South Carolina

Cheap Car Rentals in South Carolina

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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 5 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 247/day – about 254% less than the yearly average.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.4/10 with 124 reviews). Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 226 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 262. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 324 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 262. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 324 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 262

February

RM 271

March

RM 286

April

RM 320

May

RM 291

June

RM 298

July

RM 324

August

RM 293

September

RM 277

October

RM 298

November

RM 308

December

RM 291

What car do most people hire in South Carolina?

The most popular types of cars to hire in South Carolina are the following: Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), Premium cars (BMW X5 or similar), and Luxury cars (Audi A4 or similar).

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 29 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South Carolina at 28.

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 29 August 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
124 reviews29 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Budget

6.2
Okay
226 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.0
Okay
159 reviews28 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.8

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
52 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.2

Avis

6.3
Okay
99 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

National

8.6
Very Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

9.0

Thrifty

6.7
Okay
28 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.5

Dollar

6.1
Okay
27 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.2

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 29 August 2025.
  • 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 2,650/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.

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