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Cheap Car Rentals in North Carolina from $68

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 31/7 and drop-off date of 6/8. 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 4 July 2025.

Most common car type

Compact

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 4 July 2025.

There are, in total, 17,567 car hire locations in North Carolina that are operated by 355 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $68/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from North Carolina hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare car rental deals in North Carolina by type

Here are the best North Carolina small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best North Carolina medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best North Carolina large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best North Carolina SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla$68/day
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Toyota Corolla
Toyota Yaris$90/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Kia Picanto$91/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Best car rental deals found in North Carolina

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 $97. Data was last updated on 4 July 2025.
Toyota Corolla$68/day
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Toyota Corolla
Ford Puma$77/day
4
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A/C
Ford Puma
Toyota Camry$86/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Camry

Cheapflights insights for North Carolina car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in North Carolina, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in North Carolina?

For the best savings on car rentals in North Carolina, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $79/day – about 49% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in North Carolina?

Economy Rent a Car is currently the cheapest car hire company in North Carolina with deals as low as $40.66/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $75.48/day.

What is the best car rental company in North Carolina?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in North Carolina is Alamo (rated 7.8/10 with 111 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.1/10 with 232 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in North Carolina?

At North Carolina, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $70. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging $97 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In North Carolina, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $70. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging $97 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$70

February

$75

March

$83

April

$97

May

$93

June

$89

July

$93

August

$88

September

$86

October

$96

November

$91

December

$90

What car do most people hire in North Carolina?

Economy cars (Hyundai Veloster or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting North Carolina. SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Mazda Mazda5 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in North Carolina?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 63 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in North Carolina at 29.

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 4 July 2025.

Alamo

7.8
Good
111 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
232 reviews63 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

Dollar

6.2
Okay
151 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.0

Hertz

5.9
Fair
306 reviews29 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Budget

5.7
Fair
410 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

Avis

5.6
Fair
176 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
98 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Easirent

3.5
Poor
32 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.5

Comfort

5.0

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.2

Value

4.6

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 4 July 2025.
  • 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 $754 per week on average.

  • 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in North Carolina

Browse car rentals by fuel type in North Carolina. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in North Carolina. Deals were last updated on 4 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in North Carolina. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($40+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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