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Cheap Car Hire in South Carolina from £40

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in South Carolina with a pick-up date of 1/7 and drop-off date of 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Charleston, SC, United States
11 May — 18 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Charleston, SC, United States
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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 4 May 2024.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

£54

Cheapest price per day

£40

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

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across South Carolina, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 111 pickup locations in South Carolina to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 May 2024.

Price

£41 - £49

Out of all the popular cities in South Carolina, Myrtle Beach is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just £41/day. Renting a car in Myrtle Beach is 16% cheaper than renting one in Charleston where the per day rate is around £49. Other fairly inexpensive cities in South Carolina to get a rental car in are: Hilton Head Island (£44/day), Greenville (£47/day), and Charleston (£49/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Charleston should expect to spend around £49/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in South Carolina is Charleston.

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 4 May 2024.

January

£39

February

£50

March

£57

April

£59

May

£55

June

£58

July

£63

August

£58

September

£47

October

£54

November

£52

December

£49

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

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 4 May 2024.

At £40/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in South Carolina in the past week. Out of 306 car hire agencies operating in South Carolina, there are, in total, 15,451 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

Compare available car types for hire 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 4 May 2024.

Small cars

£32 - £70

All Car Types

£35 - £71

To hire a small car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of £50/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in South Carolina (~£32/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£70/day). In fact, January is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Carolina, hiring a small car saves you 13% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Carolina small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of £58/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in South Carolina (~£33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~£118/day). In fact, February is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Carolina, hiring a medium car is 0% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Carolina medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of £63/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in South Carolina (~£35/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£90/day). In fact, February is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Carolina, hiring a large car is 8% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Carolina large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of £59/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in South Carolina (~£35/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£87/day). In fact, February is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Carolina, hiring a SUV is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Carolina SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of £38/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in South Carolina (~£51/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~£81/day). In fact, February is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Carolina, hiring a van saves you 33% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Carolina van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of £43/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in South Carolina (~£39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£153/day). In fact, February is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Carolina, hiring a pickup truck saves you 25% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of £34/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in South Carolina (~£42/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£102/day). In fact, February is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Carolina, hiring a luxury car saves you 42% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best South Carolina luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of £58/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in South Carolina (~£52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£95/day). In fact, August is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for hire in South Carolina, hiring a convertible is 0% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Audi A1£40/day
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Audi A1
Citroen C3£44/day
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Citroen C3
Hyundai i10£57/day
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Top hire 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 4 May 2024.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in South Carolina, including locations near Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Columbia. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
212 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
241 reviews37 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Thrifty

6.8
Okay
343 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.6

Hertz

6.4
Okay
614 reviews33 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.2

Avis

6.4
Okay
173 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Budget

6.4
Okay
428 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Dollar

5.9
Fair
97 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.2

Ace

4.2
Mediocre
37 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.4

Comfort

4.9

Overall

4.2

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

4.7

Best South Carolina car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in South Carolina. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in South Carolina with an average daily rate of £63. Data was last updated on 4 May 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car hires in the South Carolina region, including options close to Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Columbia. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Audi A1£40/day
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A/C
Audi A1
Vauxhall Astra£41/day
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Vauxhall Astra
Hyundai i10£44/day
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Hyundai i10

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Carolina, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 May 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South Carolina?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £62/day when booking a car hire in South Carolina. The absolute best deal a user found was for £46/day from Budget, booked on Apr. 28.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in South Carolina?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in South Carolina from the following companies over the past two weeks: Avis (£41/day), Turo (£44/day), and Budget (£50/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Silvercar (8.6 rating) and Alamo (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 £0.83/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £37 and £54 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • 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 £363 per week on average.

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

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 29% in South Carolina - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • 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 20% on a month-long rental by booking with Budget. Budget is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in South Carolina can cost you on average £1,556 a month or £52 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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Small car hires in South Carolina

Find small car hire deals in South Carolina from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in South Carolina cost an average of £53 per day. Price data was last updated on 4 May 2024.
Fiat 500£43/day
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A/C
Fiat 500
Ford Ka£44/day
2
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A/C
Ford Ka
Hyundai i10£51/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10

Luxury car hires in South Carolina

Find luxury car hire deals in South Carolina from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in South Carolina cost an average of £81 per day. Price data was last updated on 4 May 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found when it comes to luxury car hires in South Carolina, including pickup locations near Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Columbia. Before selecting a deal, make sure the details of the reservation work for you and your fellow passengers.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£48/day
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz C-Class£52/day
5
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A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Audi A6£57/day
5
4
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A/C
Audi A6

People carrier hires in South Carolina

Find people carrier hire deals in South Carolina from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in South Carolina cost an average of £80 per day. Price data was last updated on 4 May 2024.
Check out some of the deals we've found for people carrier hires in the South Carolina region, including pickup options close to Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Columbia. To find more great people carrier hires deals, make sure to check back soon.
Ford Galaxy£47/day
5
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A/C
Ford Galaxy
Ford Galaxy£53/day
5
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A/C
Ford Galaxy
Citroen Berlingo£57/day
5
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A/C
Citroen Berlingo

Car hires by fuel type in South Carolina

Browse car hires by fuel type in South Carolina. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in South Carolina. Deals were last updated on 4 May 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Carolina. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£46+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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