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Cheap Car Hire in South Carolina

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South Carolina car hires in 2025

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 13 June 2025.

Most common car type

Standard

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 $97/day – about 39% 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 Budget, offering prices from just $51.83/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at $78.05/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 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?

The cheapest month to hire a car in South Carolina is January, when you can expect to pay $88/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Carolina is July ($117/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

$88

February

$97

March

$107

April

$114

May

$107

June

$110

July

$117

August

$111

September

$103

October

$107

November

$105

December

$107

What car do most people hire in South Carolina?

SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe, for example) are the most popular in South Carolina. Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe) and Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe) 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 hire 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.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
139 reviews38 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.2

Avis

6.3
Okay
122 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Budget

6.2
Okay
265 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.0
Okay
180 reviews34 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.9

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
60 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Thrifty

6.4
Okay
40 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.1

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 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.0

Car hire 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 Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in South Carolina. They can have you in a hire car for about $671 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.

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