Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Carolina?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (8,6 rating), Alamo (8,5 rating) and Yesaway (8,5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Carolina.

What are petrol prices like in South Carolina?

The average price of petrol in South Carolina is R19,07/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R858 and R1 239 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How far in advance should I hire a car in South Carolina for the best price?

Generally, for a better deal in South Carolina it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 30%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

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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South Carolina car hires in 2024

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

January

R916

February

R1 173

March

R1 319

April

R1 393

May

R1 319

June

R1 338

July

R1 484

August

R1 338

September

R1 099

October

R1 264

November

R1 209

December

R1 136

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Carolina is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in South Carolina

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Compact

R1 387+

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Intermediate

R1 396+

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Pick-up truck

R1 544+

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Intermediate SUV

R1 412+

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Standard SUV

R1 548+

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Top rental agencies in South Carolina

Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the South Carolina region, including those located within the Charleston, Columbia and Spartanburg area. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in South Carolina, including locations around Charleston, Columbia and Spartanburg.

Alamo

8,8

Very Good

212 reviews•4 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,7

Good

241 reviews•38 locations

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Thrifty

6,8

Okay

343 reviews•4 locations

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4,0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

Didn’t understand the pickup process- walked to kiosk in rental area only to find out I needed to walk back to the airport. Not good directions on how to get to the kiosk.

8,0

Very Good|Feb 2023

Friendly staff! Almost new vehicle! The bummer is that the car had been heavily smoked in already. It was pretty unpleasant to drive unless the windows were down.

6,0

Okay|Feb 2023

Have been trying for over 24 hours to update the rental for another day and they are completely unresponsive. The company website and contact is no help whatsoever

4,0

Mediocre|Apr 2022

I reserved a full-sized car, but on pickup all they had left was a Van... If there wasn' going to be a full-sized car available on pick-up I should have been informed. I had no choice but to take the van. Upset and disappointed. This was my first rental from Thrifty. For a Van, it was very nice and comfortable...for a Van. Upon drop-off, the guy was very brisk, dismissive, and unfriendly. I'm not one who needs their butt kised, and he seemed to be busy, but that's no excuse. It made my experience even less enjoyable. The price was exorbitant in my opinion. They say it's because of Covid, and I guess that's business to take atvantage of a situation, but I will be much less lilely to rent a vehicle in the future with prices that high.

8,0

Very Good|Apr 2019

The vehicle

8,0

Very Good|Feb 2018

comfortable

trunk too small for golf clubs

1 out of 115

Avis

6,5

Okay

174 reviews•13 locations

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2,0

Poor|Apr 2023

No attendant present when dropping off my car 05:45am. Lot was full and other cars that had been returned were blocking entrance. Had to park outside of lot. Took my key inside where there was no attendant, no drop box, so left it on counter hoping it was safe. Then ran to my flight. Never had that type unnerving experience in all my many years of car rentals.

8,0

Very Good|Mar 2023

Very good experience. Easy check in and vehicle pickup. Drop off as well couldn't have been easier. High ratings all around !!

1 out of 58

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Hertz

6,4

Okay

613 reviews•33 locations

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7,9

Good|Jun 2021

Initially I had to wait in line an hour and a half, but the car was great and drop off was awesome a delightful African American young Lady greeted us and took care of everything we didn’t even have to walk inside, what a delightful employee

10,0

Wonderful|May 2021

We did not make our pick up time, we were able to pick up at airport, Thank you Diane for helping us after a very stressful day!

4,0

Mediocre|Mar 2021

Staff was friendly. My husband made the reservation in his name when the car was for me. So, we cancelled the reservation in his name and put it in mine; otherwise, we would have to pay extra to add a driver which an increase in price wasn't disclosed until I asked. They honored the original price. However, since it was prepaid, the staff said it would take several weeks for a refund. We will monitor our credit card and dispute the charge if it isn't removed from my husband's account. I just hope we don't have to go to that trouble and the refund will go through as it should.

When we were going over the car, it was dirty. The Hertz staff said she had nowhere to get the car washed. What? So, I am driving a dirty car in a time businesses are stating they are disinfecting and cleaning things better than before. I thought this was unacceptable, but took the car anyway because I needed it and didn't have much if a choice.

2,0

Poor|Jan 2021

Nothing

Told me before I booked that I had to have a major credit card

2,0

Poor|Sep 2020

Did not have a car. Then needed to run credit because I had a debit card..I'm in the middle of buying a house so that was a no

The whole experience

10,0

Wonderful|Sep 2020

Very friendly staff.

1 out of 205

Hertz Locations in South Carolina

Budget

6,4

Okay

428 reviews•13 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|Feb 2024

Waiting time to get a car!

2,0

Poor|Sep 2023

Why would you let me reserve a vehicle but then not have any vehicles available when I get there? Then tell me you'll have vehicles available for the next day. I reserved a vehicle for the day I did because that's the day I needed it. Get the lazy management to update the system.

2,0

Poor|Aug 2023

I highly recommend to not use this company. They tried to charge me $80 more because I was an hour early for my pick up. Then they gave me a filthy car with an oil change needed light on. And then you need a QR code to get out of the garage when your cell phone has no service under the garage and you can’t get the QR code earlier because it only last for 10 minutes. I took a good 15 minutes to leave before someone came and helped us Upon returning the car we filled it up and left it in the garage with the keys. There was no one there to help us and then received a bill for $164 for fuel on a car that has a 20 gallon tank and we had already put the fuel in. Worst experience I’ve ever had.

10,0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Agent was very helpful when he saw the bags we had and helped us to get another vehicle on the fly. He was so helpful.

4,0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

I could of received a clean vehicle with no glaring mechanical issues.

10,0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Pick up and drop off was easy

1 out of 143

Budget Locations in South Carolina

Dollar

5,9

Fair

97 reviews•4 locations

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Ace

4,2

Mediocre

37 reviews•3 locations

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8,0

Very Good|May 2024

Staff was friendly and helpful. Unfortunately it was Sunday evening and there was only one person on the rental desk. I was a late rental as was another couple. The agent was very apologetic and worked as fast as possible to get each of us out the door with a satisfactory vehicle.

2,0

Poor|Mar 2023

DO NOT WAIT FOR THE SHUTTLE. They will tell you that it’s coming but it’s not. After over an hour of waiting (and the person on the phone saying they were on their way over and over) we got a taxi only to arrive and see the bus sitting there with no one to drive it. Hadn’t left for hours. The man working in the office when we arrived was rude and couldn’t care less. The woman who works there is great though - only upside to this place.

1 out of 13

Car hire FAQs

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Carolina?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (8,6 rating), Alamo (8,5 rating) and Yesaway (8,5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in South Carolina.
What are petrol prices like in South Carolina?
The average price of petrol in South Carolina is R19,07/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R858 and R1 239 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How far in advance should I hire a car in South Carolina for the best price?
Generally, for a better deal in South Carolina it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 30%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.
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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Car hires by fuel type in South Carolina

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R94+

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R107+

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South Carolina car hires in 2024

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 15 May 2024.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Carolina and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 15 May 2024.

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 15 May 2024.

Compare available car types for rental in South Carolina

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in South Carolina to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 May 2024.

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 15 May 2024.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Carolina, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 May 2024.

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in South Carolina?

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

Car hires by fuel type in South Carolina

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