Most popular company | ENTERPRISE |
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Price of gas per gallon | $3.41 |
Average price per day | $62 |
Cheapest price per day | $38 |
January
$51
February
$53
March
$58
April
$62
May
$61
June
$64
July
$67
August
$58
September
$55
October
$64
November
$65
December
$57
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Wilmington is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
Small cars | $58 - $71 | |
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All Car Types | $75 - $88 |
To rent a small car in Wilmington, the United States, you would pay an average price of $65/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Wilmington, the United States (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$71/day). In fact, February is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Wilmington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Wilmington, renting a small car saves you 17% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Wilmington small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a medium car in Wilmington, the United States, you would pay an average price of $68/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Wilmington, the United States (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~$85/day). In fact, September is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Wilmington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Wilmington, renting a medium car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Wilmington medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a large car in Wilmington, the United States, you would pay an average price of $89/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Wilmington, the United States (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$107/day). In fact, September is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Wilmington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Wilmington, renting a large car is 14% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Wilmington large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a SUV in Wilmington, the United States, you would pay an average price of $83/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Wilmington, the United States (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$89/day). In fact, January is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Wilmington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Wilmington, renting a SUV is 7% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Wilmington SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a van in Wilmington, the United States, you would pay an average price of $98/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a van in Wilmington, the United States (~$84/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~$136/day). In fact, June is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Wilmington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Wilmington, renting a van is 22% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Wilmington van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a luxury car in Wilmington, the United States, you would pay an average price of $93/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Wilmington, the United States (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$112/day). In fact, January is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Wilmington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Wilmington, renting a luxury car is 18% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Wilmington luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a convertible in Wilmington, the United States, you would pay an average price of $92/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Wilmington, the United States (~$74/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~$125/day). In fact, January is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Wilmington. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Wilmington, renting a convertible is 16% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
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Restrictions from high-end vehicles and mandatory "Young Driver" daily charges apply for renters under the age of 21. Most car rental locations in Wilmington rent vehicles to American holders of temporary licenses and EU citizens with active licenses. Foreigners who attach a valid government-issued license, a current passport, valid credit card, and proof of return travel to their country of origin are permitted to book economy car rentals.
The most common speed limit when driving car rentals in Wilmington is 55 mph. It’s illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.08% or above. Drivers must also give the right of way to pedestrians and cyclists at crosswalks and intersections. Everyone in the rental car must be wearing their seat belts, and children under eight must be strapped in age- and weight-appropriate car seats. It’s helpful to research any new or existing road laws through the city’s Department of Motor Vehicles to ensure you’re following the law when driving rental cars in Wilmington.
If you’re planning an off-the-beaten-path drive through scenic North Carolina, you need a mid- or standard-size SUV car rental in Wilmington. Economy cars, compact cars, and electric car rentals are ideal for city driving, but they also will hold their own for long road trips, thanks to their great fuel efficiency.
Wilmington has everything from metered street parking lots for $1.50 an hour, to privately run parking lots and suburban downtown parking, which may require proof of residency or other documentation. The city’s Residential Parking Permit Program allows eligible residents to purchase visitor parking passes for $5 per pass, which you could use to park your luxury car rental in the city for 48 hours. You can also pay $1-13 (depending on duration) for the parking deck at 2nd Street, the RiverPlace Deck, and the Wilmington Convention Center parking deck. Drivers with valid handicap license plates or hang-tags can park in off-street parking garages or surface lots for unlimited time (posted hourly rates must still be paid).
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $62/day when booking a rental car in Wilmington. The best deal a user found was for $35/day from Turo, booked on Dec. 16.
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Wilmington from the following companies over the past two weeks: Avis ($38/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($40/day), and Budget ($47/day).
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.0 rating), Hertz (7.7 rating) and Alamo (7.5 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Wilmington.
The average gas price in Wilmington is $3.41/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $40 and $58 to fill up a car’s gas tank.
From Enterprise Rent-A-Car you can rent a car in Wilmington from about $410 per week on average.
Booking early can save you upwards 32% on your rental. Booking your vehicle at least 70 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Wilmington.
Yes, renting a vehicle in Wilmington for a month is certainly possible.
We’ve recently found that Turo offers you prices that are 56% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Wilmington for a month is $1,757. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
The average price for a weekend car rental in Wilmington is $120. Renting a Compact is your cheapest option if you’ve looking to save money on your weekend car rental in Wilmington. For the month of January, Cheapflights users have found rental cars in Wilmington for as low as $69/day.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Wilmington. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($56+).