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Cheap Car Hire in South Carolina from $161

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 23/3 and drop-off date of 25/3. 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 21 February 2025.

Most common car type

Standard

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 21 February 2025.

January

$79

February

$86

March

$100

April

$109

May

$108

June

$119

July

$123

August

$117

September

$97

October

$103

November

$98

December

$98

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 21 February 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

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 21 February 2025.

Medium cars

$64 - $120

All Car Types

$64 - $138

To hire a medium car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of $45/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Carolina (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$120/day). In fact, December is about 39% 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 25% 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 (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$167/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 9% 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 21 February 2025.

Budget

5.7
Fair
149 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
66 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.3

Hertz

6.3
Okay
85 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

5.9

Avis

5.8
Fair
62 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
23 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.7

National

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews1 location
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 hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Carolina, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 February 2025.
  • 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 $1.42/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $64 and $92 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 one of the top picks in South Carolina. They can have you in a hire car for about $1,777 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 25% 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 $247 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$161/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$210/day
5
M
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$228/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 21 February 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 ($54+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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