Charlotte

Cheap Car Rentals in Charlotte from $98

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Charlotte with a pick-up date of 5/5 and drop-off date of 24/5. 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.
Charlotte, NC, United States
3 May — 10 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Charlotte, NC, United States
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Charlotte car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Charlotte. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

$1.74

Average price per day

$208

Cheapest price per day

$98

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Charlotte?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Charlotte and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

January

$67

February

$73

March

$85

April

$94

May

$92

June

$89

July

$89

August

$84

September

$80

October

$94

November

$85

December

$77

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Charlotte is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Charlotte

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Charlotte and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

In Charlotte, there are 68 active hire locations from 28 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Charlotte in the past week - currently priced from $57/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Compare available car types for rental in Charlotte

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Charlotte to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Small cars

$54 - $168

All Car Types

$63 - $212

To hire a small car in Charlotte, the United States, you would pay an average price of $87/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Charlotte, the United States (~$54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$168/day). In fact, February is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Charlotte. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Charlotte, hiring a small car saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Charlotte small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Charlotte, the United States, you would pay an average price of $114/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Charlotte, the United States (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$255/day). In fact, November is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Charlotte. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Charlotte, hiring a medium car saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Charlotte medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Charlotte, the United States, you would pay an average price of $65/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Charlotte, the United States (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$155/day). In fact, December is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Charlotte. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Charlotte, hiring a large car saves you 45% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Charlotte large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Charlotte, the United States, you would pay an average price of $102/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Charlotte, the United States (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$255/day). In fact, February is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Charlotte. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Charlotte, hiring a SUV saves you 13% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Charlotte SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Suzuki Swift$107/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Toyota Auris$138/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Auris

Top rental agencies in Charlotte

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Charlotte known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Charlotte. Reviews were last updated on 26 April 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Charlotte, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Dollar. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
141 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
135 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Dollar

6.9
Okay
308 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.6

Budget

6.2
Okay
254 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.0

Hertz

6.1
Okay
317 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.0

Thrifty

6.9
Okay
48 reviews2 locations

Advantage

6.2
Okay
98 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

Avis

5.4
Fair
71 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.5

Best Charlotte car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Charlotte. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Charlotte with an average daily rate of $130. Data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
These are the best deals we've found on rentals cars in Charlotte. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Hyundai Accent$98/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Toyota Corolla$98/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Yaris$107/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Charlotte, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Charlotte?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $208/day when booking a car hire in Charlotte. The absolute best deal a user found was for $205/day from Dollar, booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Charlotte?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Charlotte from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar ($91/day), Hertz ($107/day), and Alamo ($138/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Charlotte?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Advantage (10.0 rating), Silvercar (10.0 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Charlotte.

  • What are petrol prices like in Charlotte?

    The average price of petrol in Charlotte is $1.74/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $78 and $112 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Charlotte for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar offers hire cars in Charlotte for about $1,227 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Charlotte for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 33% on a hire car in Charlotte. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Charlotte?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Charlotte for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much is a car hire in Charlotte for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Charlotte is $0. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Charlotte. For the month of May, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Charlotte for as low as $0/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Charlotte?

    The most popular car to hire while in Charlotte is the Hyundai Elantra, which is a Intermediate vehicle.

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Car rentals by fuel type in Charlotte

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Charlotte. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Charlotte. Deals were last updated on 26 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Charlotte. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($44+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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