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South Carolina car rentals 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 20 December 2024.

Most common car type

Compact

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 20 December 2024.

January

$79

February

$95

March

$111

April

$122

May

$122

June

$134

July

$140

August

$132

September

$109

October

$117

November

$111

December

$102

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 20 December 2024.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Convertible

Convertible

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

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 8 car hire companies in South Carolina. Reviews were last updated on 20 December 2024.

Budget

5.8
Fair
153 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
70 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

Hertz

6.5
Okay
90 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.1

Avis

5.9
Fair
65 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
28 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.8

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

Ace

5.6
Fair
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4.7

Comfort

5.4

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.1

Dollar

5.4
Fair
22 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.7

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 20 December 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Carolina?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), Silvercar (8.2 rating) and National (8.1 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 $1.60/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $72 and $104 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 a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in South Carolina. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $790 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 23% 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 20 December 2024.

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 ($86+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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