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Rent a car in Durham, North Carolina , to begin exploring the historic Old North State. Known as Bull City, Durham is perhaps best known for its duo of universities, Duke and North Carolina Central. But the city is packed with plenty of sights to discover.

Visit the earth and space exhibits at the Museum of Life & Science, encounter beautiful flowers at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens and travel a little further down the road to Raleigh, home of the North Carolina Art Museum. Renting a car makes it easier to explore Durham.

Several more destinations are also within driving distance when you choose car rental in Durham with Hertz. Fayetteville, home to the Cape Fear Botanical Garden, is less than 90 minutes south. Travel west and Greensboro, with its Science Center and National Military Park, is less than an hour’s drive away.

Whatever your vacation must-sees, reserve your car rental in Durham online with Hertz today.

Durham Locations

A Quick Guide to Durham

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Museum of Life & Science

433 West Murray Avenue, NC 27704

The Museum of Life & Science is an interactive, family-friendly museum, which aims to explore space, weather, health, nature and many other aspects of science in a fun, hands-on environment. Venture outdoors to visit the rescued black bears and lemurs or stay inside to take part in laboratory experiments. Rent a holiday car rental for a fun Durham escapade to this fascinating museum.

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Sarah P. Duke Gardens

420 Anderson Street, NC 27708

Sarah P. Duke Gardens is one of the highlights of the Duke University Campus. The stunning botanical delights on offer here are spread across 55 acres and the gardens are divided into unique sections. Wander the grounds to discover an Asiatic Arboretum, Native Plants and the Historic Gardens.

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Carolina Theatre

309 West Morgan Street, NC 27701

The Carolina Theatre forms part of the heart of the artistic community in Durham. Housed in a 1920s-style building, it forms the backdrop for numerous film festivals and concerts throughout the year. Check beforehand to see what’s on offer with their daily programme of films, screened inside the historic movie house.

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club

3001 Cameron Boulevard, NC 27705

The Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is one of the top-rated hotels in Durham, with award-winning dining and world-class golf complementing spacious and elegant lodgings. Nestled within 300 acres of private woodland near Duke University, the hotel is just 10 miles from Research Triangle Park and close to the Brightleaf Square historic shopping district. Relax here after a long day spent driving your car rental in Durham.

Unscripted Durham

202 Corcoran Street, NC 27701

Unscripted Durham is a vintage-style hotel, featuring 74 boutique rooms and suites, a rooftop pool, with several on-site restaurants and craft bars. Even better, it’s centrally located, close to the Carolina Theatre, NC Escape and numerous hospitality and entertainment venues.

Super 8 by Wyndham

2337 Guess Road, NC 27705

Super 8 by Wyndham is a pet-friendly hotel, conveniently located for access to the Wheels Fun Park, North Carolina Museum of Life and Science and Cameron Indoor Stadium. It’s also around two miles from Duke University and guests can take advantage of free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking for RVs and rental cars.

Bull City Burger & Brewery

107 East Parrish Street, NC 27701

Bull City Burger and Brewery has an ever-changing menu, with a focus on using beef from grass-fed, locally raised stock. Adventurous diners will want to visit in April for the annual exotic meat month, when specials feature weird and wonderful ingredients such as alligator, camel and even tarantula. Bring a Durham business colleague here for a spot of work dinner with a Hertz rental car. 

Vin Rouge

2010 Hillsborough Road, NC 27705

Vin Rouge serves up classic French cuisine in the heart of North Carolina. The bistro’s menu is packed full of traditional French dishes, including moules mariniere, steak frites and cassoulet. Relax in the intimate dining area, with two separate private dining room options, or reserve a table outside to eat al fresco.

Chicken Bee

810 9th Street STE 129, Durham, NC 27705

Korean cuisine at its best. Indulge in bulgogi, fried chicken, plus more at this delightful restaurant. Authentic flavors – no artificials or additives used. There’s a nice ambience in the place too. Make sure to try their desserts too to top off a scrumptious meal.

Driving In and Around Durham

  • Church Street Garage (27701) is staffed during business hours but operates as a self-parking facility 24/7. It provides over 400 spaces for your car rental close to Sarah P. Duke Gardens and the Museum of Life and Sciences.
  • Chapel Hill Deck & Lot (27701) contains more than 375 spaces near Durham City Hall for your holiday or business car rental, found on E Chapel Hill Street.
  • On-street metered parking is available throughout downtown Durham, providing access to all the main retail, business and entertainment sectors.

 

  • Interstate 85 (I-85) travels through the northern section of Durham, leading to Greensboro and Charlotte in the west and reaching Virginia. Grab a Hertz car rental to see the wider area.
  • S. State Route 70 (US-70) is the main route that connects the city with Raleigh, to the south. From there, it continues southeast towards the Crystal Coast.
  • North Carolina Highway 55 (NC-55) runs from Durham to the Pamlico Sound, connecting the city to Morrisville, Apex, New Bern, Bridgeton and other cities in The Triangle.

 

How to Get From Durham to Charlotte

It takes just over two hours to drive the 144 miles from Durham to Charlotte in your rental car, home of the Carowinds amusement park and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

  1. Get on NC-147 N/Durham Freeway and head north.
  2. Merge onto I-85 S.
  3. Keep left to continue along I-85 S to reach Exit 38.
  4. Take the right fork to merge onto the I-77 S.
  5. Take the Brookshire Freeway exit and follow signs for central Charlotte.

 

How to Get From Durham to Greensboro

Rent a car in Durham and get to Greensboro, a haven for history enthusiasts, in under an hour. Just take the Durham Freeway north to merge with I-85 S and take Exit 224 onto East Gate City Boulevard, leading into the heart of Greensboro.