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Reeled in by Raleigh
As the capital of North Carolina, Raleigh has many historic sites to visit, and a host of free museums downtown that can keep you mesmerized for days. The city is also home to 11 universities and colleges, as well as a rich sports legacy that attracts fans from around the country.
In addition to great Carolina-style barbecue at The Pit, there’s also a growing scene of fun, elegant eateries and coffee shops popping up around town. Get in the driver’s seat of your Raleigh airport car rental alternative to start your adventure.
Raleigh favorites
No matter what tickles your fancy, there is probably a museum in Raleigh just for you. But hop in your Raleigh car rental alternative to start with these thrillers.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
When you want to be wowed by whole skeletons of dinosaurs and believable, life-size dioramas of past geologic eras, this free museum is the place to learn and explore.
Pullen Park
Get outside and enjoy that Southern sun at this 66-acre public park, where you can get active on the tennis court, spread out a picnic, or catch a show at the amphitheater.
Videri Chocolate Factory
Do you know how chocolate is made? See how Videri roasts cocoa beans and transforms them into delicious confections. Don’t forget to snack on the finished product.
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Hit the road
North Carolina is dotted with charming small towns and bustling cities, plus has a magnificent coastline for cruising, so book your Raleigh car rental alternative on Turo to zip between them.
Rent the perfect carDurham
Just a half hour away in your Raleigh car rental, Durham is Raleigh’s tranquil sister city that’s packed with great art, cuisine, and Civil War history — including reenactments.
Wilmington
This seaside town just two hours south in your Raleigh car rental alternative delivers you the soft, sandy beaches of Cape Fear or Wrightsville, plus a dose of culture to keep you entertained at night.
Yadkin Valley
Even if you’re not won over by beautiful vineyards and tasty, specialized grapes, take your Raleigh car rental alternative on the three-hour drive to this scenic valley for a show or breathtaking bike ride.
Recent reviews
The car drives so smooth and had great control and loved having the convertible option.
This company was very accommodating and went over and beyond to address my needs!
Great vehicle, responsive owner, easy pickup and dropoff, central to Raleigh.
Incredibly accommodating and very nice, if I ever need a car in Raleigh again I'm going right back.
Yevgeny was very helpful and nice throughout my entire rental process.
Theses ppl are great and good business ppl communicate is so good and price thank u Scott
It was a great experience renting Abdullah car, very cool guy and I recommend anybody traveling to Raleigh NC to use Turo
Davon Was very helpful in assisting with the car and communicating with me.
great guy in general, very helpful and car is always nice and clean for me every time i rent it. at a steal of a price.
I had issues to modify my trip dates and he was patient and helped me out.
Our host was extremely clear with messaging and provided an incredible service for our stay in Raleigh.
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Best Raleigh driving roads
Tail of the Dragon
Also known as Deal’s Gap, this 11-mile section of US Route 129 is popular among drivers and bikers for its racetrack-like set of 318 curves with little to no elevation.
Hanging Rock
Take the deliciously windy NC-66 up to the Hanging Rock State Park to let your Raleigh car rental alternative revel in the steep mountain ascent and hairpin turns.
Blue Ridge Parkway
This highway is the most famous road North Carolina for great reason. Rev up your Raleigh car rental alternative to get blown away by the mountain ridges any time of year, but particularly in the fall.