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 8 October 2026.
Economy
$67+
Compact
$61+
Intermediate
$59+
Standard
$67+
Full-size
$63+
People mover
$69+
Full-size SUV
$85+
Premium
$65+
Passenger van
$76+
Pick-up truck
$73+
Supplier choice
$53+
Intermediate SUV
$64+
Compact SUV
$66+
Standard SUV
$68+
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 $75/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 23% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Alabama?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Alabama is National (rated 8.6/10). Thrifty (rated 8.3/10) 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? December is the cheapest month, costing about $80 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $99. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$82
February
$85
March
$99
April
$96
May
$88
June
$94
July
$89
August
$86
September
$81
October
$88
November
$85
December
$80
What car do most people hire in Alabama?
Pick-up truck cars (Toyota Tacoma, for example) are the most popular in Alabama. Economy (Chevrolet Spark) and Compact (Nissan Versa) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Alabama.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Alabama?
Avis has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in Alabama at 5.
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Alabama, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 104 pickup locations in Alabama to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 October 2026.
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 8 October 2026.
National
National Locations in Alabama
Thrifty
Thrifty Locations in Alabama
Alamo
Alamo Locations in Alabama
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Alabama
Budget
Budget Locations in Alabama
Dollar
Dollar Locations in Alabama
Avis
Avis Locations in Alabama
Payless
Payless Locations in Alabama
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Alabama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Alabama?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $100/day when booking a car hire in Alabama. The absolute best deal a user found was for $89/day from Provider's pick, booked on Oct. 3.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Alabama for a week from Avis?
From Avis you can hire a car in Alabama from about $727 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 $3,115, with the average price for a rental being around $104 a day. Book with Provider's pick, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 55% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Alabama.
Car hires by fuel type in Alabama
Browse car hires by fuel type in Alabama. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Alabama. Deals were last updated on 8 October 2026.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Alabama. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($42+).
Electric
$59+
Hybrid
$47+
Petrol/Diesel
$42+