Charlotte car hires from £25/day

A small automatic car is the recommended option in Charlotte for travelers who don't require much space for passengers or luggage, as they are easy to drive and park around the city. For families, a compact SUV might be the best option, as it drives well both in the city and around the mountains and lakes.

The speed limit within the city is usually 35 miles per hour (mph), but it may be lower in certain residential areas, in which case speed limit signs will be posted. Outside the city area the speed limit is usually 55 mph, and interstates all have posted speed limits with a maximum of 70 mph.

There are about 1,100 on-street parking spaces in the Uptown area of Charlotte, plus over 20 parking garages spread throughout the city. Street parking must be paid between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on weekdays -- you can either pay at the meter or at the designated kiosks. Parking Uptown usually costs at least $1 per hour, while daily rates typically range between $8 - $10.

On average a car hire in Charlotte costs £48 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Sixt (£25/day), Budget (£25/day) and Ace (£27/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Sixt 5489 Josh Birmingham Parkway 28208 (6 miles from the city centre).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Charlotte are Alamo (8.2, 116 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.2, 100 reviews), and Dollar (6.6, 179 reviews).

The average price of fuel in Charlotte is £2.97 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £36 and £47, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Charlotte.

Car hire companies onsite at Douglas airport include Budget, Alamo, Dollar, Sixt, Avis and Hertz.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Douglas airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Alamo, Dollar, Avis and Hertz.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

An Intermediate car hire in Charlotte costs £47 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Charlotte costs £74 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Charlotte costs £51 per day, on average.

In Charlotte, cars are most frequently hired at Sixt 5489 Josh Birmingham Parkway (6 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Charlotte costs £339 per week (£48 per day).

On average a car hire in Charlotte costs £1,451 per month (£48 per day).

Most car hire providers in Charlotte offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Charlotte, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

There are various car hire companies in Charlotte that offer unlimited mileage while booking through KAYAK. These include major companies like Avis, Hertz, Budget and Dollar. To make sure that there are no mileage limitations, check the box next to the “Unlimited Mileage” filter, under the “Policies” section.

Each state has its own unique driving regulations, including the permissibility of making a right turn at a red light after coming to a complete stop. In Charlotte, this action is allowed unless explicitly prohibited by a sign. However, it is always prohibited to turn left at a red light.