Alabama

Cheap Car Rentals in Alabama

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Cheapflights insights for Alabama car rentals

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Alabama, make your reservation 5 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 218/day – about 249% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Alabama?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Alabama is Hertz (rated 5.3/10 with 148 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.4/10 with 48 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Alabama? January is the cheapest month, costing about RM 231 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 291. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 231

February

RM 240

March

RM 259

April

RM 269

May

RM 291

June

RM 288

July

RM 286

August

RM 249

September

RM 262

October

RM 283

November

RM 260

December

RM 241

What car do most people hire in Alabama?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Alabama. Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Premium cars (BMW X3 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Alabama?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 37 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Alabama at 25.

Top rental agencies in Alabama

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Alabama known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Alabama. Reviews were last updated on 29 August 2025.

Hertz

5.3
Fair
148 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.7

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
48 reviews37 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.4

Alamo

7.4
Good
33 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Budget

6.9
Okay
53 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.8

Dollar

6.5
Okay
34 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Avis

6.2
Okay
73 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.1

Thrifty

7.0
Good
6 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

National

6.7
Okay
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Alabama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Alabama?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Alabama.

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