North Carolina

Cheap Car Hire in North Carolina

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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 21 January 2026.

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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 R768/day – about 1 304% less than the yearly average.

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 R785,42/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R789,03/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 8.1/10). National (rated 7.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in North Carolina is February, when you can expect to pay R758/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in North Carolina is July (R1 031/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

R834

February

R758

March

R859

April

R930

May

R993

June

R993

July

R1 031

August

R976

September

R815

October

R856

November

R894

December

R831

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 70 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in North Carolina at 35.

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 21 January 2026.

Alamo

4 locations

National

4 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

70 locations

Thrifty

16 locations

Dollar

15 locations

Hertz

35 locations

Budget

23 locations

Avis

21 locations

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 21 January 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 844 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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