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Cheap Car Hire in Alaska

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Alaska car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Alaska. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 June 2025.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R1 687

Cheapest price per day

R1 542

Cheapflights insights for Alaska car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Alaska, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Alaska?

Book your car hire in Alaska 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R1 228/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 451% off the usual average price.

What is the best car rental company in Alaska?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Alaska is Avis (rated 8.0/10 with 180 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.6/10 with 35 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Alaska?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Alaska is April, when you can expect to pay R870/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Alaska is July (R2 752/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R995

February

R1 013

March

R1 067

April

R870

May

R1 067

June

R2 322

July

R2 752

August

R2 474

September

R1 488

October

R1 004

November

R1 004

December

R977

What car do most people hire in Alaska?

Intermediate cars (Acura TLX or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Alaska. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Honda Accord or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Alaska?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 7 locations in Alaska, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Alaska

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Alaska known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Alaska. Reviews were last updated on 14 June 2025.

Avis

8,0
Very Good
180 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

7,4

Alamo

8,6
Very Good
35 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,3
Very Good
48 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

7,9

Budget

8,3
Very Good
91 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

7,9

Dollar

7,3
Good
37 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,6

Thrifty

7,2
Good
36 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

6,5

NextCar

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

National

8,9
Very Good
14 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

9,5

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

8,3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Alaska, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Alaska?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 687/day when booking a car hire in Alaska. The absolute best deal a user found was for R1 376/day from Alamo, booked on Jun. 8.

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

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Alaska. They can have you in a hire car for about R11 808 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Alaska?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Alaska it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    Our recent data shows that Alamo can potentially be 19% below the average car hire price in Alaska. Check prices and availability for Alamo and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Alaska is on average R50 607 a month or R1 687 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Alaska car hire.

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