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Cheap Car Rentals in South Carolina

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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 $94/day on average when booked 5 days ahead, which saves you 36% 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.5/10 with 136 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 111 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 $107 per day. In contrast, April 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

$107

February

$110

March

$113

April

$127

May

$115

June

$116

July

$126

August

$111

September

$113

October

$117

November

$118

December

$114

What car do most people hire in South Carolina?

Economy cars (Kia Rio, for example) are the most popular in South Carolina. Intermediate (Honda Civic) and Compact (Kia Soul) 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 30 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South Carolina at 29.

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 July 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
136 reviews30 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.2

Avis

6.3
Okay
111 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Budget

6.3
Okay
250 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.0
Okay
164 reviews29 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.8

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
58 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.2

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
37 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.4

Ace

4.7
Mediocre
52 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.1

National

8.6
Very Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.0

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 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Carolina for a week from Avis?

    Avis 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 $1,067 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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