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Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
US$76.86
per day
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$80.03
per day
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Hyundai Elantra
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$90.21
per day
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Nissan Altima
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$101.92
per day
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$104.75
per day
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Chrysler Pacifica
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Automatic
7
A/C
4
US$89.54
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Automatic
7
A/C
5
US$115.09
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Automatic
7
A/C
5
US$126.93
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport information
- Top location near Albert J. Ellis Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Albert J. Ellis Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 3 Nov 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 5 suppliers at Albert J. Ellis Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
US$98 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
56 km/h
or
35 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
88–112 km/h
or
55–70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
US$0.94 per litre or US$3.56 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
US$0.74 per litre or US$2.81 per gallon
Highest petrol price
US$1.07 per litre or US$4.06 per gallon
Airport information
Name
Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)
IATA
OAJ
ICAO
KOAJ
Overall rating
8.4 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.7
Check-in and departures
10
Facilities and services
10
Wi-Fi
10
Dining and car hire services
6.0
Lounge
6.0
Top location near Albert J. Ellis Airport
- Raleigh–Durham International Airportstarting at US$65.34 per day158 km / 98.18 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Alamo
264 ALBERT ELLIS AIRPORT RD,
B
Enterprise
264 ALBERT ELLIS AIRPORT RD, RICHLANDS, 28574
C
Avis
264 Albert Ellis Airport Rd
D
Budget
264 Albert J. Ellis Airport Rd, Richlands, NC 28574
E
National
264 State Rd 1265, Richlands, NC 28574
When to book at Albert J. Ellis Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Albert J. Ellis Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Albert J. Ellis Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month June | |
| A good deal US$87 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Albert J. Ellis Airport
US$52
US$26
US$0
US$30
in January
Jan
Feb
US$45
in March
Mar
Apr
May
US$48
in June
Jun
Jul
US$31
in August
Aug
US$42
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
US$36
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car at Albert J. Ellis Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is US$29.61 per day. This is 23% less than the yearly average and 38% less than hiring a car in June (when the average price is US$47.51 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Albert J. Ellis Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Albert J. Ellis Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in March in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Albert J. Ellis Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
1.9
0.9
0
0.9 times in January
Jan
Feb
1.7 times in March
Mar
Apr
May
0.9 times in June
Jun
Jul
0.9 times in August
Aug
0.9 times in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
0.9 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Albert J. Ellis Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in December the average hire period is 16 days, while in March, the average hire period is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days at Albert J. Ellis Airport
18
9
0
7 days in January
Jan
Feb
2 days in March
Mar
Apr
May
3 days in June
Jun
Jul
8 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
16 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, SUVs, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$77 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 2 | Large car |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Mitsubishi Mirage | 2 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 3 Nov 2026)
Prices are lowest during January, starting at US$30 for an Economy car and highest in June, when economy cars start at US$48. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Albert J. Ellis Airport is March, while the least popular month is January.
Albert J. Ellis Airport hosts: Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at Albert J. Ellis Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Albert J. Ellis Airport typically operate from 08:00-22:30.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
US$98
Lowest daily price
US$77
Total cars available
107
Top 5 suppliers at Albert J. Ellis Airport in 2026
Alamo
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
US$90–US$291
per day
264 ALBERT ELLIS AIRPORT RD,
8448688190
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-22:30
Tue
08:00-22:30
Wed
08:00-22:30
Thu
08:00-22:30
Fri
08:00-22:30
Sat
08:00-22:30
Sun
08:00-22:30
Enterprise
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
US$93–US$273
per day
264 ALBERT ELLIS AIRPORT RD, RICHLANDS, 28574
+19103244856
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-22:30
Tue
08:00-22:30
Wed
08:00-22:30
Thu
08:00-22:30
Fri
08:00-22:30
Sat
08:00-22:30
Sun
08:00-22:30
National
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
US$95–US$293
per day
264 State Rd 1265, Richlands, NC 28574
+18448557204
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-22:30
Tue
08:00-22:30
Wed
08:00-22:30
Thu
08:00-22:30
Fri
08:00-22:30
Sat
08:00-22:30
Sun
08:00-22:30
Avis
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
US$79–US$285
per day
264 Albert Ellis Airport Rd
+19103243321
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-21:30
Tue
08:00-21:30
Wed
08:00-21:30
Thu
08:00-21:30
Fri
08:00-21:30
Sat
08:00-21:30
Sun
08:00-21:30
Budget
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
US$77–US$227
per day
264 Albert J. Ellis Airport Rd, Richlands, NC 28574
+19103241869
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-21:30
Tue
08:00-21:30
Wed
08:00-21:30
Thu
08:00-21:30
Fri
08:00-21:30
Sat
08:00-21:30
Sun
08:00-21:30
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