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Car hire in North Carolina

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in North Carolina

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find North Carolina car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

North Carolina car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyDollar
Cities to choose from40, Charlotte is most popular
Cheapest price foundRM196 per day, Cary
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in North Carolina could cost, we've pulled prices from Cary.

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Cities in North Carolina

Take a look at the different cities in North Carolina you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Car hire in Durham

From
RM211
per day

Car hire in Raleigh

From
RM226
per day

Car hire in Charlotte

From
RM235
per day

Car hire in Durham

From
RM211
per day

Car hire in Raleigh

From
RM226
per day

Car hire in Charlotte

From
RM235
per day

Explore North Carolina

What are the best car hire companies in North Carolina?

NU Car Rentals
Car condition
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Easy collection
Payless
Car condition
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Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Dollar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Hertz
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
NU Car Rentals
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Payless
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Dollar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Hertz
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

All you need to know about North Carolina

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyUS Dollar
LanguageEnglish
Speed limitMotorwayVaries from state to state
Speed limitBuilt-up areaVaries from state to state
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in North Carolina: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in North Carolina, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in North Carolina you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The best rated car hire company by our travellers in North Carolina is Payless. You can rent a car with them for RM0 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Payless, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in North Carolina depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in North Carolina, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in North Carolina. First, you need to decide where in North Carolina you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in North Carolina. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in North Carolina you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Charlotte. On average, it costs RM435 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is RM235 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in North Carolina

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in North Carolina are Dollar, Budget and Hertz. The cheapest company we've found is Alamo. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Be flexible

Not sure where in North Carolina you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of North Carolina. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in North Carolina is Charlotte. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Cary.

Hire a car long term in North Carolina

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in North Carolina with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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