Hilton Head Island car rentals
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Hilton Head Island, SC
Jul 7 — Jul 14
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Hilton Head Island, SC
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Hilton Head Island car rental information
| Pick-up location | Hilton Head Island |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 11 |
| Airport locations | 10 |
| Popular agencies | Avis, Budget |
Cheap car rentals in Hilton Head Island
| Economy | $47/day |
| Compact | $50/day |
| Intermediate | $52/day |
| Standard | $55/day |
| Full-size | $55/day |
| Minivan | $80/day |
| Premium | $59/day |
| Luxury | $65/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $66/day |
| Standard SUV | $69/day |
Hilton Head Island car rental reviews and directory
Budget
6.6
Good
83 reviewsBest rated
Most popular
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
6.3
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8.0 Excellent
May 2022
10.0 Excellent
Apr 2021
Pros:
Friendly staff and great drop off locationCons:
More cars at Hilton Head airport2.0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
Pros:
Nothing! Flight was delayed, so I was not able to pick up my car before the rental counter closed. When I went to pick up the car the next day, they would not honor the price I was giving through Kayak, the price changed from $285 to $900. I tried multiple times the day I was supposed to arrive to notify them that I would be late, but the phone was disconnected. When I asked the counter person, they said that the bill wasn't paid, and that's why I could not get through!Cons:
Head Hilton rental counter is extremely unprofessional, and I would not consider it a "business setting". Personal at the counter and cleaning/service were not in uniform. Counter said that she was going to call someone about my price change, but was definitely not on the phone long enough to talk with someone. Probably because the phone was still offline, from the bill not being paid!10.0 Excellent
Mar 2021
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Customer service was very friendly and helpfulCons:
Directions on dropping car off10.0 Excellent
Dec 2020
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Staff was helpful, quick, and friendly. Probably the best of any car rental counter I've ever used!Cons:
Hilton Head Island airport parking lot is free and unattended, but signage isn't great. I took the long way around to exit the lot. Of course, there "the long way around" is an extra 200 feet! :-) That is not the fault of Budget.10.0 Excellent
Oct 2020
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drop off was very easy in Charlotte. Someone was waiting to scan my car as I pulled up. I also got a bigger car than I expected because they didn't have any compacts, so that was a nice surprise!Hertz
2.0
Mediocre
30 reviewsCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
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2.0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
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Nothing since they did not have a car for usCons:
A car2.0 Mediocre
Jul 2020
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Wring car, didnt care, no discount, then the crappy wrong car had NO GAS in the tank. Took it back next day ans went with Avis. Now i am still being billed for Hertz.2.0 Mediocre
Jul 2020
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I was told there was no car available for me and that I could wait to see if they had anything the next day. Then they were shocked i wanted to cancel the reservation. I had planned a cross country trip and needed to leave early in the morning the next day. So I was left scrambling to find another car from another business. Luckily the Budget counter had something for me and they were able to help me out. Now I know to go to Budget instead of Hertz in the future.10.0 Excellent
Nov 2018
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Very quick and easy drop off in Hilton Head. Loved the car!7.6 Good
Apr 2018
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Diane from the airport Savannah/Hilton Head was awesome! She helped me figure out an option when I realized that I reserved the rental car through the wrong airport. She helped me remain calm and found us a minivan that would accommodate my large family & our luggage.Cons:
Unfortunately, I learned that if you accidentally order a car and pay in advance..and accidentally book the wrong airport (there are 2 Hilton head labeled airports), you cannot transfer any of the prepaid car to the new location. I paid in full for 5 days and Hertz said it's a locked in deal so they wouldn't honor even a discount. So, I had to pay for 2 vehicles on my trip. Completely, not cool.10.0 Excellent
Feb 2018
Pros:
Good experience and will make reservations through kayak and hertz in the future.Avis
4.5
Okay
15 reviewsCleanliness
5.4
Comfort
5.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.8
Value for money
3.9
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6.0 Good
Jan 2021
Pros:
Staff was friendly, drop off easy. The SUV we had reserved was not available and there were limited other options available.Cons:
Getting the type of car we had reserved and expected.8.8 Excellent
Apr 2018
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Gas tank couldn’t be operated. Needed instructions . Very specialized .10.0 Excellent
Oct 2016
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ConvenienceCons:
Nothing8.8 Excellent
Apr 2016
Pros:
Quick check in/ out. Nice car !Cons:
Needed a wash , bugs all over winshield2.0 Mediocre
Apr 2016
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NothingCons:
Failed to have my reserved vehicle causing me to rent a car from another company at 10 times the original rental rate. Not $10. Orders of magnitude. Then demonstrated no concern over not having vehicle. Should be sued by the attorney general.2.0 Mediocre
Jun 2022
8.0 Excellent
Mar 2022
6.0 Good
Mar 2022
2.0 Mediocre
Nov 2021
5.9 Okay
Aug 2021
1.9 Horrible
Jul 2021
Enterprise
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2.0 Mediocre
Apr 2017
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They had no cars available all day when I arrived which left me stranded.Cons:
They had no cars available all day when I arrived which left me stranded.8.8 Excellent
Apr 2017
Pros:
How quick the drop off process was.Cons:
The person at the front desk was quick and cordial if not a bit under enthusiastic to be working compared to his counterparts in Charleston.2.8 Mediocre
Mar 2017
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The company didn't have a car for me.Cons:
The company didn't have a car for me.10.0 Excellent
Jan 2017
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Enjoyed the easy transaction from beginning to end!2.0 Mediocre
Apr 2017
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They had no cars available all day when I arrived which left me stranded.Cons:
They had no cars available all day when I arrived which left me stranded.8.8 Excellent
Apr 2017
Pros:
How quick the drop off process was.Cons:
The person at the front desk was quick and cordial if not a bit under enthusiastic to be working compared to his counterparts in Charleston.2.8 Mediocre
Mar 2017
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The company didn't have a car for me.Cons:
The company didn't have a car for me.10.0 Excellent
Jan 2017
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Enjoyed the easy transaction from beginning to end!Alamo
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10.0 Excellent
Mar 2017
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First time to the airport so it was a little tough to find.2.0 Mediocre
Mar 2017
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I made a reservation and specifically asked there was a car available on the phone while speaking to a person, not the computer, but when I arrived to pick my car up there was not a car there!!! When I questioned the attendant, he said there was nothing he could do for me. Consequently, I ended up spending over $100.00 more than I should have because another rental (Hertz) said they only had a van. I believe this should be Alamo'so responsibility. I also believe the attendant could have been much more helpful! He at least could have checked with all the other rental companies to see if there was a cheaper option. I would really like a response!!!7.6 Good
Mar 2017
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I am 24 so I accept that I needed to pay an extra fee. However, when I booked, I correctly input my age. I was not charged the fee until I actually picked up the car which I found frustrating. Also, there was no cruise control.10.0 Excellent
Feb 2017
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The pickup was quick and easy. Nice car. Very easy4.8 Okay
Jan 2017
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Huge line. Booked few hours earlier but they had no record of my booking. Had to wait for clerk to call her manager, leave a voice mail, then wait for him to call back in order to get a car. Didn't get the car I wanted. Didn't get a receipt, temporary registration, or any documentation from Alamo or Kayak. Initially told car had a full tank but was only half full. The clerk also told me the insurance I bought through Allianz didn't cover damage to the car despite that being incorrect, then she charged be for Alamo insurance without my consent which I had to call to get a charge back a few days later to correct. Terrible experience.10.0 Excellent
Nov 2016
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Very pleasant experience.Thrifty
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2.0 Mediocre
Apr 2017
Pros:
Nothing.Cons:
The Thrifty agent was not there, so I was stuck without a car and I was trying to make a flight at a different airport. I had to rent a more expensive car at Hertz in order to make the flight. This was awful, and I am going to contact Thrifty reimburse me.4.0 Okay
Apr 2017
Pros:
Car ready when I arrive. Quick return.Cons:
There was no cruise control. This was not stated to me at check-in. Yet the agent asked where I am going. I was traveling over 800 miles in 2 days. The agent asked me about other things. The brakes pulled a little. Gas mileage on an small car was not great. There was a refundable $200 deposit that was never told to me before I booked the car. They had my credit card. Why do they hold $200. I am not a new driver. Had better experience with other car rental companies in the past.8.0 Excellent
Mar 2017
Pros:
Nice car. Pick up and return easy.Cons:
The price.10.0 Excellent
Mar 2017
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All good.2.0 Mediocre
Sep 2016
Pros:
NothingCons:
There was no car available at the location or on the whole island.2.0 Mediocre
Apr 2017
Pros:
Nothing.Cons:
The Thrifty agent was not there, so I was stuck without a car and I was trying to make a flight at a different airport. I had to rent a more expensive car at Hertz in order to make the flight. This was awful, and I am going to contact Thrifty reimburse me.4.0 Okay
Apr 2017
Pros:
Car ready when I arrive. Quick return.Cons:
There was no cruise control. This was not stated to me at check-in. Yet the agent asked where I am going. I was traveling over 800 miles in 2 days. The agent asked me about other things. The brakes pulled a little. Gas mileage on an small car was not great. There was a refundable $200 deposit that was never told to me before I booked the car. They had my credit card. Why do they hold $200. I am not a new driver. Had better experience with other car rental companies in the past.8.0 Excellent
Mar 2017
Pros:
Nice car. Pick up and return easy.Cons:
The price.10.0 Excellent
Mar 2017
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All good.2.0 Mediocre
Sep 2016
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NothingCons:
There was no car available at the location or on the whole island.Dollar
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One location in Hilton Head Island
National
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One location in Hilton Head Island
Sunnycars
No score is available
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One location in Hilton Head Island
Target Car Rental
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One location in Hilton Head Island
162 travelers who rented a car in Hilton Head Island gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.5
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Top tips for renting a car in Hilton Head Island
- You can choose to explore all the amazing attractions of the city and gain maximum convenience and flexibility using car rentals in Hilton Head. You can rent a private vehicle to discover the island of Hilton Head, which boasts over 12 miles of public beaches, generally consisting of mostly free parking. Alternatively, you can visit Daufuskie Island, which is in-between Hilton Head Island and the northern shoreline of Georgia, and includes a 45min ferry ride with the potential to spot frolicking dolphins. Public transportation in Hilton Head is seasonal, making a car rental an ideal choice for maximum independence.
- The Hilton Head International Airport is located approximately 45 miles south of the island, making car rentals in Hilton Head a convenient choice for anyone planning on visiting the town. The airport has a number of car rental offices on site, including Alamo, Enterprise, National, Thrifty, Budget and Dollar, which can all be found at the baggage claim area. Vehicles can be picked up at the terminal door. There are also shuttle services from the airport to car rental agencies located outside of the airport.
- There are a number of pathways in the town of Hilton Head that provide miles of trails for both pedestrians and cyclists. Motorists are advised to drive with caution, especially during rush hours, as jaywalking is a common occurrence. Visitors can also choose Hilton Head car rentals that provide cars with built-in GPS systems, making it easy to navigate unfamiliar roads.
- Hilton Head Island sees visitors from all over the country, meaning there will likely be a number of different driving styles mixed into one area. Motorists are advised to drive with caution while touring the city and pay attention to traffic circles, especially at night. Visitors are also advised to tour the island during weekdays as there is usually a lot of traffic on weekends due to arrivals and departures. Rush hour occurs from 7am to 8:30am and 4:30pm to 5:30pm, especially around the Hilton Head Bridge. Drivers spend an average of 30min in traffic.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Hilton Head Island for $101 or less
- Book your rental car in Hilton Head Island at least 6 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy rental cars in Hilton Head Island are around 52% cheaper than other car types, on average