Winston-Salem car hire

Driver's age: 26-65

Search hundreds of hire car sites at once for hire car deals in Winston-Salem

Here is why travellers choose KAYAK

Save up to 38%Compare multiple travel sites with one search

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsFilter by car type, brand and more. Instantly customise your results.

Book with flexibilityUse our "free cancellation" filter for maximum flexibility at no extra cost.

Cheap car hire in Winston-Salem

Discover the best prices and deals for you by selecting your travel dates
Choose your dates
Economy car
Economy
M
Compact car
Compact
M
Intermediate car
Intermediate
M
Standard car
Standard
M
Full-size car
Full-size
M
Luxury car
Luxury
M
People carrier car
People carrier
M
Passenger van car
Passenger van
M
Commercial car
Commercial
M
Pick-up truck car
Pick-up truck
M

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Winston-Salem

  • If you would like a budget-friendly, convenient, and restriction-free mode of transport when visiting Winston-Salem, renting a car from car rentals in Winston-Salem is a recommendable option. You don't have to worry about drop-off points being too far from your destination or not being able to reach your destination on time because you have to adhere to public transportation schedules. Even better, most cars from Winston-Salem car rentals come with up-to-date GPS navigation systems, so you won't have to worry about getting lost either. Better yet, you'll be able to check everything off your itinerary as you'll have enough time to go to all the places you want to visit on your own schedule. You can even add more attractions to your list, like the North Carolina Zoo, which is just 54 miles away. Or take a scenic drive through the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is about 99 miles away.
  • The Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) has on-site car rental counters from agencies, including Budget, Avis, Hertz, and Enterprise. The rental car counter is located in the baggage claim lobby, and the cars are parked right outside. Reserving your car in advance through KAYAK could make it easier for you as you'll have the option to just pick it up at the airport.
  • One of the most important things you have to watch out for in downtown Winston-Salem is pedestrians, especially at intersections. There are approximately 400 intersections in Winston-Salem, and even though most of them have pedestrian signals, reckless drivers and distracted pedestrians can lead to accidents. The North Point Boulevard and University Parkway intersection is especially dangerous. As a motorist, you are obligated to yield at crosswalks and take care when passing cyclists.
  • Winston-Salem is a relatively small city and rush hour spans from around 7am to 9am in the morning and from around 5pm to 6pm in the evening. Even during rush hours, traffic moves quite well unless you hit an accident. More traffic is found on US 421, Interstate-40, and US 52, but it rarely comes to a full stop. Apart from rush-hour traffic, winter roads in Piedmont Triad can be quite risky due to snow and ice, which makes it advisable to have a powerful car equipped to handle Winston-Salem winters.
  • Book your car hire in Winston-Salem at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate hire cars in Winston-Salem are around 19% cheaper than other car types, on average
See more tips

FAQs about hiring a car in Winston-Salem

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

    Winston-Salem roads are more suitable for on-road cars, so depending on your capacity needs and budget, you can get anything from an economy to a compact, standard, or minivan. Car rentals in Winston-Salem also have a wide range of cars to choose from.

  • What’s the speed limit in Winston-Salem?

    Statewide, the speed limit for interstate highways stands at 55mph unless otherwise posted. When driving on all city-owned streets in Winston-Salem, you need to keep the speed limit at 35mph, and school zones demand a limit of 25mph. You'll find that Winston-Salem has real live traffic cameras that catch any unlawful behavior, so be careful.

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

    On-street parking is available in Winston-Salem. The city has around 800 metered spaces, which means parking spaces are never too far away. Most parking meters allow from 1h to 2h of free parking, although others allow as many as 10h. There's a parking deck program in the city that offers discount stamps for lower parking rates on public parking decks. Some of these parking decks include the Church Deck and Cherry Deck.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Winston-Salem?

    The average price of fuel in Winston-Salem is €3.30 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €40 and €53, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Winston-Salem?

    Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Winston-Salem.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Winston-Salem?

    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 Winston-Salem?

    An Intermediate car hire in Winston-Salem costs €55 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Winston-Salem?

    A Compact car hire in Winston-Salem costs €59 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Winston-Salem?

    An Economy car hire in Winston-Salem costs €63 per day, on average.

See more FAQs

Winston-Salem car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Hertz

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

7.9

6 locations in Winston-Salem

Show locations

Locations in Winston-Salem

1320 Old Salisbury Road

+1 336 771 8872

Monday10:00 - 20:00
Tuesday10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday10:00 - 20:00
Thursday10:00 - 20:00
Friday10:00 - 20:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00

1490 Peters Creek Pkwy

+1 336 771 8872

Monday10:00 - 20:00
Tuesday10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday10:00 - 20:00
Thursday10:00 - 20:00
Friday10:00 - 20:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00

1540 Hanes Mall Blvd Suite 100

+1 704 425 2207

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

2731 Peterscreek Parkway

+1 336 788 5340

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00

3800 Norfleet Drive

+1 336 744 0310

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

3821 North Liberty Street

Opening times not available

Filters

Show reviews that mention

Reviews

2.0 Poor

Eldorado, May 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Didn’t like anything had to cancel because they wanted to see a physical card even though everything was paid for in advance and I had id …I was waiting on a replacement card in the mail and used Apple Pay when I booked it …I don’t understand why they needed my card again even tho every fee was paid they couldn’t tell me why either…had to cancel and lost out on a 100 dollars ended up using Turo way better experience

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly. Easy of transaction.

Cons:

Everything was perfect.

8.0 Very Good

Cameron, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off was easy. Staff were friendly.

Cons:

The radio in our car didn't work so we called the main number. Woman told us to call the local rental agency and gave us two numbers, neither of which worked. We tried to use the bluetooth and stream music, but that didn't work either. We stuck it out with the car but no radio makes for a long ride.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I liked the upgrade to a bigger better car.

Cons:

Not having to worry about whether there would be a car in the lot for me at my designated time would be better.

2.0 Poor

Candice, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing actually!

Cons:

The prices were ridiculous, the van was dirty, kept warning it needed an oil change, reaked of CIGARETTES and was almost unbearable to drive from Winston-Salem to Charlotte with my mother in law in kids so we could get to the airport all together! Never again will I rent from y’all AND I will be contacting corporate office about my experience as well.

1 out of 3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

7.2

4 locations in Winston-Salem

Show locations

Locations in Winston-Salem

1442 S Stratford Rd

+1 336 760 1879

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

2111 Peters Creek Pkwy

+1 336 725 2516

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00

3080 University Pkwy

+1 336 661 9222

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

510 W 2nd St

+1 336 480 2502

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Filters

Show reviews that mention

Reviews

10.0 Wonderful

Erica, Jul 2024

People carrier

KAYAK
Everything was great and a smooth process! Originally ordered a van but was given something similar but turned out to be too small. Was able to seamlessly upgrade! Excellent customer service!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

People carrier

KAYAK
I was scheduled to pick up the vehicle on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm. I was contacted around 9:30-10:00 and advised by the representative with Enterprise that they were unable to provide a vehicle and they were unable to assist. I requested an upgrade to meet my needs and they advised they had nothing. They stated they contacted several different rental locations and no vehicle was available. I asked if I was able to find a rental vehicle with a different company would they help pay the increase in rental cost and they stated that they would not and that is not there company policy. The call ended with no empathy or concern, that they were not able to meet the customer's needs. I scrambled for several hours and found a rental vehicle at the Enterprise Rent-A. Car location in Mount Airy. They were able to meet my needs and worked diligently to switch the reservation and met my needs and request. I would give the Mount Airy Location and Branch a review of above and beyond (5+, 100%+). The Winston Salem branch on Stratford Road I would give them a below poor rating with service and professionalism (-1, -0%). I am involved in working with Enterprise on a daily basis. If I have to use the Winston Salem branch I will find any other company to meet my customers' needs. If the vehicle is requested in Mount Airy, I will use them with no concerns. The treatment that was provided by the branch in Winston Salem gives me great concern as if they treated me this way then how would they treat any another customer. I did not want any special treatment, I only wanted the treatment, service, and courtesy that any person would be given.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Premium

KAYAK
The kindness that customer service brings outside

2.0 Poor

Ashley, Apr 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
I have already complained to customer service about this experience but the car was dirty, smelled like weed and had no gas.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Really tight for the money. No luggage space

5.2 Fair

Gary, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

I had to wait for over 20 min just to drop the car off. Very understaffed. They did not have the car I reserved when I arrived. I was given another vehicle and was charged more. The car was not as nice as the one I had reserved.

1 out of 4

Budget

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.8

2 locations in Winston-Salem

Show locations

Locations in Winston-Salem

140 Hanes Mall Circle

+1 336 794 0237

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 20:00

3800 Norfleet Drive

+1 336 661 7532

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 20:00

Filters

Reviews

10.0 Wonderful

Melanie, Apr 2024

Premium SUV

KAYAK
Great

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2024

People carrier

KAYAK
1 They did not have the car I needed when I arrived for my appointment, gave me a poor substitute that was filthy 2 It took 4 calls to customer service before I even got to talk with someone who could help me. 3The only reason I even give 1 star is the awesome clerk in Fort Walton beach that got me what I needed and adjusted my bill for my inconvenienced. 4 3 days after returning car ON TIME, I received a text stating I needed to return the car. Another call to customer service.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2022

KAYAK
I liked the hybrid car. Have more hybrid vehicles available.

1.9 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK
Pickup in Winston-Salem was great! The problems arose during my drop off during after-hours at RDU. Website reported office would be closed, but car could be dropped off and shuttle service would be available. I arrived and followed signs to leave car in Avis lot...there, I found a car blocking the entrance. Another desperate driver arrived and helped me navigate around the blocked car. We had to drag our luggage around for several minutes to find a shuttle service at another rental company. Airport police was called but couldn't help. Officer indicated this was a problem reported previously. I would have missed my flight without the gentleman's help...this was after driving 2 hrs to arrive by 3am. It was a nightmare!!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was super friendly, treated me as if I was an old friend.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes to both

Cons:

Would be nice to to have a drop box to drop off the night before for early morning returns. Life does happen and things Pop up unexpectedly.

1 out of 4

Avis

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

5.6

2 locations in Winston-Salem

Show locations

Locations in Winston-Salem

140 Hanes Mall Circle

+1 336 794 0234

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 20:00

3800 Norfleet Drive

+1 336 767 6230

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 20:00

Filters

Show reviews that mention

Reviews

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
There was no car for me to pick up. You were totally out of cars!!! Crazy!!!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Not a single thing

Cons:

They could have had the right address on goggle and Apple Maps. They could have answered the phone in the two hours I tried to call. Most importantly they could have HAD MY CAR READY. Had to wait 5 extra hours and never did get my car. Had to settle for a different one. Amazing rude staff. Like, i dont know how they are in business rude.

6.0 Okay

Leigh, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very nice and the car was clean.

Cons:

No one was there for the drop off! No one helped me and I had to hide keys under the monitor on a desk. So dangerous

6.4 Okay

Anonymous, Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Boston drop off was great and easy thank you.

Cons:

The staff at the pickup location was rude, made a comment about my inability to figure out the apple carplay when i asked for help, and also insinuated that i was upgraded to a larger car when in fact i got exactly what i reserved, and when i asked about the potential to upgrade i was dismissed. The tires on the car i rented should be inspected, i hydroplaned several times while driving in the rain going at or under the speed limit. Likely will not use Avis again.

1 out of 3

Thrifty

6.7

Okay

One location in Winston-Salem

Show locations

Locations in Winston-Salem

2731 Peterscreek Parkway

+1 336 788 5340

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00

Filters

No reviews available

Dollar

6.3

Okay

One location in Winston-Salem

Show locations

Locations in Winston-Salem

2731 Peterscreek Parkway

+1 336 788 5340

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00

Filters

No reviews available

Easirent

3.9

Poor

One location in Winston-Salem

Locations in Winston-Salem

Smith Reynolds Airport

Opening times not available

Filters

No reviews available

Priceless

3.5

Poor

One location in Winston-Salem

Locations in Winston-Salem

375 Peters Creek Parkway

+1 336 748 9021

Monday09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday09:00 - 18:00
Thursday09:00 - 18:00
Friday09:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00

Filters

No reviews available

Rent-A-Wreck

No score available yet

One location in Winston-Salem

Locations in Winston-Salem

375 Peters Creek Parkway

+1 336 748 9021

Monday09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday09:00 - 18:00
Thursday09:00 - 18:00
Friday09:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00

Filters

No reviews available

51 travellers who hired a car in Winston-Salem gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.8

Car hire locations in or near Winston-Salem

Travelling to a place near Winston-Salem?

Hire a car at Winston-Salem if you plan to visit one of these locations
Clemmons

Good to know

Most popular car type

Intermediate

When to book a car hire in Winston-Salem

Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches

Car hire insurance in Winston-Salem

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Winston-Salem car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Winston-Salem.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Winston-Salem car hire.

Winston-Salem car hire information

Pick-up locationWinston-Salem
Car types
Hire locations19
Airport locations4

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights, car hires and package deals with KAYAK.