Cheapflights insights for Alabama car hires
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 5 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R928/day on average when booked 5 days ahead, which saves you 1 386% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Alabama?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Alabama is Budget (rated 6.6/10 with 31 reviews). Avis (rated 5.5/10 with 49 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
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 R960. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R1 218 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 R960. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R1 218 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
R960
February
R1 000
March
R1 081
April
R1 117
May
R1 218
June
R1 200
July
R1 160
August
R1 057
September
R1 077
October
R1 173
November
R1 114
December
R1 060
Which car hire company has the most locations in Alabama?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Alabama at 5.
Top rental agencies in Alabama
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Alabama known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Alabama. Reviews were last updated on 1 September 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Alabama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Alabama?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R658/day when booking a car hire in Alabama. The absolute best deal a user found was for R642/day from Dollar, booked on Aug. 24.
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.