North Carolina

Cheap Car Hire in North Carolina from R773

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 5 May 2026.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R779

Cheapest price per day

R773

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 5 May 2026.

There are currently 17 739 hire locations operating in North Carolina spread across 366 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in North Carolina is small car at R773 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compact

Compact

People carrier

People carrier

R1 004+

Premium

Premium

R1 241+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R3 215+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 002+

Compare car hire deals in North Carolina by type

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

Toyota Corolla CrossR1 002/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Corolla Cross

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 558. Data was last updated on 5 May 2026.
Honda JazzR773/day
4
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A/C
Honda Jazz
Chevrolet CaptivaR1 002/day
5
M
A/C
Chevrolet Captiva
Audi A3R1 241/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3

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 R796/day – about 1 349% 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 Alamo (rated 8.1/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.3/10) 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 January, when you can expect to pay R705/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in North Carolina is April (R1 039/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

R705

February

R774

March

R917

April

R1 039

May

R995

June

R995

July

R1 039

August

R989

September

R827

October

R869

November

R911

December

R850

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 73 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in North Carolina at 33.

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 5 May 2026.

Alamo

4 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

73 locations

National

4 locations

Thrifty

14 locations

Dollar

18 locations

Hertz

33 locations

Avis

20 locations

Budget

22 locations

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 5 May 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in North Carolina for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz 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 R10 193 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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