South Carolina

Cheap Car Hire in South Carolina from $80

Charleston, SC, United States
26 Apr — 3 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Charleston, SC, United States
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South Carolina car hires in 2024

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 19 April 2024.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$142

Cheapest price per day

$80

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in South Carolina?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Carolina and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 19 April 2024.

January

$77

February

$99

March

$111

April

$116

May

$107

June

$114

July

$124

August

$113

September

$93

October

$107

November

$102

December

$96

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Carolina is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 19 April 2024.

medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Carolina this past week from 15,416 hire locations out of 307 hire agencies. Prices for a South Carolina medium car hire start from $80/day. Check out available deals for 4 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

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare available car types for hire in South Carolina

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in South Carolina to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 April 2024.

Small cars

$54 - $165

All Car Types

$91 - $212

To hire a small car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of $118/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Carolina (~$54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$165/day). In fact, December is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Carolina, hiring a small car saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Carolina small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of $105/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Carolina (~$94/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$235/day). In fact, November is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Carolina, hiring a medium car saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Carolina medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of $128/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Carolina (~$114/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$220/day). In fact, October is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Carolina, hiring a large car saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Carolina large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of $150/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Carolina (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$235/day). In fact, November is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Carolina, hiring a SUV is 10% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Carolina SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia Picanto$86/day
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Kia Picanto
Hyundai i20$89/day
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Hyundai i20
Hyundai i20$106/day
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Hyundai i20

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 19 April 2024.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6
Good
110 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Hertz

6.2
Okay
101 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Budget

5.9
Fair
224 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.1

Alamo

9.1
Wonderful
92 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.7

Avis

5.3
Fair
78 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.6

National

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.5

Sunnycars

3 locations

Easirent

2 locations

Best South Carolina car hire deals found

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 $103. Data was last updated on 19 April 2024.
Toyota Corolla$80/day
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Toyota Corolla
Kia Picanto$86/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota Yaris$89/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 19 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Carolina?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $142/day when booking a car hire in South Carolina. The absolute best deal a user found was for $105/day from Alamo, booked on Apr. 14.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in South Carolina?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in South Carolina from the following companies over the past two weeks: National ($86/day), Alamo ($91/day), and Budget ($97/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Carolina?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Silvercar (8.6 rating) and Alamo (8.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Carolina.

  • What are petrol prices like in South Carolina?

    The average price of petrol in South Carolina is $1.59/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $71 and $103 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Alamo is one of the top picks in South Carolina. They can have you in a hire car for about $1,058 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in South Carolina for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 29% in South Carolina - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • 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 $4,535 ($151/day) on average.

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Van hires in South Carolina

Find van hire deals in South Carolina from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in South Carolina cost an average of $119 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 April 2024.
Toyota HiAce$103/day
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Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$135/day
5
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A/C
Toyota HiAce

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 19 April 2024.

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 ($43+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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