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Myrtle Beach car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Myrtle Beach

  • Looking to pick up a hire car after landing in Myrtle Beach? For travelers with flights to Myrtle Beach International Airport, you will find the hire car desks in the lobby of the main terminal, while the hire car lots are just adjacent to the airport.
  • Rainy season lasts from June to November, so drivers unused to strong rainstorms may want to be cautious if they are on the road during a storm. In general, the weather is not too much of a problem, but there is the occasional tropical storm that does come through. During such storms, it is best to wait out the weather because hydroplaning can be a worry.
  • Want to make the most out of your time in Myrtle Beach? Then make sure to rent a car. Myrtle Beach, like many cities in the U.S., was designed with cars in mind. While there is a trolley in the city, if you plan on visiting anything outside of the downtown core, you will need a vehicle. For instance, if you plan on taking a trip to some of the neighboring beaches like North Myrtle Beach, it is just a simple drive away -- assuming you’ve rented a car.
  • Myrtle Beach, though not the largest of cities, certainly has its fair share of traffic woes. Luckily for drivers, these traffic problems are largely confined to two primary rush hours in the morning and afternoon: from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. During those hours, the 501 in particular can become backed up and congested, as it runs through the center of Myrtle Beach and is one of the major outlets of the city.
  • Book your car hire in Myrtle Beach at least 5 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Premium hire cars in Myrtle Beach are around 19% more expensive than other car types, on average

Myrtle Beach car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

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RyanOct 2024
Book with Thrifty - they are quick and easy - and have great cars!
Verified travelerFeb 2024
I live in the Myrtle Beach area, but my car would not hold as many people as we needed it it to hold so that’s why we rented the van.
Verified travelerSept 2023
Driving in Myrtle beach is easy, not too much traffic, primarily on weekends slightly busy. There is plenty parking by beaches easier if you download apps for parking you can easily add time.
Verified travelerJul 2023
I'm from Boston so driving in Myrtle is a pleasure. In Myrtle there are signs everywhere and they actually point you in the right direction.
Enoc FerdinanAug 2023
Is fun to drive around, there is no much traffic
Verified travelerJun 2023
I've used budget twice. Will most likely use again.
AlanAug 2023
check if you need one, it's not a very big place
Verified travelerAug 2023
The car I was driving was good on gas.

FAQs about hiring a car in Myrtle Beach

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Myrtle Beach?

    Myrtle Beach, like many towns and cities in the United States, is truly suitable for a wide range of vehicles. Whether you prefer large trucks and SUVs or sedans and compacts, both are perfectly appropriate in Myrtle Beach. Drivers will find the parking spaces in the downtown area to be spacious and appropriate for all vehicles as well.

  • What’s the speed limit in Myrtle Beach?

    In Myrtle Beach speed limits range from 25 mph to 55 mph on regular roads and up to 70 mph on interstates. For most of the urban area however, you can expect speeds of 25-30 mph in the downtown core and speeds of around 40 mph on the main arteries of the city. The 55 mph limits are mostly seen on two-lane county roads and streets leading to the peripheral areas of the city.

  • Where are the best places to park in Myrtle Beach?

    Parking is a breeze in Myrtle Beach as streetside parking and parking garages are highly available throughout the city. Parking is cheap as well, with most parking costing only a dollar or two per hour.

  • What is the best car hire company in Myrtle Beach?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Myrtle Beach are Alamo (8.2, 78 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.1, 72 reviews), and Budget (7.3, 106 reviews).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Myrtle Beach?

    The average price of fuel in Myrtle Beach is €3.23 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €39 and €52, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Myrtle Beach?

    Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Myrtle Beach.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Myrtle Beach?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Premium car hire cost in Myrtle Beach?

    A Premium car hire in Myrtle Beach costs €84 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car hire cost in Myrtle Beach?

    A Special car hire in Myrtle Beach costs €56 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Myrtle Beach?

    A Mini car hire in Myrtle Beach costs €95 per day, on average.

Myrtle Beach car rental reviews and directory 
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Budget

7.3

Good

Read 66 reviews

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.0

2 locations in Myrtle Beach

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Locations in Myrtle Beach

1097 Jetport Road

+1 843 445 2716

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780 Coastal Grand Circle

+1 843 448 6871

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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6.0 Okay

Bonnie, Aug 2024

Convertible

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The check-in process was very slow. I pre-registered online and put my card information in the system. The associate told me that I could not use that card because it was a debit card. If I would have known that when I pre-registered I could have Spoken to someone prior to trying to spend time at the busy checkout! There was an additional $600 that was added as a security deposit and I do not carry credit cards that have a $1200 line of credit. I have never had a problem renting a car before and using my debit card. They had to have a manager approve it because I said I don’t have a credit card with that much open balance. In addition, upon bringing the car back, the gentleman told me that we opted to pay for the gas so we could have brought it back empty. My husband was there and we both specifically said that we would fill the tank up. So there was another $50 that they tried tacking on if it weren’t for the fact that the drop off gentleman was so honest. It quite frankly was a terrible experience.

2.0 Poor

Laura, May 2024

Intermediate

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Customer service picking up car

8.0 Very Good

Keitth, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

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Great vehicle , Line getting the car took over 30 minutes. Please streamline the process

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Easy check out and check in. Only minor issue with not getting instructions on driving the car (Tesla) since we hadn’t driven one before.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Compact

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1.5 hours to get the car once in line at budget/Avis counter. Way understaffed, way to old computer system. The fast track was to unfair to the other customers in line. Budget has to invest in the company. Same to be said at MSY counter. Update the corporate computer system to swipe your driver lic and credit card and get your car that easy. Less employees needed too!!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Compact

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I liked everything except the price.

1 out of 22

Alamo

8.2

Very Good

Read 47 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

7.8

One location in Myrtle Beach

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1097 Jetport Road

+1 833 969 2389

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Justin, Sept 2024

Intermediate

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Everything went very smoothly. Getting out of the parking lot of the rental car lot was extremely confusing. Need better signage

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

People carrier

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Easy to use

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Intermediate

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Kayak failed to confirm reservation. Alamo did not honor reservation made online and had no cars available when I went to the front office. Poor coordination. Overall, terrible experience.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Standard

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Booked a reservation but when I got to the counter I found out that there was no car available for me to rent. I also tried calling ahead to check to see if they had cars before I arrived but I could not reach anyone at the local office to verify if there was a car for me or not.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Economy

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Flawless. Nice friendly, knowledgeable staff.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2024

People carrier

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The van that we rented was really nice! It was clean, very comfortable, and great on gas! If I need to rent a van or car again, I would definitely use Alamo!

1 out of 16

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1

Very Good

Read 46 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

7.7

2 locations in Myrtle Beach

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1100 Jetport Road

+1 833 969 2390

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911 Jason Blvd

+1 843 626 4277

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Compact SUV

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They didn’t honor my reservation.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

People carrier

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Everything was fine.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Standard SUV

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The man helping me went above and beyond to help me obtain my rental car.

10.0 Wonderful

Kami, Jul 2024

Pick-up truck

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It was quick and easy. I just didn’t know the shop wasn’t open at the time of my return but I did put the keys in the drop off box. I just didn’t receive anything saying they received the keys and everything was ok.

2.0 Poor

jmh6543, Jul 2024

Intermediate

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Their website defaults to country of origin as Sweden so when you enter that you’re from US the fake prices go up 50%, from $350/wl to $550/wk.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2021

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Cons:

Ride from airport to get car, has to Uber

1 out of 16

Avis

7.1

Good

Read 30 reviews

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

6.8

2 locations in Myrtle Beach

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1097 Jetport Road

+1 843 448 1751

Monday07:00 - 23:59
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780 Coastal Grand Circle

+1 843 448 2634

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Full-size

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So conveniently located next to the terminal and easy and quick to get the car and be on our way. It could have been better if the model car we thought we had reserved was there. Those we gone. But the same size vehicle we were provided was comparable and quite comfortable.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Supplier choice

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Let us book it and got confirmation and they turned us around and claimed to have no available cars

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Full-size

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Very positive experienc. Employees were great and vehicle was great.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Compact

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Customer service was excellent

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

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Cons:

I think there had been a smoker in the car and we could still smell it.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2021

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Cons:

Flight was delayed. Called to inform Avis I will be later than planned. Told the location would be closed and they would cancel my reservation. If I wanted a car, I could reserve the same car for a shorter time but they had to double the price. Terrible customer service and never picked up a car. Using Uber/Lyft was cheaper than the original price in the end.

1 out of 10

Thrifty

6.5

Okay

Read 38 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

6.2

2 locations in Myrtle Beach

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10820 North Kings Road

+1 843 497 0021

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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1100 Jetport Road

+1 843 448 4931

Monday07:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Ryan, Oct 2024

Standard SUV

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I had a great experience with Thrifty in Myrtle Beach. Customer service was very friendly, knowledgeable, and quick. Got me in and out with no waiting upon my arrival and I had a very easy drop-off with a quick vehicle inspection when I returned the vehicle.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Even though they allowed booking of car, at arrival they had no vehicles and said it could be the next day at the earliest before they may have anything.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Standard SUV

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My flight was delayed and when I went to pick up the car they said my reservation was canceled and they didn't have any more cars so I had to find a car from someone else and it cost me more money I will never rent from thrifty ever again

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Supplier choice

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Front person was great! She was pleasant and knowledgeable. Drop off guy was also great. Car had some trash in back seat obviously missed by cleaning crew.

2.0 Poor

Oksana, Mar 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Did not refund security deposit and charged for gas even though the tank was full upon return, customer service not so friendly

10.0 Wonderful

JA, Mar 2024

People carrier

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Superb experience overall. Specifically with the checkin counter customer agent. She was very kind, knowledgeable, and customer focused!

1 out of 13

Hertz

6.0

Okay

Read 73 reviews

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.0

3 locations in Myrtle Beach

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10820 North Kings Road

+1 843 497 0021

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
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1100 Jetport Road

+1 843 839 3563

Monday07:00 - 23:59
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1732 Hwy 501

+1 843 839 2972

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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2.0 Poor

Gerson, Aug 2024

Full-size SUV

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I had reserved a Chevy Tahoe which is a full size suv and when I got there they told me that the only thing they had was a Hyundai palisade that according to them it is in the same category as the Chevy Tahoe and when I tried to explain to the person that there is no way them two cars where similar at all she said she didn’t have time for that and and that they never had any Chevy Tahoe then I said that the were doing false advertisement and were stealing from people because I was being charged for a Chevy Tahoe or “similar”she said that “it was ok” literally her words. was very rude and just said that if I wasn’t happy with the car I was given just to return it. At that point I just realized nothing was going to be done to help my situation and just decided to politely end the call.

2.0 Poor

L 2015, Mar 2024

Premium

KAYAK
i never got a rental, and was directed to corporate for my refund.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

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I was charged an extra $59 because I used a debit card. I was told that because I had a debit card and not cc they had to physically speak to my insurance agent...at 6pm on a Saturday. They would not accept my insurance information or declaration page either. Very disappointed, will never use again.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The car I ordered was not available. I was told I would receive a $ 200 credit the next time I rent. I have not received the credit yet

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly staff; dependable car

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very friendly

Cons:

Car was not washed

1 out of 25

National

10.0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Myrtle Beach

Locations in Myrtle Beach

1097 Jetport Road

+1 833 969 2387

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10.0 Wonderful

Laura, Jul 2024

People carrier

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There was no line at the pickup counter, I was helped immediately and the woman was so kind. We walked to our van which was clean and ready to go. No issues throughout the week, and returning the rental was a breeze. I just pulled in, parked, and since there was a line of returning vehicles the man told me to leave the keys on the dash and I would get a text later. That was it! Smooth, quick, easy. No complaints.

10.0 Wonderful

Vicki, Sept 2021

KAYAK
Ginger at the counter was exceptional!

Dollar

8.6

Very Good

Read 4 reviews

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.6

One location in Myrtle Beach

Locations in Myrtle Beach

1100 Jetport Road

+1 843 626 2277

Monday07:00 - 23:59
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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2021

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Pros:

The registration people were nice, but they had a new computer system and it took about 45 minutes to get our documents.

Cons:

They didn't have the vehicle I had requested and upgraded me to a truck, which was enormous to park and had no place to lock our luggage. The truck smelled like someone had smoked in it.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff were very kind and professional. The car was awesome!

Cons:

Nothing

10.0 Wonderful

Hal, Jul 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Very fast service and friendly

10.0 Wonderful

Caribbean, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Vehicle was clean, burn gas real good

Cons:

Could have been Cheaper

Rent-A-Wreck

2.3

Poor

One location in Myrtle Beach

Locations in Myrtle Beach

1100-A 3rd Avenue South

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FOCO

4.7

Mediocre

One location in Myrtle Beach

Locations in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach airport

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Eagle Rent A Car

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2 locations in Myrtle Beach

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1251 Highway 501

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Myrtle Beach airport

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AutoEurope

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One location in Myrtle Beach

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Myrtle Beach International Airport

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Sunnycars

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1097 Jetport Road

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Locations in Myrtle Beach

1097 Jetport Road, Myrtle Beach, , USA South Carolina

+1 914 368 0091

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Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Myrtle Beach car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Myrtle Beach.

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Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Myrtle Beach car hire.

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