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Cheap Car Hire in South Carolina from $126
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 7/9 and drop-off date of 13/9. 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 18 July 2025.
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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 18 July 2025.
SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Carolina this past week from 17,582 hire locations out of 356 hire agencies. Prices for a South Carolina SUV hire start from $126/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
$126+
Compact
$127+
Intermediate
$127+
Standard
$129+
Full-size
$132+
People mover
$225+
Full-size SUV
$162+
Luxury
$188+
Premium SUV
$221+
Compact SUV
$126+
Intermediate SUV
$133+
Standard SUV
$139+
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:
Toyota Yaris$126/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 $153. Data was last updated on 18 July 2025.
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Kia Rio$127/day
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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 40% 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 $63.60/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at $70.79/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 7.5/10 with 139 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 112 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Avis
6.3
Budget
6.2
Hertz
6.1
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 $89/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Carolina is July ($118/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
$89
February
$98
March
$108
April
$115
May
$108
June
$109
July
$118
August
$111
September
$103
October
$107
November
$105
December
$108
What car do most people hire in South Carolina?
Economy cars (Kia Rio, for example) are the most popular in South Carolina. Compact (Kia Soul) and SUV (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?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 32 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South Carolina at 27.
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 18 July 2025.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
139 reviews•32 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.2
Avis
112 reviews•11 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.3
Value
6.2
Budget
253 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
7.0
Overall
6.2
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
6.3
Hertz
164 reviews•27 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.5
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.2
Value
5.8
Alamo
58 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.8
Value
8.2
Thrifty
36 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
6.2
National
4 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
9.6
Value
9.0
Dollar
28 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.2
Pick-up/drop-off
5.8
Value
6.2
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 18 July 2025.
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 $445 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.