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Morehead City (Z3S)

Address:

5380 Hwy 70 E,
Morehead City, NC, North Carolina, 28557, United States

Phone:

(1) 252-773-0700

Hours of Operation:

Sun 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

2025
THANKSGIVING   November  27  closed
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  08:00AM - 04:00PM
CHRISTMAS DAY   December  25  closed

2026
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed
INDEPENDENCE   July  4  closed
LABOR DAY   September  1  closed
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  08:00AM - 02:00PM

Keydrop Location

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Location Information
Fastbreak Service
Proceed to Budget rental counter. Show your drivers license and identify yourself as a Fastbreak member. The Budget rental agent will provide you with your preprinted contract and keys.
General Directions
COUNTER: Located between Gladys Teasley Ln and Old Murdock Rd on Hwy 70.
CARS: On-site
RETURNS: Same as pick-up.
After-hours Returns
Rental vehicle must be returned during office hours.

NOTE: Some locations may have a key drop available:

Drop Box Available: If the customer chooses to leave the vehicle, the customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages or theft of the vehicle may have incurred during after hours) until the contract can be closed on the following business day.

Drop Box NOT Available: If the location does not have a key drop box, the location does not permit vehicles to be left after closing hours. The customer should never lock or leave the keys inside the car. The customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages to or theft of the vehicle and locksmith fees if they choose to lock the keys in the car). The customer can either choose to return the car the next day the location is open OR change the Drop Off Location to the nearest Regional Airport. Customer is responsible for all charges related to the drop-off modification.

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