South Carolina

Cheap Car Hire in South Carolina from $78

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South Carolina car hires in 2026

Most common car type

Intermediate

Popular car types in South Carolina

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Carolina this past week from 18,107 hire locations out of 395 hire agencies. Prices for a South Carolina small car hire start from $78/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Passenger van

Passenger van

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Best car hire deals found in South Carolina

Kia Rio$78/day
Kia Rio
Hyundai i30$79/day
Hyundai i30
Hyundai Elantra$81/day
Hyundai Elantra

Cheapflights insights for South Carolina car hires

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?

For the best savings on car hire in South Carolina, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $83/day – about 31% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, the most affordable car hire company right now is Avis, offering prices from just $67.81/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Hertz, with rates starting at $72.33/day.

What is the best car rental company in South Carolina?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in South Carolina is U-Save (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 8.6/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South Carolina?

The cheapest month to hire a car in South Carolina is January, when you can expect to pay $68/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Carolina is July ($102/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$68

February

$85

March

$97

April

$100

May

$94

June

$97

July

$102

August

$92

September

$87

October

$100

November

$85

December

$80

What car do most people hire in South Carolina?

SUV cars (Cadillac Escalade, for example) are the most popular in South Carolina. Economy (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan) and Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Carolina.

Which car hire company has the most locations in South Carolina?

Avis has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in South Carolina at 4.

Top hire agencies in South Carolina

U-Save

3 locations

Alamo

5 locations

National

4 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

39 locations

Thrifty

7 locations

Avis

15 locations

Budget

13 locations

Ace

2 locations

Car hire FAQs

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

    Avis is one of the top picks in South Carolina. They can have you in a hire car for about $617 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Carolina?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from South Carolina it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

Car hires by fuel type in South Carolina

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Carolina. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($46+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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