Winston-Salem

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Winston-Salem car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

TURO

Price of gas per gallon

$4.50

Average price per day

$55

Cheapest price per day

$35

Best car rental deals found in Winston-Salem

Chevrolet Spark$35/day
Chevrolet Spark
Nissan Sentra$37/day
Nissan Sentra
Hyundai Elantra$39/day
Hyundai Elantra

Cheapflights insights for Winston-Salem car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Winston-Salem, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Winston-Salem?

For the best savings on car rentals in Winston-Salem, make your reservation 83 days before pickup. The average price then is just $41/day—about 26% less than the yearly average.

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

In Winston-Salem, the most affordable rental car company right now is Budget, offering prices from just $35.06/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avis, with rates starting at $36.55/day.

What is the best car rental company in Winston-Salem?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest rated car rental company in Winston-Salem is Hertz (rated 7.5/10 with 2 reviews). Budget (rated 7.0/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning a car rental in Winston-Salem? January is the cheapest month, costing about $42 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $67. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$42

February

$49

March

$59

April

$67

May

$62

June

$67

July

$65

August

$59

September

$52

October

$50

November

$50

December

$47

What car do most people rent in Winston-Salem?

The most popular types of cars to rent in Winston-Salem are the following: SUV rentals (Hyundai Venue or similar), Intermediate rentals (Toyota Corolla or similar), and Passenger van rentals (Ford Transit or similar).

Which car rental company has the most locations in Winston-Salem?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Rent-A-Wreck has the second highest number of locations in Winston-Salem at 1.

Top rental agencies in Winston-Salem

Hertz

7.5
Good
2 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.5

Budget

7.0
Good
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.5
Okay
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.8

Thrifty

1 location

Dollar

1 location

Avis

5.1
Fair
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

5.7

Easirent

1 location

Rent-A-Wreck

1 location

Car rental FAQs

  • 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 $55/day when booking a rental car in Winston-Salem. The best deal a user found was for $24/day from Turo, booked on Sep. 5.

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

    Turo offers rental cars in Winston-Salem for about $440 per week on 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 $1,884 if you consider booking with Turo. That price represents savings of 69% compared to the Winston-Salem average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Winston-Salem is on average $1,884 ($63/day).

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

    It costs $64 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 October, prices are $51 per day on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in Winston-Salem

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Winston-Salem. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($38+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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