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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 R808, which is about 1 464% 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 Dollar (rated 6.0/10 with 106 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 142 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 R738. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R1 001 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 R738. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R1 001 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

R738

February

R755

March

R843

April

R1 001

May

R949

June

R914

July

R1 001

August

R931

September

R896

October

R1 001

November

R931

December

R931

What car do most people hire in Charlotte?

Intermediate cars (Honda Civic, for example) are the most popular in Charlotte. SUV (Chevrolet Tahoe) and Standard (Ford Edge) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Charlotte.

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. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Charlotte at 9.

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 6 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Charlotte, including Dollar, Hertz and Budget in Charlotte. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Dollar

6,0
Okay
106 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

5,9

Hertz

5,7
Fair
142 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,7

Budget

5,7
Fair
162 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,9

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

5,7

Alamo

7,7
Good
40 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,5
Good
67 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,1

Avis

5,4
Fair
49 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

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 6 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Charlotte for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in Charlotte for about R7 419 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.

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