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Cheap Car Hire in Alabama from R781

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Alabama with a pick-up date of 5/10 and drop-off date of 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Alabama car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Alabama. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 červenec 2026.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R613

Cheapest price per day

R781
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Popular car types in Alabama

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Alabama and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 červenec 2026.
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There are, in total, 18 053 car hire locations in Alabama that are operated by 391 companies. In the past week, large car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R781/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Alabama hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R781+

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Compact

Compact

R781+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R781+

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Full-size

Full-size

R781+

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SUV

SUV

R917+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 246+

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Premium

Premium

R1 140+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 239+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R888+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R894+

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Best car hire deals found in Alabama

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Alabama. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Alabama with an average daily rate of R945. Data was last updated on 21 červenec 2026.
Audi A3R781/day
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Audi A3
Found 07/19/26
Renault ClioR781/day
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Renault Clio
Found 07/19/26
Toyota CorollaR781/day
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Toyota Corolla
Found 07/19/26

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 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R759/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 319% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Alabama?

In Alabama, the most affordable car hire company right now is Avis, offering prices from just R20,37/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, with rates starting at R23,14/day.

What is the best car rental company in Alabama?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Alabama is Thrifty (rated 8.6/10). National (rated 7.8/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
8.6
National
National
7.8
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 R677. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging R1 023 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 R677. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging R1 023 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

R677

February

R825

March

R1 023

April

R974

May

R924

June

R941

July

R924

August

R809

September

R825

October

R957

November

R891

December

R825

Which car hire company has the most locations in Alabama?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 21 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Alabama at 7.

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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 21 červenec 2026.

Thrifty

8 locations
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National

3 locations
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Alamo

3 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

21 locations
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Budget

8 locations
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Dollar

10 locations
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Avis

7 locations
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Hertz

12 locations
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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 21 červenec 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Alabama?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R613/day when booking a car hire in Alabama. The absolute best deal a user found was for R592/day from Dollar, booked on Jul. 18.

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

    Hiring a car in Alabama for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R4 293/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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Alabama for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Alabama can be found for R18 398. You can find car hire deals to be on average R613 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in Alabama

Browse car hires by fuel type in Alabama. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Alabama. Deals were last updated on 21 červenec 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Alabama. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R66+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R66+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R109+

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