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South Carolina car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in South Carolina. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 July 2025.

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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 28 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 1,067,788/day – about 1,505,523% 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 Budget (rated 5.6/10 with 144 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.2/10 with 74 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in South Carolina? January is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 889,824 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,278,110. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

Rp 889,824

February

Rp 1,100,146

March

Rp 1,148,681

April

Rp 1,261,932

May

Rp 1,164,860

June

Rp 1,164,860

July

Rp 1,278,110

August

Rp 1,229,575

September

Rp 1,100,146

October

Rp 1,132,503

November

Rp 1,132,503

December

Rp 1,164,860

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), Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox 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 16 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South Carolina at 13.

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 3 July 2025.

Budget

5.6
Fair
144 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
74 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.0

Hertz

6.7
Okay
66 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.0

Avis

5.3
Fair
52 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.5

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
20 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.7

National

7.3
Good
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.0

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

Ace

4.6
Mediocre
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

4.7

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 3 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Carolina for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in South Carolina. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about Rp 5,489,241 per week.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For South Carolina however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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