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Charlotte, USA - North Carolina
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Cheapest car rental rates

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
NUCarrentals
$45.53 per day
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
Compact
Kia Soul or similar
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$55.60 per day
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
Full-size
Nissan Altima or similar
Nissan Altima
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Easirent
$59.20 per day
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
Intermediate SUV
Chevrolet Bolt or similar
Chevrolet Bolt
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • Auto.
Dollar
$60.65 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$73.52 per day
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
Nissan Maxima
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$83.13 per day
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
Chrysler 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$85.12 per day
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or similar
Audi Q3
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$99.04 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 5:01 AM on 2/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$70 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
56 km/h or 35 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 112 km/h or 55 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Rating
10.0 / 10
Average gas price
$0.86 per liter or $3.26 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.76 per liter or $2.88 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.97 per liter or $3.67 per gallon

One-way car rentals in Charlotte

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Charlotte and drop off in another city include:

  • From Charlotte to Greensboro - 17 offers from $62.30 per day
  • From Charlotte to Orlando - 17 offers from $79.74 per day
  • From Charlotte to Tampa - 12 offers from $109.58 per day

Top 9 cities near Charlotte

  1. Winston-Salem from $55.00 per day
    116.9 km / 72.6 miles away
  2. Greensboro from $55.00 per day
    134.6 km / 83.6 miles away
  3. Asheville from $55.00 per day
    146.1 km / 90.8 miles away
  4. Fayetteville from $55.00 per day
    188.7 km / 117.3 miles away
  5. Raleigh from $55.00 per day
    208.5 km / 129.6 miles away
  6. Goldsboro
    268.8 km / 167 miles away
  7. Wilmington from $49.33 per day
    296.5 km / 184.2 miles away
  8. Jacksonville from $47.40 per day
    307.2 km / 190.9 miles away
  9. New Bern from $55.00 per day
    355.4 km / 220.8 miles away

Top 7 locations near Charlotte

  1. Charlotte/Douglas International Airport from $45.53 per day
  2. Piedmont Triad International Airport from $55.00 per day
    134.6 km / 83.6 miles away
  3. Asheville Airport from $55.00 per day
    146.1 km / 90.8 miles away
  4. Fayetteville Airport from $55.00 per day
    188.7 km / 117.3 miles away
  5. Raleigh Durham Airport from $55.00 per day
    208.5 km / 129.6 miles away
  6. Wilmington International Airport from $49.33 per day
    296.5 km / 184.2 miles away
  7. Coastal Carolina Regional Airport from $55.00 per day
    355.4 km / 220.8 miles away

Map of car rental locations

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

Car rental prices in Charlotte vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Charlotte
$42.24
January
$48.10
February
$51.19
March
$72.83
April
$47.64
May
$56.91
June
$50.05
July
$44.79
August
$49.70
September
$48.45
October
$37.57
November
$39.99
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Charlotte is November (when prices average $37.57 per day). This is 24% cheaper than the yearly average and 48% cheaper than renting in April (when prices average $72.83).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Charlotte?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 10 days, and in September, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Charlotte
7
January
6
February
6
March
5
April
7
May
5
June
10
July
7
August
4
September
6
October
7
November
7
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Charlotte?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Charlotte is January, and the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Charlotte by pick-up date relative to the average
186%
January
126%
February
85%
March
45%
April
67%
May
67%
June
175%
July
67%
August
56%
September
115%
October
89%
November
123%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 10
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Dollar, Ace Rent a car, Alamo, Easirent, SIXT
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $46 per day
Cheapest supplier NUCarrentals

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Mazda 3 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Honda Civic 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Jeep Renegade 4 2 SUVs
Dollar Chevrolet Malibu 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Chevrolet Bolt 5 1 SUVs
SIXT Midsize (Toyota RAV4) 4 2 SUVs
Dollar Chevrolet Malibu 2 2 Large cars
Easirent Nissan Altima 4 1 Large cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Belgium
Kia Rio
10/16/24
I have had a very good trip. My trip was in Concord. There I found all what I needed. Good restaurants, good hotels, good places.
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
11/4/23
We visited Hickory, Boone and Blowing Rock, Hart Village.
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Sentra
8/2/23
Only because we spent it with family
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Altima
6/18/23
Photo 1 by Deborah R. about renting a Nissan Altima in Charlotte (6/18/23) Photo 2 by Deborah R. about renting a Nissan Altima in Charlotte (6/18/23) Photo 3 by Deborah R. about renting a Nissan Altima in Charlotte (6/18/23)
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Rogue
2/19/23
Having a rental car that was cost effective and enjoyable to drive contributed to the enjoyment of this trip. The car was vital for all that we had to do.
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Accent
10/18/22
Weather and experiences. Location to Smoky Mountains from Charlotte and Asheville.
Photo 1 by Deborah F. about renting a Hyundai Accent in Charlotte (10/18/22) Photo 2 by Deborah F. about renting a Hyundai Accent in Charlotte (10/18/22)

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Dollar
8.3 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Easirent
4.5 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
6
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$70.22
Lowest daily price
$45.53
Total cars available
513

Top 12 suppliers in Charlotte in 2025

Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 25 reviews
5 locations
$59 - $127
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.1 / 5 reviews
1 location
$68 - $174
Budget
Budget
Average 7.9 / 4 reviews
7 locations
$74 - $129
SIXT
SIXT
Average 7.9 / 4 reviews
1 location
$73 - $401
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
4 locations
$73 - $401
Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 1 review
7 locations
$55 - $120
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
4 locations
$55 - $120
National
National
Average 7.7 / 1 review
1 location
$73 - $221
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.7 / 1 review
1 location
$72 - $219
Advantage
Advantage
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
1 location
$72 - $219
NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
Poor 5.3 / 12 reviews
1 location
$46 - $60
Easirent
Easirent
Poor 4.5 / 117 reviews
1 location
$57 - $109

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