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Cheap Car Hire in North Carolina from R624

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 26/6 and drop-off date of 17/7. 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 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 21 May 2025.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R838

Cheapest price per day

R624

Cheapest time to rent a car in North Carolina

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in North Carolina 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 21 May 2025.

January

R773

February

R863

March

R953

April

R1 097

May

R1 061

June

R1 151

July

R1 025

August

R971

September

R953

October

R1 079

November

R1 025

December

R1 007

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 2025.

There are currently 17 486 hire locations operating in North Carolina spread across 351 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in North Carolina is small car at R624 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

R1 430+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 502+

Premium

Premium

R1 252+

Luxury

Luxury

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare available car types for rental in North Carolina

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in North Carolina to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 May 2025.

Small cars

R559 - R1 572

All Car Types

R672 - R1 800

To hire a small car in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of R580/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in North Carolina (~R559/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R1 572/day). In fact, May is about 4% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for North Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North Carolina, renting a small car saves you 29% 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 North Carolina small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of R604/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in North Carolina (~R594/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R1 800/day). In fact, August is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for North Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North Carolina, renting a SUV saves you 26% 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 North Carolina SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla QuestR624/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota Corolla QuestR717/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Ford KaR717/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

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 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.

Alamo

8,0
Very Good
105 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,1
Good
195 reviews47 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,8

Thrifty

6,6
Okay
100 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,5

Dollar

6,2
Okay
151 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,1

Hertz

6,0
Okay
288 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

6,1

Budget

5,7
Fair
392 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,8

Avis

5,6
Fair
160 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,7

Ace

4,3
Mediocre
36 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3,9

Comfort

4,5

Overall

4,3

Pick-up/drop-off

4,4

Value

4,6

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 R962. Data was last updated on 21 May 2025.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on car hires within the North Carolina region, including options close to Raleigh, Charlotte and Concord. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Toyota Corolla QuestR624/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota Corolla QuestR717/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Ford KaR717/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

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 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in North Carolina for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar 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 R5 868 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 21 May 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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