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Alabama car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Alabama. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 May 2025.

Most common car type

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Cheapest time to hire a car in Alabama

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Alabama and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 30 May 2025.

January

$62

February

$68

March

$79

April

$90

May

$90

June

$93

July

$94

August

$79

September

$79

October

$86

November

$80

December

$73

Compare available car types for hire in Alabama

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Alabama to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 May 2025.

Small cars

$41 - $170

All Car Types

$67 - $155

To hire a small car in Alabama, you would pay an average price of $70/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Alabama (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$170/day). In fact, December is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Alabama. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Alabama, hiring a small car saves you 8% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Alabama, you would pay an average price of $76/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Alabama (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$141/day). In fact, April is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Alabama. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Alabama, hiring a medium car is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in Alabama, you would pay an average price of $59/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Alabama (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$223/day). In fact, June is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Alabama. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Alabama, hiring a large car saves you 22% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Alabama, you would pay an average price of $75/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Alabama (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$157/day). In fact, August is about 3% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Alabama. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Alabama, hiring a SUV saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top hire agencies in Alabama

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Alabama known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Alabama. Reviews were last updated on 30 May 2025.

Hertz

5.2
Fair
170 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.5

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.3

Alamo

7.4
Good
40 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
57 reviews37 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Budget

7.0
Good
53 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Dollar

6.6
Okay
34 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Avis

6.2
Okay
74 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.2

Thrifty

7.6
Good
7 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

National

6.7
Okay
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.7

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Alabama, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 May 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Alabama?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $76/day when booking a car hire in Alabama. The absolute best deal a user found was for $67/day from Dollar, booked on May 25.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Alabama for a week from Dollar?

    From Dollar you can hire a car in Alabama from about $535 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Alabama?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Alabama it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Alabama for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Alabama can be found for about $2,295, with the average price for a rental being around $76 a day. Book with Dollar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 13% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Alabama.

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