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SIXT Car Rental in Charlotte
Enjoy Southern hospitality and taste North Carolina-style barbeque when you visit the Queen City. Whether you watch a NASCAR race or visit the busy financial district, a SIXT car rental in Charlotte is the best way to experience this vibrant city.
With a convenient SIXT location at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), it's easy to pick up your car and hit the road. Regardless of if you’re in town for business or on vacation, we have the right premium car rental in Charlotte to meet your needs.
Driving Tips for Charlotte
While some cities can best be experienced with public transportation or walking, Charlotte is a car-centric city. These tips will help you make the most of your time in the driver’s seat:
- Speed limit: Expect speed limits of 20 to 30 mph in the city center and up to 50 or 70 mph on city highways.
- Emergency vehicles: If an emergency vehicle is stopped on the side of the road, you must move over one lane and reduce speed.
- Rainy weather: When the weather is rainy or inclement, you’re required to turn on your headlights.
- Highway driving: Although Charlotte is a metropolitan area, you’ll likely spend time on the highways. Make sure to always plan your route in advance and signal before changing lanes.
Before embarking on your adventure, take a look at our driving tips for North Carolina and Charlotte.
Best places to visit in and around Charlotte
From the moment you put the keys in the ignition, your rental car in Charlotte gives you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your terms. Take advantage of your rental and visit these places:
- NASCAR Hall of Fame: Those with a need for speed can’t miss the chance to explore the history and culture of NASCAR through the exhibits at this interactive museum.
- U.S. National Whitewater Center: Located a 20-minute drive outside of Charlotte, this recreational area offers hiking, rock climbing, and ziplining. It’s an easily accessible destination for vacationers and business travelers.
- Asheville: Set against the Blue Ridge Mountains, this hippy town is known for its art galleries and thriving culinary scene. Asheville is also home to the Biltmore Estate and several recreational areas.
When you decide to rent a car in Charlotte, you open up your itinerary for adventure and check off bucket list things to do in North Carolina.
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Good to know when renting in Charlotte, NC
Select the Pay on Arrival option when booking and cancel your reservation free of charge if your plans change.
All drivers will need a valid driver’s license. International renters will need to show their passports and an international driving permit if the license uses a non-Roman alphabet like Arabic.
You can rent a vehicle from SIXT in Charlotte from the age of 21. Some car categories have a higher minimum age, and a young driver fee applies to those under 25.
Yes. SIXT places a temporary hold on your credit card at pickup for the amount of the deposit. For payments with debit cards, please refer to our rental information for more details about deposits. The amount depends on the location and vehicle. Please check for more details on payment information in this article.
In the U.S., generally a minimum of $200 will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. The deposit for high-value vehicles may be higher. Non-airport locations in Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Illinois have higher minimum authorization amounts. Additional details on the deposit can be found in this article.
Reservations are by vehicle category (“or similar”), not by an exact model. When a "guaranteed model" option is shown for your dates and location, selecting it reserves that specific model. Otherwise, you’ll receive a comparable car in the same group with similar size and performance subject to availability.
The exact mileage policy for your booking is shown during the reservation process, so you’ll know what’s included before pickup.
Vehicles rented at most SIXT locations in the contiguous United States may be driven throughout the contiguous states. Travel into Canada must be in accordance with our geographical restrictions, which can be found in our rental information. Travel to Mexico is not allowed. If you drive outside authorized areas, a fee of $0.50 per mile will apply.
All renters and authorized drivers must present a valid, unexpired, original driver’s license at the time of rental. Renters with a non-U.S. driver's license may also need to provide a valid passport or other government-issued ID. Licenses in non-Roman alphabets (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic) must be accompanied by an international driver’s license. If the license is from a country not in the international driver’s license treaty, an official translation is required. See our rental information for full driver’s license and age requirements.
