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Cheap Car Hire in South Carolina from £28

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South Carolina car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

£42

Cheapest price per day

£28
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Popular car types in South Carolina

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At £28/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in South Carolina in the past week. Out of 397 car hire agencies operating in South Carolina, there are, in total, 18,109 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

£31+

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Compact

Compact

£30+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£28+

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Standard

Standard

£37+

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Full-size

Full-size

£30+

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SUV

SUV

£38+

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People carrier

People carrier

£42+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£54+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

£48+

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Luxury

Luxury

£51+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

£112+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

£62+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

£28+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

£34+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£34+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

£37+

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Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

£48+

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Best car hire deals found in South Carolina

Hyundai Ioniq£28/day
Hyundai Ioniq
Found 09/17/26
Volvo XC40£30/day
Volvo XC40
Found 09/18/26
GWM Ora Good Cat£30/day
GWM Ora Good Cat
Found 09/17/26

Cheapflights insights for South Carolina car hires

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?

To get the best deal on car hire in South Carolina, book about 69 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £41, which is about 36% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in South Carolina?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in South Carolina with deals as low as £30.53/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as £40.59/day.

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 8.7/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
8.7
Alamo
Alamo
8.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.7
Thrifty
Thrifty
7.3

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

At South Carolina, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just £38. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging £55 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In South Carolina, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just £38. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging £55 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

£38

February

£43

March

£48

April

£55

May

£50

June

£49

July

£52

August

£46

September

£44

October

£46

November

£49

December

£45

What car do most people hire in South Carolina?

SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Carolina. Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar).

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

Avis has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in South Carolina at 5.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in South Carolina?

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in South Carolina, start with Columbia, where rates average £23/day. You can also find good prices in Greenville (£30/day), Charleston (£30/day), and Florence (£32/day).

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Top hire agencies in South Carolina

National

5 locations
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Alamo

6 locations
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

32 locations
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Thrifty

7 locations
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Avis

13 locations
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Budget

11 locations
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Ace

1 location
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Hertz

26 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Carolina?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £54/day when booking a car hire in South Carolina. The absolute best deal a user found was for £29/day from Turo, booked on Sep. 12.

  • 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 £303 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in South Carolina check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    You can potentially save up to 35% on a month-long rental by booking with Turo. Turo is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in South Carolina can cost you on average £1,300 a month or £43 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car hires by fuel type in South Carolina

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Carolina. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£41+).

Electric

Electric

£41+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

£49+

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