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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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R895/day – about 1 321% less than the yearly average.

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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 National (rated 8.7/10). Alamo (rated 8.6/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
8.7
Alamo
Alamo
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.3

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 R774/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Carolina is April (R1 210/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

R774

February

R919

March

R1 113

April

R1 210

May

R1 065

June

R1 049

July

R1 097

August

R1 016

September

R1 016

October

R1 049

November

R984

December

R903

What car do most people hire in South Carolina?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in South Carolina. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu) and Economy (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South Carolina.

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

Avis has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in South Carolina at 4.

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Top rental agencies in South Carolina

National

4 locations
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Alamo

5 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

30 locations
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Thrifty

6 locations
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Avis

10 locations
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Budget

8 locations
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Hertz

27 locations
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Ace

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

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

    Alamo is one of the top picks in South Carolina. They can have you in a hire car for about R10 317 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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