can you rent a manual car from enterprise

[Noah]

Yes, you can rent a manual transmission car from Enterprise, but it is exceptionally rare and not something you can reliably book through their standard online system. The vast majority of Enterprise's fleet in the United States consists of automatic transmission vehicles, as this is what the market demands. Finding a manual car is typically limited to specific locations, often near race tracks, in major metropolitan areas with a niche clientele, or in European countries where manuals are more common.

Your best strategy is to call local Enterprise branches directly. A specific office might have one or two manual models in their "Exotic" or "Specialty" collection, such as a sports car like a Ford Mustang or a Chevrolet Camaro. However, these are not typically available for standard rentals and come at a premium price. Availability is never guaranteed.

If your goal is to specifically drive a manual, you will have better luck with peer-to-peer car rental services like Turo. On Turo, individual car owners list their personal vehicles, which includes a much wider variety of manual transmission cars, from economy models to high-performance sports cars. This platform is designed for finding specific car types that traditional rental agencies no longer stock.

Rental Company	Typical Manual Car Availability	Best Method to Find One
Enterprise	Very Low (Primarily specialty/performance)	Call rental office directly
Hertz	Very Low	Call rental office directly
Avis	Very Low	Call rental office directly
Turo	High (Wide variety from owners)	Search/filter on app/website
Local/Specialty Rental	High (Focused on niche market)	Search online for specialty shops

In short, while it's technically possible, you should not depend on Enterprise for a manual rental car without confirmed, upfront verification. For a much higher chance of success, turn to Turo or specialty rental companies first.

[EdenRose]

Practically speaking, no. I've tried a few times over the years, and every Enterprise lot I've been to is wall-to-wall automatics. It's just not what they keep in stock for the general public. If you absolutely need a stick shift, you're better off looking at Turo. It's like the Airbnb for cars—you can search specifically for manuals and actually find what you're looking for without playing phone tag with a dozen rental offices. Saves a ton of time and frustration.

[LaClaire]

As an enthusiast, the answer is frustrating. While Enterprise might have a manual Mustang tucked away somewhere, it's a gamble. Their business is built on volume and convenience, which means automatics. For a true manual experience, skip the big rental agencies altogether. Seek out a local performance car rental shop near a track or a major city. These places cater to drivers like us and have well-maintained manual cars you can actually enjoy, though they cost more. It's worth the premium for the right car.

[EllaLynn]

From a cost and convenience standpoint, renting a manual from Enterprise is inefficient. The time spent calling multiple branches with no guarantee of success isn't worth it. If you're visiting from Europe and are only comfortable with a manual, your most reliable option is to simply get comfortable with an automatic for your trip. They're extremely easy to drive. Otherwise, budget more money and use Turo, where you can filter for manual transmissions and see real availability and prices upfront.

[BraxtonFitz]

I remember my dad having this same challenge years ago. The landscape hasn't changed. The big rental companies like Enterprise moved almost entirely to automatics because that's what most people want. Your only real chance is if a specific local office happens to have one as a leftover or a specialty vehicle. You have to pick up the phone and start calling branches near you. Be prepared for a lot of "no's." It's a relic of how driving preferences have shifted in the U.S. over the decades.