Car Rentals in South Carolina

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Charleston, SC
oct. 10 — oct. 17
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Rental cars insight and trends in South Carolina

Useful insights to help you book the perfect rental car in South Carolina

What is the cheapest rental car company in South Carolina?

At the moment, South Carolina’s cheapest rental car company is Easirent, where users have found prices from as little as $21/day. If the city you plan on visiting does not have any Easirent locations, then consider renting from Surprise Agency or Hertz, which are also some of the cheapest rental companies in the region. Users have recently found prices at Surprise Agency which start at around $22/day, or $24/day from Hertz.

What is the best rental car company in South Carolina?

The best rental car company in South Carolina is Alamo. This is based on an average momondo customer rating of 8.9/10 from 226 reviews. If you are planning a trip to South Carolina, you will be able to find Alamo at 4 locations in the region, such as in the city of Myrtle Beach.

What is the most popular type of car to rent in South Carolina?

Although there are plenty of other rental car types to choose from, the most popular type for a trip to South Carolina are Economy sized cars. 29% of our users chose this rental type and found prices for $69/day on average.

What are the cheapest cities to rent a car in South Carolina?

Rock Hill has the cheapest car rentals in South Carolina. Our users found that Surprise Agency offers the cheapest rental car deals in the city, from $29/day. Fort Mill is the next cheapest city for car rentals. Here you can find cheaper daily rental prices from Surprise Agency, which start around $31/day.

Best deals found for South Carolina car rentals

Find great deals below on a variety of popular rental cars in South Carolina
Mazda Mazda3
or similar Intermediate
Up to 5 passengers

$29/day

2 dic. - 9 dic.
Mazda Mazda3
Nissan Sylphy
or similar Intermediate
Up to 5 passengers

$30/day

4 nov. - 13 nov.
Nissan Sylphy
Mitsubishi Endeavor
or similar Standard SUV
Up to 5 passengers
4-door vehicles

$31/day

7 nov. - 12 nov.
Mitsubishi Endeavor
Toyota Tacoma
or similar Pickup truck
Up to 5 passengers
4-door vehicles

$31/day

2 dic. - 9 dic.
Toyota Tacoma
Kia Soul
or similar Compact SUV
Up to 4 passengers

$31/day

2 dic. - 9 dic.
Kia Soul
Chevrolet Impala
or similar Full-size
Up to 5 passengers

$32/day

21 oct. - 28 oct.
Chevrolet Impala
Jeep Renegade
or similar Compact SUV
Up to 4 passengers

$32/day

31 oct. - 30 nov.
Jeep Renegade
Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard SUV
Up to 5 passengers

$33/day

1 dic. - 31 dic.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Chevrolet Trailblazer
or similar Standard SUV
Up to 5 passengers

$33/day

11 oct. - 13 oct.
Chevrolet Trailblazer

South Carolina car rental information

What are the driving conditions like in South Carolina?

South Carolina has a mix of terrains and the driving conditions vary from flat to mountainous roads. Since the climate in the state of South Carolina isn’t extreme, any type of cheap car rental, from sedans to SUVs, would serve you well for your trip. South Carolina has a full network of interstates and highways covering all areas of the state. Some of the main ones, like the I-77 and the I-20 connect with important neighboring states’ cities like Charlotte, NC, and Atlanta, GA. The I-95 is the main north-south highway on the East Coast of the United States and this interstate goes through South Carolina.

What laws should I be aware of when driving in South Carolina?

Here are a few tips and rules you should remember when you’re driving your car rentals in South Carolina. Left lanes should only be used to pass vehicles and for upcoming left turns. It’s illegal to text and drive in the state, so keep your phone out of reach when behind the wheel of your car rental. Please do not drive your rental car under the influence of alcohol. We recommend leaving it behind or assigning a designated driver. It’s illegal to be behind the wheel with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% and over. We also suggest looking up the appropriate department of motor vehicles to get more information before picking up your car rental in South Carolina.

What documents do I need to rent a car in South Carolina?

To be able to retrieve your South Carolina car rental, you’ll need to show a valid driver’s license along with a credit card in the same name as the main driver. If you have a foreign driver’s license, you may be required to have an International Driver’s License if said document is not in English. This International Driver’s Permit must be obtained in advance in the country of origin of your foreign license. Please check beforehand with the car rental agency to make sure you have all the necessary documentation.


South Carolina car rental deals found on momondo

Find the rental car in South Carolina that's right for you

Small

$58 - $101

All Car Types

$76 - $132

The average price of a Small rental in South Carolina is $79. The cheapest time to rent a Small in South Carolina is in September. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just $58 per day. A Small rental is typically 26% less expensive than the average rental car in South Carolina. The average price of a vehicle rental in South Carolina can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for South Carolina Small rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Medium rental in South Carolina is $82. The cheapest time to rent a Medium in South Carolina is in January. The price is 32% lower than the rest of the year at just $56 per day. A Medium rental is typically 24% less expensive than the average rental car in South Carolina. The average price of a vehicle rental in South Carolina can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for South Carolina Medium rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Large rental in South Carolina is $96. The cheapest time to rent a Large in South Carolina is in January. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just $70 per day. A Large rental is typically 11% less expensive than the average rental car in South Carolina. The average price of a vehicle rental in South Carolina can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for South Carolina Large rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV rental in South Carolina is $95. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in South Carolina is in October. The price is 21% lower than the rest of the year at just $76 per day. A SUV rental is typically 11% less expensive than the average rental car in South Carolina. The average price of a vehicle rental in South Carolina can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for South Carolina SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Van rental in South Carolina is $138. The cheapest time to rent a Van in South Carolina is in January. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just $108 per day. A Van rental is typically 24% more expensive than the average rental car in South Carolina. The average price of a vehicle rental in South Carolina can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for South Carolina Van rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Luxury rental in South Carolina is $116. The cheapest time to rent a Luxury in South Carolina is in January. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just $92 per day. A Luxury rental is typically 9% more expensive than the average rental car in South Carolina. The average price of a vehicle rental in South Carolina can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for South Carolina Luxury rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Convertible rental in South Carolina is $143. The cheapest time to rent a Convertible in South Carolina is in January. The price is 57% lower than the rest of the year at just $62 per day. A Convertible rental is typically 26% more expensive than the average rental car in South Carolina. The average price of a vehicle rental in South Carolina can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

Nissan Sylphy
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$33/day

22 dic. - 29 dic.
Nissan Sylphy
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$36/day

7 nov. - 10 nov.
Chevrolet Spark
Kia Picanto
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$36/day

2 nov. - 4 nov.
Kia Picanto

South Carolina car rental directory

All major car rental suppliers in South Carolina

Alamo

8.9
Very good
205 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
229 reviews36 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

Thrifty

6.9
Okay
335 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.6
Okay
615 reviews31 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.4

Budget

6.5
Okay
405 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Avis

6.3
Okay
165 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Dollar

6.2
Okay
96 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.5

Ace

4.1
Mediocre
31 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.2

Comfort

4.9

Overall

4.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

4.7

Find popular attractions close to your rental car pick-up

Visit these must-see attractions near popular rental car locations in South Carolina

Nearby attractions:

North Charleston Coliseum2.1 mi
Charleston Area Convention Center2.2 mi
West Ashley Park5.2 mi
American Theater9.3 mi
Charleston Music Hall9.4 mi

Nearby attractions:

The Market Common1.3 mi
Family Kingdom Amusement Park1.8 mi
Grand Strand2.2 mi
The Pavilion2.4 mi
Ripleys Believe It or Not! Odditorium2.6 mi

Nearby attractions:

Tyger River Park6.9 mi
Bon Secours Wellness Arena10.2 mi
The Peace Center10.8 mi

Is it worthwhile to book a rental car in South Carolina?

South Carolina is a state known for its beaches as well as the historic city of Charleston. To be able to get around and hit all the top spots, you’ll want to find cheap rental cars. Driving in South Carolina is fairly easy. Within Charleston and Columbia, there are public transportation systems; however, many sites aren’t easily accessible without a car. These two cities of South Carolina also aren’t as well connected by public transportation. Rent a car in South Carolina and get to explore as much of the state as possible. Take a drive along the coast to see the iconic Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island. If you enjoy the outdoors, you can visit Congaree National Park to enjoy the hiking trails and canoeing.


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Car rental in South Carolina

Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in South Carolina so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How much does it cost to rent a car in South Carolina?

It costs $65/day on average for a car rental in South Carolina. momondo users have also found prices as high as $171/day and cheaper deals from around $25/day, which is a 85% price variation. These price differences are often dependent on what city in South Carolina you rent your car in.

When is the best time to rent a car in South Carolina?

Consider renting a car in South Carolina during the month of January. This is the cheapest time of year to rent, and you can often find deals for $36/day on average. In contrast, the most expensive month to rent a car in South Carolina is January, when prices are often $127/day on average. Be sure to book your car at least 3 days ahead of your intended pick-up date for the best deals.

How long do people rent a car when staying in South Carolina?

Consider renting a car in South Carolina for 7 days, which is the most popular length of time people tend to spend in the region. The average daily rental cost for 7 days is $51. Weekend and 1-week-long rentals will average a total of $130 and $360, respectively. For your more long-term car rental needs, a 1-month-long South Carolina car rental will cost $1,950 in total on average.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in South Carolina?

Prices for cars in South Carolina are refreshed on a daily basis.

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How old do you have to be to hire a car in South Carolina?

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including South Carolina. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in South Carolina?

When renting a car in South Carolina, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.


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Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in South Carolina?

momondo finds and compares thousands of car rental websites to provide you with the best selection of policies and car rentals in South Carolina. Finding a rental car is quick and free of charge, so using momondo for your booking makes sense.

How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in South Carolina?

Filtering is how momondo helps you find a great rental car in South Carolina. Narrow your search using price and map features as well as filtering by fuel or mileage policies amongst many other filters available.

Does momondo show car rental deals in South Carolina with free cancellation?

Free cancellation is a policy that can be filtered on momondo car rental searches for South Carolina and all other locations. Availability may vary by location.

Can I rent a car with a fair fuel policy in South Carolina on momondo?

Absolutely! momondo offers this feature when searching for a rental car in South Carolina.

Can I find a car rental in South Carolina which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on rental cars in South Carolina on momondo.

Can I search for rental cars in South Carolina with unlimited mileage on momondo?

Absolutely. You can specifically filter for rental car deals in South Carolina with unlimited mileage on momondo.


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