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Cheap Car Hire in North Carolina from $40

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in North Carolina with a pick-up date of 29/6 and drop-off date of 2/7. 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.
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North Carolina car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in North Carolina. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

$136

Cheapest price per day

$40

Popular car types in North Carolina

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in North Carolina and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

There are 352 hire agencies servicing North Carolina. These agencies, altogether, have 17,429 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in North Carolina with prices from $40 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in North Carolina:

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Compare car hire deals in North Carolina by type

Here are the best North Carolina small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best North Carolina medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best North Carolina large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best North Carolina SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best North Carolina van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla$77/day
4
M
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Toyota Corolla

Best car hire deals found in North Carolina

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in North Carolina. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in North Carolina with an average daily rate of $75. Data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Kia Forte$40/day
5
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A/C
Kia Forte
Toyota Corolla$62/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Holden Commodore$62/day
5
M
A/C
Holden Commodore

Cheapflights insights for North Carolina car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in North Carolina, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in North Carolina?

For the best savings on car hire in North Carolina, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $75/day – about 39% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in North Carolina?

Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in North Carolina with deals as low as $47.03/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $63.76/day.

What is the best car rental company in North Carolina?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in North Carolina is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.0/10 with 245 reviews). Dollar (rated 6.1/10 with 125 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in North Carolina?

The cheapest month to hire a car in North Carolina is January, when you can expect to pay $65/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in North Carolina is June ($92/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$65

February

$70

March

$78

April

$91

May

$87

June

$92

July

$89

August

$82

September

$81

October

$91

November

$84

December

$84

What car do most people hire in North Carolina?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting North Carolina. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in North Carolina?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 75 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in North Carolina at 37.

Top hire agencies in North Carolina

Explore the leading car hire agencies in North Carolina known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in North Carolina. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.0
Good
245 reviews75 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

Dollar

6.1
Okay
125 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.9

Hertz

6.0
Okay
319 reviews37 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Budget

5.7
Fair
341 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

Avis

5.5
Fair
164 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Alamo

7.6
Good
93 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
43 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.7

Easirent

3.4
Poor
30 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

4.9

Overall

3.4

Pick-up/drop-off

3.1

Value

4.5

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in North Carolina, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in North Carolina for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty offers hire cars in North Carolina for about $951 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in North Carolina?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For North Carolina however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

Car hires by fuel type in North Carolina

Browse car hires by fuel type in North Carolina. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in North Carolina. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in North Carolina. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($36+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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