Cheap Car Rentals in Wilmington from $31

Restrictions from high-end vehicles and mandatory "Young Driver" daily charges apply for renters under the age of 21. Most car rental locations in Wilmington rent vehicles to American holders of temporary licenses and EU citizens with active licenses. Foreigners who attach a valid government-issued license, a current passport, valid credit card, and proof of return travel to their country of origin are permitted to book economy car rentals.

The most common speed limit when driving car rentals in Wilmington is 55 mph. It’s illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.08% or above. Drivers must also give the right of way to pedestrians and cyclists at crosswalks and intersections. Everyone in the rental car must be wearing their seat belts, and children under eight must be strapped in age- and weight-appropriate car seats. It’s helpful to research any new or existing road laws through the city’s Department of Motor Vehicles to ensure you’re following the law when driving rental cars in Wilmington.

If you’re planning an off-the-beaten-path drive through scenic North Carolina, you need a mid- or standard-size SUV car rental in Wilmington. Economy cars, compact cars, and electric car rentals are ideal for city driving, but they also will hold their own for long road trips, thanks to their great fuel efficiency.

Wilmington has everything from metered street parking lots for $1.50 an hour, to privately run parking lots and suburban downtown parking, which may require proof of residency or other documentation. The city’s Residential Parking Permit Program allows eligible residents to purchase visitor parking passes for $5 per pass, which you could use to park your luxury car rental in the city for 48 hours. You can also pay $1-13 (depending on duration) for the parking deck at 2nd Street, the RiverPlace Deck, and the Wilmington Convention Center parking deck. Drivers with valid handicap license plates or hang-tags can park in off-street parking garages or surface lots for unlimited time (posted hourly rates must still be paid).

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $57/day when booking a rental car in Wilmington. The best deal a user found was for $31/day from Thrifty, booked on Oct. 24.

From Thrifty you can rent a car in Wilmington from about $377 per week on average.

Yes, renting a vehicle in Wilmington for a month is certainly possible.

We’ve recently found that Thrifty offers you prices that are 49% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Wilmington for a month is $1,614. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

The average price for a weekend car rental in Wilmington is $83. Renting a Economy is your cheapest option if you’ve looking to save money on your weekend car rental in Wilmington. For the month of November, Cheapflights users have found rental cars in Wilmington for as low as $55/day.