want to shop before your flight takes off? The shops of RDU have something for everyone.

Car rental partners at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

All the car rental partners Holiday Cars work with offer a wide range of all types of vehicles that suit your needs. Small or large cars, passenger vans, convertible cars, pickups and SUVs, you will definitely find whatever you want. Here is a list of all the trusted car rental companies Holiday Cars works with at Raleigh-Durham International Airport:

Budget
Thrifty
Dollar
Sixt
Hertz
Alamo
Europcar
Avis

Why rent a car in North Carolina

Because there is so much to do and to discover in North Carolina, it is a good idea to rent a car. It doesn’t matter if you’re visiting for 3 days or a week, a rental car will always come in handy. With a rental car from one of the car hire companies Holiday Cars works with, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want. That means, no more depending on public transportation or other people to bring you places around North Carolina. You also don’t have to worry about public transportation schedules, which can be very stressful. By renting a car from one of the best car hire companies you can save a lot of money and time. This way don’t have to take an Uber anymore and pay high prices. Take advantage of all the benefits that a car rental company has to offers.

What to do in North Carolina

Are you interested in history and heritage? Then there is plenty for you to do in North Carolina. From ghost tours to historic sites and gardens. Visit the gardens on the North Carolina coast or the gardens in Central North Carolina. Thanks to the temperature and climate North Carolina is a hospitable home for flora and fauna. If you want to know more about the military or cultural history of the city, there is enough for you to explore. There are also a lot of natural attractions for you to visit. From beaches to waterfalls and national parks.

Airports near Raleigh-Durham airport

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Tips and experiences for Raleigh-Durham airport

Our customers rated Raleigh-Durham airport with an average of 9.0 based on 45 ratings, and these are the most recent tips, experiences and highlights.

27-10-2021

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Edwin says:

Can be a busy airport. may need more time to make sure that you catch your flight

24-09-2021

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Andrew says:

Raleigh-Durham is a great airport. I got in and out of there in a flash with no issues. I drove my little Hyundai Accent rental all the way to Asheville where we visited the Sierra Nevada Brewery and had a great time. The town of Boone is also not to be missed. North Carolina is much like my native state of New Hampshire in that it's got it all--beaches, mountains and lots in between! I'm looking forward to going back for another visit. Next time I'll stop by the Fat Tire Brewery in Asheville!

06-08-2021

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John says:

The website and google and some prepay sites say that the car hire at Durham closes at 12. But I heard that it is open to 2am. The shuttle bus is frequent. Finding the drop off is a little complicated and although there are signs it is not that easy, left turns onto a busy road. Make sure you return the car full of gas, or pay in advance. THEY NEVER ANSWER THE PHONE! Please pick up the phone.

05-08-2021

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Mary says:

No specific tips! But it was truly a great experience - I wish I could remember the name of the gentlemen who helped me!

03-08-2021

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William says:

Pack early. Remember your toothbrush. Have fun. Rent from Budget. Take pictures. Fill tank with gas before returning rental car.

09-07-2021

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rYaN says:

I don't have anything additional to add, apart from the standard recommendations offered by TSA and the airline industry.

30-06-2021

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Gwendolyn says:

Read the requirements and check in advance with your auto insurance to determine whether or not you should get extra coverage on your rental car

29-06-2021

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Steffaney says:

For the price this was absolutely a great rental experience!! Drop off early in the morning was so smooth. I was going to empty our trash and the worker was like, “don’t worry about it, I will do it.” Those little details matter. I would rent again if I’m in the area. I recommend them.

28-06-2021

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Angie says:

If you were going to go to the beach, I would suggest staying overnight. We went to a few beaches, but really liked Carolina beach. The town has a lot of little shops and a boardwalk. Some of the reviews made us second guess our original choice, but so glad that we did. Lots of the hotels or motels are convenient so you can walk to the boardwalk. There are a lot of airport hotels in Raleigh if you have a really early flight. We were able to drop the rental car off and have the hotel shuttle pick us up at the rental car location.

23-06-2021

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Rebekah says:

Explore all of RDU's surrounding cities! We loved walking around downtown Durham, the Duke University campus, and the local parks. We also enjoyed touring Chapel Hill - walking around the campus and trying out the popular local restaurants and coffee shops. Downtown Wake Forest is a favorite of ours as well; the historic district goes all out with the fall decorations! If you're renting a car at RDU, know that you'll walk across the street to the shuttle bus area, and you'll have to watch for your specific company's bus. They don't have marked spaces for each company, so you have to be alert to spot the right one. They move a lot of people in and out quickly, so the process works quite efficiently as long as you're quick on your feet.

22-06-2021

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Yves says:

I would tell people to prepare your bookings in advance online as it is easy and just. When you get to your destination, Budget was there to receive you and bring you to the rental depot to pick up your car.

30-05-2021

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Robyn says:

1. Check your luggage, it's worth the freedom through TSA, airport and the plane loads faster. 2. Have only one person wait in line at the car rental counter. 3. Have all rental documents, credit card, driver's license ready. 4. Know if you want car insurance, prepaid tank of gas gps units or car seats. Prearrange them on your reservation when possible. 5. Take pictures of all sides of rental car before and after renting the car. 6. Get to know your new rental vehicle, set up gps etc prior to pulling out of the parking space.

24-05-2021

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John says:

The airport always seems an easy one to use - short queues and fast flow through. Food choices, quality and pricing could all be improved so Io would no recommend getting there too early.

23-05-2021

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Mary says:

Rdu is very easy to access. Signage gets you to where you need to be. Glad the speed limit is slow. Very helpful that the car rental had 24 hour access. Friendly service through out airport. Pick up and drop off for flights is a very easy process.

09-05-2021

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Myra L says:

Always verify the type of rental you're getting - if the rental agreement says 7 passengers, make sure the vehicle can accommodate 7 people. I think some rental agencies will try to give you a smaller vehicle if you get a super low rate on a larger car. That happened to me on a previous rental - I wouldn't accept anything smaller than what I rented.

12-03-2021

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Yelena says:

Travel light if possible. Bring headphones as most airlines have movies to watch on the plane. Bring a book in case of the delay and no online connection on the plane during the delay. Bring an empty water bottle to fill at the airport, most airports have water stations now. It will save you money buying water at the airport. Dress in layers when flying. It can be either hot or cold on the plane. Take the best advantage of the time you have flying to catch up with movies, news, emails, etc.

19-02-2021

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britt says:

Make sure you check traffic on the main highway it gets really bad with construction

22-12-2020

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Danielle says:

If renting a car from Raleigh-Durham, regardless of what the advertisement says, there exists NO car rental in-terminal. There are convenient shuttles to take you to where the car rental places are and they are frequent and convenient for getting to the car rental company of your choosing and getting you in your rental quickly to enjoy what Raleigh, Durham, or any other surrounding city has to offer!

22-12-2020

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Jeff says:

Get the fast pass or Express pass or whatever it is called at budget rental. Line for the "regular folks" can be lengthy.

18-12-2020

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Rutuja Vijaykant says:

Plan Plan Plan! Planning your trip in advance would always will avail you best deals and coupons. It gives you extra time for more research and find options that work best for you, also cost effective.

15-12-2020

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David says:

Dollar rent a car and holiday travel are awesome great rates and friendly staff. NC is a beautiful place to visit

09-12-2020

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Oren says:

It's a medium sized airport. All the rental car agencies require a bus shuttle to a rental car area. All the companies have locations there. It's not far, but you have to wait outside. North Carolina roads aren't perfect, but they're pretty easy to drive on. For real Southern NC-style barbecue and fantastic hush puppies, try Bullock's barbecue in Durham - it's been there since at least the 1960's. They close early, though, because it's a family restaurant and that means the people who work there should be able to get back home to their families too. You gotta love that

21-11-2020

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Joseph says:

RDU is good airport to fly in and out of.

30-08-2020

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John says:

Make sure you do a thorough walk around and note any damage. It's only been a couple days and I haven't heard anything back from Budget claiming I damaged their car, but still better to be safe. I did a walk around initially, but didn't notice the rear bumper for some reason. It had a big hole in it where someone backed into something. There's no form for existing damage, so I suggest making notes and take it to the counter. Might even be good to make two copies and get a signature. That being said, they didn't check the car for damage when I returned it so maybe they're just concerned about damage that would incapacitate the vehicle.

29-07-2020

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Reginald says:

Rdu is easy to navigate. The staff all are very professional. There is a good restaurant with sports in the southwest terminal. The other Restaurant has better beer prices, but less of a view. The security checkpoint wait is usually very short. If you fly Southwest, there are self check in kiosks at the far end of the counter that are working when the closer ones are down.

09-07-2020

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MARK says:

Book your rental a week before arrive date to take advantage of the best rates. I would have paid double if I had booked a month in advance.

05-07-2020

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Madelyn says:

Rest every two hours on long trips. Never leave documentation in the car when parked.

22-06-2020

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Heather says:

The airport is clean and well-signed for the most part. The rental car shuttle and lots are very close, though a sign/list of which rental car companies use the shuttle and which ones share shuttles would have been helpful. It was the easiest security check point I have ever been through, so that was a big plus.

17-06-2020

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Eric says:

Don't upgrade, stick with your initial reservation. Learned our lesson.

10-06-2020

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Matthew says:

I like RDU, but I wish it had a Bojangles.

11-05-2020

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Lisa says:

Go to the outer banks for a relaxing get away. The smoky mountains are beautiful in the fall. Tour UNC and Duke just to see the beautiful history and architecture.

26-03-2019

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Tasha says:

Make sure to find out the exact pickup location for car rentals and move quickly! Ask questions if necessary.

19-03-2019

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Mark says:

Have your documents ready before you get up to the ticket counter.

11-12-2018

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Matthew says:

It's a simple airport - I don't have any positive or negative memories of the airport at all.

14-09-2018

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Amanda says:

Be advised alot of road construction in the Raleigh Durham area plan accordingly.

18-04-2018

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Dale says:

Raleigh, NC is centrally located, 2.5 hours from the Atlantic Ocean and 4 hours to the mountains. Plenty of places to dine and shop, no matter you budget. Charlotte, NC is only 2.5 hours away. A nice day trip if you are not staying in there. Summers can be hot with typically mild winters. If your destination is Raleigh, NC in the Fall, take the 4 hour trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway. get a hotel room while there. The Blue Ridge Parkway is the most scenic route in America. It will not disappoint. 8 of the 10 highest points east of the Mississippi River (including the highest) are in North Carolina.

03-02-2018

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Maryann says:

Lots of road construction coming out of the airport so I would just suggest to Drive slowly.

30-01-2018

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Charles says:

Easy, no-hassel airport and car rental facility.

13-01-2018

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DENISE says:

We were there for UNC graduation-

12-01-2018

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Joan says:

Be careful about the hours the car rental agencies are actually open. What may look like a good deal for a car , might turn out to be a night spent in the airport.

12-12-2017

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william says:

The Pit in downtown Raleigh - excellent BBQ!

07-12-2017

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James says:

Avoid interstate highways during spring break.

06-12-2017

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Jack says:

Great cities to visit. My commute to Burlington from Durham daily was frustrated by the number of drivers that, quite simply, do not know how to drive.

23-11-2017

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Carroll says:

Just plan ahead and ask for the Toll saving if any are offered because there are alot and if you aren't used to it it can be a surprise that can add up quickly

01-08-2017

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timlahmatie says:

rent a car do not drive yours on long trips