Find Rentals
Popular Cars
Price Trends
Agencies
Rental Deals
FAQs
South Carolina

Cheap Car Rentals in South Carolina from $147

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 11/5 and drop-off date of 13/5. 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.
Driver's age: 26-65
Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights

Save over 25%Compare Cheapflights against other travel sites with one search.

Price trackingHolding out for a great deal? Get notified when prices are reduced.

Customized resultsFilter by rental agency, car type, price range and more.

Unlimited free useSearch as many times as you want with no hidden charges or fees.

South Carolina car rentals 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 12 April 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate

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 12 April 2025.

January

$94

February

$115

March

$122

April

$131

May

$127

June

$129

July

$137

August

$131

September

$117

October

$122

November

$120

December

$124

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 12 April 2025.

There are 347 hire agencies servicing South Carolina. These agencies, altogether, have 17,312 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in South Carolina with prices from $147 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 2 car types you can hire in South Carolina:

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare available car types for rental 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 12 April 2025.

Small cars

$82 - $130

All Car Types

$86 - $375

To hire a small car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of $48/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Carolina (~$82/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$130/day). In fact, April is about 70% 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 57% 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.

To hire a medium car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of $66/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Carolina (~$86/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$192/day). In fact, September is about 30% 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 41% 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 SUV in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of $92/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Carolina (~$86/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$375/day). In fact, September is about 7% 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 saves you 18% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Top rental 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 5 car hire companies in South Carolina. Reviews were last updated on 12 April 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.6
Fair
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.3

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

5.3

Hertz

4.6
Mediocre
6 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.2

Comfort

4.6

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

4.2

Ace

4.6
Mediocre
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

4.7

Ace Rental Cars

1 location

Avis

1 location

Best South Carolina car rental 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 5 hire car agencies in South Carolina with an average daily rate of $182. Data was last updated on 12 April 2025.
Hyundai Kona$147/day
5
2
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Kona
Nissan X-Trail$167/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan X-Trail
Volkswagen Passat$178/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Passat

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Carolina, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 April 2025.
  • 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: Avis ($122/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($178/day), and Alamo ($183/day).

  • 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 $1.56/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $70 and $101 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 a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in South Carolina. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $712 per week.

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

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 22% to make it a great deal in South Carolina. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in South Carolina

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Carolina. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in South Carolina. Deals were last updated on 12 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Carolina. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($111+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Best Car Hire Deals

We make it easy and fast to find and compare deals from 70,000+ hire locations and hundreds of agencies.

No Surprises

Prices shown to you will be completely in full, without any hidden charges or fees.

Free cancellation

Plans change — we get it. And that’s why you can search and book car hire on Cheapflights from agencies that offer free cancellation