Automatic
Paddles on the wheel if the mood strikes, otherwise put it in drive and look at the mountains. Most people book this one.
- Skill needed Any licensed driver
- Best for First timers, couples
- Availability Most of the fleet
Polaris Slingshot Rentals
Three wheels.
No roof.
No hurry.
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
We sit at the top of Highway 321, 1.6 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway on-ramp. No motorcycle license, no riding experience, no roof between you and Grandfather Mountain.
Speedometer
Blue Ridge Parkway
Forty-five, end to end. The Parkway holds 45 mph for all 469 miles. Nobody minds. That is the whole reason this road is worth a whole afternoon.
0Motorcycle licenses needed
2Seats, two drivers allowed
25+Minimum driver age
$0Extra for helmets or insurance
469Miles of Parkway out the gate
$149Starting Price
Pick your transmission
Choose the one you actually want
You select this when you book, not when you show up. The Parkway runs at 45 mph with a lot of second and third gear in it, so think about how much shifting you want on your vacation.
Five speed manual
Book this only if you drive stick now, not if you learned on one in 2006. Grinding and clutch damage comes out of your hold.
- Skill needed Confident with a clutch
- Best for Drivers who want the work
- Availability Limited, book early
Rates
Four ways to take one out
Helmets and commercial insurance are in every price. The only other thing on your card is a refundable $750 hold. Pick one and it carries through to checkout.
Three or more Slingshots at the same time takes 10% off the whole group, so call us instead of booking separately. Any half or full day can add an overnight for $149. The $750 hold is a pre-authorization released at return.
Route sheet
Where people actually go
Printed directions come with your confirmation. Cell service drops on long stretches of the Parkway, so download your map before you leave the lot.
Southbound, mileposts count upFull directions ›
South
Linn Cove Viaduct
The engineering piece that curls around Grandfather Mountain instead of blasting through it. Go early, the light and the parking are both better.
Round trip30Driving1:10Rental2 hr
Northbound, mileposts count downFull directions ›
North
Doughton Park
High open meadow, long sightlines, and the thinnest traffic of the three. On a weekday morning you may not pass a car for twenty minutes.
Round trip107Driving2:20Rental4 hr
Southbound, mileposts count upFull directions ›
Summit
Mount Mitchell
6,684 feet, the highest point east of the Mississippi. It runs roughly twenty degrees colder up top, so bring a layer even in July.
Round trip142Driving3:30RentalFull day
Hardware
What you are picking up
Questions
The things people call and ask
Do I need a motorcycle license to rent a Slingshot in North Carolina?
No. North Carolina does not require a motorcycle endorsement for a Slingshot. A regular driver's license is enough. Helmets are required by law and we hand them to you at check-in.
What is the $750 hold?
A pre-authorization taken at check-in, the same way a hotel handles incidentals. Credit cards see a temporary reduction in available limit. Debit cards actually move the funds and take two to four business days to return after drop-off. That number is also your ceiling on damage liability, because Polaris commercial coverage takes it from there.
Can two of us swap driving?
Yes. Both drivers come to check-in with valid licenses and sign their own waiver, and both are covered for the whole rental.
What happens if the weather turns?
There is no roof and mountain weather changes fast. Call or text us and we will move your slot at no charge based on what is open.
How early do I need to arrive?
Thirty minutes. Waiver, helmet fitting, and a walkthrough of the vehicle. Your rental clock starts when you leave the lot, not when you arrive.
Is there anywhere to put luggage?
There are lockable compartments behind the seats sized for two small backpacks. Anything larger stays with us at the lot.
Find us
5058 Highway 321
5058 Highway 321
Blowing Rock, NC
- Parkway
- 1.6 miles to the access ramp, turn right out of the lot
- Boone
- 13 minutes north on Highway 321
- Hours
- Daily, 9:00am to 6:00pm, April through early November
- Phone
- (828) 555-5555, call or text
- Parking
- Paid parking on site, or arrange a drop-off
- Directions
- Open in Google Maps
Booking, start to finish
- Choose your date, start time, and transmission.
- Confirmation arrives with directions and a route sheet.
- Arrive 30 minutes early with your license and card.
- Waiver, helmet, walkthrough, gone.
The Parkway is better with the wind in your face
Slots fill first on fall weekends. If you want leaf season, book it now rather than in October.
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