Car Rental - Greenville

 

Rent a car in Greenville and experience this vibrant South Carolina destination. Situated close by the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the city features a wide collection of outdoor activity spaces, galleries for art enthusiasts and a collection of stores and retailers.

Take a stroll through Falls Park, a peaceful natural oasis in the heart of the city. Lose yourself in the creativity of Greenville County Museum of Art and browse the shops that line Main Street.

Pick up your rental car from Greenville Spartanburg International Airport, only a 15-minute drive into the city. You’re then perfectly located to explore the neighboring states – with Greenville conveniently located halfway between Atlanta and Charlotte.

Searching for a business rental car, an SUV for an adventurous road trip or a sports car for a romantic break? You can find the perfect rental car to explore the Southeast States. Reserve your Greenville rental car with Hertz today.

Greenville Locations

A Quick Guide to Greenville

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Find the Mice on Main Street

Greenville, SC 29601

For a fun family activity, why not find the bronze mice on Main Street? Inspired by the famous children’s book, Goodnight Moon, the mice were brought to life by local sculptor and illustrator Zan Wells. Follow the clues that make up the scavenger hunt to find them all – and explore the sights in Downtown Greenville along the way.

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Falls Park

206 South Main Street, SC 29601

Falls Park on the Reedy is in central Greenville and features beautiful walking trails, waterfalls, picnic areas, public art installations and plenty of parking for your rental car. While you’re there, admire the beautiful Liberty Bridge and make the most of the lush gardens – an oasis in the middle of the city.

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Greenville County Museum of Art

420 College Street, SC 29601

Home to the world's largest public collection of watercolors by American artist Andrew Wyeth, the Greenville County Museum of Art’s Southern Collection offers a visual depiction of the Southern experience. It covers the colonial period to the present and the building itself can even be considered a work of art.

The Westin Poinsett

120 South Main Street, SC 29601

The Westin Poinsett offers a downtown location and is the only AAA Four Diamond hotel in the city. You can enjoy brightly decorated, comfortable rooms, high-quality amenities and 24-hour room service during your stay. Plus, it’s only a block away from the Peace Center.

Residence Inn Greenville Downtown

200 East Washington Street, SC 29601

Featuring a 24/7 fitness center, an outdoor pool and with a central location that’s close by Falls Park in your rental car, that’s the Residence Inn. Make the most of on-site dining at Oak and Honey, an exciting restaurant and bar that serves up modern Southern cuisine.

Embassy Suites by Hilton

250 Riverplace, Greenville, SC 29601

Located just a five-minute walk from Main Street, Embassy Suites lets you enjoy Greenville’s top attractions on your doorstep. Relax in the hotel’s indoor saltwater pool or grab a bite to eat at the rooftop restaurant and bar. The rooms are modern and sleek, with spectacular views of the city.

Soby’s New South Cuisine

207 S Main Street, SC 29601

Soby’s offers a menu filled with southern-inspired cuisine, with a focus on locally-grown, seasonal ingredients. Enjoy a decadent brunch with delicious menu items including fried green tomato benedict and New Orleans style French toast.

Kitchen Sync

1609 Laurens Road, SC 29607-2961

Kitchen Sync is a soulful neighborhood restaurant offering farm-fresh fare made from scratch. Serving great meat, vegan and vegetarian options, their highlights include a seasonal fruit & sweet tea cobbler and mouthwatering buttermilk chicken sandwich.

Yellow Ginger

2100 Poinsett Highway Ste J, SC 29609-2868

Chef Alex Wong has created a menu that showcases the fresh and vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia. Try the Yellow Ginger Delight, served on an irresistible crispy noodle bowl. This is a favorite among locals and tourists, make sure you reserve ahead to secure a table.

Driving In and Around Greenville

  • Richardson Street Garage (29601) is a multi-level parking garage that’s open 24/7 and contains almost 900 spaces. It’s located in the downtown area and is ideally situated for shopping and restaurants on North Main Street in your car rental.
  • Liberty Square Garage (29601) has more than 900 parking spaces and is located on the edge of Springwood Cemetery near North Main Street.
  • Broad Street Garage (29601) offers just under 700 parking spaces for your car rental and is within walking distance of Greenville Zoo and the West End.
  • Interstate 85 (I-85) connects several major locations in the Southeastern United States, stretching from Alabama to Virginia. I-85 passes through the south of Greenville and connects the city to Charlotte and Atlanta.
  • Interstate 185 (I-185) is located entirely in Greenville County and connects Interstate 85 with the city of Greenville. It’s also a shortcut route for drivers accessing Interstate 385 from northbound I-85.
  • Interstate 385 (I-385) provides a connection between Greenville and Columbia, heading towards the coast.

How to Get From Greenville to Charlotte

It takes just under two hours to make the 100-mile journey from our Greenville car rental location to Charlotte, North Carolina.

  1. Leave Greenville via I-385 S.
  2. Use Exit 36 to merge onto I-85 N towards Spartanburg.
  3. Continue on theI-85 for approximately 90 minutes.
  4. Take Exit 36 and head towards Downtown, merging onto NC-16 S.
  5. Then take Exit 3B, which will lead you into central Charlotte.

 

How to Get From Greenville to Atlanta

Our Greenville car rental pick up location is just a 2 hour and 15-minute drive southwest from Atlanta via I-85 S. Simply leave the city on I-185 S, then take Exit 14B to merge onto I-85 S. Stay on this route for the entirety of your journey, until you reach Exit 248A, which will take you into Downtown Atlanta.

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