Car Rental - Raleigh

11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Head over to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, ideally located in the downtown area next to Bicentennial Plaza. There’s parking available for your Raleigh car rental in public spaces, like in the overground lot one block east and the Green Square parking lot. It’s one of the biggest museums in the southeastern US, with more than a million visitors yearly across its 300,000 square-foot downtown campus, plus other sites such as Prairie Ridge Ecostation and satellite facilities in Whiteville, Greenville and Contentnea Creek. From dinosaurs to fossils, and much more, prepare for a captivating visit.

9401 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27617

If you’re planning on eating out in Raleigh, there’s no better way to indulge than at Angus Barn, serving traditional American-style cuisine. It’s located right next to the airport, just off I-540 on Glenwood Avenue, next to Northern Wake Expressway. The building looks like an actual barn, filled with warm and friendly vibes, with pride taken in providing exceptional service. The menu includes appetizers such as barbecued ribs and shrimp cocktails. Mains consist of the likes of certified black angus beef selections, such as bone-in tomahawk and T-bone. More than 20,000 steaks are served here every month. There’s a dress code here.

500 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Raleigh Marriott City Center is right in the heart of the city, great if you want to be close to downtown. There’s parking for your Hertz car rental at the on-site lot, with some off-site ones nearby too. Room options include king and queen, as well as executive and governor’s suites. Amenities include a hot tub/spa, great if you want to wind down after a long day. The fitness center is also useful for people who want to stay on top of their exercise goals while they’re on their travels. And the 24-hour front desk is always on hand, round the clock if you’re ever in need of help.

24.7 miles & 31 minutes

A short drive west along I-40 connects two of North Carolina’s main cities. The route passes through the heart of the Research Triangle, with Duke University in Durham, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), and North Carolina State University in Raleigh, research hubs like Research Triangle Park, and suburban communities like Morrisville and Cary along the way. 

129 miles & 2 hours

Following I-40 east, this journey crosses North Carolina’s coastal plain, passing forests like Carl Alwin Schenck Memorial Forest and William B. Umstead State Park, farmland, and small towns such as Clayton and Benson. The road ends near the Atlantic coast in Wilmington, where visitors can enjoy historic waterfront dining options such as Docklands Riverfront and River 128 Restaurant, and attractions such as the battleship USS North Carolina.

167 miles & 2.5 hours

Travelling southwest on I-85, drivers pass rolling Piedmont countryside, growing towns such as Apex and Fuquay-Varina, and manufacturing centers. Charlotte offers a vibrant city experience with major sports venues like Bank of America Stadium, museums such as The Mint Museum, shopping districts like SouthPark Mall and Carolina Place Mall, and attractions such as the NASCAR Hall of Fame and the city’s bustling Uptown district.