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Cheap Car Hire in Downtown, Raleigh from £38

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Downtown with a pick-up date of 3/3 and drop-off date of 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Downtown, Raleigh car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 February 2026.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

£41

Cheapest price per day

£38
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Popular car types in Downtown, Raleigh

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Downtown and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 6 February 2026.
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Economy

Economy

£50+

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Compact

Compact

£42+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£54+

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Full-size

Full-size

£51+

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People carrier

People carrier

£54+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£58+

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Premium

Premium

£77+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

£76+

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Best Downtown, Raleigh car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Downtown car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 6 February 2026.
Citroen C3 Aircross£46/day
5
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 02/06/26
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£54/day
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M
A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Found 02/06/26
Toyota Corolla£42/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 02/06/26

Cheapflights insights for Downtown car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Downtown?

To get the best deal on car hire in Downtown, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £29, which is about 42% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?

Looking to hire a car in Downtown? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £30.83/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £35.24/day.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Downtown is Hertz (rated 6.2/10 with 54 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.6/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
6.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Dollar
Dollar
6.2
Budget
Budget
5.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Downtown?

Planning to hire a car in Downtown? February is the cheapest month, costing about £30 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £40. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

£34

February

£30

March

£33

April

£40

May

£40

June

£36

July

£40

August

£40

September

£35

October

£38

November

£37

December

£38

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 3 locations in Downtown, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Downtown, Raleigh

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Hertz

6.2
Okay
54 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6
Good
8 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.3

Dollar

1 location
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Budget

5.0
Fair
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.4

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.3

Avis

4.0
Mediocre
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

5.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

3.9

Value

4.1

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
1 review•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

6.0

Downtown Car hiring FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 February 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Downtown for a month is certainly possible.

  • What is the cheapest rental car in Downtown, Raleigh?

    The cheapest rental car in Downtown, Raleigh is Kia Niro. It costs £227 per day on average to rent a Kia Niro in this area of the city, which is 25% cheaper than other rental cars in the neighborhood.

  • How much is a rental car in Downtown, Raleigh?

    A rental car in Downtown, Raleigh costs £227/day on average, though we’ve seen prices as low as £227/day recently.

Car hires by fuel type in Downtown

Browse car hires by fuel type in Downtown. Deals were last updated on 6 February 2026.
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Hybrid

Hybrid

£77+

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