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North Carolina car hires in 2025

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 17 November 2025.

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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 R816/day – about 1 361% less than the yearly average.

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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). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.3
National
National
7.2
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.5

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 R796/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in North Carolina is July (R1 075/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

R910

February

R796

March

R899

April

R967

May

R1 038

June

R1 033

July

R1 075

August

R1 015

September

R848

October

R890

November

R924

December

R924

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 61 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in North Carolina at 29.

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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 17 November 2025.

Alamo

4 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

61 locations
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National

4 locations
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Thrifty

12 locations
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Dollar

11 locations
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Hertz

29 locations
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Avis

19 locations
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Budget

22 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 17 November 2025.

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

    Alamo 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 R11 665 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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