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Cheap Car Hire in South Carolina

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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 R910/day – about 1 351% 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 Alamo (rated 8.6/10). National (rated 8.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.6
National
National
8.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
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 R787/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Carolina is April (R1 229/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

R787

February

R934

March

R1 123

April

R1 229

May

R1 082

June

R1 066

July

R1 123

August

R1 000

September

R1 025

October

R1 057

November

R984

December

R910

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?

Both Avis and Movly have 6 locations in South Carolina, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in South Carolina

Alamo

3 locations
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National

2 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

12 locations
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Thrifty

5 locations
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Avis

6 locations
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Budget

6 locations
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Hertz

14 locations
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Easirent

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

5,2

Comfort

5,3

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

5,1

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 484 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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