North Carolina

Cheap Car Rentals in North Carolina

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North Carolina car rentals 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 2 September 2025.

Most common car type

Economy

Cheapflights insights for North Carolina car rentals

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 rentals in North Carolina, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $80/day – about 49% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in North Carolina?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in North Carolina with deals as low as $51.69/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $54.65/day.

What is the best car rental company in North Carolina?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in North Carolina is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.1/10 with 230 reviews). Dollar (rated 6.1/10 with 123 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in North Carolina?

At North Carolina, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $72. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging $99 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In North Carolina, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $72. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging $99 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$72

February

$77

March

$86

April

$99

May

$96

June

$92

July

$97

August

$88

September

$86

October

$99

November

$92

December

$91

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 71 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in North Carolina at 37.

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 2 September 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
230 reviews71 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

Dollar

6.1
Okay
123 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.9

Hertz

6.0
Okay
308 reviews37 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Budget

5.6
Fair
343 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

Avis

5.5
Fair
164 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.6

Alamo

7.4
Good
76 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.3

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
35 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.6

Easirent

3.5
Poor
32 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

5.0

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.2

Value

4.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in North Carolina, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in North Carolina for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in North Carolina, offering car hire for around $629 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in North Carolina?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in North Carolina.

Car rentals by fuel type in North Carolina

Browse car rentals by fuel type in North Carolina. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in North Carolina. Deals were last updated on 2 September 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in North Carolina. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($247+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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