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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 12 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 R774/day – about 1 315% 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). 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 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 032/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

R846

February

R758

March

R862

April

R931

May

R999

June

R997

July

R1 032

August

R980

September

R818

October

R859

November

R898

December

R835

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 66 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in North Carolina at 30.

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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 12 January 2026.

Alamo

5 locations
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National

5 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

66 locations
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Thrifty

13 locations
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Dollar

12 locations
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Hertz

30 locations
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Budget

22 locations
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Avis

20 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 12 January 2026.

  • 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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