National Car Rental

4.4
177 reviews

About

Car Rental Agency
Skip the counter when you rent a car with National in Wilmington. Choose any car in the aisle and manage your car rental right from the National app with Emerald Club. Bring balance to business travel and book your National Car Rental in Wilmington today!

Location

National Car Rental
1740 Airport Blvd, Wilmington, NC
28405, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.4
177 reviews
5 stars
140
4 stars
11
3 stars
3
2 stars
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1 star
16

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Many customers praised the friendly and helpful staff, noting excellent service during both pickup and return.

Vehicle Quality

Most reviews highlighted that the cars were clean, well-maintained, and met customer expectations.

Inconsistency Issues

Some customers reported inconsistent service experiences, particularly regarding vehicle availability and billing practices.

Emerald Club Experience

Emerald Club members expressed mixed feelings, with some enjoying the benefits while others faced issues with vehicle selection and unexpected charges.

Signage and Navigation

Several customers mentioned poor signage at the rental return area, leading to confusion and difficulty in locating the drop-off point.
  • RD
    Ryan Digiacomo
    Nov 17, 2025
    5.0
    Friendly and fast. Won't use anyone else.
  • MD
    Mark DeVoe
    Nov 2, 2025
    5.0
    Been using National for probably 20 years and I have never had an issue. Cars are as promised and employees are always friendly and helpful.
  • LL
    LB Lewis
    Oct 20, 2025
    1.0
    Friendly employees and nice new car but their billing practices are borderline criminal.
  • JR
    Joe Renton
    Oct 16, 2025
    5.0
    Recently rented a car at LGA airport. The staff was extremely helpful in assisting with picking a car from the Emerald Isle and helping to make sure my iPhone 15 was properly parred with the car. The return was quick and the shuttle bus was waiting.
  • RP
    Ryan Perkins
    Aug 26, 2025
    2.0
    Ok… So I’ve been an Emerald Club Member (Executive Elite) for several years now and I almost exclusively rent out of the ILM location. I’ve found that the quality of service and ease of rental pickup, varies by employee which I find very inconvenient because with that kind of inconsistency you never know what your gonna get when you arrive at their rental counter. As stated I have Executive Elite status, so I rent often for business using the business account issued to me by my employer, but for the first time ever I was asked for an additional $400 deposit by Debra. This surprise deposit which had never been mentioned or required for the several years I’ve been a member, caused me to be 5 hours late for a work retreat. I believe Debra was offended by my asking for a nicer vehicle if available, so she decided to throw a huge deposit at me. After speaking with customer service and the “National Rental Escalation” team I was told I would receive a call from upper management in the region, but that call never came! I want to end this review by saying all of the employees are not as unhelpful as Debra, but it’s a shame I have to pick and choose who I deal with at the this location. Had management reached out to me I would have not found the need to leave this review.

Frequently Asked Questions About National Car Rental

What services does National Car Rental in Wilmington provide?

National Car Rental in Wilmington offers car rental services including economy and luxury car rentals, with airport pick-up options.

What are the operating hours of National Car Rental in Wilmington?

National Car Rental is open daily from 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM.