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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?

To get the best deal on car hire in North Carolina, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 216, which is about 268% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in North Carolina?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in North Carolina is Alamo (rated 7.8/10 with 114 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.4/10 with 193 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At North Carolina, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just RM 203. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging RM 283 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In North Carolina, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just RM 203. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging RM 283 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 207

February

RM 203

March

RM 222

April

RM 259

May

RM 250

June

RM 269

July

RM 270

August

RM 256

September

RM 237

October

RM 283

November

RM 271

December

RM 261

What car do most people hire in North Carolina?

Standard cars (Volkswagen Jetta, for example) are the most popular in North Carolina. Compact (Nissan Versa) and Economy (Kia Rio) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting North Carolina.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 64 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in North Carolina at 31.

Top rental agencies in North Carolina

Explore the leading car rental agencies in North Carolina known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in North Carolina. Reviews were last updated on 17 June 2025.

Alamo

7.8
Good
114 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
193 reviews64 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.0

Dollar

6.2
Okay
162 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.0

Hertz

6.0
Okay
292 reviews31 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Budget

5.9
Fair
381 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Avis

5.6
Fair
171 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.7

Thrifty

6.8
Okay
84 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.5

Easirent

3.3
Poor
31 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

4.8

Overall

3.3

Pick-up/drop-off

3.0

Value

4.5

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in North Carolina, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 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 RM 2,131 per week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in North Carolina for a month is certainly possible.

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