North Carolina is one of the leading academic and corporate centers south of the Mason-Dixon.

Fly into RDU Airport and book a rental car in the North Carolina capital of Raleigh. Relive the city's namesake Sir Walter Raleigh 16th century exploration of Carolina by picking up a rental car at Budget to drive to the coast. Every year, over 30,000 students attend North Carolina State University.

Durham is the second point of the North Carolina Research Triangle Park and home to Duke University. Collegiate basketball at Duke and Bulls minor league baseball entertain crowds every year. Round out a trip around the Triangle by renting a car in Raleigh or Durham and visiting Chapel Hill, another basketball powerhouse at UNC.

While Raleigh is the state's capital, Charlotte acts as the business headquarters for North Carolina. Book a corporate car rental with Budget when visiting the offices for Bank of America, Lowe's, and Family Dollar. Racing fans have a lot to be excited about too, as the NASCAR Hall of Fame under construction will build off of the automotive heritage of Charlotte's history as the home to Goodrich, Sonic, Meineke, and Continental Tire.

Rent like a genius in North Carolina with Budget all around the Tar Heel State. Please visit us online to see last minute car rental deals and discounts that will help you really stretch your vacation dollar.

Pick up your rental car between now and February 15, 2012, and save BIG on a weekly rental of at least five days. Head out in a Budget car to take an autumn road trip, visit the kids at college, start your holiday shopping, or visit friends and family to spread a little cheer. $20-off deal is valid at participating locations in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Must use coupon MUWZ061 to take advantage of this offer. See full terms.

Terms and Conditions

Rent Like a Genius

On a new Route?

On an unfamiliar road, you never know when the next gas station will appear. When you hit a quarter of a tank, start looking for a station.

Reserve a Rental Car

Pickup Date

Pickup Time

Return Date

Return Time

Pickup Location

Returning to same location

Return Location

BCD Number (optional) Add a Coupon Code

Coupon Code