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Cheap Car Rentals in South Carolina from C$ 60

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in South Carolina with a pick-up date of 4/1 and drop-off date of 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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South Carolina car rentals in 2024

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 29 December 2024.

Most popular company

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

C$ 102

Cheapest price per day

C$ 60

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

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across South Carolina, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 37 pickup locations in South Carolina to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 December 2024.

Price

C$ 55 - C$ 128

Out of all the popular cities in South Carolina, Hilton Head Island is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just C$ 55/day. Renting a car in Hilton Head Island is 57% cheaper than renting one in Charleston where the per day rate is around C$ 128. Other fairly inexpensive cities in South Carolina to get a rental car in are: Greenville (C$ 69/day), Myrtle Beach (C$ 72/day), and Charleston (C$ 128/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Myrtle Beach should expect to spend around C$ 72/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in South Carolina is Myrtle Beach.

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 29 December 2024.

January

C$ 64

February

C$ 77

March

C$ 90

April

C$ 99

May

C$ 99

June

C$ 109

July

C$ 113

August

C$ 108

September

C$ 89

October

C$ 95

November

C$ 90

December

C$ 89

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 rent in South Carolina and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 December 2024.

At C$ 60/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for rental in South Carolina in the past week. Out of 330 car rental agencies operating in South Carolina, there are, in total, 17,154 rental locations. View below for 7 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

C$ 66+

Compact

Compact

C$ 66+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 60+

Standard

Standard

C$ 75+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 74+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 90+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 115+

Premium

Premium

C$ 88+

Luxury

Luxury

C$ 94+

Convertible

Convertible

C$ 104+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 88+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 129+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 63+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 64+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 65+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 69+

Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

C$ 107+

Compare available car types for rental in South Carolina

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 29 December 2024.

Small cars

C$ 68 - C$ 123

All Car Types

C$ 82 - C$ 132

To rent a small car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of C$ 92/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Carolina (~C$ 68/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 123/day). In fact, January is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Carolina, renting a small car saves you 14% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of C$ 93/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Carolina (~C$ 71/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 127/day). In fact, January is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Carolina, renting a medium car saves you 14% 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 medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of C$ 122/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Carolina (~C$ 89/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~C$ 161/day). In fact, February is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Carolina, renting a large car is 14% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of C$ 110/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Carolina (~C$ 70/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 150/day). In fact, January is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Carolina, renting a SUV is 3% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of C$ 149/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in South Carolina (~C$ 120/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 183/day). In fact, September is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Carolina, renting a van is 29% 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 van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of C$ 70/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in South Carolina (~C$ 83/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 165/day). In fact, August is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Carolina, renting a luxury car saves you 35% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in South Carolina, you would pay an average price of C$ 129/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in South Carolina (~C$ 92/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~C$ 219/day). In fact, November is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for South Carolina. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Carolina, renting a convertible is 18% 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 convertible rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai AccentC$ 66/day
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Hyundai Accent
Honda FitC$ 66/day
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Honda Fit
Chevrolet Sonic SedanC$ 67/day
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Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

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 29 December 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the South Carolina region, including those located within the Myrtle Beach, Charleston and Hilton Head Island area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
107 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.5

Hertz

6.3
Okay
141 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.0

Budget

6.2
Okay
209 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Alamo

8.7
Very good
73 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.2

Thrifty

6.4
Okay
37 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.2

Avis

6.1
Okay
79 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.1

National

8.8
Very good
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

9.1

Dollar

6.0
Okay
26 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.1

Best South Carolina car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in South Carolina. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in South Carolina with an average daily rate of C$ 84. Data was last updated on 29 December 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the South Carolina region, including options close to Myrtle Beach, Charleston and Hilton Head Island. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Hyundai ElantraC$ 60/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra
Toyota C-HRC$ 64/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota C-HR
Jeep PatriotC$ 65/day
5
M
A/C
Jeep Patriot

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 29 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in South Carolina?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 97/day when booking a rental car in South Carolina. The best deal a user found was for C$ 77/day from Budget, booked on Dec. 22.

  • What car rental 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 (C$ 60/day), Thrifty (C$ 63/day), and Dollar (C$ 64/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (8.8 rating), Alamo (8.4 rating) and National (8.1 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in South Carolina.

  • What are gas prices like in South Carolina?

    The average gas price in South Carolina is C$ 1.30/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 58 and C$ 84 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in South Carolina for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty is one of the top picks in South Carolina. They can have you in a rental car for about C$ 438 per week on average.

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

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 28% on a rental car in South Carolina. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 80 days prior to your desired date.

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

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from South Carolina it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    Prices can be as low as C$ 1,877 if you consider booking with Budget. That price represents savings of 14% compared to the South Carolina average. The monthly cost of a car rental in South Carolina is on average C$ 1,877 (C$ 63/day).

Small car rentals in South Carolina

Find small car rental deals in South Carolina from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in South Carolina cost an average of C$ 79 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 December 2024.
Honda FitC$ 62/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 62/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 62/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Luxury car rentals in South Carolina

Find luxury car rental deals in South Carolina from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in South Carolina cost an average of C$ 103 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 December 2024.
An assortment of some of the best deals we've found on luxury car rentals in South Carolina, including options close to Myrtle Beach, Charleston and Hilton Head Island. Make sure to take a close look at each offer to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassC$ 93/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Audi A5C$ 93/day
5
2
M
A/C
Audi A5
Audi A5C$ 93/day
5
2
M
A/C
Audi A5

Van rentals in South Carolina

Find van rental deals in South Carolina from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in South Carolina cost an average of C$ 104 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 December 2024.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van rentals in South Carolina, including pickup near Myrtle Beach, Charleston and Hilton Head Island. Be sure to come back soon for more deals if you don't find one that is perfect for you.
Toyota SiennaC$ 90/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna
Kia CarnivalC$ 92/day
5
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Carnival
Dodge Grand CaravanC$ 94/day
5
M
A/C
Dodge Grand Caravan

Car rentals by fuel type in South Carolina

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Carolina. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in South Carolina. Deals were last updated on 29 December 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Carolina. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 48+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 50+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 82+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 48+

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