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Cheap Car Hire in Alabama from R622

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 13/2 and drop-off date of 21/2. 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 2 January 2026.

Most common car type

Standard
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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 2 January 2026.
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There are, in total, 17 594 car hire locations in Alabama that are operated by 368 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R622/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from Alabama hire providers:

Economy

Economy

R622+

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Compact

Compact

R624+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R634+

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Full-size

Full-size

R634+

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SUV

SUV

R824+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 050+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 387+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 990+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R937+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R726+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R735+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R738+

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Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

R882+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R1 012+

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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 R905. Data was last updated on 2 January 2026.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR622/day
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Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Found 12/31/25
Renault SanderoR624/day
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Renault Sandero
Found 12/31/25
Ford RangerR634/day
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Ford Ranger
Found 12/31/25

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 R745/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 345% 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 7.8/10). Alamo (rated 7.6/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
7.8
Alamo
Alamo
7.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Budget
Budget
6.6

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 R612. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R976 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 R612. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R976 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

R612

February

R728

March

R844

April

R943

May

R976

June

R894

July

R960

August

R811

September

R827

October

R960

November

R910

December

R761

Which car hire company has the most locations in Alabama?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 37 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 2 January 2026.

National

5 locations
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Alamo

5 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

37 locations
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Budget

12 locations
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Thrifty

9 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 2 January 2026.

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

    Hiring a car in Alabama for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R4 851/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.

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 2 January 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 (R42+).

Electric

Electric

R54+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R42+

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