Rent a Car at Wilmington Intl Airport (ILM)

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Wilmington Intl Airport (ILM)

Address: 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, NC, North Carolina, 28405, U S A
Phone: (1) 910-763-1993
Location Type: Corporate
Hours of Operation: Sun - Fri 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM; Sat 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

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Where is Avis at Wilmington (ILM) Airport?

Preferred Service
Proceed to the Avis counter in the baggage claim area. Show your driver's license to receive your preprinted rental document and keys. Rental cars are parked outside the baggage claim area.
General Directions
AIRLINE PASSENGERS
Proceed to the Avis counter in the baggage claim area. Rental cars are parked outside the baggage claim area.
WALK-UP RENTERS
Follow airport signs for "Arrivals" or "Baggage Claim". They will lead to the baggage claim area entrance. Proceed inside to locate the Avis counter. Rental cars are parked outside the baggage claim area.
After-hours Returns
Park & lock the car. Place the completed contract & the keys in the Drop Box located in the Returns area. Remember to take your personal belongings with you.

Wilmington International Airport Rental Car Return

For your convenience, the Wilmington airport car rental return is on-site at 1740 Airport Boulevard, Wilmington, NC 28405. If you picked up your rental from the airport, you will return it to the same spot. As you approach the airport, follow the main road past the terminal and turn right into the rental car return area; signs will point you in the right direction.

Wilmington Airport Car Rental

Come and discover what puts Wilmington, NC, on the map. You can quickly pick up a car rental at the Wilmington, NC, airport right in the terminal. Once the keys are in your hand, your excursion begins! Travel between business meetings, or make your way south to Carolina Beach State Park. Plus, when you choose to rent from Avis, you’ll always enjoy a reliable car at a reasonable price. To make your travels even simpler, use the Avis App. After you download the app, you can view and update reservations in the palm of your hand. 

  • Affordable Models

  • Open Late

  • Luxury and Economy Car Models

  • Quick Access to Downtown

What is the best type of car to rent in Wilmington?

Are you children dying to visit a water park? Then a van rental might be your best rental option. However, if you want to explore North Carolina and head inland or up the coast, an SUV or sedan may be a better fit.

Van Rental

When traveling with children or larger groups, a minivan or passenger van does the trick. Load up the family for a day at the Children’s Museum of Wilmington.

SUV Rental

Treat yourself to the extra room and power found in an SUV rental. Choose an SUV with 5, 7, or 8 seats as your Wilmington car rental.

Long-Term Car Rental

Doing research at one of Wilmington’s universities? Making an extended visit to a business partner? With a monthly car rental, you can stay between 1 and 11 months.

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Luxury Car Rental

Enhance a romantic getaway to Wilmington with a luxury car rental. After an evening performance at Kenan Auditoria, drive in style to Blind Elephant for a cocktail.

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Convertible Rental

If you came for the beach, there’s no better way to enjoy it than with the top down in a convertible rental. The sea breezes are calling your name! 

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Rent a Car and Explore Wilmington

With a car rental in Wilmington, NC, you can make your way around to attractions in and out of the city. Here are just a few of our local recommendations. 

Local Attractions

  • Battleship North Carolina: Walk the decks of a WWII battleship and learn about the crew members who once lived and fought on board.

  • Airlie Gardens: Spend a day strolling the grounds of this large green space, which includes lakes, a butterfly house in summer and fall, and thousands of azaleas.

  • Carolina Beach Boardwalk: Get the full beachside experience at this popular spot with shopping, dining, and seasonal events.

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