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Top tips for renting a car at Wilmington New Hanover County airport
- Car rental in Wilmington New Hanover County Airport (ILM) is a convenient way to get around the city. You can choose the type of car you want, such as a luxury car, a smaller car, or a car with different features, such as GPS systems and sunroofs. To fully explore some areas like Fort Fisher, a car rental would help you explore the 288 acres of seashore and the 6 miles of protected shoreline. With your own set of wheels, you can take your trip to Fisher even further to the Fort Fisher State Historic Site.
- Getting a car rental in Wilmington New Hanover County Airport is easy and convenient. The airport has one terminal and eight gates. The Wilmington New Hanover County Airport car rental companies include Hertz, Budget, Avis, etc, are located inside the terminal. Follow the signs that direct you to the Ground Transportation Building. Counters offering car rental services can be found right inside that structure. From the baggage claim, you will walk for around 5 to 10 minutes to the car rental counters.
- Driving in Wilmington is generally easy and convenient. The city is well-connected and has a good network of roads. However, congestion can be a problem during peak hours. Parking can also be difficult to find, especially in the downtown area. When driving between sunset and sunrise or using your windshield wipers in inclement weather, you are required to turn on your headlights. Also, drivers must turn on their headlights when they can't see more than 400 feet ahead of them.
- When operating a motor vehicle in Wilmington, drivers can make right turns at red lights after coming to a complete stop unless otherwise indicated by road signs. Turns to the left on a red light are prohibited. Avoid lane changes and increase your visibility by turning on your headlights when driving near construction sites. In addition, you should not talk on the phone or listen to the radio when driving in a work zone.
- Book your rental car at Wilmington New Hanover County airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Wilmington New Hanover County airport
What type of car is recommended when driving in Wilmington?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer as to the type of car rental at Wilmington New Hanover County Airport recommended for driving in Wilmington city. We recommend a compact or economical car if you're looking for a budget-friendly option. These types of cars are typically very fuel-efficient, which is ideal for city driving. A SUV or minivan would be a good option to rent if you need a car that can accommodate a large family or group of friends. If you're looking for a luxury car, there are a number of high-end options that are well-suited for driving in Wilmington city. Also, if you’re looking for features that will make your driving experience easier, get cars with features such as automatic parking or adaptive cruise control.
Where are the best places to park in Wilmington?
In Wilmington, there are a few different options for parking. On and off-street metered parking is available in various locations throughout Wilmington. The city hosts around 975 metered parking lots, typically paid by the hour. Off-street public parking is also available in Wilmington. This parking is typically more affordable than metered parking. Several public parking lots are located on Market Street (115 Market Street) and 2nd Street (114 North 2nd Street). Other areas to access affordable parking include Wilmington Convention Center Parking Deck and River Place Parking Deck. Another option is to park at your hotel, where they will most likely provide customers with free parking.
What’s the speed limit in Wilmington?
The speed limit in Wilmington is 35 miles per hour unless otherwise posted. You will also find that Wilmington has a variety of speed limits depending on the location. Within the city, the speed limit is generally 25 mph unless posted otherwise. However, there are certain areas where the speed limit may be higher, such as on freeways or highways with 70 MPH. Additionally, the speed limit may be lower in school zones or areas with heavy pedestrian traffic. When driving outside incorporated municipalities, the speed limit is 55 MPH. Be sure to pay attention to the posted speed limit to avoid getting pulled over.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Wilmington New Hanover County airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Wilmington New Hanover County airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.
Wilmington New Hanover County Airport car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Hertz
7.9
Good
Read 21 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
8.1
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2021
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Alice, Jun 2021
8.0 Very good
Keith, May 2021
Pros:
Quality vehicle. Great service.Cons:
We got assigned a mini van for a get away with my wife. Would have preferred a car like we indicated.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.0
Wonderful
Read 7 reviewsCleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.9
Value for money
8.6
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Gabby, Jun 2024
Full-size
7.6 Good
Anonymous, Aug 2020
Pros:
Quick pick up and drop offCons:
Was really hoping for an F 150 not a Dodge ram.8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Standard SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Adam, Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2021
Thrifty
7.4
Good
Read 9 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.0
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2.0 Poor
Helga, Sep 2024
Supplier choice
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
It was all good.Cons:
It was all good.8.4 Very good
Kim, Jul 2020
Pros:
Staff was very friendly. They did not have record of my economy car reservation from Kayak. They were able to place me in a Ford F150 instead of an economy sized car that was ordered. The lady stated that 3rd party vendors information doesn't always come through with details.Cons:
Have the car size as requested.4.4 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jul 2020
Pros:
Not much.Cons:
Once the staff showed up at the booth they were friendly and helpful. But I had to wait 25 minutes and call the person since they were "moving cars around". Then there were "computer problems", so the pick off took way much longer than it should have. I was told that the "manager's special" that I reserved was an F-150 pick up truck. There was nothing on my reservation that said that so I couldn't dispute it - so in order to get a smaller car, I was charged an additional $10 per day. Plus I was tired from traveling all day, it had already taken way to long to pick up a car, so I didn't argue. I think they plan things that way.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2020
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really, everything was perfect...10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2020
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The staff was friendly. I was also glad dropoff was quick.Alamo
7.3
Good
Read 21 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.2
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8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Nov 2020
Pros:
Yes quick and easy.5.2 Fair
Anonymous, Oct 2020
Pros:
Drop off was easy.Cons:
I ordered an economy car, not a minivan. The minivan was ok but when I started it up, the screen said that the tire was low so I had to go back into the airport to tell them. They said it was fine so for four days, I drove around in a minivan that said “tire low”. Not good customer service.2.0 Poor
Seth, Aug 2020
Cons:
I was able to book a rental car but when I went to pick it up they said they had no cars available. I ended up having to rent from another company and was very expensive.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2020
Pros:
Staff was friendly and accommodating. I would use them again.Cons:
This is not a bad thing just wish I could have added a day to the front of the rental. Due to COVID we landed a day early.8.4 Very good
maria, Jun 2020
Cons:
Nothing6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2020
Pros:
Staff was friendly but during drop off and pick up the person helping me stopped two times to help his coworker even though I was there first. Neither one of them didn’t say excuse me or apologize for holding me up while I waited patiently. The customer service person that didn’t know what they were doing just interrupted as well without saying excuse me. How hard is it to say i’ll be right with you let me finish taking care of my customer. It was very rude and inconsiderate as my time was just as important as the other customers time. I may rent from Alamo again but not certain because again this happened during drop off and pick up.Cons:
The staff could just be more considerate and fair of everyone’s time. If I were a different type of person it would’ve been a problem.National
7.2
Good
Read 2 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.9
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8.0 Very good
James, Oct 2022
5.9 Fair
Anonymous, Jul 2021
Budget
6.7
Okay
Read 16 reviewsCleanliness
6.4
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
6.6
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8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Compact
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Oct 2022
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Kathleen, Dec 2020
Cons:
Woman at desk was super helpful!4.8 Mediocre
Anonymous, Sep 2020
Pros:
They never told me I could only do 1 month rental at a time. So that resulted in me being overcharged and spent 45 minutes on the phone to fix that. Next i have been on the phone with them 3 times so far because they have incorrectly over charged me by over $1000. It still isn’t fixed but I essentially was told to let them fix the first two mistakes and then call again to fix the rest of the over/double charges.Cons:
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1740 Airport Boulevard
+1 910 763 1993
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Emilie, Aug 2024
Full-size
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Premium SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Compact
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Sep 2023
Intermediate
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, May 2021
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They didn't know where the car was because it was absolutely brand new but someone put it in a field away from the other cars so it took us 25 minutes or so to find it find it.2.0 Poor
Barry, Mar 2021
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They did not have a car at the time I needed one. They said it would be an hour and a half to get a car even though I made reservations 2 weeks before. I will never rent with Avis again.One location in Wilmington New Hanover County Airport
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1740 Airport Blvd #12, Wilmington, NC , USA
+1 914 368 0091
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