South Carolina

Cheap Car Hire in South Carolina from $91

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in South Carolina with a pick-up date of 4/12 and drop-off date of 9/12. 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.
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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 27 November 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate

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 27 November 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Carolina this past week from 17,541 hire locations out of 366 hire agencies. Prices for a South Carolina small car hire start from $91/day. Check out available deals for 7 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

Compare car hire deals in South Carolina by type

Here are the best South Carolina small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best South Carolina medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best South Carolina large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best South Carolina SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mazda Mazda2$91/day
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Toyota Yaris Cross$92/day
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Best car hire deals found in South Carolina

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 $128. Data was last updated on 27 November 2025.
Mazda Mazda2$91/day
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Toyota Yaris Cross$92/day
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Hyundai Avante$93/day
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Hyundai Avante

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 $92/day – about 37% 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 $49.31/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at $63.44/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 Alamo (rated 8.8/10). National (rated 8.5/10) 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 $85/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Carolina is July ($116/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

$85

February

$91

March

$102

April

$112

May

$106

June

$108

July

$116

August

$111

September

$96

October

$100

November

$94

December

$100

What car do most people hire in South Carolina?

SUV cars (Toyota RAV4, for example) are the most popular in South Carolina. Premium (Toyota Crown) and Compact (Hyundai Kona) 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 21 locations in South Carolina, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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 27 November 2025.

Alamo

5 locations

National

4 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

21 locations

Thrifty

3 locations

Dollar

3 locations

Avis

11 locations

Budget

10 locations

Hertz

21 locations

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 27 November 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Carolina?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $110/day when booking a car hire in South Carolina. The absolute best deal a user found was for $110/day from Avis, booked on Nov. 2.

  • 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 $915 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in South Carolina for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in South Carolina is $3,922 ($131/day) on average.

Car hires by fuel type in South Carolina

Browse car hires by fuel type in South Carolina. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in South Carolina. Deals were last updated on 27 November 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Carolina. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($45+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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