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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 13 May 2025.

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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 13 May 2025.

January

₹ 4,667

February

₹ 5,686

March

₹ 6,025

April

₹ 6,619

May

₹ 6,280

June

₹ 6,449

July

₹ 6,704

August

₹ 6,449

September

₹ 5,770

October

₹ 6,025

November

₹ 5,940

December

₹ 6,110

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.

Compare available car types for rental in South Carolina

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 13 May 2025.

Medium cars

₹ 5,088 - ₹ 10,330

All Car Types

₹ 4,054 - ₹ 9,898

To hire a medium car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of ₹ 4,716/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Carolina (~₹ 5,088/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~₹ 10,330/day). In fact, October is about 7% 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 3% 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.

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 13 May 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6
Good
127 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Budget

6.2
Okay
223 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.0
Okay
186 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.7

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
60 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.2

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
36 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.1

Avis

6.3
Okay
97 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

National

8.8
Very Good
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.1

Dollar

6.1
Okay
27 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.2

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 13 May 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Carolina?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 6,005/day when booking a car hire in South Carolina. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 5,568/day from Budget, booked on May 11.

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.0 rating) and Alamo (8.4 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 ₹ 78/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₹ 3,513 and ₹ 5,075 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in South Carolina, offering car hire for around ₹ 42,036 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 22% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in South Carolina.

  • 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.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in South Carolina can be found for about ₹ 180,155, with the average price for a rental being around ₹ 6,005 a day. Book with Budget, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 8% less compared to the average price of car rentals in South Carolina.

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