Charlotte

Cheap Car Hire in Charlotte from R563

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 Charlotte with a pick-up date of 1/5 and drop-off date of 1/6. 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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Popular car types in Charlotte

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Charlotte and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 5 March 2026.

At R563/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Charlotte in the past week. Out of 29 car hire agencies operating in Charlotte, there are, in total, 76 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

R1 081+

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

R1 199+

Compare car hire deals in Charlotte by type

Here are the best Charlotte medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Charlotte SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Audi A3R567/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Infiniti Q70R1 199/day
5
4
M
A/C
Infiniti Q70

Best car hire deals found in Charlotte

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Charlotte. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Charlotte with an average daily rate of R930. Data was last updated on 5 March 2026.
Toyota YarisR563/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Ford FocusR567/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Volkswagen T-ROCR768/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC

Cheapflights insights for Charlotte car hires

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

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Charlotte, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R690, which is about 1 287% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Charlotte?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Charlotte is Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 126 reviews). Budget (rated 5.6/10 with 160 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Charlotte, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R690. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R919 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 Charlotte, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R690. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R919 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

R690

February

R739

March

R804

April

R919

May

R870

June

R837

July

R903

August

R788

September

R739

October

R870

November

R788

December

R837

Which car hire company has the most locations in Charlotte?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 14 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Charlotte at 8.

Top rental agencies in Charlotte

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Charlotte known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Charlotte. Reviews were last updated on 5 March 2026.

Hertz

5,7
Fair
126 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,6

Budget

5,6
Fair
160 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,9

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,4
Good
54 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,9

Dollar

6,0
Okay
95 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

5,9

Avis

5,4
Fair
48 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,9

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,5

Easirent

4,0
Mediocre
32 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

5,0

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

3,6

Value

4,8

Alamo

7,3
Good
17 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,3

Thrifty

6 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Charlotte, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 March 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Charlotte for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz offers hire cars in Charlotte for about R9 150 per week on average.

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

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

  • How much is a car hire in Charlotte for a weekend?

    R0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Charlotte. To save money, consider booking a Compact car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in April, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as R0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Charlotte

Browse car hires by fuel type in Charlotte. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Charlotte. Deals were last updated on 5 March 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Charlotte. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R35+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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