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Cheap Car Hire in North Carolina from R655

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 18/5 and drop-off date of 2/6. 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 12 May 2026.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R844

Cheapest price per day

R655
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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 12 May 2026.
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There are currently 17 923 hire locations operating in North Carolina spread across 368 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in North Carolina is medium car at R655 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

R911+

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Compact

Compact

R727+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R655+

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Full-size

Full-size

R661+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 007+

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Premium

Premium

R1 205+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R3 141+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 429+

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Supplier choice saloon

Supplier choice saloon

R687+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 014+

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Compare car hire deals in North Carolina by type

Here are the best North Carolina medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota AvanzaR655/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Found 05/11/26
Audi A3R914/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Found 05/11/26

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 218. Data was last updated on 12 May 2026.
Toyota AvanzaR655/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Found 05/11/26
Ford FusionR661/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Fusion
Found 05/11/26
Hyundai AtosR727/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Found 05/11/26

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 R778/day – about 1 287% 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.2/10). Thrifty (rated 6.4/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.2
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.4
Dollar
Dollar
6.0
Advantage
Advantage
5.9

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 R693/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in North Carolina is April (R1 218/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

R693

February

R761

March

R898

April

R1 218

May

R980

June

R983

July

R1 021

August

R969

September

R813

October

R854

November

R892

December

R835

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 24 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in North Carolina at 12.

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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 May 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

24 locations
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Thrifty

9 locations
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Dollar

8 locations
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Advantage

1 location
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Avis

9 locations
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Hertz

12 locations
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Budget

12 locations
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Ace

2 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 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in North Carolina?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R844/day when booking a car hire in North Carolina. The absolute best deal a user found was for R553/day from Budget, booked on May 10.

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

    Budget 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 R7 610 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in North Carolina for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in North Carolina is R32 616 (R1 087/day) on average.

Car hires by fuel type in North Carolina

Browse car hires by fuel type in North Carolina. Deals were last updated on 12 May 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in North Carolina. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

R71+

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