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Cheap Car Rentals in South Carolina

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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 243/day – about 253% 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 127 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.2/10 with 156 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 274. Conversely, April 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 274. Conversely, April 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 275

February

RM 286

March

RM 289

April

RM 324

May

RM 291

June

RM 302

July

RM 303

August

RM 282

September

RM 285

October

RM 299

November

RM 300

December

RM 292

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 (Cadillac Escalade or similar), Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), and Luxury cars (Cadillac Escalade or similar).

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

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 22 locations in South Carolina, more than any other rental company in the area.

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 July 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
127 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.2

Hertz

6.2
Okay
156 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

5.9

Budget

6.2
Okay
219 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
55 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.3

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
32 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.3

Avis

6.3
Okay
94 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

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

Dollar

6.2
Okay
27 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.3

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 July 2025.
  • 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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