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Popular car types in South Carolina

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in South Carolina and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 15 May 2026.
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Economy

Economy

RM 321+

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Compact

Compact

RM 364+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 296+

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Full-size

Full-size

RM 389+

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SUV

SUV

RM 379+

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People carrier

People carrier

RM 574+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 844+

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Premium

Premium

RM 711+

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Luxury

Luxury

RM 542+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

RM 588+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

RM 296+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 319+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

RM 356+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

RM 542+

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Cheapflights insights for South Carolina car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Carolina, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in South Carolina?

For the best savings on car hire in South Carolina, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 220/day – about 226% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in South Carolina?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in South Carolina is Alamo (rated 8.7/10). National (rated 8.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.7
National
National
8.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.9

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Carolina?

At South Carolina, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just RM 203. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 297 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In South Carolina, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just RM 203. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 297 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 203

February

RM 243

March

RM 286

April

RM 293

May

RM 271

June

RM 274

July

RM 297

August

RM 272

September

RM 261

October

RM 259

November

RM 253

December

RM 262

What car do most people hire in South Carolina?

The most popular types of cars to hire in South Carolina are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), Economy cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar), and Premium cars (BMW X5 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in South Carolina?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South Carolina at 4.

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Top rental agencies in South Carolina

Explore the leading car rental agencies in South Carolina known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in South Carolina. Reviews were last updated on 15 May 2026.

Alamo

2 locations
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National

1 location
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6 locations
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Thrifty

1 location
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Dollar

1 location
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Avis

3 locations
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Budget

3 locations
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Hertz

4 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South Carolina, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 May 2026.

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

    Hiring a car in South Carolina for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around RM 2,927/week on average.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in South Carolina check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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 15 May 2026.
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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 (RM 79+).

Electric

Electric

RM 79+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 166+

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