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South Carolina car hires 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 19 December 2024.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$59

Cheapest price per day

$53

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 19 December 2024.

January

$71

February

$85

March

$100

April

$109

May

$109

June

$120

July

$125

August

$119

September

$98

October

$104

November

$100

December

$92

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 19 December 2024.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Convertible

Convertible

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

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 19 December 2024.

Medium cars

$86 - $169

All Car Types

$101 - $155

To hire a medium car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of $55/day. May 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 December (~$169/day). In fact, May is about 56% 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 32% 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 SUV in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of $56/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Carolina (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$169/day). In fact, December is about 14% 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 29% 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 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 19 December 2024.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6
Good
131 reviews27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.3

Avis

6.3
Okay
110 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Budget

6.2
Okay
250 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.0
Okay
192 reviews24 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.8

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
76 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
41 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.2

National

8.8
Very Good
5 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.1

Dollar

5.9
Fair
27 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.9

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 19 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 $1.43/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 Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in South Carolina. They can have you in a hire car for about $641 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 23% 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.

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