KAYAK’s insights & trends for North Carolina car rentals
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in North Carolina with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in North Carolina?
You should book your rental car in North Carolina around 5 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car rental company in North Carolina?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at NU Car (C$ 24.08/day), Avis (C$ 29.21/day), and Budget (C$ 30.10/day).
What is the most popular rental car in North Carolina?
Rentals in the Van category (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are the most popular option in North Carolina, costing C$ 84/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as C$ 59/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in North Carolina?
The cheapest month to rent a car in North Carolina is January at an average cost of C$ 70/day. April is the most expensive month to rent a car in North Carolina when prices are C$ 91/day on average, which tends to be 54% above the yearly average rental price for North Carolina.
North Carolina car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in North Carolina by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup Truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
C$ 35 - C$ 67
All Car Types
C$ 83 - C$ 106
How much does it cost to rent a small car in North Carolina?
How much does it cost to rent a medium car in North Carolina?
How much does it cost to rent a large car in North Carolina?
How much does it cost to rent an SUV in North Carolina?
How much does it cost to rent a van in North Carolina?
How much does it cost to rent a pickup truck in North Carolina?
How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in North Carolina?
How much does it cost to rent a convertible in North Carolina?
Small car rentals in North Carolina typically cost around C$ 49 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average C$ 35 per day, which is about 29% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 49% cheaper than the average rental in North Carolina, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car rentals in North Carolina typically cost around C$ 85 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average C$ 68 per day, which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 12% cheaper than the average rental in North Carolina, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car rentals in North Carolina typically cost around C$ 92 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average C$ 75 per day, which is about 19% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 5% cheaper than the average rental in North Carolina, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV rentals in North Carolina typically cost around C$ 95 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average C$ 83 per day, which is about 13% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 2% cheaper than the average rental in North Carolina, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van rentals in North Carolina typically cost around C$ 143 per day. The best time to book is June, when prices average C$ 111 per day, which is about 23% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 33% more expensive than the average rental in North Carolina but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck rentals in North Carolina typically cost around C$ 79 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average C$ 61 per day, which is about 23% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 18% cheaper than the average rental in North Carolina, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in North Carolina typically cost around C$ 134 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average C$ 105 per day, which is about 22% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 29% more expensive than the average rental in North Carolina but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible rentals in North Carolina typically cost around C$ 120 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average C$ 97 per day, which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 20% more expensive than the average rental in North Carolina but perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular agency
Most popular car type
Average price
Good deal
Easirent
Large
C$ 63/day
C$ 54/day
Top tips for renting a car in North Carolina
All vehicle occupants should be in a seatbelt when driving in North Carolina, while children under the age of eight or less than 80 pounds should be in a safety seat. Younger kids below five should be either in a forward-facing or rear-facing car seat, while those above five should transition to a booster seat before graduating to the adult seatbelt. If you don’t have your car seat with you, you can rent one from the rental counter.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the best attractions in North Carolina. If you’re driving up to the mountains, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, have enough gas. Most people don’t realize that driving up steep grades requires more fuel, and up in the mountains, gas stations and cellphone service are something of a rarity, and you don’t want to run out of gas there. Stay alert and use your headlights when required. Ensure you have your headlights on when driving at dusk or dawn, night, and when there is bad weather.
There are a few beaches in North Carolina, and a trip to these beaches is more than encouraged. Driving is allowed on most of the beaches in North Carolina. However, only all-terrain rentals and 4WD rentals will manage traveling on the beach with the beach’s soft sand. So, get yourself an AWD SUV or truck with enough space for your beach gear for a fun weekend on the shores of North Carolina.
25% of our users found rental cars in North Carolina for C$ 54 or less
Small rental cars in North Carolina are around 65% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in North Carolina
Should I rent a car in North Carolina?
You will need a North Carolina car rental for many reasons. First, renting a car saves you time. Unlike the bus, which operates on a fixed schedule, with a rental car, you’re free to plan your trip as you see fit. Rental cars also allow you to discover more. The bus operates on a fixed route, but you can drive off the pavement to North Carolina’s hidden gems with your own set of wheels. You also get comfort and convenience from a rental car. You don’t have to drag your luggage around, and you’ll have features like enough storage space, GPS, air conditioning, a great sound system, and comfortable seating.
What is driving like in North Carolina?
Before getting behind the wheel of a North Carolina car rental, here are a few things you should know. You’re supposed to have your headlights on from dusk to dawn when visibility drops to less than 400 feet and when your windshield wipers are on due to inclement weather. It is illegal to use your cellphone when driving unless you’re using a hands-free kit. Stick to the speed limit at all times, and the limits in North Carolina are 20 to 35 mph within city limits, 55 to 60 mph on rural roads, and 50 to 70 mph on freeways. If you encounter a school bus with its lights flashing, all traffic on a two-lane road must stop until the bus is done. Finally, if you encounter an emergency vehicle on the shoulder, move one lane over if possible or slow down and let the emergency team work.
How old do you have to be to rent a car in North Carolina?
You need to be at least twenty one to get a car rental in North Carolina. Most rental locations have this as their minimum age, with a few having it as twenty. You’ll also be required to provide a valid driver’s license and credit or debit card in your name before you’re allowed to rent a car. There is a daily surcharge for renters between twenty one and twenty four, and they won’t have access to all vehicle classes, including luxury and exotic rentals, full-size and premium SUVs, signature models, and large cargo and passenger van rentals. Also, the debit card form of payment can only be used by renters twenty five and over.
How much does it cost to rent a car in North Carolina?
On average a rental car in North Carolina costs C$ 63 per day.
How can I find car rentals near me in North Carolina?
Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in North Carolina are Raleigh (46% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in North Carolina), Charlotte (40%) and Durham (5%).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in North Carolina?
On average a rental car in North Carolina costs C$ 443 per week (C$ 63 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in North Carolina?
On average a rental car in North Carolina costs C$ 1,897 per month (C$ 63 per day).
Car rental directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car car rental locations in North Carolina
124 Locations
Hertz car rental locations in North Carolina
53 Locations
Budget car rental locations in North Carolina
32 Locations
Avis car rental locations in North Carolina
30 Locations
Thrifty car rental locations in North Carolina
26 Locations
Dollar car rental locations in North Carolina
25 Locations
Easirent car rental locations in North Carolina
13 Locations
National car rental locations in North Carolina
8 Locations
Sunnycars car rental locations in North Carolina
8 Locations
Alamo car rental locations in North Carolina
7 Locations
VIPCars Recommendation car rental locations in North Carolina
4 Locations
Ace car rental locations in North Carolina
3 Locations
Car rental locations in North Carolina
Everything you need to know for your car rental in North Carolina
KAYAK and its partners wish to use cookies or similar technologies to store and/or access information on and about your device and process personal data such as your IP address, device identifiers etc., in order to improve your experience on the site, to analyze navigation, to offer and measure personalized advertising, and to facilitate sharing on social networks. We also allow the use of third-party cookies (including those from our advertising partners) on our sites.
By clicking 'Accept', you consent to your data being processed by 0 vendors on this web site for the purposes described in this notice. You can review the vendors and their individual processing purposes on the .
To review individual processing purposes and cookie categories, please click ’Select individual purposes’. You can review and update your choices anytime by clicking the ’Privacy Preferences’ link in the page side navigation.
