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Cheap Car Rentals in North Carolina from $125

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 1/3 and drop-off date of 3/3. 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 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 30 January 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

$168

Cheapest price per day

$125

What is the 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 30 January 2025.

January

$72

February

$77

March

$90

April

$95

May

$100

June

$102

July

$107

August

$95

September

$92

October

$102

November

$93

December

$93

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in North Carolina 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.

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 30 January 2025.

Small cars

$56 - $127

All Car Types

$75 - $159

To hire a small car in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of $84/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in North Carolina (~$56/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$127/day). In fact, February is about 35% 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, hiring a small car saves you 25% 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 medium car in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of $104/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in North Carolina (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$190/day). In fact, January is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for North Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North Carolina, hiring a medium car saves you 8% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of $96/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a large car in North Carolina (~$85/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$160/day). In fact, December is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for North Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North Carolina, hiring a large car saves you 16% 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 large 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 $112/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in North Carolina (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$194/day). In fact, January is about 42% 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, hiring a SUV saves you 0% 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:

Kia Picanto$127/day
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A/C
Kia Picanto

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 30 January 2025.

Alamo

7.6
Good
100 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
254 reviews73 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

Dollar

6.3
Okay
128 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

Hertz

6.0
Okay
322 reviews38 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Budget

5.7
Fair
332 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Avis

5.5
Fair
166 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.6

Thrifty

7.0
Good
41 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.0

Ace

4.4
Mediocre
37 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.6

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.6

Best North Carolina car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in North Carolina. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in North Carolina with an average daily rate of $134. Data was last updated on 30 January 2025.
Kia Sportage$125/day
5
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A/C
Kia Sportage
Mitsubishi Mirage$127/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage
Kia Soul$128/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Soul

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 30 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in North Carolina?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $168/day when booking a car hire in North Carolina. The absolute best deal a user found was for $152/day from Budget, booked on Jan. 26.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in North Carolina?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in North Carolina from the following companies over the past two weeks: Avis ($125/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($128/day), and Dollar ($128/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.1 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in North Carolina.

  • What are petrol prices like in North Carolina?

    The average price of petrol in North Carolina is $1.60/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 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 $1,179 per week on average.

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

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 29%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in North Carolina.

  • 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in North Carolina for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in North Carolina is $5,054 ($168/day) on average.

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