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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in North Carolina 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 7 October 2024.

January

RM 168

February

RM 185

March

RM 215

April

RM 227

May

RM 240

June

RM 244

July

RM 257

August

RM 223

September

RM 219

October

RM 240

November

RM 215

December

RM 198

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in North Carolina is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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.

Compare available car types for rental in North Carolina

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in North Carolina to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 October 2024.

Small cars

RM 204 - RM 721

All Car Types

RM 223 - RM 721

To rent a small car in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of RM 150/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a small car in North Carolina (~RM 204/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~RM 721/day). In fact, April is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for North Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for rental in North Carolina, renting a small 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.

To rent a medium car in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of RM 177/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in North Carolina (~RM 225/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 450/day). In fact, July is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for North Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for rental in North Carolina, renting a medium car saves you 24% 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.

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 7 October 2024.

Alamo

7.7
Good
122 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
258 reviews73 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.9

Dollar

6.5
Okay
133 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.0
Okay
330 reviews37 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.1

Budget

5.8
Fair
333 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Avis

5.6
Fair
166 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

Thrifty

6.8
Okay
50 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.0

Ace

4.4
Mediocre
37 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.6

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.6

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 7 October 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in North Carolina?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), Yesaway (8.2 rating) and Silvercar (8.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in North Carolina.

  • What are petrol prices like in North Carolina?

    The average price of petrol in North Carolina is RM 3.97/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 178 and RM 258 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in North Carolina for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar offers hire cars in North Carolina for about RM 1,522 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 33% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in North Carolina.

  • 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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