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Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Alabama, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Alabama?

Book your car hire in Alabama 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R772/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 323% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Alabama?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Alabama is National (rated 8.6/10). Thrifty (rated 8.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
8.6
Thrifty
Thrifty
8.3
Alamo
Alamo
7.8
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Alabama?

At Alabama, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R673. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging R1 018 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Alabama, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R673. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging R1 018 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R673

February

R804

March

R1 018

April

R969

May

R903

June

R936

July

R969

August

R903

September

R821

October

R952

November

R903

December

R821

What car do most people hire in Alabama?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Alabama are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), and Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Alabama?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Alabama at 4.

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Top rental agencies in Alabama

National

2 locations
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Thrifty

4 locations
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Alamo

1 location
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8 locations
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Budget

2 locations
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Dollar

5 locations
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Avis

4 locations
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Hertz

7 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Alabama for a week from Budget?

    Hiring a car in Alabama for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R8 021/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Alabama?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Alabama it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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