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Car Rental in Wilmington, NC

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Wilmington Car Rental & Nearby Locations

  • Address:

    1740 Airport Boulevard

    Phone:

    (1) 910-763-5646

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    Free pickup service available

    If flying in, the rental counter is within the terminal with a short walk to the car lot.

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  • Address:

    6816 Gordon Rd

    Phone:

    (1) 910-667-1002

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Rent a Car in Wilmington, North Carolina 

A car rental in Wilmington, NC, gives you the best of both worlds by giving you a little more time and a little more freedom. For business travelers, in between meetings you can be munching on fresh seafood at Cape Fear Seafood Company, and any visitor to the city will want to tour the city’s main attraction, Battleship North Carolina. And of course, more time and freedom is great for locals too! 

No matter where you are from, you can easily pick up a rental car from Budget at the Wilmington International Airport rental location and quickly be on your way to a new destination. 

 

Wilmington Travel Tips

  1. To help you navigate and know which direction you’re heading, just remember, I-140 runs east to west and US-421 runs north to south. 

  2. When you’re in North Carolina, you have to taste some real Southern food, and Rx Restaurant & Bar is just the place to get some.

     

Popular Rental Options

Museums, beaches, and more await your arrival when you travel by rental car in Wilmington. 

 

  • Economy Cars: Plan a weekend getaway with an economy car rental. Myrtle Beach is a popular spot among both locals and tourists. 

  • Intermediate SUVs: Get a real East Coast experience when you take your SUV rental to Freeman Park for a lazy beach day. 

  • Minivans: Fit up to seven passengers in a minivan rental, a great mode of transportation when visiting Battleship North Carolina as a family. 

Find cheap car rentals and other models when you book with Budget online. Plus, check out our deal page for extra savings.

Wilmington Tourist Attractions

North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher

From watching alligators to holding starfish, rent a car, and bring the kids over for a day of learning and exploring. The aquarium is home to a variety of sea life, including turtles, jellyfish, and sharks. You can even schedule a time to ride a canoe around the salt marsh. 

Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park

A car rental in Wilmington, NC, is a must for those who want to spend a thrilling day riding water slides, climbing through jungle gyms, and splashing in the pool. Find an activity the whole family can enjoy at Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park.