Car Rental in Hickory, NC

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Valley Hills Mall - Food Court (HC4)

Address:

1960 US Hwy 70 SE - Suite 2100,
(Level 2), Hickory, NC, North Carolina, 28602, United States

Phone:

(1) 828-322-4206

Location Type:

Corporate

Hours of Operation:

Sun 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Holiday Hours:


2025
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed
2024
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  08:00AM - 04:00PM
CHRISTMAS DAY   December  25  closed
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  08:00AM - 04:00PM
THANKSGIVING DY   November  28  closed

Free pickup service available

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General Directions
COUNTER: Located at the Valley Hills Mall Level 2 Food Court (Sears side) near Charleys Philly Steak, which is on Highway 70 near 19th Street Drive SE intersection. (NOTE - Highway 70 is also known locally as Conover Blvd West or US 321 Business.) VEHICLES: On-site. RETURNS: Same as pick-up. AFTER-HOURS RETURNS: Not available. Rental vehicle must be returned during office hours.

Budget in Hickory, NC

With Budget on your side, it’s never been easier to pick up a car rental in Hickory, NC! With so many vehicles to choose from, you can find the car that best suits your travel plans, like a spacious SUV or a fuel-efficient economy car.

After picking up one of our rental cars in Hickory, NC, you can take a short trip down Highway 70 to the Hickory Motor Speedway or the Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds. You might even choose to take a day trip out to the Rock Barn Country Club and Spa.

Did you know that Budget lets you customize your rental with alternative drop-offs? Choose from almost any of our USA locations to better suit your needs and travel plans! Start your reservation for a car rental in Hickory, NC, now.

Economy Car

Economy cars help you save more on gas so you’ll have more to spend on Hickory’s best attractions, like a trip to Hart Square Village or the Hickory Aviation Museum. 

 

Intermediate SUV

Planning an outdoor adventure to Bakers Mountain Park or Lake Hickory Trails? Load up your hiking gear and hit the road in one of our spacious intermediate SUVs. 

 

Premium SUV

A premium SUV lets you cruise around downtown Hickory in superior comfort and style or make your day trip to Charlotte far more enjoyable. 

 

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Ready to book your cheap rental car in Hickory, NC? You can learn more about your vehicle options and rates for your rental dates by filling out the reservation form at the top of this page. Rates and vehicle availability are based on your pickup and drop-off dates and when you book your rental. Start your reservation and secure your savings today. 

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