North Carolina

Cheap Car Hire in North Carolina

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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 30 August 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 R860/day – about 1 410% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in North Carolina?

Looking to hire a car in North Carolina? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R897,89/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R1 100,96/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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.0/10 with 220 reviews). Dollar (rated 6.1/10 with 122 reviews) 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 R828/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in North Carolina is July (R1 117/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

R946

February

R828

March

R932

April

R1 002

May

R1 085

June

R1 073

July

R1 117

August

R1 041

September

R929

October

R1 067

November

R1 023

December

R1 026

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 69 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in North Carolina at 34.

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 30 August 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,0
Good
220 reviews69 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,8

Dollar

6,1
Okay
122 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

5,9

Hertz

6,0
Okay
298 reviews34 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

6,1

Budget

5,6
Fair
343 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,7

Avis

5,3
Fair
157 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,8

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,5

Alamo

7,5
Good
77 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,3

Thrifty

6,5
Okay
35 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,5

Easirent

3,5
Poor
32 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,5

Comfort

5,0

Overall

3,5

Pick-up/drop-off

3,2

Value

4,6

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 30 August 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in North Carolina for a week from Avis?

    Avis 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 R9 464 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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