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Cheap Car Hire in North Carolina from R1 226

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 North Carolina with a pick-up date of 16/4 and drop-off date of 30/4. 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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North Carolina car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in North Carolina. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 February 2026.

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Popular car types in North Carolina

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in North Carolina and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 8 February 2026.
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There are currently 17 618 hire locations operating in North Carolina spread across 369 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in North Carolina is SUV at R1 226 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

People carrier

People carrier

R1 089+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 669+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 826+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 501+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 574+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 226+

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Best car hire deals found in North Carolina

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in North Carolina. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in North Carolina with an average daily rate of R1 559. Data was last updated on 8 February 2026.
Toyota HiluxR1 226/day
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Toyota Hilux
Found 02/07/26
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassR1 501/day
5
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Found 02/07/26
Volkswagen T-ROCR1 574/day
5
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Volkswagen T-ROC
Found 02/07/26

Cheapflights insights for North Carolina car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in North Carolina?

For the best savings on car hire in North Carolina, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R750/day – about 1 294% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in North Carolina?

Looking to hire a car in North Carolina? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R767,03/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R770,55/day.

What is the best car rental company in North Carolina?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in North Carolina is Alamo (rated 8.0/10). National (rated 7.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.0
National
National
7.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.3
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.3

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in North Carolina?

The cheapest month to hire a car in North Carolina is January, when you can expect to pay R697/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in North Carolina is July (R1 004/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

R697

February

R740

March

R799

April

R903

May

R967

June

R967

July

R1 004

August

R954

September

R796

October

R836

November

R873

December

R812

Which car hire company has the most locations in North Carolina?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 67 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in North Carolina at 31.

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Top rental agencies in North Carolina

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

Alamo

4 locations
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National

4 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

67 locations
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Thrifty

16 locations
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Dollar

13 locations
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Hertz

31 locations
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Budget

23 locations
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Avis

21 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in North Carolina, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 February 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in North Carolina for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in North Carolina. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R17 426 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in North Carolina?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in North Carolina.

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