Winston-Salem

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Winston-Salem car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Winston-Salem. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of gas per gallon

$3.90

Average price per day

$60

Cheapest price per day

$31

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Winston-Salem?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Winston-Salem and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on April 28, 2024.

January

$45

February

$49

March

$54

April

$56

May

$56

June

$56

July

$54

August

$51

September

$42

October

$51

November

$53

December

$54

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Winston-Salem is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Winston-Salem

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Winston-Salem to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Small cars

$45 - $71

All Car Types

$59 - $82

To rent a small car in Winston-Salem, the United States, you would pay an average price of $57/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Winston-Salem, the United States (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$71/day). In fact, September is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Winston-Salem. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Winston-Salem, renting a small car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Winston-Salem small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Winston-Salem, the United States, you would pay an average price of $57/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Winston-Salem, the United States (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$70/day). In fact, September is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Winston-Salem. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Winston-Salem, renting a medium car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Winston-Salem medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Winston-Salem, the United States, you would pay an average price of $90/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Winston-Salem, the United States (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$107/day). In fact, September is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Winston-Salem. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Winston-Salem, renting a large car is 22% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Winston-Salem large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Winston-Salem, the United States, you would pay an average price of $71/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Winston-Salem, the United States (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$88/day). In fact, September is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Winston-Salem. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Winston-Salem, renting a SUV is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Winston-Salem SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Winston-Salem, the United States, you would pay an average price of $109/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a van in Winston-Salem, the United States (~$95/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$148/day). In fact, December is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Winston-Salem. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Winston-Salem, renting a van is 36% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Winston-Salem van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Winston-Salem, the United States, you would pay an average price of $83/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Winston-Salem, the United States (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$111/day). In fact, January is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Winston-Salem. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Winston-Salem, renting a luxury car is 15% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Winston-Salem luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Winston-Salem, the United States, you would pay an average price of $147/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Winston-Salem, the United States (~$31/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$640/day). In fact, November is about 80% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Winston-Salem. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Winston-Salem, renting a convertible is 53% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota Yaris$31/day
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Toyota Yaris
Mini Hatch$33/day
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Mini Hatch
Nissan Versa Note$36/day
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Nissan Versa Note

Top rental agencies in Winston-Salem

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Winston-Salem known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car rental companies in Winston-Salem. Reviews were last updated on April 28, 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Winston-Salem area such as Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Hertz

6.9
Okay
34 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
11 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.2

Budget

7.1
Good
19 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Avis

5.3
Fair
16 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.6

Easirent

1 location

Priceless

1 location

Rent-A-Wreck

1 location

Best Winston-Salem car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Winston-Salem. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 7 rental car agencies in Winston-Salem with an average daily rate of $40. Data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
The best prices on car rentals in Winston-Salem we've found at this time. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Toyota Yaris$31/day
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Toyota Yaris
Mini Hatch$33/day
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Mini Hatch
Nissan Altima$34/day
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Nissan Altima

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Winston-Salem, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on April 28, 2024.
  • What are the requirements to rent a car in Winston-Salem?

    If you’re thinking of checking out car rentals in Winston-Salem, you must provide your official driving license that should be valid for the entire renting period. Any foreigner looking to drive in the city will have to submit a valid foreign driving license to be eligible for rental cars in Winston-Salem. However, you won’t need an IDP as the state doesn’t view it as a legal document. You should be at least 21 to legally rent a vehicle, and you might get an underage daily surcharge if you’re below 25.

  • What are the rules for driving in Winston-Salem?

    Whether you’re driving an economy car rental or an electric car rental, always keep to the right side of the road unless you’re overtaking. The driver and all the occupants in the car above 16 years of age must wear seat belts at all times. Children under 8 must be secure in a child passenger restraint seat. It’s illegal to have an open container of any alcoholic drink in the passenger area of any vehicle, including car rentals in Winston-Salem. The state also prohibits driving a vehicle if you’re noticeably impaired or have a 0.08% or higher BAC. You should check with the city’s department of motor vehicles for any recent changes in the traffic laws if you’re considering Winston-Salem car rentals.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Winston-Salem?

    On-road cars are the ideal vehicles to choose for Winston-Salem car rentals. Models for your urban area trips include the Mazda 323, Toyota iQ, Renault Twingo, Volkswagen Chico, the Lancia Thema, or the KIA Sedona. You can also consider a luxury car rental in Winston-Salem for a more luxurious experience, for instance, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, an Aston Martin Rapide S, or the Cadillac CT5. These vehicles will offer more than the typical experience you’ll find in a cheap car rental in Winston-Salem. If you need extra room for your kids or luggage, you can go for a passenger van rental such as the Toyota LiteAce.

  • What are the best places to park in Winston-Salem?

    You can easily find parking spaces for rental cars in Winston-Salem at the off-street parking or the on-street spaces. On-street parking includes over 800 metered spaces, where you can park for a minimum of 30 minutes to a maximum of 10 hours. Parking decks have approximately 2,300 parking spaces that can seamlessly accommodate car rentals in Winston-Salem and offer a safer and more convenient, off-street option. The most common and easily accessible decks for parking include the 4th-Church Street Parking Deck and the Sixth-Cherry Trade Parking Deck. Parking rates are approximately $1 an hour, offering a welcome solution to park your cheap car rental in Winston-Salem.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Winston-Salem?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $60/day when booking a rental car in Winston-Salem. The best deal a user found was for $32/day from Turo, booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Winston-Salem?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Winston-Salem from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo ($31/day), Budget ($36/day), and Priceless ($37/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Winston-Salem?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Budget (7.1 rating), Hertz (6.9 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6.6 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Winston-Salem.

  • What are gas prices like in Winston-Salem?

    The average gas price in Winston-Salem is $3.90/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $46 and $67 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Winston-Salem for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz offers rental cars in Winston-Salem for about $298 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in Winston-Salem for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 63% to make it a great deal in Winston-Salem. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car rental to close on a rate below the average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Winston-Salem?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Winston-Salem it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Winston-Salem for a month?

    Prices can be as low as $1,277 if you consider booking with Turo. That price represents savings of 45% compared to the Winston-Salem average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Winston-Salem is on average $1,277 ($43/day).

  • How much is a car rental in Winston-Salem for a weekend?

    It costs $85 for a weekend car rental in Winston-Salem, on average. The cheapest type of car rental you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these rental types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a rental car in Winston-Salem in May, prices are $68 per day on average.

  • What car do most people rent in Winston-Salem?

    The majority of Cheapflights travelers prefer to rent a Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) in Winston-Salem, making it the most popular option.

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Luxury car rentals in Winston-Salem

Find luxury car rental deals in Winston-Salem from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Winston-Salem cost an average of $73 per day. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
Reserve a luxury car rental in Winston-Salem by selecting one of these great deals available. Verify the details of your rental before completing your reservation to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class$58/day
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Chrysler 300$58/day
5
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A/C
Chrysler 300
Chrysler 300$63/day
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Chrysler 300

Van rentals in Winston-Salem

Find van rental deals in Winston-Salem from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Winston-Salem cost an average of $76 per day. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
Check out some of the best options we've found on van rentals in Winston-Salem. If you're not finding the van rental that is right for you and your passengers, be sure to check back soon.
Nissan Quest$58/day
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Nissan Quest
Kia Sedona$58/day
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Kia Sedona
Chrysler Town & Country$58/day
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Chrysler Town & Country

Car rentals by fuel type in Winston-Salem

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Winston-Salem. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Winston-Salem. Deals were last updated on April 28, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Winston-Salem. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($32+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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