Car hire in Charlotte, United States

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Charlotte?

Our data shows that August is the cheapest month to rent a car in Charlotte. It’s around 26,291F per day in August, compared to the yearly average of 44,501F per day.
Cheapest month avgAugust • 26,291F
Yearly avg price44,501F

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There are 113 car hire providers in Charlotte. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Charlotte

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Charlotte. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

What's the most popular car to hire in Charlotte?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Toyota Corolla is the most popular car to hire in Charlotte, with prices starting from 19,450F per day. The Toyota Camry and similar models are also popular drives in Charlotte.
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla12% chose this
Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry10% chose this
Nissan Sentra
Nissan Sentra6% chose this
Nissan Rogue
Nissan Rogue5% chose this
Most popular carToyota Corolla
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Charlotte's cheapest car hire providers

Thrifty has the cheapest car hire in Charlotte right now, with prices from 19,450F per day. You'll save an average of 6,647F per day when you book with them.
Thriftyfrom 19,450F per day
Dollarfrom 23,582F per day
Hertzfrom 25,242F per day
Alamofrom 29,466F per day
Cheapest providerThrifty
Book with them to save around6,647F per day

Hiring a car in Charlotte: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyDollar
Most popular carEconomy, SUV
Average daily price79,666F
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Charlotte

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Charlotte car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Charlotte that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Charlotte for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Charlotte avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Charlotte, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Charlotte car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Charlotte will set you back around 79,666F per day or 271,416F per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Charlotte is a mini passenger van. The most popular is Economy, SUV.

The cheapest car hire companies in Charlotte are currently Dollar and Rent a Wreck.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Charlotte is currently September.

On average, around 271,416F. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Charlotte is 136,144F.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Charlotte for a whole month is 728,703F. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Charlotte, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Charlotte that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Charlotte.

Most places – Charlotte included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 19,450F per day. The average price per day is around 79,666F.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Dollar, Alamo and Budget offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Dollar as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Charlotte.