Car Rental in South Carolina
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Cheapest car rental rates
Charleston International Airport
Compact
Kia Soul or similar
$49.60 per day
Charleston International Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
$53.79 per day
Charleston International Airport
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
$73.97 per day
Charleston International Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
$75.21 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Charleston International Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
$76.16 per day
Spartanburg West
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
$66.88 per day
Charleston International Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar
$85.60 per day
Charleston International Airport
Premium Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or similar
$108.53 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 5:43 PM on 5/16/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$74 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 112 km/h or 55 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.93 per liter or $3.52 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.74 per liter or $2.80 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.36 per liter or $5.15 per gallon
One-way car rentals in South Carolina
Here are the most popular one-way rental options for pickup in South Carolina and drop off in another country:
- From South Carolina to Florida - 14 offers from $114.11 per day
- From South Carolina to New York - 13 offers from $114.53 per day
The 6 most popular cities in South Carolina
The 2 most popular locations in South Carolina
Map of car rental locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Carolina?
The cost of renting a car in South Carolina varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in South Carolina
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in South Carolina is February — when rental costs average $45.72 per day. This is 30% cheaper than the yearly average and 68% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $142.68 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the average rental length in South Carolina?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in December — an average of 18 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in April — an average of 4 days.
Average number of rental days in South Carolina
What's the most popular month to rent a car in South Carolina?
Based on how many customers search for a car in South Carolina, the most popular month is April, while the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in South Carolina by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 21 |
| Airport locations | 6 |
| Popular suppliers | Alamo, Ace Rent a car, Enterprise, Budget, Avis |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $50 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Rent a car | Volkswagen Passat | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Chrysler Pacifica | 4 | 4 | Vans |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Chevrolet Tahoe | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
DK
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Kicks
8/29/23
We took a girl's 40th birthday trip to Charleston SC. Went to Fort Sumter, and Moutrie, 2 plantations, Folley Beach, Charleston Tea garden, the outdoor market and King street, Black Fedora Comedy Club, numerous restaurants, and other hidden gems we found out about by talking to locals. We stayed at an Air BnB in North Charleston, and had a wonderful time.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
7.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Enterprise
7.7 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$73.72
Lowest daily price
$49.60
Total cars available
1119
Top 8 suppliers in South Carolina in 2025
Alamo
5 locations
$73 - $249
National
6 locations
$75 - $273
Avis
20 locations
$54 - $220
Budget
19 locations
$50 - $180
Dollar
6 locations
$50 - $180
Hertz
3 locations
$50 - $180
Thrifty
5 locations
$50 - $180
Enterprise
6 locations
$74 - $251
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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