Hilton Head Island car rentals from $46/day

Since the town usually gets a large number of visitors, it is recommended to opt for a small compact vehicle so as to easily navigate the congestion on the roads. Large SUVs can be considered for those planning on touring the city in a large group.

The speed limit in Hilton Head is set at 45mph on the New Cross Island Parkway, which has a number of stop lights on the way. There are also a few speed traps set up, primarily along Beach City Road, and motorists should be careful to obey traffic laws while driving.

There are a number of parking options available in Hilton Head with guidelines on where to park and for how long. Some locations also offer free parking. The Hilton Head Airport (HHH) has a parking lot, which provides parking facilities for both arrivals and departures. You can find a number of metered parking spaces on Alder Lane, at Folly Field, and at Burkes Beach, which cost around $0.25 for every 15min. Parking at Driessen Beach costs approximately $0.25 for every 30min. Furthermore, parking at Coligny Beach and Fish Haul Creek Park is free. Customers of the Port Royal Plaza, Marriotts Surf Watch, Marriotts Resort and Spa, and Whole Foods Market are granted parking for 2h at no charge.

On average a rental car in Hilton Head Island costs $65 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Hilton Head Island found in the last 2 weeks is $57.

Car rental companies onsite at Hilton Head airport include Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Alamo and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Hilton Head airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Dollar, Hertz, Alamo, and National.

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A Standard car rental in Hilton Head Island costs $76 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Hilton Head Island costs $131 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Hilton Head Island costs $62 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Hilton Head Island offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Hilton Head Island, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

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On average, the drive from Hilton Head Island Airport to the city center will take you around 10min unless there is additional traffic. The easiest way to make this trip is to hop on the William Hilton Pkwy toward Viola Rd and then merge onto the US-278 BUS E/Wm Hilton Pkwy ramp. You will then turn onto William Hilton Pkwy and eventually turn left onto Beach City Road, which will bring you to downtown Hilton Head.

There are several car rental agencies that have on-site offices directly at Hilton Head Island Airport, and some of these companies include Avis, Dollar, and National. Most of these on-site agencies have the desks for their branches directly in the Arrivals Hall of the main terminal, just a short walk from the baggage claim area. As they keep their fleets on airport property, it’s easy and quick to grab your rental vehicle when your plane has landed. When you finish the necessary paperwork, an employee will lead you to your car.