Welcome to Your New Home in North Carolina
Charlotte is a big city with a small-town feel. With nearly one million residents, it’s the largest city in North Carolina and one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. As a financial center and transportation hub, it attracts residents from throughout the country and is well-known to NASCAR and PGA golf fans everywhere.
The metropolitan Charlotte area, which includes Charlotte and 15 other counties within N.C. and S.C., is also home to UNC Charlotte, Duke University and several other institutions of higher education. On the weekends, the city embraces its love of festivals, and college kids and residents alike can enjoy porch fests, film festivals, performing arts showcases, food and wine weeks, and more. And with easy access to mountains, whitewater rapids, nature trails and an ocean, #charlottesgotalot to offer everyone.
We Can Help You Get Settled in Charlotte, North Carolina
Moving can be a daunting task, even if it’s just around the corner. We’re here to help. Penske has many convenient truck rental locations in metropolitan Charlotte. To get you started, the Penske Metropolitan Charlotte Team offers the following simple moving and driving tips for the do-it-yourself mover.
Tips for Moving to Charlotte, North Carolina
- Avoid traveling at rush hour, which begins as early as 2 p.m. on Fridays.
- Call your metropolitan Charlotte Penske location to learn which routes prohibit trucks.
- Stay cool in the summer heat by drinking water and taking breaks.
Tips for Driving in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Expect delays on I-485, Charlotte's Outer Belt.
- Be aware, median strips are heavily landscaped and can limit visibility.
- Exercise caution, Charlotte intersections have up to four lanes of traffic.
- Plan ahead, overnight parking downtown can be difficult.
Moving to Charlotte, North Carolina? We Offer Complete Service
Whether you're moving to a house in historic Dilworth, a renovated loft in NoDa, or a suburb in one of metropolitan Charlotte's 16 counties, the Penske Metropolitan Charlotte Team is always ready to help
- Get everything for your move from Penske and our moving partners. See Extras & Supplies.
- We operate over 100,000 vehicles at more than 2,500 locations.
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Penske’s Rent for a Day, Get a Second Day Free Special promotional discount applies only to the daily vehicle rental charges. All taxes, fees (including but not limited to vehicle use taxes), and surcharges (including but not limited to the Mileage Fee, Environmental Fee, Vehicle License Fee) are extra. Optional products such as supplemental insurance, Limited Damage Waiver (LDW), hand trucks, furniture pads, and dolly’s are extra. Fuel charges are extra. Promotional discount is valid only in the Contiguous United States. Customer must select the number of days for the rental and then the promotional discount is automatically applied at checkout. The promotional discount is available on household / personal local rentals only. The promotional discount is valid from 12:01AM ET, 10/1/2022 until 11:59PM ET, 11/11/2022; provided that the Customer must pick up the vehicle on a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday during the promotional period. Limit of one use per Customer. Maximum of five (5) free day’s rental charges per Customer. This offer is subject to vehicle availability at the time of reservation. Promotional discount may be combined with other coupons, offers, or discounts. This promotional discount is not redeemable for cash or cash equivalent. The promotional discount is not transferable and Penske reserves the right to change terms at any time in our sole discretion.
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