What are the driving conditions like in South Carolina?

Summers in South Carolina are hot and humid, with much milder winters, especially near the coast – though temperatures can drop quite low. Even so, car hire in South Carolina is not as complicated as it would be up north, where the winter temperatures, snow and icy conditions are much more prevalent. As such, remember to include air conditioning for those sweltering summer days when you book your car rental in South Carolina. As with much of America, road conditions are otherwise good, and South Carolina has no fewer than 11 interstate highways running though it, including five primary interstates and six auxiliary interstates. These include the I-95, which connects Miami with New York, the I-26, which bisects the state from the northwest to the southeast and runs through Charleston (the largest city in the state), and the I-85, which connects to Georgia.

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

If you’re going for car rental in South Carolina, be sure to be extra careful when you’re around schools and school buses. Drivers must exercise caution when driving in roads at schools, and they must travel much slower. Drivers also need to be aware of school buses, must slow down, and must exercise caution wherever such buses stop and drop off or pick up children. Seatbelts are compulsory for all occupants in a vehicle. Headlights must be turned on no later than from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise. Drivers are required by law to make way for emergency vehicles, and they must move over into a different lane if passing such a stationary emergency vehicle.

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

For cheap car hire in South Carolina, drivers must produce their original licence in addition to an international driving permit (required if the licence is not in English). A permit on its own will not suffice for cheap car rental in South Carolina. Photocopies or facsimiles of your original licence are not accepted. The licence must have photo identification, and additional identification such as your passport may be requested. The minimum age to hire a car in the state is 21, and surcharges apply for drivers under 25.

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

South Carolina is where the first shots of the American Civil War were fired, at Fort Sumter, which is in Charleston harbour, so if you’re a history buff, don a comfy pair of shoes and sign up for car rental in South Carolina. Aside from Charleston, the state capital of Columbia awaits you, as does the Upstate or Upcountry area of Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson. If you’re looking for Southern charm and hospitality (and some good ol’ Southern comfort food and home cookin’), you’ll find it in buckets and spades in South Carolina.

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Toyota Auris

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£37/day

19 Jul - 25 Jul

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Skoda Octavia

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£37/day

19 Jul - 25 Jul

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Peugeot 3008

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

£41/day

19 Jul - 25 Jul

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Volvo XC40

or similar Standard SUV

Up to 5 passengers

£45/day

4 Aug - 14 Aug

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Ford Fiesta

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£47/day

19 Jul - 25 Jul

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Audi Q2

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

£50/day

19 Jul - 25 Jul

See offer

Hyundai i10

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£50/day

19 Jul - 25 Jul

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Kia Stinger

or similar Premium

Up to 5 passengers

5-door vehicles

£51/day

19 Jul - 25 Jul

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Ford Mondeo

or similar Standard

Up to 5 passengers

£51/day

19 Jul - 25 Jul

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What is the best car hire company in South Carolina?

With an average review score of 7.2/10 from 105 reviewers, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is rated the best car hire company in South Carolina by our users. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 16 locations in South Carolina including the popular city of Columbia.

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	Small cars	£31 - £102
	All Car Types	£42 - £69

The average price of a small car hire in South Carolina is £47. The cheapest time to hire a small car in South Carolina is in February. The price is 35% lower than the rest of the year at just £31 per day. A small car rental is typically 13% less expensive than the average rental car in South Carolina. The average price of a car hire in South Carolina can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for South Carolina small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in South Carolina is £51. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in South Carolina is in July. The price is 32% lower than the rest of the year at just £35 per day. A medium car rental is typically 6% less expensive than the average rental car in South Carolina. The average price of a car hire in South Carolina can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for South Carolina medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in South Carolina is £64. The cheapest time to hire a large car in South Carolina is in February. The price is 45% lower than the rest of the year at just £36 per day. A large car rental is typically 17% more expensive than the average rental car in South Carolina. The average price of a car hire in South Carolina can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for South Carolina large car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in South Carolina is £53. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in South Carolina is in September. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just £41 per day. A SUV rental is typically 0% less expensive than the average rental car in South Carolina. The average price of a car hire in South Carolina can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for South Carolina SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in South Carolina is £47. The cheapest time to hire a van in South Carolina is in August. The price is 12% lower than the rest of the year at just £53 per day. A van rental is typically 13% less expensive than the average rental car in South Carolina. The average price of a car hire in South Carolina can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a convertible hire in South Carolina is £48. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in South Carolina is in September. The price is 4% lower than the rest of the year at just £51 per day. A convertible rental is typically 10% less expensive than the average rental car in South Carolina. The average price of a car hire in South Carolina can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

Toyota Auris

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£37/day

19 Jul - 25 Jul

See offer

Kia Rio

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

4-door vehicles

£47/day

19 Jul - 25 Jul

See offer

Nissan Juke

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£50/day

19 Jul - 25 Jul

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Budget

5.6

Fair

144 reviews•4 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Jun 2023

Need more cars at airport - lines were extremely long and long wait to get car and even after paperwork done - more lines !

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

It took almost an hour to locate a car. It seems I reserved the last suv which was a new car that they didn’t want to leave the state. Other then that I was very satisfied and will definitely use their service again.

8.0

Very Good|May 2023

in terms of pickup and drop off in the garage, could have been better. need more signage for pick up. went to desk in garage and told to go " over there" but no one was there. asked another area and told to go somewhere else. finally someone came. was given a midsize car instead of compact that I had signed up for because no compacts available. I just prefer smaller cars for my driving habits/comfort but it worked out. On drop off, went into one of the lanes that said drop off car and was told to go in another lane.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Gary, at the office, was professional, friendly and efficient. I returned using this location. The car was comfortable enough for a one day rental. There was a fast food bag in the car.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Pick up was terrible. Took over an hour because cars were not ready or available even though I had a reservation. Inefficient process of waiting in a line inside the airport and then another line just as long in the parking deck.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

The pickup process at the airport took two hours. Budget/Avis only had one person checking people in at the counter which was not adequate for the number of people waiting to pickup a car. Also, the cars were not available at the airport for pickup so we all had to wait again to be picked up by a shuttle van to drive us to another parking lot to get a car. The entire process took over 2 hours, which is unacceptable. Budget/Avis was the only company at the airport having this issue. I will not rent from them again at the Charleston airport.

1 out of 48

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2

Good

74 reviews•16 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Nothing. We were sent over to the Hertz Rent-A-Car window for service.

8.0

Very Good|Jul 2023

No issues

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

We ended up not using this car company. They called to get our license information for the pick up the day before we left, then when I mentioned I put 6 pm as the pick up but it’d likely be a little later because that’s when we were landing and is that okay, the representative informed me they close at 6 pm. I had entered the drop off and pick up times, both of which were in the evening due to our flight schedule, and apparently after closing in the search criteria and in the rental information. If I hadn’t said anything, we would have landed and been stranded with no car. I think this location should either modify the hours available for pick up and drop off in the online booking or call people immediately if they enter times at closing or outside their operating hours.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Easy process for pickup and drop off. Vehicle was great.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

The best from start to finish

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

It was very easy to rent a car in Florence and the car was immaculate! I would do it again, the only draw back was we were supposed to go into Myrtle Beach airport,the flight was oversold so we flew into Florence . We rented a car but had to return it to Florence and change our plans from Myrtle Beach . They do not do one way.

1 out of 25

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in South Carolina

Hertz

6.7

Okay

66 reviews•13 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Waited an hour and a half for no service. Everyone in line also waited that long but some people just ended up leaving for renting from another company: this is not HERTZ it’s a franchise working with hertz and the service is extremely slow. Only one person on the counter. Worst service I’ve experienced in a car rental ever: unfortunate for hertz to be represented this way.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2022

I bboked the reservation that morning, because the rate was $60 dollars cheaper than Alamo for the same car. When i got to the counter, there was no one there for 10 mins and when she arrived she asked if i booked the reservation today. When i said yes, she said we have no cars and that was it. Zero help in getting me something. I will not book through Kayak again!!!!

2.0

Poor|Sept 2022

Avoid this Hertz. Countless reviews of poor service, vehicles unavailable, and I experienced it for myself. I booked a 7 passenger vehicle for 24 hours through your website in the morning around 8 am for a noon pickup. When I arrived, the attendant said there were no such vehicles available. That's fine, I understand if you don't have one. HOWEVER, why not call me once you saw the reservation come in and let me know you would not be able to supply a vehicle to meet my request??? It would have saved everyone so much time. On top of that, the attendant said they did have a 7 passenger SUV available but it was luxury class so it would cost an additional $150. If it were my business, I would have comped the "additional charge" and let the customer take the "luxury" SUV but that just makes too much sense. Poor experience all around, I will not use Kayak for renting cars like this in the future.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

I was stranded in Columbia, SC after my flight was unexpectedly diverted from Atlanta. The only option for a one way rental was Hertz at the airport. The economy car they gave me so I could drive back home to FL cost me nearly $500 for one day! Worst of all, the AC didn’t work properly. I was forced to drive 9 hours with the AC not working properly in near record heat!

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2022

I ordered a car prior to my trip and received a conformation. When I arrived to pick it up, I was told that that car was not available, and would be upgraded to a minivan for the same price. I was very adamant with the rep that it was for the same price. She confirmed it was. However, when I paid for it the billing as $100.00 more. I did question it, and was told to take it up with billing. .. I feel this was the old switch and bait game.. When I returned the car, there was only one person checking cars in and out and had no time to help with this. Totally understand. She gave me the info as to where I can sent her this same info and she will look it over.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

Took an hour to pick up rental car. Only 2 people in front of me in line and they did not have complex situations which would merit lengthy customer service time. Also was downgraded from a premium car without any further discount.

1 out of 22

Hertz Locations in South Carolina

Avis

5.3

Fair

52 reviews•5 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

They did not have the vehicle size I needed

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Received a call 30 minutes prior to reservation informing me they "didn't have any cars".

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Faster pick up

8.0

Very Good|May 2023

Weird pickup spot Pleasant employees Car stunk a bit Car had some body parts missing and scratches

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

The service upon pick up was terrible, the clerk was extremely rude and not helpful at all.

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2022

Long lines at Avis in Charleston for cars that were not completely serviced. Caution lights not attended to for low air in tires. Will use them again in the next go especially for the price paid.

1 out of 18

Alamo

9.3

Wonderful

20 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

We got a brand new Audi SUV that had only 9 miles on it. Of course it was fabulous. Only one slight issue, it didn’t have a USB port for my phone. The 2 ports it did have I’ve never seen and I didn’t have an adapter for. If I was on a road trip I would have had to buy one.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

The car was great and the personal were very helpful.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Courteous staff, willingness to adjust price due to some inconvenience with navigation system, and for renting a downgraded vehicle. Quentin was very accommodating

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2023

Good experience overall

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

all great, price a little steep.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

The experience was great. Someone had smoked in our vehicle though which was very unpleasant because we don’t smoke. We didn’t notice as we picked it up because they had just detailed the car and it smelled like cleaning products. We told the person who did the intake on the cars on the return and he was very nice and apologized and reduced the price of the rental for us.

1 out of 7

National

7.3

Good

2 reviews•2 locations

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Dollar

5.4

Fair

22 reviews•1 location

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|May 2023

We had a confirmation with the confirmation number and they were no cars available.

1.9

Poor|Aug 2021

We never got the car. Dollar had no cars available when we arrived. The attendant kept saying they were washing the cars and one gentleman in line had been waiting for over 2 hours for his car. I will not recommend Dollar to anyone.

7.9

Good|Jul 2021

The car could have been cleaner

2.0

Poor|Jul 2021

We reserved a car rental 3 months out from our trip. When we arrived, the staff at Dollar said there were no cars available and could not guarantee us a vehicle until another was returned. They couldn't say how many vehicles were scheduled to be returned and when. They placed us on a waiting list and said they would call. Then, I was informed that because we were "late" for our reservation (plane was delayed) we were bumped to the bottom of the waiting list. They said they couldn't tell us until 5pm if they had any vehicles turned in. That was 4 hours to wait with our luggage! Then we called back at 5pm they said that they had nothing available and no other Dollar rentals had cars. They said it was in the fine print that this could happen. We ended up booking a car rental through Hertz for 2x the quoted rate but at least they were willing to help us salvage our vacation. Not booking through Dollar ever again.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2021

Nothing to like when you get to the airport and the Dollar rental company tells you you have to pick up your can on an off- site location which closes at 1pm and my reservation was for 1pm and I was standing on line since 12pm and there was nothing they could do, no other cars available only in 24 hours

Horrible experience - how can you accept a 1pm reservation if the place close at 1pm ? Kayak should know it better

8.0

Very Good|Jun 2021

Great staff. Very helpful

We arrived on Saturday to a closed office. Would have been helpful to be altered to the business hours

1 out of 8

Ace

4.6

Mediocre

7 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

Car was extremely dirty and reeked of cigarettes

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

ACE car rental front desk lady was very good and helpful. Thanks for everything.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

I secured a rental and on my way, in an uber, to pick it up they canceled on me saying there were no cars available. Told me to go to my hotel, i had synergy else to be. Asked if they were going to drop off the car once they got one, they said no. So basically I was supposed to uber several times just to get a rental. No thank you. Awful, just awful.

8.0

Very Good|Feb 2022

I didn't get to use it do to an issue but the Rep was understanding and helpful. Will definitely use them again if needed.

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2021

I like the fact that they had a car. Otherwise it was a very mediocre experience

1 out of 3

Car hire in South Carolina

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

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

The most popular number of days to hire a car in South Carolina is 7 days, at an average daily price of £38. Only need a rental car for a weekend? Average weekend prices are £95 total. For your week-long South Carolina road-trip you can find prices averaging £263 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the region of £1,426.

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

Prices for cars in South Carolina were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in South Carolina?

As of July 2025, there are 109 operators available to choose from for cars in South Carolina.

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

Among different countries, including South Carolina, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

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

To rent a car in South Carolina, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.

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

Using momondo to book a car hire in South Carolina could save you time and money. momondo searches thousands of car hire websites and locations to provide you with a wide selection of options and cars to choose from.

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

momondo helps you find the best car hire deal in South Carolina by allowing you to filter results by price, capacity, car features, drop off, pick-up location and many more.

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

Yes, momondo allows you to filter specifically for car hire companies in South Carolina offering free cancellation.

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

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

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

You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on car hire in South Carolina on momondo.

Can I search for car hire in South Carolina with unlimited mileage on momondo?

Yes, car hire deals in South Carolina with unlimited mileage can be found on momondo.

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What is the best car hire company in South Carolina?

With an average review score of 7.2/10 from 105 reviewers, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is rated the best car hire company in South Carolina by our users. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 16 locations in South Carolina including the popular city of Columbia.

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

Although there are plenty of other car hire types to choose from, the most popular type for a trip to South Carolina are Intermediate sized cars. 48% of our users chose this vehicle type and found prices for £45/day on average.

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Car hire in South Carolina

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

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

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

How many operators does momondo search for cars in South Carolina?

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

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

Why use momondo?

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

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

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

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

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