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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 21 October 2025.
Economy
$224+
Compact
$205+
Intermediate
$322+
Standard
$324+
People mover
$316+
Full-size SUV
$253+
Standard SUV
$168+
Intermediate SUV
$175+
Compact SUV
$306+
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 46% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in South Carolina?
Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Carolina with deals as low as $70.05/day found in the past two weeks. Dollar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $85.82/day.
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 8.7/10). National (rated 8.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Alamo
8.7
National
8.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Dollar
6.5
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 $109 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $133. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$109
February
$113
March
$117
April
$132
May
$120
June
$124
July
$133
August
$121
September
$112
October
$121
November
$122
December
$119
What car do most people hire in South Carolina?
SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in South Carolina. Premium (BMW X5) and Intermediate (Audi A3) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Carolina.
Which car hire company has the most locations in South Carolina?
Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 20 locations in South Carolina, more than any other rental company in the area.
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 21 October 2025.
Alamo
3 locations
National
2 locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
20 locations
Dollar
1 location
Avis
6 locations
Budget
5 locations
Hertz
20 locations
Ace
1 location
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 21 October 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 $641 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.