Charlotte car hires from $85

A small automatic car is the recommended option in Charlotte for travelers who don't require much space for passengers or luggage, as they are easy to drive and park around the city. For families, a compact SUV might be the best option, as it drives well both in the city and around the mountains and lakes.

The speed limit within the city is usually 35 miles per hour (mph), but it may be lower in certain residential areas, in which case speed limit signs will be posted. Outside the city area the speed limit is usually 55 mph, and interstates all have posted speed limits with a maximum of 70 mph.

There are about 1,100 on-street parking spaces in the Uptown area of Charlotte, plus over 20 parking garages spread throughout the city. Street parking must be paid between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays -- you can either pay at the meter or at the designated kiosks. Parking Uptown usually costs at least $1 per hour, while daily rates typically range between $8 - $10.

On average a rental car in Charlotte costs $111 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Budget ($85/day), Avis ($100/day) and Economy Rent a Car ($101/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Budget 5640 South Boulevard 28217 (8 kilometres from the city centre).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Charlotte are Alamo (7.9, 93 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.1, 97 reviews), and Dollar (6.4, 171 reviews).

The average price of fuel in Charlotte is $5.81 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $70 and $93, depending on the car size.

Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Charlotte.

The only car hire company onsite at Douglas airport is Dollar.

The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Douglas airport to off-airport locations is Dollar.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Full Size car hire in Charlotte costs $123 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Charlotte costs $101 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Charlotte costs $76 per day, on average.

In Charlotte, cars are most frequently rented at Dollar 5489 Josh Birmingham Parkway (9 km from city centre ).

On average a car hire in Charlotte costs $774 per week ($111 per day).

On average a car hire in Charlotte costs $3,316 per month ($111 per day).