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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Hendersonville

  • Car rentals in Hendersonville offer numerous advantages over relying on public transportation. A rental car will allow you to explore Hendersonville's attractions without being restricted by the buses' or trains' fixed schedules or limited routes. In addition, having a rental car allows you to easily access more remote and scenic areas that may not be served by public transit. Some of the region's attractions accessible by rental car include the Mineral & Lapidary Museum, Henderson County Heritage Museum, and Appalachian Pinball Museum. Furthermore, a rental car can be a cost-effective option, especially if you are traveling with family or in a group or planning to explore multiple destinations during your stay, as sharing the rental costs among several people is more economical than purchasing individual public transportation tickets.
  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is the primary airport serving Hendersonville and its surrounding regions. If you are planning a flight to Hendersonville, you will arrive at AVL. Hendersonville car rentals are readily available at AVL, providing travelers with convenient options for transportation. Once you've arrived at the airport, you'll find multiple car rental desks in the arrivals area. These desks are located conveniently near the baggage claim area, allowing you to easily secure a vehicle upon arrival. The car rentals in Hendersonville operating at AVL include Budget, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Hertz, National, and VIPCars.
  • Driving in Hendersonville is generally smooth and organized, thanks to the motorists' adherence to traffic rules. Hendersonville has a well-kept road infrastructure that provides efficient traffic flow and minimizes congestion. Drivers are required to follow the traffic rules, which include obeying posted speed limits, using turn signals, and stopping at red lights and stop signs. The city also prohibits driving under the influence and distracted driving. Drivers in Hendersonville are courteous and patient, allowing for safe lane changes and yielding to pedestrians.
  • Hendersonville experiences two distinct rush hour times throughout the day. In the morning, rush hour begins around 7:30 am and lasts until around 9:00 am During this period, there is a significant increase in traffic volume as commuters head to work. Main thoroughfares like Asheville Highway and Four Seasons Boulevard experience heavy congestion during this period, resulting in slower travel times and increased frustration among motorists. The evening rush hour in Hendersonville starts around 4:30 pm and lasts until around 6:30 pm As people begin their commute back home, there is an increase in traffic flow throughout the city. Therefore, it is advisable to plan your travel accordingly to avoid rush hour traffic while operating your vehicle from a car rental in Hendersonville.
  • Book your car hire in Hendersonville at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Mini hire cars in Hendersonville are around 56% more expensive than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Hendersonville

  • What is the best car hire company in Hendersonville?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Hendersonville is Budget (7,1, 123 reviews).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Hendersonville?

    The average price of fuel in Hendersonville is R70,07 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R841 and R1 121, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Hendersonville?

    Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Hendersonville.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Hendersonville?

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

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Hendersonville?

    A Mini car hire in Hendersonville costs R1 629 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Hendersonville?

    An Intermediate car hire in Hendersonville costs R1 037 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Hendersonville?

    A Standard car hire in Hendersonville costs R1 443 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Hendersonville?

    Hendersonville features hilly terrain, changing weather conditions, and scenic routes. Therefore, a reliable and versatile vehicle is ideal for navigating the area. A suitable choice would be a compact SUV, offering a combination of comfort, maneuverability, and all-weather capabilities. These vehicles usually provide higher ground clearance, allowing for smoother passage over uneven roads and occasional off-road trips.

  • What is the speed limit in Hendersonville?

    In Hendersonville, North Carolina, the speed limit on residential streets is usually around 25 mph to ensure the safety of pedestrians, children, and other motorists. On the main roads and urban thoroughfares, the speed limit ranges from around 35 mph to 45 mph, depending on the specific road and its characteristics.

  • Where are the best places to park in Hendersonville?

    Hendersonville features one of the best places to park at the Downtown Public Parking Deck, located on 1st Avenue East. This parking area offers ample space for vehicles and is within walking distance of many shops and restaurants in the downtown area. The parking rates for the first hour are free, followed by around $1 an hour and a maximum daily rate of about $8.  

Hendersonville car rental reviews and directory

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9,9

Wonderful

6 reviews

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.6

One location in Hendersonville

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1907 Spartanburg Hwy

+1 828 697 8551

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Honestly nothing, pickup and drop off were both very easy. Employees were great. Car was clean and drove great

10,0 Wonderful

Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff extremely friendly. Made the pick up super easy and quick.

Cons:

Just that it would have been a tad convenient having a full tank of gas to start our journey with.

9,6 Wonderful

Oct 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very responsive and friendly. Especially Alex.

Cons:

There were no floor mats on the drivers side.

10,0 Wonderful

Feb 2023

KAYAK
Employees were great, car I personally picked for an upgrade I shouldn't have picked. LOL Didn't like the ride of the Mustang. Personal preference nothing to do with Enterprise.

10,0 Wonderful

Dec 2021

KAYAK
Staff was friendly and very quick to get us in and out. Great team

1 out of 2

Ace

4,2

Mediocre

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Clarion Inn

+1 828 380 9338

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Budget

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61 Terminal Drive, Suite 14

+1 828 684 2273

Monday07:00 - 23:59
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2,0 Poor

Jun 2024

KAYAK
Despite having no cars available/clean/ready to rent, Budget continued to take reservations for new car rentals. The guy at the counter said it would be "at least 30 minutes" til a car was ready but could offer no more details. I asked how many people were ahead of me and he said 15! There were many people there who had waited much longer than 30 minutes. I finally got a call about a car 2+ hours later. By then I had already given up and taken a taxi to my hotel, and a taxi to dinner. The rental ended up costing me $50 more than it should have due to the costs of the taxis and a lot of unnecessary hassles. I will not rent from Budget again.

10,0 Wonderful

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Friendly & fast pick up. Very pleased with car we received. Easy drop off Better price is always good

2,0 Poor

Mar 2024

KAYAK
Gave me an EV to travel in the mountains. Representative told me it would be no issue as there was a charging cable in the car to charge it where we were staying. She offered to downgrade a car but pay extra, because she said there was a cord to charge it we decided to give it a try. Turned out there was no charging cable or adapter and was unable to use the car in fear of having no battery to get back to the airport and did not want to spend half a day driving back to swap it out or find and sit at a charger.

8,0 Very Good

Mar 2024

KAYAK
Pick- up and drop-off are in the terminal. The person on duty was very efficient and wait time was nominal. The car could have been cleaner. Inside of the windows hasn't been cleaned, ever? Very cloudy. Right front tire need air and the message that it was time for an oil change greeted me daily. The car was a hybrid Pacifica and drove very well, with gas mileage approaching 40 mpg! All and all a good experience.

6,0 Okay

Jan 2024

KAYAK
Vehicle was dirty inside and outside when I picked it up. I received a text message three days after I turned the vehicle in stating that my vehicle had not been returned and it was over due. I handed the keys to one of the employees when I returned on the due date.

10,0 Wonderful

Dec 2023

KAYAK
Perfect!

1 out of 28

Alamo

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61 Terminal Dr Ste 21

+1 833 969 2397

Monday07:00 - 23:59
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8,0 Very Good

May 2024

KAYAK
Pickup took forever. Wait was almost an hour. The agent at pickup was very pleasant and easy to work with. Drop off was easy and agent was very pleasant. Vehicle was clean and in good condition.

8,0 Very Good

Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Very helpfull But ......... The vehicle STUNK of cigarettes .

Cons:

The vehicle STUNK of cigarettes . Took 4 days to clear up . Drove with the windows open when ever possible . Wife suffers from Emphysema Very dissapointing

2,0 Poor

Jan 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Four wheel drive in a mountain snow storm

10,0 Wonderful

Jun 2022

KAYAK
There was still some trash in the car from the renter before but the car was comfy and pretty good on gas. The pick up and drop off were a breeze!

8,0 Very Good

Nov 2021

KAYAK
Smooth transaction, nice experience.

10,0 Wonderful

Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very friendly

Cons:

Couldn't use a Debit card to lease the vehicle, had to be a credit card.

1 out of 3

Avis

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61 Terminal Drive Suite 14

+1 828 684 7144

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2,0 Poor

May 2024

KAYAK
Not having an electric vehicle. It was very stressful finding charge stations and the time needed to complete a charge. We had one weekend to enjoy a wedding. 13 hours of it was sitting at a charge stations. There are very few level 3 stations - so HOURS are needed at a level 2.

10,0 Wonderful

Nov 2023

KAYAK
The representative that I delt with made the rental experience excellent. What a nice guy. He could have given me a donkey and I wouldn't have minded.

4,0 Mediocre

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly front desk lady.

Cons:

Someone was supposed to meet us at the car, he didn't and we found him wondering around the rental garage. Car was dirty inside and out, AIR CONDITIONING didn't work and only found that out the next day when it was 95f outside. Literally miserable driving around in it. No directions to drop off in Fayetteville, NC. No pre inspection so i filmed everything to make sure i wasnt blamed for how dirty the car was, even AFTER i paid to run it through a car wash. You think covid times would ensure a clean inside but finger prints everywhere, on the screen, dirt in the back seat, just gross.

10,0 Wonderful

Sep 2023

KAYAK
Great agents. They kept it moving. Pleasantly surprised bigger and nicer car than I had expect Ed

8,0 Very Good

Jul 2023

KAYAK
The staff at the counter when I arrived was courteous and fast. Very helpful, 10/10 I ordered a "mid-side SUV," comparable to a Toyota RAV4, and received a Jeep Renegade. To me, it was a wagon—and a small one at that—not a mid-size SUV. But I was in too much of a hurry to contest it.

8,0 Very Good

Jul 2023

KAYAK
Car was not cleaned. I found empty water bottles and white claw bottles under the seats.

1 out of 5

Hertz

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61 Terminal Drive Ste 15

+1 828 684 6455

Monday07:00 - 23:59
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2,0 Poor

Jul 2024

KAYAK
I was charged an extra $200 that was supposed to be a security deposit and the funds were not released. Then I call hertz customer service and I am told this is a privately own hertz agency and they cannot help me with my account. Called the agency and they don’t answer. Really bad experience. Never hertz again

8,0 Very Good

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

VERY friendly staff. Vehicle upgrade was excellent.

Cons:

Way too expensive.

2,0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff in Asheville was terrible. They ended up giving us the wrong car and we only found it out when we dropped it off in Jacksonville. Staff in Jacksonville as almost as bad. The car was also not cleaned before. Someone's old coke can was left in the car.

Cons:

Whatever you do, make sure you get a PAPER contract when you pick up your car. They said we didn't need one in Asheville and they just emailed it to us, but once we got to Jacksonville, Hertz acted like we should have had one and they treated us as if we were the problem with it not being there.

10,0 Wonderful

Dec 2020

KAYAK

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Could not have been easier all the way around from staff at the counter to the car itself.

Cons:

Not a thing.

10,0 Wonderful

Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff. Car.

2,0 Poor

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

They had over booked by 35 cars and we were stranded at a small airport with no rental car. They did not help in any way.

Cons:

Had a car for us. I'm very disappointed.

1 out of 7

National

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61 Terminal Dr Ste 21

+1 844 366 2654

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
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10,0 Wonderful

Jun 2022

KAYAK
Tried Turo but they canceled my car due to a nationwide recall of an older model car. Found a reasonable price on Kayak for a new Mustang convertible with only about 6000 miles and was completely satisfied. Thanks Kayak!

5,9 Fair

Sep 2021

KAYAK
I originally requested a compact vehicle. The vehicle I reserved was unavailable and ended up with a subcompact.

1 out of 1

AutoEurope

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Asheville Airport

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Sunnycars

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61 Terminal Drive

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VIPCars Recommendation

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61 Terminal Dr Ste 21, Suite 21, Fletcher, , USA North Carolina

+1 914 368 0091

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195 travellers who hired a car in Hendersonville gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.7

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