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Cheap Car Hire in Alabama

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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 28% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Alabama?

Looking to hire a car in Alabama? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $58.66/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $61.95/day.

What is the best car rental company in Alabama?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Alabama is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.9/10 with 36 reviews). Alamo (rated 7.5/10 with 32 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? January is the cheapest month, costing about $81 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

$81

February

$86

March

$94

April

$98

May

$106

June

$105

July

$98

August

$85

September

$94

October

$102

November

$95

December

$93

What car do most people hire in Alabama?

SUV cars (Jeep Renegade, 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 25 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Alabama at 14.

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 July 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
36 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.9

Alamo

7.5
Good
32 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.3

Budget

7.1
Good
44 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.9

Dollar

6.6
Okay
34 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.2
Okay
71 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Hertz

5.2
Fair
81 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.6

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.5

Thrifty

7.0
Good
6 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

National

5.9
Fair
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

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 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Alabama for a week from Hertz?

    From Hertz you can hire a car in Alabama from about $1,033 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.

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