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Popular car types in Alabama
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Alabama and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 August 2025.
Economy
$99+
Compact
$95+
Intermediate
$88+
Standard
$96+
Full-size
$92+
People mover
$159+
Premium
$105+
Luxury
$140+
Convertible
$116+
Pick-up truck
$95+
Supplier choice
$94+
Intermediate SUV
$96+
Compact SUV
$102+
Standard SUV
$104+
Open-air all-terrain
$124+
Cheapflights insights for Alabama car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Alabama, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Alabama?
Book your car hire in Alabama 5 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $79/day on average when booked 5 days ahead, which saves you 26% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Alabama?
Looking to hire a car in Alabama? Dollar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $63.74/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $76.46/day.
What is the best car rental company in Alabama?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Alabama is Hertz (rated 5.2/10 with 151 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.4/10 with 49 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Hertz
5.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.4
Alamo
7.3
Budget
6.9
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Alabama?
Planning to hire a car in Alabama? January is the cheapest month, costing about $85 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $106. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$85
February
$88
March
$95
April
$98
May
$106
June
$104
July
$104
August
$88
September
$94
October
$103
November
$97
December
$93
What car do most people hire in Alabama?
SUV cars (Toyota RAV4, for example) are the most popular in Alabama. Intermediate (Honda Civic) and Full-size (Toyota Camry) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Alabama.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Alabama?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 36 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Alabama at 25.
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 16 August 2025.
Hertz
151 reviews•25 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.7
Comfort
5.6
Overall
5.2
Pick-up/drop-off
5.4
Value
5.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
49 reviews•36 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
7.4
Alamo
35 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.3
Value
7.2
Budget
53 reviews•12 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.9
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
6.8
Dollar
34 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
6.5
Avis
73 reviews•13 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.5
Overall
6.2
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.2
Thrifty
6 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.8
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
7.1
National
4 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.7
Overall
6.7
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.7
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Alabama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Alabama for a week from Budget?
From Budget you can hire a car in Alabama from about $546 per week on average.
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.