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Cheap Car Hire in South Carolina from $159

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 25/4 and drop-off date of 27/4. 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.
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South Carolina car hires 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 26 March 2025.

Most popular company

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$93

Cheapest price per day

$159

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 26 March 2025.

January

$88

February

$106

March

$112

April

$120

May

$117

June

$119

July

$126

August

$120

September

$107

October

$112

November

$111

December

$114

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 26 March 2025.

medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in South Carolina this past week from 17,280 hire locations out of 346 hire agencies. Prices for a South Carolina medium car hire start from $168/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Compare available car types for hire 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 26 March 2025.

Small cars

$82 - $184

All Car Types

$97 - $243

To hire a small car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of $104/day. January 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 May (~$184/day). In fact, January is about 22% 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 27% 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 small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of $130/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Carolina (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$249/day). In fact, November is about 45% 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 8% 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 large car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of $137/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Carolina (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$310/day). In fact, August is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Carolina, hiring a large 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. Here are the best South Carolina large 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 $118/day. January 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 July (~$240/day). In fact, January is about 28% 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 16% 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:

Kia Rio$176/day
4
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Kia Rio
Mitsubishi Mirage$201/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage

Top hire 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 26 March 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
123 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Budget

6.2
Okay
215 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Hertz

6.1
Okay
180 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.8

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
61 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 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.1

Avis

6.3
Okay
93 reviews7 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 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

Best South Carolina car hire 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 8 hire car agencies in South Carolina with an average daily rate of $206. Data was last updated on 26 March 2025.
Kia Forte$168/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Forte
Holden Commodore$171/day
5
M
A/C
Holden Commodore
Mitsubishi ASX$173/day
4
M
A/C
Mitsubishi ASX

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Carolina, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 March 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: Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($168/day), Alamo ($171/day), and Budget ($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 (9.1 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 $1.43/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $64 and $93 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Carolina for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car is one of the top picks in South Carolina. They can have you in a hire car for about $649 per week on average.

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

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 24% in South Carolina - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Carolina?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from South Carolina it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

Luxury car hires in South Carolina

Find luxury car hire deals in South Carolina from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in South Carolina cost an average of $206 per day. Price data was last updated on 26 March 2025.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$159/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$189/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$193/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Car hires by fuel type in South Carolina

Browse car hires by fuel type in South Carolina. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in South Carolina. Deals were last updated on 26 March 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Carolina. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($76+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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