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Cheap Car Hire in North Carolina from $52

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 29/4 and drop-off date of 2/5. 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 25 March 2025.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$66

Cheapest price per day

$52

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 25 March 2025.

January

$66

February

$68

March

$79

April

$87

May

$89

June

$92

July

$97

August

$85

September

$82

October

$92

November

$84

December

$84

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.

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 25 March 2025.

There are 346 hire agencies servicing North Carolina. These agencies, altogether, have 17,280 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in North Carolina with prices from $52 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in North Carolina:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Coupe

Coupe

Compare available car types for hire 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 25 March 2025.

Small cars

$56 - $137

All Car Types

$84 - $146

To hire a small car in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of $95/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 December (~$137/day). In fact, February is about 42% 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 17% 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 $106/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in North Carolina (~$79/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$127/day). In fact, October is about 27% 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 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 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 $140/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in North Carolina (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$288/day). In fact, November is about 43% 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 is 19% more expensive. 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 $119/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in North Carolina (~$87/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$171/day). In fact, March is about 27% 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 is 5% more expensive. 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:

To hire a van in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of $80/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a van in North Carolina (~$118/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$215/day). In fact, August is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for North Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North Carolina, hiring a van saves you 30% 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.

Kia Picanto$55/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota Auris$55/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Auris
Holden Barina$77/day
2
M
A/C
Holden Barina

Top hire 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 25 March 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
108 reviews24 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.8

Dollar

6.1
Okay
108 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.9

Hertz

5.8
Fair
206 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Budget

5.7
Fair
200 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Avis

4.9
Mediocre
80 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.1

Ace

4.3
Mediocre
36 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.9

Comfort

4.5

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.6

Easirent

3.3
Poor
28 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.2

Comfort

4.7

Overall

3.3

Pick-up/drop-off

3.0

Value

4.4

Thrifty

7 locations

Best North Carolina car hire 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 $106. Data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Kia Forte$52/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Forte
Hyundai Accent Hatch$55/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Suzuki Swift$55/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

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 25 March 2025.
  • 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: Dollar ($52/day), Economy Rent a Car ($52/day), and Thrifty ($55/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 $1.44/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 North Carolina for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in North Carolina for about $889 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 28% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in North Carolina.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For North Carolina however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

Luxury car hires in North Carolina

Find luxury car hire deals in North Carolina from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in North Carolina cost an average of $139 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$89/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$98/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$100/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Car hires by fuel type in North Carolina

Browse car hires by fuel type in North Carolina. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in North Carolina. Deals were last updated on 25 March 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in North Carolina. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($48+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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