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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 15 June 2025.

Most common car type

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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 R922/day – about 1 493% less than the yearly average.

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 7.4/10 with 155 reviews). Dollar (rated 6.1/10 with 125 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 R835/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in North Carolina is July (R1 153/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

R850

February

R835

March

R948

April

R1 076

May

R1 122

June

R1 145

July

R1 153

August

R1 053

September

R989

October

R1 104

November

R1 083

December

R1 099

What car do most people hire in North Carolina?

Intermediate cars (Honda Civic, for example) are the most popular in North Carolina. SUV (Chevrolet Tahoe) and Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting North Carolina.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 44 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in North Carolina at 26.

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 15 June 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in North Carolina, including those serving the greater Raleigh, Charlotte and Concord area. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,4
Good
155 reviews44 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,0

Dollar

6,1
Okay
125 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

5,9

Hertz

5,9
Fair
245 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,0

Budget

5,7
Fair
262 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,9

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,7

Avis

5,0
Fair
114 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,6

Comfort

5,8

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

5,2

Alamo

7,6
Good
64 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,4

Easirent

3,4
Poor
30 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,4

Comfort

4,9

Overall

3,4

Pick-up/drop-off

3,1

Value

4,5

Thrifty

7,6
Good
18 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,5

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 15 June 2025.
  • 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 R15 599 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.

Car hires by fuel type in North Carolina

Browse car hires by fuel type in North Carolina. Deals were last updated on 15 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in North Carolina. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

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