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Cheap Car Hire in North Carolina from R1 623

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 28/6 and drop-off date of 2/7. 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 21 May 2026.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R1 594

Cheapest price per day

R1 623
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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 21 May 2026.
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There are currently 17 928 hire locations operating in North Carolina spread across 371 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in North Carolina is SUV at R1 623 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Full-size

Full-size

R2 182+

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SUV

SUV

R2 853+

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People carrier

People carrier

R2 182+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 082+

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Premium

Premium

R2 769+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R3 601+

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Luxury

Luxury

R2 573+

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Convertible

Convertible

R3 133+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 623+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 730+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

R3 469+

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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 R2 537. Data was last updated on 21 May 2026.
Toyota Corolla CrossR1 623/day
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Toyota Corolla Cross
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Nissan X-TrailR1 730/day
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Nissan X-Trail
Found 05/19/26
Volkswagen TiguanR2 082/day
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Volkswagen Tiguan
Found 05/19/26

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 R783/day – about 1 291% 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 National (rated 7.2/10). Thrifty (rated 6.4/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
7.2
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.4
Payless
Payless
6.3
Avis
Avis
5.8

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 R699/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in North Carolina is April (R1 227/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

R699

February

R768

March

R909

April

R1 227

May

R1 011

June

R989

July

R1 031

August

R984

September

R818

October

R862

November

R901

December

R843

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

Avis has 16 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Desty-Nation Rentals LLC has the second-highest number of locations in North Carolina at 1.

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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 21 May 2026.

National

3 locations
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Thrifty

17 locations
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Payless

2 locations
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Avis

16 locations
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Budget

19 locations
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Ace

3 locations
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Easirent

5 locations
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CarWiz

1 location
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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 21 May 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 594/day when booking a car hire in North Carolina. The absolute best deal a user found was for R1 565/day from Budget, booked on May 18.

  • 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 R9 413 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 R40 341 (R1 345/day) on average.

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