Welcome to Your New Home in Charlotte
Charlotte is a big city with a small town feel. As a financial center and transportation hub, The Queen City attracts residents from throughout the country. Well known to NASCAR fans everywhere, Charlotte is also home to the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Bobcats. With a vibrant nightlife in the South End, family-friendly attractions in Myers Park, and nearby Lakes Norman and Wally, metropolitan Charlotte has something for everyone.
We Can Help You Get Settled in Charlotte
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, and most are located on or near major routes I-85 and I-77. To get you started, the Penske Metropolitan Charlotte Team offers these simple moving and driving tips for the do-it-yourself mover:
Tips for Moving to Charlotte
- Avoid travelling at rush hour, which begins as early as 3 p.m. on Fridays.
- Call your metropolitan Charlotte Penske location to learn which routes prohibit trucks.
- Stay cool in the heat by drinking water and taking breaks.
Tips for Driving in Charlotte
- 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.
We Offer Complete Service When Moving to Charlotte
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 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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