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Cheap Car Hire in South Carolina from R899
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in South Carolina with a pick-up date of 14/10 and drop-off date of 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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South Carolina car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in South Carolina. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 September 2025.
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Popular car types in South Carolina
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in South Carolina and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 14 September 2025.
In South Carolina, there are 17 556 active hire locations from 361 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in South Carolina in the past week - currently priced from R899/day. View deals for 5 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
R899+
Intermediate
R925+
Standard
R1 000+
Full-size
R1 000+
People carrier
R2 269+
Full-size SUV
R1 419+
Premium SUV
R2 073+
Intermediate SUV
R971+
Standard SUV
R1 166+
Best car hire deals found in South Carolina
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in South Carolina. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in South Carolina with an average daily rate of R1 182. Data was last updated on 14 September 2025.
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Audi A3R925/day
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Audi Q2R971/day
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Cheapflights insights for South Carolina car hires
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 R1 085/day – about 1 440% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in South Carolina?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in South Carolina is Alamo (rated 8.4/10 with 30 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 48 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Alamo
8.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
Budget
7.3
Avis
7.1
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South Carolina?
The cheapest month to hire a car in South Carolina is January, when you can expect to pay R1 042/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Carolina is April (R1 372/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
R1 042
February
R1 164
March
R1 172
April
R1 372
May
R1 242
June
R1 242
July
R1 355
August
R1 224
September
R1 137
October
R1 242
November
R1 224
December
R1 268
What car do most people hire in South Carolina?
SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in South Carolina. Standard (Chevrolet Equinox) and Premium (BMW X5) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Carolina.
Which car hire company has the most locations in South Carolina?
Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 29 locations in South Carolina, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top rental agencies in South Carolina
Explore the leading car hire agencies in South Carolina known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in South Carolina. Reviews were last updated on 14 September 2025.
Alamo
30 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,7
Comfort
8,5
Overall
8,4
Pick-up/drop-off
8,6
Value
7,8
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
48 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,9
Comfort
8,0
Overall
7,8
Pick-up/drop-off
8,0
Value
7,5
Budget
69 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,7
Comfort
7,6
Overall
7,3
Pick-up/drop-off
7,6
Value
7,0
Avis
30 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,9
Comfort
7,7
Overall
7,1
Pick-up/drop-off
7,1
Value
6,8
Hertz
71 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,2
Comfort
6,3
Overall
5,7
Pick-up/drop-off
5,8
Value
5,8
National
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
Dollar
5 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
8,4
Overall
8,2
Pick-up/drop-off
7,8
Value
7,4
Thrifty
28 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,2
Comfort
7,4
Overall
6,6
Pick-up/drop-off
7,0
Value
6,5
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Carolina, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in South Carolina for a week from Avis?
Avis is one of the top picks in South Carolina. They can have you in a hire car for about R7 524 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in South Carolina?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in South Carolina for a month is certainly possible.
Car hires by fuel type in South Carolina
Browse car hires by fuel type in South Carolina. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in South Carolina. Deals were last updated on 14 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Carolina. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R120+).
Electric
R120+
Hybrid
R132+