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Cheap Car Rentals in Charlotte from $69

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 Charlotte with a pick-up date of 23/1 and drop-off date of 9/2. 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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Charlotte car rentals in 2025

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 17 January 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

$1.61

Average price per day

$60

Cheapest price per day

$69

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 17 January 2025.

January

$73

February

$78

March

$90

April

$96

May

$101

June

$103

July

$108

August

$96

September

$92

October

$103

November

$94

December

$94

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Charlotte is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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 17 January 2025.

In Charlotte, there are 77 active hire locations from 28 car hire companies. large car is the cheapest car type to hire in Charlotte in the past week - currently priced from $69/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

Premium

Premium

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 17 January 2025.

Small cars

$57 - $140

All Car Types

$75 - $161

To hire a small car in Charlotte, the United States, you would pay an average price of $88/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Charlotte, the United States (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$140/day). In fact, February is about 36% 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 20% 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 $103/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Charlotte, the United States (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$192/day). In fact, January is about 45% 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 7% 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 $92/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Charlotte, the United States (~$75/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$161/day). In fact, August is about 19% 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 18% 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 $98/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Charlotte, the United States (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$195/day). In fact, January is about 42% 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 11% 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:

Kia Picanto$88/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 17 January 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Charlotte, including Dollar, Budget and Hertz. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Dollar

6.3
Okay
111 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Budget

5.9
Fair
154 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.9

Hertz

5.8
Fair
142 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Alamo

7.9
Good
48 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
67 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Avis

5.3
Fair
50 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.4

Ace

4.3
Mediocre
37 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.9

Comfort

4.4

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

4.4

Thrifty

6 locations

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 $99. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
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.
Toyota Camry$69/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Mitsubishi ASX$72/day
4
M
A/C
Mitsubishi ASX
Volkswagen Passat$82/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Passat

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Charlotte, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Charlotte?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $60/day when booking a car hire in Charlotte. The absolute best deal a user found was for $56/day from Dollar, booked on Jan. 12.

  • 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 ($69/day), Budget ($82/day), and National ($101/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (7.8 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.0 rating) and Sixt (6.7 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 $1.61/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $72 and $104 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 $419 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 31% 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 does it cost to rent a car in Charlotte for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Charlotte can be found for about $1,795, with the average price for a rental being around $60 a day. Book with Dollar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 9% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Charlotte.

  • 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 Full-size is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Charlotte. For the month of February, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Charlotte for as low as $141/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Charlotte?

    The most popular car to hire while in Charlotte is the Mazda Mazda3, which is a Intermediate vehicle.

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 17 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Charlotte. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($37+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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