Car rental Winston-Salem

At a glance

Locations: Find all car rental Hertz pick-up locations in Winston-Salem, including at Piedmont Triad International Airport.

Fleet: Browse the full range of rental cars in Winston-Salem and find the right one for your trip.

Things to do: Discover the best things to do in Winston-Salem and how a car rental gets you there, like Old Salem Museums & Gardens.

FAQs: Everything you need to know if you want to rent a car in Winston-Salem, from one-way options to long-term rental and FAQs.

Renting a car at Winston-Salem

Get a car rental in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (NC) for easy travel in the “the Camel City”. Make your own schedule with a vehicle of your choice.

Pick up as soon as you land at Piedmont Triad International Airport, around 23 miles from central downtown. There are also locations closer to the center, like Winston Salem - Peterscreek Parkway. Venture out to see bordering states including Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia.

Rent a compact car if you’re looking for functional rental cars in Winston-Salem to get you from A to B, or 7 passenger SUVs if you’re traveling in a big group. Explore Winston Salem and the wider Tar Heel State in style.

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Winston-Salem rental locations

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Winston-Salem rental car options

Popular vehicles to rent in Winston-Salem

Things to do in Winston-Salem

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Old Salem Museums & Gardens

900 Old Salem Road, Winston Salem, NC 27101

Located a little south of the main downtown area of Winston-Salem is the blissful Old Salem Museums & Gardens, with parking for your rental car. Come here for a fascinating glimpse into history at this site celebrating Moravian, Black, and Indigenous peoples in the American South. Tour the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) to view antique southern furniture, ceramics, and paintings. Watch live demonstrations at the Single Brothers' House to see craftspeople perform traditional trade demonstrations like joinery, pottery, and gunsmithing. Take a trip back in time to the 1700s at this Winston-Salem gem.

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Mozelle's Fresh Southern Bistro

878 West 4th Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101

Mozelle's Fresh Southern Bistro is located in the West End neighborhood of downtown, with parking spots dotted around the vicinity. Come here to feast on Southern cuisine at this cozy bistro that has a delightful menu sure to leave you satiated. Treat your tastebuds to Atlantic salmon topped with coconut curry sauce and served with cheese grits and arugula. Eggplant parmesan pasta is a great plant-based option. Most dishes can also be made gluten-friendly for those with allergies. Kick back in the friendly atmosphere while eating your food at this must-visit eatery – great for family and business dinners.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Winston-Salem

2020 Griffith Street, Winston Salem, NC 27103

Situated near Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem is the comfortable La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, with great access to the I-40 and I-285. It’s slightly out of the way from downtown, where you can enjoy tranquil surroundings – great if you’re wanting to get your head down away from the busy central areas. It’s close to nearby restaurants, attractions like Kaleideum Downtown, Winston Cup Museum, and Tanglewood Park. Room options include king and queen beds. Swim in the outdoor pool in the summer months. Eat like a king and start the day off right with a breakfast buffet. And wash your threads at the on-site laundry at this relaxing hotel.

Long term car rental

Long term car rental is great if you’re staying in Winston-Salem temporarily, but you’re not sure when your time will end. Think work trips without an end date and seasonal contracts where you could be here for a while. Or maybe you’ve ordered a new car and need something to drive in the meantime. Book once, drive throughout with Hertz long-term rental cars in Winston-Salem.

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One-way car rental

Book a one-way car rental to begin in Winston-Salem and finish in another location. This is ideal if you’re starting off here and ending your trip somewhere else, like for road trips or flights back from other cities.

Business rental 

Reserve a business rental car in Winston-Salem with Hertz to carry colleagues, items, and clients in your own ride. This means less dependence on the public transport system and more reliance on your own independence when moving around. Also, Hertz Gold+ membership gives you privileges like skip the line and member exclusive offers.

Popular road trips from Winston-Salem

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Winston-Salem to Tanglewood Park

11.8 miles & 14 minutes

A short drive through Clemmons takes you to Tanglewood Park, with views of the Yadkin River and access to gardens, trails, golf courses, stables, and Mallard Lake.  

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Winston-Salem to Greensboro, NC

29.1 miles & 32 minutes

Head east through Kernersville and Colfax into Greensboro, where you can visit the Greensboro Science Center, Greensboro History Museum, International Civil Rights Center and Museum, and attractions like Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park.

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Winston-Salem to Norfolk, VA

262 miles & 4 hours and 10 minutes

Travel east through Greensboro and southern Virginia, passing through South Hill, Emporia, and Suffolk. In Norfolk, see the waterfront, Nauticus, Battleship Wisconsin, Norfolk Botanical Garden, and Chrysler Museum of Art.

FAQs when renting a car in Winston-Salem

Rental car costs depend on when you booked it for, additional extras, and how long the lease duration is. Start a reservation to get live prices for your specific rental.


You can pick up your Hertz rental car at Winston-Salem at places like Hanes Mall Boulevard, or when you land at nearby Piedmont Triad International Airport.


Having a rental car in Winston-Salem makes exploring the Piedmont Triad and accessing wider North Carolina destinations, including the Blue Ridge Mountains and the coast, much easier. Pique your wanderlust with Hertz.


The Hertz fleet contains many different models and makes made by the juggernauts of the industry. This wide selection gives you ample options to satisfy your personal travel needs. Select a vehicle suited to the specific purpose of your trip with Hertz.


Yes, you can rent a car one-way from Winston-Salem. Head out for an adventure to Charlotte, Raleigh, Atlanta and more with Hertz without having to double all the way back to the start.


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