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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 November 2024.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$118

Cheapest price per day

$116
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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 20 November 2024.

January

$74

February

$91

March

$106

April

$117

May

$117

June

$128

July

$133

August

$127

September

$105

October

$111

November

$103

December

$94

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 November 2024.
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Economy

Economy

$223+

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Compact

Compact

$204+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$196+

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Full-size

Full-size

$143+

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People mover

People mover

$173+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$269+

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Premium

Premium

$212+

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Luxury

Luxury

$253+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$176+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$125+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$139+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$139+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$139+

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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 November 2024.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
139 reviews•38 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Avis

6.4
Okay
121 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Budget

6.3
Okay
264 reviews•13 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.0
Okay
209 reviews•35 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.8

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
81 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
42 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.2

Dollar

5.8
Fair
30 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.9

Ace

4.6
Mediocre
52 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

5.1

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

5.0

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 November 2024.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Carolina?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $118/day when booking a car hire in South Carolina. The absolute best deal a user found was for $110/day from Avis, booked on Nov. 17.

  • 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), National (8.1 rating) and Carl's (8.0 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 $1.53/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $69 and $99 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Avis 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 $828 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 25% 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.

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

    Our recent data shows that Avis can potentially be 8% below the average car hire price in South Carolina. Check prices and availability for Avis and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in South Carolina is on average $3,549 a month or $118 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your South Carolina car hire.

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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 November 2024.
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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 ($94+).

Electric

Electric

$94+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$103+

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