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South Carolina car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in South Carolina. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 July 2025.

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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.

What is the best car rental company in South Carolina?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in South Carolina is Budget (rated 5.6/10 with 144 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.2/10 with 74 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Carolina?

Planning to hire a car in South Carolina? September is the cheapest month, costing about S$ 75 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of S$ 126. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

S$ 100

February

S$ 85

March

S$ 80

April

S$ 125

May

S$ 97

June

S$ 77

July

S$ 76

August

S$ 82

September

S$ 75

October

S$ 88

November

S$ 92

December

S$ 126

What car do most people rent in South Carolina?

Intermediate cars (Nissan Rogue, for example) are the most popular in South Carolina. Economy (Honda Fit) and SUV (Nissan Rogue) 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 16 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South Carolina at 13.

Top rental agencies in South Carolina

Explore the leading car rental agencies in South Carolina known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in South Carolina. Reviews were last updated on 3 July 2025.

Budget

5.6
Fair
144 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
74 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.0

Hertz

6.7
Okay
66 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.0

Avis

5.3
Fair
52 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.5

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
20 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.7

National

7.3
Good
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.0

Dollar

5.4
Fair
22 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.7

Ace

4.6
Mediocre
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

4.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South Carolina, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South Carolina for a week from Budget?

    From Budget you can hire a car in South Carolina from about S$ 541 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Carolina?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in South Carolina for a month is certainly possible.

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