Chapel Hill car hire

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Chapel Hill car hire information

Pick-up locationChapel Hill
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Chapel Hill

  • Chapel Hill car rentals offer the most convenient means of transport for travelers who want to traverse the city. Car rentals in Chapel Hill are a better option than the city’s public transport, the Chapel Hill Transit. This is because Chapel Hill Transit does not operate on weekends. The Kenan Memorial Stadium, which is the home of North Carolina Tar Hills, is one of the places you don’t want to miss a visit when you come to Chapel Hill. It will take you about 7min on light traffic to arrive at the stadium from Chapel Hill city center through East Franklin Street, covering a distance of around 3 miles.
  • If you are arriving in Chapel Hill via Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) Airport, consider renting a car from one of the major car rentals in Chapel Hill, including Hertz, Enterprise, and Avis. Although these companies have no offices within the airport, each of them offers courtesy shuttles to their offices, which are located along Rental Car Drive. The airport has two areas where you can get a shuttle for your preferred car rental. The first area is Zone 4 in Terminal 1, and the second area is Zone 5 in Terminal 2. Both of them are located outside the baggage claim area.
  • If you are driving near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, you need to watch out for cyclists and pedestrians to avoid hitting them. A considerable number of students use bikes or foot to and from school. This is the same case when you are driving within the city center; there are many pedestrians, some of them who can jump into the roads without warning. However, it is easier to drive outside Chapel Hill city center because most of the roads are well tarmacked and wide.
  • Most of the roads in Chapel Hill experience heavy traffic during its rush hour periods in the morning and in the evening, posing difficulties to drivers. The morning rush hour is from 7 am to 9 am, while the evening rush hour is from 4 pm to 6 pm. Raleigh Road. Columbia Street experiences the heaviest traffic during these rush hour periods.
  • Book your car hire in Chapel Hill at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact car hire in Chapel Hill are around 52% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Chapel Hill

  • How much is the price of fuel in Chapel Hill?

    The average price of fuel in Chapel Hill is R74,61 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R895 and R1 194, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Chapel Hill?

    Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Chapel Hill.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Chapel Hill?

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

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Chapel Hill?

    A Compact car hire in Chapel Hill costs R612 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Chapel Hill?

    An Intermediate car hire in Chapel Hill costs R682 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Chapel Hill?

    A Standard car hire in Chapel Hill costs R791 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Chapel Hill?

    The number of people and your baggage are the main determinants of the type of car you should rent from your preferred car rentals in Chapel Hill. An economy rental car will be an ideal type of car you should consider reserving if you will be driving in the city alone with one or two bags. On the other hand, if you intend to travel with three or four individuals and you have more than three pieces of baggage, an SUV car will be a suitable option for you. The destination you intend to visit while in Chapel Hill also determines the type of car you should rent. For instance, an intermediate SUV will be a good car option for you if you will be driving to off-road destinations.

  • What is the speed limit in Chapel Hill?

    The speed limits vary slightly on different roads, depending on their locations. For roads within the school zone, you need to observe a speed limit of 20 mph. If you are on other roads outside the school zone but within the city center, you have to observe a speed limit of 25 mph. The speed limit increases to between 55 mph and 70 mph on highways. With speed cameras at all major intersections, you need to keep an eye on the speed limits to avoid getting yourself on the wrong side of the traffic laws.

  • Where are the best places to park in Chapel Hill?

    Consider parking outside Chapel Hill city center because the number of parking lots in the center is fewer, making it difficult and costlier. The UNC Chapel Hill offers both gated Campus parking lots and non-gated campus parking lots at different rates. If you choose the gated-campus parking lot option, you will have to part with around $7 per day. On the other hand, you will part with around $5 per day if you use the non-gated campus parking lot.

Chapel Hill car rental reviews and directory

Budget

8,0

Very Good

25 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.8

Value for money

8.1

One location in Chapel Hill

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Locations in Chapel Hill

233 S Elliott Road

+1 919 951 7548

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The Chapel Hill desk employee was very courteous and friendly. He was careful about checking the car over before I left. The car's electronics included Android Auto, which allowed my phone's functions, including navigation, to be displayed on the car's entertainment screen. Great!!

2,0 Poor

Nov 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

They called and CANCELLED my reservation. Said he had ABSOLUTELY NO VEHICLES to rent to me. I went immediately back on kayak (and other websites) and saw NUMEROUS listings for vehicles at this EXACT LOCATION

10,0 Wonderful

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff at pick up and delivery were awesome. It was very quick on both ends too. The car was great and the perfect size. Loved the Jeep Compass. Drove very smoothly and gas mileage was great. I highly recommend Budget!

Cons:

I wouldn't change a thing about this rental!

3,2 Poor

Oct 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

The woman at the front desk was kind but very new and clearly overwhelmed - there were no cars at all. I did receive a car but it took forever

2,0 Poor

Jun 2018

KAYAK

Cons:

We got there and were informed they couldn’t confirm same day rentals and there was no car for us. We had to book a different car using a different platform from a different location. It was a waste of our time and energy.

2,0 Poor

Dec 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing except I decided never to attempt securing a rental car there again.

Cons:

The was no customer service at all and they only offered me a different location at twice the rate I was originally confirmed for.

1 out of 5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,3

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.9

5 locations in Chapel Hill

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Locations in Chapel Hill

112 John Earl St Ste B

+1 919 732 5129

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1400 E Franklin St

+1 919 967 5128

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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1705 Legion Rd

+1 919 240 5141

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3143 Hillsborough Rd

+1 919 309 1030

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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3648 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd

+1 919 490 6057

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Friday08:00 - 18:00
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2,0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

They didn't have cars available. I was on a wait list but was never contacted either way after that.

2,0 Poor

Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing - I showed up to pick up the truck and none was available. Enterprise did not attempt to contact me to let me know there were no vehicles available and did nothing to remedy the situation. I had to cancel me plans and reschedule for the following weekend with Alamo. I will never rent from Enterprise again from your site or any other site.

Cons:

Live up to their obligations and communicate and not leave their customers hanging.

2,8 Poor

Jul 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

The car was filthy and smelled of smoke even though it was a nine smoking car. The seats were super uncomfortable and there was a terrible squeak. The car needed to be retired as a rental.

10,0 Wonderful

Mar 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Convenient , reliable and most of all comfortable. Easy to pay, friendly calls the day of and before to make sure I was still interested in using them. They wanted to make sure what I needed and to have it available for me. The cost was so much more my size than any of the other place I had tried. The price was cheap and much more for someone's pocket that is on a fixed income.

Cons:

That the person checking up to see if I needed the vehicle did not tell me about having to bring 2 forms to prove of my ability to pay, and live. This was an inconvenience for me, but the person at the desk helped me and my husband out.

8,8 Very Good

Feb 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

The size and type of car was good, the price was good.

Cons:

The car smelled a bit like someone had been smoking in the car and the seats needed to be shampooed. I also didn't like the way the car drove: it was an automatic but the gears shifted hard.

10,0 Wonderful

Oct 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

I was impressed with the assistant Manager in Hillsborough NC (Jesse?) he was patient and did all he could to help me get this car I had a few issues that needed to be ironed out and he told me what I could do, it took time he did not rent my car out, he waited for me to get back. Thanks for all your help

1 out of 4

Avis

6,9

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

8.5

One location in Chapel Hill

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Locations in Chapel Hill

233 S Elliott Road

+1 919 951 7546

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

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10,0 Wonderful

Feb 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Personnel was very friendly

6,8 Okay

May 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Heated seats and comfortable drive

Cons:

Car wasnt clean and had sand everywhere

10,0 Wonderful

May 2023

KAYAK
Check armrest storage unit for trash...

1 out of 1

Hertz

No score available yet

2 locations in Chapel Hill

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Locations in Chapel Hill

225 Kentington Drive

+1 919 897 2137

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00

3601 Hillsborough Road

+1 919 309 0577

Monday09:00 - 12:00
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4,0 Mediocre

Sep 2023

KAYAK
I got an EV that was very close to being fully out of battery. I also didn’t want an EV and they should be more specific about the type if cars we would get.

10,0 Wonderful

Aug 2023

KAYAK
good.

10,0 Wonderful

Jul 2023

KAYAK
I have no complaints. Everyone was very professional and nice. And I will rent from you again thank you.

2,0 Poor

Jun 2023

KAYAK
They refused to rent to me, purely by prejudice

4,0 Mediocre

Mar 2023

KAYAK
72.00 too much for 1 day of an old Nissan. Drove loud and hard, like a small tank. Was so glad to get my Honda back!

8,0 Very Good

Feb 2023

KAYAK
The office felt under-staffed.

1 out of 3

67 travellers who hired a car in Chapel Hill gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.7

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Most popular car type

Intermediate

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