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Alabama car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Alabama. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 March 2025.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Alabama 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 March 2025.

January

$63

February

$69

March

$82

April

$88

May

$92

June

$96

July

$96

August

$80

September

$80

October

$90

November

$82

December

$73

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Alabama is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. 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 hire in Alabama

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Alabama 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 March 2025.

Small cars

$42 - $174

All Car Types

$61 - $159

To hire a small car in Alabama, you would pay an average price of $83/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Alabama (~$42/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$174/day). In fact, December is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Alabama. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Alabama, hiring a small car saves you 2% 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.

To hire a medium car in Alabama, you would pay an average price of $66/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Alabama (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$144/day). In fact, August is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Alabama. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Alabama, hiring a medium car saves you 22% 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.

To hire a SUV in Alabama, you would pay an average price of $72/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Alabama (~$75/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$160/day). In fact, August is about 4% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Alabama. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Alabama, hiring a SUV saves you 15% 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.

Top hire agencies in Alabama

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Alabama known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Alabama. Reviews were last updated on 26 March 2025.

Hertz

5.3
Fair
122 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.6

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
43 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.4

Alamo

7.3
Good
41 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

Budget

7.1
Good
49 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.9

Dollar

6.5
Okay
34 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Avis

6.2
Okay
73 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Thrifty

7.4
Good
7 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

National

7.3
Good
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Alabama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 March 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Alabama?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Alabama from the following companies over the past two weeks: Budget ($64/day), Turo ($105/day), and Dollar ($118/day).

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

    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 Alabama.

  • What are petrol prices like in Alabama?

    The average price of petrol in Alabama is $1.43/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $64 and $93 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Alabama for a week from Hertz?

    From Hertz you can hire a car in Alabama from about $830 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 49% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Alabama.

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

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Alabama it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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