South Carolina

Cheap Car Rentals in South Carolina

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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 30 July 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 ₹ 5,172/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 7,754% off the average price.

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 130 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 115 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 ₹ 4,824 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 6,519. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 4,824

February

₹ 4,824

March

₹ 5,563

April

₹ 6,084

May

₹ 5,867

June

₹ 6,084

July

₹ 6,519

August

₹ 6,258

September

₹ 5,563

October

₹ 5,823

November

₹ 5,606

December

₹ 5,650

What car do most people rent in South Carolina?

SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander, for example) are the most popular in South Carolina. Intermediate (Mitsubishi Outlander) and Economy (Kia Rio) 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 29 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South Carolina at 27.

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 30 July 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
130 reviews29 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.2

Avis

6.3
Okay
115 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Budget

6.2
Okay
259 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.0
Okay
164 reviews27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.8

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
57 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.2

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
34 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.3

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

Dollar

5.9
Fair
28 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.9

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 30 July 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 ₹ 28,669 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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