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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 10 August 2026.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R621

Cheapest price per day

R601
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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 R760/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 314% 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, offering prices from just R22,34/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avis, with rates starting at R26,10/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
7.5

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 R663. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging R1 003 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 R663. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging R1 003 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

R663

February

R809

March

R1 003

April

R954

May

R906

June

R922

July

R954

August

R809

September

R809

October

R938

November

R873

December

R792

Which car hire company has the most locations in Alabama?

Avis has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in Alabama at 5.

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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 10 August 2026.

Thrifty

16 locations
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National

5 locations
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Alamo

5 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

38 locations
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Budget

13 locations
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Dollar

15 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 10 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Alabama?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R621/day when booking a car hire in Alabama. The absolute best deal a user found was for R591/day from Dollar, booked on Aug. 8.

  • 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 345/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 622. You can find car hire deals to be on average R621 a day.

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