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South Carolina car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in South Carolina. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 June 2025.

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Cheapflights insights for South Carolina car rentals

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?

Book your car hire in South Carolina 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 5,215/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 7,790% off the usual average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South Carolina?

Looking to hire a car in South Carolina? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only ₹ 4,361/day. Alamo also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at ₹ 4,388/day.

What is the best car rental company in South Carolina?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental 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 rent a car in South Carolina?

Planning to hire a car in South Carolina? January is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 4,744 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 6,497. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 4,744

February

₹ 4,744

March

₹ 5,471

April

₹ 5,984

May

₹ 5,770

June

₹ 6,112

July

₹ 6,497

August

₹ 6,155

September

₹ 5,471

October

₹ 5,728

November

₹ 5,514

December

₹ 5,599

What car do most people rent in South Carolina?

Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi Outlander, for example) are the most popular in South Carolina. Full-size (Toyota Camry) and SUV (Mitsubishi Outlander) 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 rental agencies in South Carolina

Explore the leading car rental agencies in South Carolina known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in South Carolina. Reviews were last updated on 12 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 rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South Carolina, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Carolina for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in South Carolina, offering car hire for around ₹ 35,531 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For South Carolina however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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