South Carolina

Cheap Car Hire in South Carolina

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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 21 October 2025.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R1 017

Cheapest price per day

R1 017

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 080/day – about 1 432% 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 8.7/10). National (rated 8.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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 037/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Carolina is April (R1 366/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 037

February

R1 158

March

R1 167

April

R1 366

May

R1 236

June

R1 236

July

R1 348

August

R1 219

September

R1 158

October

R1 227

November

R1 210

December

R1 262

What car do most people hire in South Carolina?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in South Carolina. Premium (BMW X5) and Intermediate (Audi A3) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Carolina.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 39 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South Carolina at 33.

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 21 October 2025.

Alamo

5 locations

National

4 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

39 locations

Thrifty

4 locations

Avis

15 locations

Dollar

4 locations

Budget

13 locations

Hertz

33 locations

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 21 October 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Carolina?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 017/day when booking a car hire in South Carolina. The absolute best deal a user found was for R1 017/day from Avis, booked on Oct. 19.

  • 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 117 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.

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