Cheap car rentals in Carolina
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| Intermediate |
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| Full-size |
| Luxury |
| People mover |
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Top tips for hiring a car in Carolina
- Book your rental car in Carolina at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in Carolina are around 19% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Carolina
What is the most popular car hire in Carolina?
Intermediate (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Carolina.
How can I find car hires near me in Carolina?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Carolina?
An Intermediate car hire in Carolina costs $50 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Carolina?
An Economy car hire in Carolina costs $38 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Carolina?
A Standard car hire in Carolina costs $35 per day, on average.
Carolina car rental reviews and directory
Budget
6.3
Okay
113 reviewsCleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
6.4
One location in Carolina
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1.9 Poor
Jun 2021
3.9 Poor
Jun 2021
4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Staff was friendlyCons:
Dropping off was a nightmare. Only one person working.2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Not much - car was ok as expectedCons:
Had to wait in line for 3.5 hours even with specific reservation - this issue is budget/Avis specific as they are severely understaffed. Will never use them again10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Yes and yesCons:
The price could be less and autoexpresso only should be charged for what u6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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Smelly car and underage feeSixt
6.1
Okay
154 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.7
Value for money
5.8
One location in Carolina
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Aug 2022
2.0 Poor
Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
2.0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
The staff was friendly, despite the issues experienced.Cons:
Literally everything else. From the long wait, to having a faulty and dangerous car, to their support phone lines not working or being responsive (no one answered phone calls, either at the office or at corporate), to trying to contact anyone with the company to discuss a refund, it was a truly disappointing experience. I had plans to use their rental car that day to drive around the island and hike El Yunque. Instead, I spent from 10am to nearly 4pm attempting to resolve this rental issue.NextCar
4.0
Mediocre
125 reviewsCleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
3.8
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4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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The staff was helpful.Cons:
The car didn’t have a radio that worked. The taxes and fees were excessive and almost as high as the rental cost.2.0 Poor
May 2021
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One of the worst car rental experiences I've ever had. I reserved an economy car for one day at an outrageous cost of $218 and when I got to the rental agency they told me it was going to be an additional $90 in taxes and fees. This was on top of the $68 in taxes and fees that was already charged to the original reservation cost. $300 total for 1 day economy rental! I didn't rent the car and won't ever rent from Next again.Cons:
Transparent pricing and not trying to gouge you for extra costs when you arrive at the desk2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Stood in line for 3 hrs to pick it up. Customer service hung up on me. The whole experience with staff was sketchy and felt like a scam. I will not be using this car rental company again in the future and have a sour taste in my mouth about Kayak.Cons:
A lot8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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Process was easy, staff was friendly, car was as expected.Cons:
There were several additional fees and taxes totaling in over $100 more than the price I was quoted online. Seems the fees were a bit over the top and just a way to get more money out of you. Overall it was still very affordable.8.0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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Staff was friendly for sure and dropped off was okay no issuesCons:
Work out with clients a bit better, I got my flight canceled by American airline because they sale tickets without having space 🙃so my family and I ended up buying new tickets for another airline in a different time, I was supposed return the car at 4am but because the issue now we were leaving PR at 11:42am and car next only gave us 4 hours of grace spirit which I tried to at least returned at 9am because we were staying an hour away from it but they were not as peasants as you thought they will be instead the guy name Ivan had an attitude and basically said take it or pay for an extra day so we were at the airport for almost 4 hrs because of that, I want to say your driver's are such a polite people 😀 great customer service they're the best so far in my perspective of what a customer service implies!!4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
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NothingCons:
Ripped me off on the Daily tolls. I didn’t want it and they added it and would take it off. 30.00 rip offRoutes Car & Truck Rentals
3.8
Poor
332 reviewsCleanliness
4.6
Comfort
4.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.6
Value for money
3.9
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
1.9 Poor
Jun 2021
1.9 Poor
Jun 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
2.0 Poor
Jun 2021
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Guys please, I don't write reviews a lot but I had to for this company. PLEASE AVOID AT ALL COSTS!Cons:
There were cockroaches in the vents of our car! We Put on the heat and all of a sudden they all came crawling out!2.0 Poor
May 2021
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I enjoyed the shuttle drivers that picked me up and dropped me off at the airport. They were very friendly and helpful. The man that helps you check in once you get to the facility was also very helpful and nice. The car was clean and drove well, but it was given to me with half a tank of gas and the check engine light was on.Cons:
The rest of my experience with this company felt like a scam. I booked an economy vehicle for 5 days for a total of $320, and I have been charged $753 because of hidden fees and their refusal to release the $250 hold on my card. The woman who assisted me, Jennys Vicente, was very unfriendly from the time I reached the desk to the time I returned the vehicle and spoke to her again about my concerns and questions 5 days later. I was not allowed to use my own insurance to cover the vehicle, despite having full coverage insurance, and bringing proof of my coverage. Jennys told me that my vehicle had to be within 5 years in age of their 2020 Hyundai Accent. I have never heard that in my life, especially in America, and I have been renting cars inside and outside the US for some time now. I was charge $15 a day for insurance. Then I was charged $9 a day for an E-Z pass to go through tolls I did not use, but they don't tell you that there is a toll on the Carolina road to get to San Juan from their facility. That's a scam, especially if I have to leave and return the car to this facility, and if you don't get the E-Z pass you get fined a hefty amount for not getting the package. But why would someone be charged $9 a day for an E-Z pass they aren't using?!? I brought up this concern with Jennys when I returned the car, and asked for a refund for the E-Z pass charge. She said she couldn't authorize that because I used the road right in front of the facility to leave Carolina and go to San Juan. She specifically told me before I received the vehicle that if you're only staying in San Juan, you don't need the E-Z pass. After continuously expressing the unfairness of tthe charge and how it was unnecessary, she told me that she would put a note on file for her manager to contact me concerning the charge and gave me an updated receipt that reflected the $250 hold being refunded. It is now a week since I left PR and returned the car intact and as I received it. I never received a call from anyone about the E-Z pass charge and I still have a $250 hold on my card. $753 for a 2020 Hyundai Accent for 5 days!!! A scam!!! I had to contact them about these issues, and I am getting the run around about getting my $250 back and my concerns regarding the E-Z pass. DO NOT RENT FROM THIS COMPANY!!! THEY ARE NOT TRUTHFUL. THEY ARE NOT HELPFUL. THEY ONLY CARE ABOUT MONEY!!! Also, if you plan on staying in San Juan, use Uber or rent a car from a more reliable company because it will be cheaper and less of a headache.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.9
Wonderful
45 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
8.5
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Yes excellentCons:
Price. Very expensive10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Very friendly staff, courteous and knowledgeable.Cons:
More details instructions on dropoff. People are in a different environment and not totally focused Drop off sign would help.9.2 Wonderful
Jul 2017
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My Kia Soul had a jammed wheel. Enterprise sent a technician who came at night and fixed it for me. I appreciate their reply and efforts to help with this problem.Cons:
Not being able to get an Uber ride from the airport was not my cup of tea, but taxi worked fine and charged $14 for a family of 3 with luggage.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2017
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They upgraded us for free to a Jeep Wrangler which was a nice surprise.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2017
Pros:
The eoe at the service deskCons:
30 day limit on rental8.8 Very Good
Mar 2017
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Cristina and Bianca were friendly and attentive, good deals $$Cons:
Car wasn't clean but they upgrade for free so can't complain :)Europcar
6.7
Okay
88 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
6.5
One location in Carolina
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8.0 Very Good
May 2021
Pros:
The staff was helpful, and the car was clean.Cons:
We had to wait 45 minutes before the pickup van for us.8.0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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The workers were pleasant and the car very clean and covid protocol followed.Cons:
The insurance daily rates was high. $40 per day and $250 deductible? Wow10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Friendly staff and super easy pick up and drop off.2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Nothing, rude, arrogant, no help. Showed up, car had been wrecked the day before, was never called or made aware of this, left stranded outside with no help to get anywhere.Cons:
Everything could have been better. I will never use europcar again for the rest of my life, and I hope no one else does either. Those people were terrible.5.6 Fair
Mar 2020
Pros:
The car worked wellCons:
I was not given any instructions on the car dropoff. There was no key dropbox and there were no instructions sent to me about the key dropoff either. We spent nearly an hour trying to call europcar and find a place to drop off the key. In the end we decided to just lock the car keys in the vehicle. Almost missed my flight too. Will never use this company again.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2020
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Staff was very friendly. The shuttle was comfortable and all for a great priceAvis
5.4
Fair
56 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
5.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
5.3
2 locations in Carolina
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
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Experience2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Staff was friendly - they didn’t have a car despite me having a reservation.Cons:
A car to honour a reservation2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Unprepared for influx of tourist. Wait time was close to 2 hours to get vehicle.2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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The staff was kind and the car was clean.Cons:
We will never again rent from Avis. After traveling all day with 5 kids, renting three cars from this company and having to stand just stand and wait for what seemed like an eternity. The company is poorly understaffed and needs to one up with a much better system because the one in place will nose dive the entire business. Our rental was DOUBLE the price we had paid years prior and the service didn’t match what we paid, not even close.6.8 Okay
Sep 2019
Pros:
Staff friendly, but I do not know why I got a strange feeling that I missed a better service plus information. Service rep appeared to be more interested in sale of the protection insurance planCons:
Service agent did not provide me alternatives with my late pickup due to travel delay. Called Avis for assistance, just wanted to extend a drop-off hour due late pickup due to travel delay, alternative go to drop-off and see what they can do. OMG! Returned the the car under a stressful moment.2.0 Poor
Apr 2018
Pros:
nothingCons:
Arrived at rental car desk at 5:30 a.m. nowhere to sit and had to wait two hours standing in line with other people before my car was ready. Totally unacceptable.Dollar
10.0
Wonderful
5 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2017
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They overcharged me and are saying I returned it late without a key and it's not true2.0 Poor
Jan 2017
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The staff canceled my reservation as my flight was delayed and I arrived 10 minutes outside my pick-up window. They were unable to provide me with a car, and were extremely rude and unhelpful.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
Economy Rent a Car
8.0
Very Good
5 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
10.0
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2017
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Target rent a car was very helpful when we realized the insurance didnt get put on when we booked online. They were able to accommodate us even though we were on another side of the island. We couldn't find their office so they sent someone to us.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2016
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Economy (Target) was professional - I was a little apprehensive renting from a company in Puerto Rico but the staff of Target worked hard to meet my needs. Car was nice, clean and my experience was Great!Cons:
Actual rental facility was not on airport property and I had to take a shuttle to get my car. Rental facility was not far from the airport. Also had to call for the shuttle to pick me up. Make sure you have a copy of your Declaration of your4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2016
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insurance very expensive8.0 Very Good
Jan 2023
NU Car
6.6
Okay
13 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.4
One location in Carolina
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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The wait and service10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
8.0 Very Good
Feb 2022
6.0 Okay
Feb 2022
2.0 Poor
Feb 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2022
FLIZZR
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+1 787 361 2020
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936 travellers who rented a car in Carolina gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.1
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