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Cheap Car Hire in Alabama from R1 207

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 26/6 and drop-off date of 6/7. 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 15 April 2026.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R608

Cheapest price per day

R1 207
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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 15 April 2026.
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There are, in total, 17 570 car hire locations in Alabama that are operated by 372 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R1 207/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Alabama hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R1 668+

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Compact

Compact

R1 207+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 310+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 668+

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SUV

SUV

R1 831+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 940+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 778+

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Premium

Premium

R1 422+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 346+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 248+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 301+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 368+

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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 R1 496. Data was last updated on 15 April 2026.
Honda JazzR1 207/day
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Honda Jazz
Found 04/14/26
Chevrolet CaptivaR1 248/day
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Chevrolet Captiva
Found 04/14/26
Suzuki JimnyR1 301/day
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Suzuki Jimny
Found 04/14/26

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 90 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R753/day on average when booked 90 days ahead, which saves you 1 319% 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.9/10). National (rated 7.8/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9
National
National
7.8
Alamo
Alamo
7.7
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.2

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 R671. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging R1 014 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 R671. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging R1 014 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

R671

February

R818

March

R1 014

April

R933

May

R933

June

R867

July

R933

August

R802

September

R802

October

R933

November

R900

December

R802

Which car hire company has the most locations in Alabama?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 38 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Alabama at 24.

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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 15 April 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

38 locations
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National

5 locations
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Alamo

5 locations
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Thrifty

9 locations
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Budget

12 locations
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Dollar

11 locations
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Avis

13 locations
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Hertz

24 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 15 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Alabama?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R608/day when booking a car hire in Alabama. The absolute best deal a user found was for R587/day from Dollar, booked on Apr. 11.

  • 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 256/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 238. You can find car hire deals to be on average R608 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in Alabama

Browse car hires by fuel type in Alabama. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Alabama. Deals were last updated on 15 April 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 Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R85+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R92+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R85+

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