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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 13 June 2025.

Most common car type

Standard

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 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $64/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 15% off the usual average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Alabama?

Looking to hire a car in Alabama? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $55.65/day. National also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $57.17/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 5.1/10 with 100 reviews). Alamo (rated 7.3/10 with 40 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Alabama?

Planning to hire a car in Alabama? September is the cheapest month, costing about $71 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $101. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$77

February

$80

March

$83

April

$101

May

$92

June

$92

July

$97

August

$75

September

$71

October

$86

November

$89

December

$84

What car do most people hire in Alabama?

SUV cars (Jeep Renegade, for example) are the most popular in Alabama. Intermediate (Honda Civic) and Standard (Chevrolet Equinox) 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 26 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Alabama at 16.

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 13 June 2025.

Hertz

5.1
Fair
100 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.4

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.3

Alamo

7.3
Good
40 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
40 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Budget

7.1
Good
50 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.9

Dollar

6.6
Okay
34 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.1
Okay
73 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.1

Thrifty

7.4
Good
7 reviews8 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 13 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Alabama?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $82/day when booking a car hire in Alabama. The absolute best deal a user found was for $60/day from Provider's pick, booked on Jun. 8.

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

    From Dollar you can hire a car in Alabama from about $529 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.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Alabama can be found for about $2,268, with the average price for a rental being around $76 a day. Book with Provider's pick, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 29% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Alabama.

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