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), National (8,1 rating) and Carl's (8,0 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 R16,29/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R733 and R1 058 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in North Carolina. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R7 774 per week.

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

Booking your car hire early can save you up to 32%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in North Carolina.

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

Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in North Carolina.

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North Carolina car hires in 2024

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

January

R723

February

R796

March

R940

April

R977

May

R1 031

June

R1 049

July

R1 103

August

R958

September

R940

October

R1 049

November

R922

December

R832

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.

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	Small cars	R525 - R1 360
	All Car Types	R607 - R1 822

To hire a small car in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of R685/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in North Carolina (~R525/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R1 360/day). In fact, February is about 24% 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, renting a small car saves you 37% 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 medium car in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of R895/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in North Carolina (~R770/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R2 516/day). In fact, February is about 15% 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, renting a medium 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.

To hire a large car in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of R625/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in North Carolina (~R829/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R1 721/day). In fact, August is about 32% 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, renting a large car saves you 43% 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 SUV in North Carolina, you would pay an average price of R938/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in North Carolina (~R864/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R2 516/day). In fact, July is about 8% 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, renting a SUV saves you 14% 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

Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in North Carolina, including those serving the greater Charlotte, Raleigh and Concord area. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Alamo

7,6

Good

113 reviews•4 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|Nov 2023

Excellent service

8,0

Very Good|Mar 2021

Vehicle is new, very comfortable, ran fantastic. Very easy to rent a car at this airport and to return it. The you g lady who took me to my van was awesome!

The guy working at the desk is unfriendly and didn’t seem to enjoy his job working with people. Second time I’ve had the same experience with someone working at this counter at this airport. When I pulled a van around to pick up my family at baggage claim we realized someone had not put the flooring back correctly and it was difficult for them to quickly get in because they were two huge holes when you open the side van doors. We had to find a good spot once we left the airport where we could get out and put the flooring back the way it was supposed to be. I cannot imagine how difficult this would have been if I were picking up children instead of Teenagers. The seats fold down into the floor and someone had apparently pulled the seats back up where they belong but never bothered to put the flooring back right when they were cleaning it.

8,0

Very Good|Oct 2020

Staff very friendly and helpful.

1 out of 38

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,1

Good

220 reviews•58 locations

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8,0

Very Good|Mar 2023

Everything was great except for the underlying smell of cigarettes that appeared an hour into the ride. As a non-smoker, I had to wash everything I had in the car before I could put it away. The car was comfortable.

10,0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

All three of the team members I worked with gave stellar customer service. I have been blown away by the care given by this team.

1 out of 74

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in North Carolina

Dollar

6,4

Okay

121 reviews•9 locations

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Hertz

6,0

Okay

311 reviews•28 locations

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4,0

Mediocre|Sept 2023

I got an EV that was very close to being fully out of battery. I also didn’t want an EV and they should be more specific about the type if cars we would get.

2,0

Poor|Sept 2023

Poor customer service

10,0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

great

8,0

Very Good|Aug 2023

It was good experience but car insurance is too expensive for us.

8,0

Very Good|Jul 2023

Excelente

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

When I got there they said it was a. Electric car and to change it would be $50 more per day. It was a bait and switch. I canceled.

1 out of 104

Hertz Locations in North Carolina

Budget

5,7

Fair

310 reviews•19 locations

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2,0

Poor|Sept 2023

Overcharged because they did not check their return key box and charged for an extra day. I had the car back a hour and half early. Still not fixed.

2,0

Poor|Aug 2023

I reserved a car at 4:30 p.m, for pickup at 5:00 p.m. I was called at 4:50 p.m. to let me know that there were no cars available. Why does your system allow you to book a reservation when there are no cars available? Unacceptable.

4,0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

Plane was full day late and yet no price discount for 1 less day. Also took 30 min to get my car due to agent challenges

8,0

Very Good|Jul 2023

It was very difficult to find the Budget location. It would be so simple to add the directions to the confirmation and pickup information. The help center was no help and calling the actual pickup sight didn't work because they didn't answer up the phone and so the "help center" answered each time. That was incredibly frustrating and added an hour to my van rental pickup.

6,0

Okay|Jul 2023

The customer service people were very nice and helpful, but I wasn't able to get the vehicle that I needed and one of the vehicles given to me needed an oil change so I had to go back inside and get a different vehicle.

10,0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Toyota Corolla handled very well and enjoyed driving it. Calls made to pick-up were very good, but maybe I did not hear agent tell me that my car would be in a slot with an Avis sign - looked all over for it! Drop-off problem was with an off-terminal location - not advised in advance of this deviation. When discovered after searching at the airport, I did not see any further signs for directions. In Chrystal City, no signs - I had 2600 Richmond Highway but that was not clear from the road -- took a loooong time (and gas) to get car returned once getting to DCA. Not happy!! Other than this one real problem, I was pleased with the Budget car process.

1 out of 104

Budget Locations in North Carolina

Avis

5,6

Fair

144 reviews•19 locations

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2,0

Poor|Sept 2023

They did not have my class of car and did not offer an upgrade for free. They wanted to charge me more for a car. I declined.

8,0

Very Good|Sept 2023

Hard to find location in the Crabtree valley mall Avis staff on the phone could not provide knowledge about how to find the rental car location☹️

10,0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Great. Rental car process at ILM is a breeze.

2,0

Poor|Apr 2023

The customer service was horrible. First and last time doing business with Avis.

2,0

Poor|Apr 2023

We had a booked reservation. When we arrived and the Avis rental counter to pick up our vehicle we were told to sign a log in sheet and that it would be 2+ hours. They didn't have any rental cars available even though we had a reserved vehicle. Had to cancel and Uber. Counter employees were not helpful.

2,0

Poor|Apr 2023

Avis cancelled my reservation just 2 hours before pickup because they didn't have any cars. Zero inventory! I had the reservation for over a week and even checked in the day before with my credit card. Yet they waited until the day of pickup on a holiday weekend to inform me they have no cars! They had to have known that well before. They didn't attempt to find a location that had inventory for me, and instead gave me the customer support line which was completely unhelpful. My 80 yo father had to drive me 2 hours to find a vehicle same day from a different company. If you read the reviews on Google this apparently happens often and some times they don't even call to inform. I strongly suggest you remove the Avis in Raleigh on Glenwood Ave from your listing.

1 out of 48

Avis Locations in North Carolina

Thrifty

7,0

Good

47 reviews•11 locations

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Thrifty Locations in North Carolina

Ace

4,5

Mediocre

38 reviews•3 locations

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Car hire FAQs

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), National (8,1 rating) and Carl's (8,0 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 R16,29/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R733 and R1 058 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How much does it cost to hire a car in North Carolina for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in North Carolina. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R7 774 per week.
How far in advance should I hire a car in North Carolina for the best price?
Booking your car hire early can save you up to 32%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in North Carolina.
Can I rent a car for a month in North Carolina?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in North Carolina.

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North Carolina car hires in 2024

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 21 November 2024.

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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 21 November 2024.

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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 21 November 2024.

Top rental 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 21 November 2024.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in North Carolina, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 November 2024.

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