South Carolina

Cheap Car Rentals in South Carolina

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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 8 November 2025.
Economy

Economy

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

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 $101/day on average when booked 5 days ahead, which saves you 47% 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 8.8/10). National (rated 8.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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 $111 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $138. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$111

February

$114

March

$119

April

$138

May

$122

June

$127

July

$136

August

$124

September

$115

October

$117

November

$122

December

$124

What car do most people hire in South Carolina?

SUV cars (BMW X5, 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 8 November 2025.

Alamo

5 locations

National

4 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

38 locations

Thrifty

4 locations

Avis

15 locations

Dollar

4 locations

Budget

13 locations

Hertz

33 locations

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 8 November 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Carolina for a week from Budget?

    Budget 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 $901 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.

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