Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Charlotte?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (10.0 rating), Alamo (8.4 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Charlotte.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Charlotte for a week from Alamo?

Alamo offers hire cars in Charlotte for about ฿7,670 per week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Charlotte for the best price?

Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 32% to make it a great deal in Charlotte. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

Can I rent a car for a month in Charlotte?

Yes, renting a vehicle in Charlotte for a month is certainly possible.

What car do most people hire in Charlotte?

The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Compact (Hyundai Venue) in Charlotte, making it the most popular option.

Cheap Car Rentals in Charlotte

Charlotte, NC, United States

14 Jun — 21 Jun

Same drop-off

Wed 14/6

Noon

Wed 21/6

Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Charlotte?

January

฿1,459

February

฿1,493

March

฿1,736

April

฿2,014

May

฿1,875

June

฿2,014

July

฿2,153

August

฿2,014

September

฿1,945

October

฿2,223

November

฿1,910

December

฿1,841

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Charlotte is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is October. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Charlotte

Top rental agencies in Charlotte

Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Charlotte, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Dollar. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Alamo

8.4

Very Good

141 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very Good|Mar 2021

Vehicle is new, very comfortable, ran fantastic. Very easy to rent a car at this airport and to return it. The you g lady who took me to my van was awesome!

The guy working at the desk is unfriendly and didn’t seem to enjoy his job working with people. Second time I’ve had the same experience with someone working at this counter at this airport. When I pulled a van around to pick up my family at baggage claim we realized someone had not put the flooring back correctly and it was difficult for them to quickly get in because they were two huge holes when you open the side van doors. We had to find a good spot once we left the airport where we could get out and put the flooring back the way it was supposed to be. I cannot imagine how difficult this would have been if I were picking up children instead of Teenagers. The seats fold down into the floor and someone had apparently pulled the seats back up where they belong but never bothered to put the flooring back right when they were cleaning it.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2021

I will not rent from Alamo again.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2021

Easy pick up, no line. Kylie, at Charlotte Airport Alamo counter was so nice, professional, and efficient. We were able to get our car quickly, and had no problems at all. Return was smooth and quick as well.

1.9

Poor|Aug 2021

Female staff person behind check in counter very rude

1.9

Poor|Aug 2021

They were out of rental cars. I did not have a rental car while there.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2021

The Dodge van was a little rough but everything about the rental experience was great.

1 out of 47

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8

Good

121 reviews•14 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Amazing

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

I could not get my rental because I booked it for them to pick me up. I called Enterprise to confirm this and was told it was good to go... and then when I hadn't heard from anyone after the scheduled pickup time I called. I was told by the location that they do not do pickups on weekends. So I was left stranded and was not offered any alternatives or compensation for my inconvenience.

6.0

Okay|Nov 2022

Car was stripped down, auto transmission and AC, that's it. No GPS, radio, compass, or USB port to charge a cell phone. There was a charging port in the car labeled USB, but it didn't fit any of the 4 or 5 different USB plugs I am familiar with. A non-standard plug of some kind. Not worth the 100.00 dollars a day I paid.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

They canceled my reservation hours before my arrival. Saying they did not have any cars available.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Jessica was awesome! She took excellent care of us, ensuring we were in a suitable vehicle for the trip we were taking and patiently explaining the process and all the features of the SUV. Highly recommend this office on University City Blvd in Charlotte, NC.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2022

I liked that tha van was comfortable, roomy and easy to navigate. We felt self conscious at first because the van was a super bright royal blue. Too bad it wasn’t any less since I returned it one day early.

1 out of 41

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Charlotte

10421 S Tryon St

+1 704 587 1058

1102 S. Tryon St.

+1 704 348 4433

325 E 9th St

+1 704 348 4433

3501 Brookshire Blvd

+1 704 348 4433

4226 South Blvd Ste A

+1 704 525 2104

5100 E Independence Blvd

+1 704 531 2099

5115 Nations Ford Road

+1 704 519 0533

5489 R C Josh Birmingham Pkwy

+1 704 359 8884

5925 N Tryon St

+1 704 597 0004

6300 Morrison Blvd

+1 704 552 7704

6541 E Independence Blvd

+1 704 535 0521

6859 South Blvd

+1 704 552 8992

7340 Smiths Corners Blvd

+1 704 598 3150

7747 University City Blvd

+1 704 688 6580

Dollar

7.3

Good

300 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2020

The vehicle was great. It was big and efficient.

The pickup was quite slow. We had to wait about 20 minutes after being at the desk to get our vehicle.

6.0

Okay|May 2023

Charged me more than what was quoted by Kayak. Dollar tried to upgrade without telling me the cost. Tried to get me to sign for it without telling me the costs. Car smelled like smoke.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Arrived at the reserved pickup time to a long line only to be told that no cars are available and would not be available for "at least" an hour. Ended up cancelling and renting from Alamo (zero waiting in line or for a car).

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

car was not very clean. dirty windows inside and out

2.0

Poor|May 2023

I even called the Dollar support line to make sure the vehicle was ready for me. The support representative confirmed the vehicle was ready to be picked up, but the representative at the airport said there were no vehicles available. This was a very frustrating experience. I took an Uber all the way to the airport just to pick up the rental car, and then it wasn't available.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Very friendly helped us in a crisis. They were great.

1 out of 100

Budget

6.4

Okay

232 reviews•8 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Mar 2023

Distance from terminal to rental was not ideal for 65+ adults.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

The car was in poor mechanical condition and could impose a dangerous situation for an inexperienced driver. At some point I felt a little unsafe as the car was pulling to right at any given time.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

It could have been cleaned out

6.0

Okay|Apr 2023

We had to wait in line for over an hour to get the car. The car we rented was not available so we got a larger car, which we didn't really needed. The inside of the car was clean but the windows were still dirty.

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

Drop off lady was disputing the gas saying it’s.not full the needle needed to be beyond the F I said check again she insisted it’s not full until she checked satellite which states it’s full tank….very unnecessary dispute

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2023

CLT always seems to be a zoo to rent any car, but the Budget folks were plesant to deal with which made the wait more tollerable.

1 out of 78

Hertz

6.3

Okay

297 reviews•8 locations

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2.0

Poor|May 2023

pulled in to return car at Charlotte airport at 12:30am. Sign said it was open until 1am. Car blocking the entrance to the returns, no one in the car, no one on staff at the return center. There was no way to return the car; we were forced to return to return it at 4:30am. The Hertz rep I talked with on the phone said "there is nothing i can do to help you". Terrible, and I should be completely reimbursed for this entire rental.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

They had not one at the drop off line working, so I asked an employee for help turning in my car. They said to just leave it and they would email my receipt. My bill jumped from $117 to $251 through no fault of my own. I should have waited but there were clearly understaffed and now I am getting price gouged. I am so frustrated.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Not as promised. Vehicle was given with half a tank of gas, windows inside were filthy as was the cargo area in van. Staff at location were pleasant, friendly and informative

4.0

Mediocre|May 2023

In arranging the rental, I was unaware that the office I was renting from was an off-airport location. Much confusion when I tried to get the car at the Charlotte airport, then had to take a taxi and pay ~$70 to go to where the car was. Giving an address of the location is good but it should also say "off airport". Also, the car's batter died during the rental, very inconvenient. The fob was reluctant to work, screen said batttery low. So I went to a battery place, replaced it and no improvement. The car had 50,000+ miles on it, and obviously had not been checked out prior to the rental. Wasted much time trying to fix the problems.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

Cancelled my booking without letting me know. Massive pain.

4.0

Mediocre|Feb 2023

The car was filthy inside and out. It smelled like dogs and had hair everwhere. Hertz said to go switch it out at a different location but nodboy had minivans available so we didn't have that option. Pretty disappointed.

1 out of 99

Advantage

6.1

Okay

98 reviews•1 location

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Recent reviews

8.0

Very Good|Jan 2019

Construction surrounding airport

5.2

Fair|Jan 2019

Nothing

Canceled the car because mileages was unlimited now I know not to rent there

2.0

Poor|Dec 2018

My flight was canceled and I couldn’t get ahold of anyone to change my reservation. I was charged for a car I was never able to use. My voicemails on their system went unanswered.

5.2

Fair|Dec 2018

The only reason I booked with them was because of their price.

But I guess you get what you pay for. When I first booked the car online nowhere did it say of you are in-state you have to have a credit card or that you have limited mileage. How is this fair when if I was from out of town I got unlimited miles and could use a debit card for the 200 deposit??? Getting to the place is where they tell you all of that. Since I dont have a credit card I waisted money on a reservation with them. They wouldn't let me add another driver to the policy since the reservation was done online (yet online...it's not an option to add another driver). I couldn't use someone's else's credit card with the same last name as me (and who was right there with me to give consent for the use of their card) yet at other car rental companies I have done that before in the past. I needed a car and theirs was cheaper so I ended up getting another reservation with them in someone else's name. With this reservation (although it was also done online) I could now all of a sudden and an additional driver to it. They said when we turn the car back in, any occurred charges could be paid for with another card. When we brought the car back, they lied and said they wouldn't charge us for an additional driver however, they did anyways placing that charge on a credit card that no charge should have been made to. I had absolutely no problem paying for the additional driver, however it would have been done with a debit card so don't lie to me about where it's getting charged to not mess up people's credit status.

7.6

Good|Nov 2018

You didn’t tell me about the mileage limitation clearly. Need to make that VERY clear. Would have cost me an additional $20/ day

8.8

Very Good|Nov 2018

Staff

Car as dirty outside

1 out of 33

Avis

5.8

Fair

65 reviews•8 locations

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2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

The customer service was horrible. First and last time doing business with Avis.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Avis policy prohibits the rental of a car without a return flight or major credit card. That was not disclosed at the time of reservation. The bigger issue was that the agent lied and said no rental car company in the airport would rent with one of those two things. Untrue! Dollar and Hertz both rented to the people the Avis agent turned away.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

The vehicle was not available when I arrived and had to call to transfer reservation to another store.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

Beautiful vehicle and you couldn’t beat the price

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

A lot of pet hair left in back seat. Very comfortable car.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Everything went very smoothly. Would rent from Avis again!

1 out of 22

Thrifty

48 reviews•2 locations

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4.4

Mediocre|Jul 2017

Quick and easy drop off

There is no Thrifry drop off, if I didn't know to take to Dollar I would still be wandering the airport.

2.4

Poor|Jun 2017

I made two Thrifty Car reservations using Kayak. When I tried to pick up the first car Thrifty said the reservation was cancelled. Sure enough, I checked the Kayak paperwork and the reservation cancelled automatically two hours before the scheduled pick up time. I checked the next reservation 3 days in the future and found that it too automatically cancelled 2 hours before the scheduled pick up. I called both Kayak and Thrifty and neither could change it. Absolutely useless.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2017

The location was close to the airport, the shuttle was clean and easy to find, and the employees were so kind and very efficient!

3.6

Poor|May 2017

It was exhilarating being reprimanded by the check in desk for declining their own insurance, even though I had already purchased insurance via Kayak.

The rented Ford Fiesta may have once been a viable vehicle, but the transmission barely cycled--leaving me stranded more than once in the middle of intersections. What a piece of junk.

3.2

Poor|May 2017

A single person running the counter when checking in. Zero ability to answer questions. The car treated me like a teenager with having speed limited to 80, volume limited to 9, seat belts that would shut off the radio if they weren't plugged in. There wasn't a drive to pick us up from the location to go back to the airport. Overall, the situation was a disaster.

4.0

Mediocre|May 2017

The handling of the car that I was given was terrible. It was very sensitive, which made it tough to drive especially when on the highway. In addition, the lady at the counter said the upgrade was $12 and when I got the receipt, it as $20.

1 out of 16

Car Hire FAQs

What are petrol prices like in Charlotte

The average price of petrol in Charlotte is ฿35.09/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,579 and ฿2,281 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.