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 June 2025.
Economy
$127+
Compact
$129+
Intermediate
$132+
Standard
$134+
Full-size
$136+
SUV
$197+
People mover
$194+
Full-size SUV
$175+
Premium
$140+
Luxury
$163+
Convertible
$194+
Pick-up truck
$136+
Premium SUV
$173+
Standard SUV
$129+
Intermediate SUV
$136+
Coupe
$275+
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 car hire in South Carolina 5 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $94/day on average when booked 5 days ahead, which saves you 34% off the usual 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.4/10 with 139 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 122 reviews) 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 $102 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $127. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$102
February
$106
March
$111
April
$126
May
$114
June
$117
July
$127
August
$110
September
$113
October
$117
November
$120
December
$113
What car do most people hire in South Carolina?
Economy cars (Kia Rio, for example) are the most popular in South Carolina. Compact (Kia Soul) and Intermediate (Honda Civic) 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 34.
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 June 2025.
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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 June 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 $817 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.
Car rentals by fuel type in South Carolina
Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Carolina. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in South Carolina. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Carolina. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($86+).
Electric
$86+
Hybrid
$109+