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Cheap Car Rentals in South Carolina from $105

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in South Carolina with a pick-up date of 24/5 and drop-off date of 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Charleston, SC, United States
2 May — 9 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Charleston, SC, United States
Thu 2/5
Noon
Thu 9/5
Noon

South Carolina car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in South Carolina. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Most common car type

Standard

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in South Carolina?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Carolina and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

January

$84

February

$107

March

$121

April

$126

May

$117

June

$124

July

$134

August

$122

September

$101

October

$116

November

$111

December

$104

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Carolina is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 25 April 2024.

There are 307 hire agencies servicing South Carolina. These agencies, altogether, have 15,428 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? large car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Carolina with prices from $105 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in South Carolina:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare available car types for rental in South Carolina

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in South Carolina to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Small cars

$74 - $352

All Car Types

$69 - $325

To hire a small car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of $88/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Carolina (~$74/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$352/day). In fact, December is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Carolina, hiring a small car saves you 39% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Carolina small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of $76/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Carolina (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$275/day). In fact, December is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Carolina, hiring a medium car saves you 47% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Carolina medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Corolla$110/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Suzuki Swift$110/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

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 25 April 2024.

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
211 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
218 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.5

Thrifty

6.8
Okay
343 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Hertz

6.4
Okay
564 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.2

Avis

6.4
Okay
160 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Budget

6.4
Okay
402 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Dollar

5.9
Fair
97 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.2

Ace

4.1
Mediocre
36 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.3

Comfort

4.9

Overall

4.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

4.6

Best South Carolina car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in South Carolina. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in South Carolina with an average daily rate of $140. Data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Toyota Camry$105/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Camry
Toyota Auris$110/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Auris
Toyota Yaris$110/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 25 April 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in South Carolina?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in South Carolina from the following companies over the past two weeks: Alamo ($104/day), National ($141/day), and Avis ($166/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Carolina?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Silvercar (8.6 rating) and Alamo (8.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Carolina.

  • What are petrol prices like in South Carolina?

    The average price of petrol in South Carolina is $1.74/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $78 and $113 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 $953 per week.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in South Carolina for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 30% to make it a great deal in South Carolina. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • 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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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 25 April 2024.

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 ($85+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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