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Popular car types in South Carolina
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in South Carolina and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 September 2025.
Economy
$110+
Compact
$89+
Intermediate
$89+
Standard
$112+
Full-size
$90+
People mover
$131+
Luxury
$144+
Intermediate SUV
$91+
Standard SUV
$99+
Compact SUV
$119+
Open-air all-terrain
$139+
Cheapflights insights for South Carolina car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Carolina, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in South Carolina?
Book your rental car in South Carolina 5 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $97/day on average when booked 5 days ahead, which saves you 40% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in South Carolina?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in South Carolina is Alamo (rated 8.4/10 with 30 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 48 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Alamo
8.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
Budget
7.3
Avis
7.1
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South Carolina?
Planning to hire a car in South Carolina? January is the cheapest month, costing about $106 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $129. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$106
February
$108
March
$113
April
$127
May
$116
June
$119
July
$129
August
$117
September
$109
October
$118
November
$122
December
$116
What car do most people hire in South Carolina?
SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in South Carolina. Standard (Chevrolet Equinox) and Premium (BMW X5) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Carolina.
Which car hire company has the most locations in South Carolina?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 38 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South Carolina at 33.
Top rental agencies in South Carolina
Explore the leading car hire agencies in South Carolina known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in South Carolina. Reviews were last updated on 13 September 2025.
Alamo
30 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
7.8
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
48 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.8
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
7.5
Budget
69 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.0
Avis
30 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.1
Value
6.8
Hertz
71 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.3
Overall
5.7
Pick-up/drop-off
5.8
Value
5.8
National
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Dollar
5 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
7.8
Value
7.4
Thrifty
28 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.4
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
6.5
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Carolina, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in South Carolina for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in South Carolina. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $744 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month in South Carolina?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For South Carolina however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.