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Cheap Car Hire in Hilton Head Island

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Cheapflights insights for Hilton Head Island car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Hilton Head Island?

Book your car hire in Hilton Head Island 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R1 010/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 468% off the usual average price.

What is the best car rental company in Hilton Head Island?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Hilton Head Island is National (rated 8.0/10). Alamo (rated 7.7/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Hilton Head Island?

At Hilton Head Island, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R921. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R1 293 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Hilton Head Island, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R921. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging R1 293 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R921

February

R992

March

R1 151

April

R1 293

May

R1 258

June

R1 258

July

R1 205

August

R1 205

September

R1 063

October

R1 258

November

R1 063

December

R1 010

What car do most people hire in Hilton Head Island?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Hilton Head Island. Intermediate cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Hilton Head Island?

Both Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 2 locations in Hilton Head Island, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Hilton Head Island

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Hilton Head Island known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Hilton Head Island. Reviews were last updated on 11 June 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Hilton Head Island area such as National, Alamo and Thrifty. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

National

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

6,6

Alamo

7,7
Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,2

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,0

Thrifty

7,5
Good
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6,9
Okay
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,6

Budget

6,5
Okay
28 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,4

Avis

6,0
Okay
14 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

5,8

Dollar

5,2
Fair
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4,6

Comfort

5,9

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

4,6

Hertz

3,1
Poor
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4,4

Comfort

5,2

Overall

2,8

Pick-up/drop-off

3,6

Value

2,8

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Hilton Head Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 June 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Hilton Head Island?

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

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