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Cheap Car Hire in North Carolina from £22

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 22/4 and drop-off date of 19/5. 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 12 April 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

£39

Cheapest price per day

£22

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in North Carolina?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across North Carolina, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 174 pickup locations in North Carolina to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 April 2025.

Price

£28 - £49

Out of all the popular cities in North Carolina, Charlotte is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just £28/day. Renting a car in Charlotte is 43% cheaper than renting one in Asheville where the per day rate is around £49. Other fairly inexpensive cities in North Carolina to get a rental car in are: Raleigh (£29/day), Wilmington (£31/day), and Asheville (£49/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Charlotte should expect to spend around £28/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in North Carolina is Charlotte.

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 12 April 2025.

January

£32

February

£32

March

£37

April

£42

May

£42

June

£44

July

£45

August

£41

September

£39

October

£44

November

£40

December

£40

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.

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 12 April 2025.

At £22/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in North Carolina in the past week. Out of 347 car hire agencies operating in North Carolina, there are, in total, 17,310 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Compare available car types for hire in North Carolina

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 12 April 2025.

Small cars

£34 - £52

All Car Types

£43 - £59

To hire a small car in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of £41/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in North Carolina (~£34/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~£52/day). In fact, March is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for North Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North Carolina, hiring a small car saves you 18% 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. Here are the best North Carolina small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of £46/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in North Carolina (~£38/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£54/day). In fact, November is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for North Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North Carolina, hiring a medium car saves you 8% 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. Here are the best North Carolina medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of £58/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in North Carolina (~£51/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£73/day). In fact, May is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for North Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North Carolina, hiring a large car is 14% more expensive. 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. Here are the best North Carolina large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of £48/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in North Carolina (~£41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£54/day). In fact, March is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for North Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North Carolina, hiring a SUV saves you 2% 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. Here are the best North Carolina SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of £58/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in North Carolina (~£53/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~£87/day). In fact, November is about 9% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for North Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North Carolina, hiring a van is 14% more expensive. 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. Here are the best North Carolina van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of £37/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in North Carolina (~£45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~£64/day). In fact, March is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for North Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North Carolina, hiring a pickup truck saves you 26% 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 hire a luxury car in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of £57/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in North Carolina (~£41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£111/day). In fact, June is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for North Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North Carolina, hiring a luxury car is 13% more expensive. 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. Here are the best North Carolina luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of £77/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in North Carolina (~£45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~£96/day). In fact, November is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for North Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North Carolina, hiring a convertible is 36% more expensive. 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.

Kia Rio£22/day
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Kia Rio
Honda Fit£30/day
4
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A/C
Honda Fit
Skoda Kamiq£32/day
4
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A/C
Skoda Kamiq

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 12 April 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the North Carolina region, including those located within the Charlotte, Raleigh and Wilmington area. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.0
Good
235 reviews64 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.7

Dollar

6.1
Okay
126 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.9

Hertz

6.0
Okay
310 reviews34 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.1

Budget

5.7
Fair
338 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

Avis

5.4
Fair
158 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.6

Alamo

7.6
Good
94 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.4

Thrifty

6.9
Okay
42 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.9

Ace

4.3
Mediocre
36 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.9

Comfort

4.5

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.6

Best North Carolina car hire deals found

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 £47. Data was last updated on 12 April 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in North Carolina, including locations near Charlotte, Raleigh and Wilmington. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car hire options.
Kia Rio£22/day
2
4
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A/C
Kia Rio
Mercedes-Benz C-Class£26/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Peugeot 2008£27/day
4
M
A/C
Peugeot 2008

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 12 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in North Carolina?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £36/day when booking a car hire in North Carolina. The absolute best deal a user found was for £26/day from Budget, booked on Apr. 6.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in North Carolina?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in North Carolina from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo (£26/day), Dollar (£27/day), and Budget (£30/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in North Carolina?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.0 rating) and Alamo (8.4 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 £0.69/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £31 and £45 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in North Carolina for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £322/week on average.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 29% on your car hire. For a below average price in North Carolina, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in North Carolina for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 52% on a month-long rental by booking with Budget. Budget is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in North Carolina can cost you on average £1,380 a month or £46 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Small car hires in North Carolina

Find small car hire deals in North Carolina from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in North Carolina cost an average of £45 per day. Price data was last updated on 12 April 2025.
Hyundai i10£25/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Fiat 500£25/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Toyota Aygo£39/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo

Luxury car hires in North Carolina

Find luxury car hire deals in North Carolina from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in North Carolina cost an average of £51 per day. Price data was last updated on 12 April 2025.
These are some of the best options we've found when it comes to luxury car hires in North Carolina, including pickup locations near Charlotte, Raleigh and Wilmington. Before selecting a deal, make sure the details of the reservation work for you and your fellow passengers.
Audi A6£33/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£38/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Audi A6£42/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6

People carrier hires in North Carolina

Find people carrier hire deals in North Carolina from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in North Carolina cost an average of £53 per day. Price data was last updated on 12 April 2025.
Check out some of the deals we've found for people carrier hires in the North Carolina region, including pickup options close to Charlotte, Raleigh and Wilmington. If these deals aren't exactly what you're looking for, not to worry, as new offers are constantly being added.
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£41/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Citroen Berlingo£42/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen Berlingo
Ford Galaxy£44/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Galaxy

Car hires by fuel type in North Carolina

Browse car hires by fuel type in North Carolina. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in North Carolina. Deals were last updated on 12 April 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in North Carolina. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£35+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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