North Carolina car rentals

On average a car hire in North Carolina costs $77 per day.

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

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Budget ($74/day), Alamo ($77/day) and Dollar ($80/day).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in North Carolina are Alamo (8.2, 227 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.3, 314 reviews), and Sixt (7.0, 56 reviews).

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Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in North Carolina are Charlotte (71% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in North Carolina) and Raleigh (29%).

On average a car hire in North Carolina costs $540 per week ($77 per day).

On average a car hire in North Carolina costs $2,315 per month ($77 per day).

It’s a great idea to get car hire in North Carolina, as it provides you with enhanced flexibility to travel as and when you please. In addition, you’re also able to travel to remote locations, which isn’t always possible with public transport. North Carolina has a varied landscape, from the massive mountains to the beautiful coastline. Having a car hire makes it far easier to reach all the destinations on your bucket list. For example, you’ll be able to go to locations such as Nantahala National Forest, Jacksonville, and Lake Norman.

Driving in North Carolina is great fun, with there being so much to see and do. With well-maintained roads, it’s easy to travel to one location to the next. The countryside roads are peaceful to drive on, with the majority of drivers adhering to the rules. However, in the cities, you will find that driving becomes more aggressive and chaotic. A good way to deal with this is to remain calm and drive with confidence. There is also lots of room to manoeuvre your car on the roads, with them being wide and spacious. The signposting is also comprehensive, so you should find it easy to navigate to your destination. Remember to drive on the right-hand side of the road, too.

To hire a car in North Carolina, you will need to be at least 21 years of age, with some agencies requiring you to be a minimum of 25. Drivers that are younger than 25 will also need to pay a young person’s surcharge. There is normally an age restriction on certain car categories too. To hire your car, you will need to provide a valid ID, and complete the required paperwork.