Outer Banks car rentals

If you are going to be traveling to the Outer Banks, you almost certainly need to rent a car to make the trip here. While there are some limited public transportation options and options such as taxes and rideshare vehicles, traveling without a rental car can be inconvenient especially if you are traveling in a large group that has a lot of stuff. That is why renting a vehicle that suits your needs for your trip is an ideal solution when you travel to the Outer Banks.

Driving on the Outer Banks in North Carolina is not much different than any other state in the United States but there are some exceptions. In North Carolina, drivers will drive on the right side of the road and all of the distances and speeds you see will be in miles and miles per hour, respectively. Because the Outer Banks contain a lot of small two-lane highways, it is important to remember that you cannot park on any of these highways at any time. You must use your headlights from sunset to sunrise or if visibility is 400 feet or less. You can turn right at a red light after you have come to a complete stop unless there are signs posted saying otherwise.

Most rental car companies will expect you to be at least twenty one years old to rent a car. There may be a limitation on the type of car you can rent, such as being unable to rent a luxury vehicle if you’re under twenty five. If you plan on using a debit card to rent a car, you'll probably also need to be twenty five years old to rent the car. Some rental car companies will let someone as young as eighteen years old rent a car, but in these cases, there are most likely going to be substantial limits on the type of car you can rent.

Intermediate (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Outer Banks.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.