Cheapflights insights for Durham car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Durham, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Durham?
For the best savings on car rentals in Durham, make your reservation 55 days before pickup. The average price then is just C$ 61/day – about 14% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Durham?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Durham is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.2/10 with 10 reviews). Avis (rated 8.0/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Durham?
Planning a car rental in Durham? January is the cheapest month, costing about C$ 58 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of C$ 79. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
C$ 58
February
C$ 60
March
C$ 72
April
C$ 79
May
C$ 76
June
C$ 73
July
C$ 78
August
C$ 79
September
C$ 68
October
C$ 76
November
C$ 79
December
C$ 73
What car do most people rent in Durham?
Intermediate rentals (Toyota Camry, for example) are the most popular in Durham. Full-size (Class Full-size Van) and Passenger Van (Chrysler Pacifica) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Durham.
Which car rental company has the most locations in Durham?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Durham at 2.
Top rental agencies in Durham
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Durham known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car rental companies in Durham. Reviews were last updated on 11 September 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Durham, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Durham?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Durham it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
Car rentals by fuel type in Durham
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Durham. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Durham. Deals were last updated on 11 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Durham. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 41+).
Electric
C$ 76+
Hybrid
C$ 41+