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Alabama

Cheap Car Hire in Alabama from $105

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Alabama with a pick-up date of 26/5 and drop-off date of 28/5. 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.
Birmingham, AL, United States
2 May — 9 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Birmingham, AL, United States
Thu 2/5
Noon
Thu 9/5
Noon

Alabama car hires in 2024

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 25 April 2024.

Most common car type

Intermediate

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Alabama?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Alabama 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 April 2024.

January

$63

February

$70

March

$84

April

$90

May

$86

June

$86

July

$90

August

$83

September

$89

October

$92

November

$89

December

$66

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Alabama is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is October. 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 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 25 April 2024.

At $105/day, large car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Alabama in the past week. Out of 307 car hire agencies operating in Alabama, there are, in total, 15,439 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Alabama

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Alabama 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 April 2024.

Small cars

$62 - $348

All Car Types

$67 - $348

To hire a small car in Alabama, you would pay an average price of $90/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Alabama (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$348/day). In fact, November is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Alabama. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Alabama, hiring a small car saves you 12% 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 Alabama small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Alabama, you would pay an average price of $65/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Alabama (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$146/day). In fact, August is about 4% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Alabama. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Alabama, hiring a medium car saves you 36% 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 Alabama medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Alabama, you would pay an average price of $69/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Alabama (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$207/day). In fact, November is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Alabama. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Alabama, hiring a SUV saves you 33% 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 Alabama SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia Picanto$117/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Suzuki Swift$182/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

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 25 April 2024.

Alamo

7.9
Good
131 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
118 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Budget

6.9
Okay
102 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.7

Avis

6.6
Okay
104 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.6

Dollar

6.6
Okay
115 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.4

Hertz

5.2
Fair
185 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.6

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.3

Thrifty

6.8
Okay
63 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

Payless

5.9
Fair
35 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.9

Best Alabama car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Alabama. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Alabama with an average daily rate of $136. Data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Toyota Camry$105/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Hyundai Accent Hatch$117/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Mitsubishi Outlander$118/day
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Outlander

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Alabama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Alabama?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Alabama from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar ($105/day), Hertz ($117/day), and Alamo ($182/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Alabama?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Silvercar (8.6 rating) and Alamo (8.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Alabama.

  • What are petrol prices like in Alabama?

    The average price of petrol in Alabama is $1.59/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $71 and $103 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 $493 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 52% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Alabama.

  • 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.

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