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

I’m flying into Charleston to visit my dad who lives about a two-hour drive from the airport. I’d like to rent a car to get to his house, but I’ve never done it before, and I’m not even sure if I’m old enough because I heard you have to be 25. Can you please tell me how old you have to be in order to rent a car in South Carolina?

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Mary Cahill · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Wow, that sounds like a scenic drive! You have to be 21 years old to rent a car in
South Carolina
. You can rent a car from such popular rental companies as Hertz or Enterprise, which are often located right next to the airport. You may even be able to get a discount on a rental car if you have a
AAA membership
.
One thing to keep in mind is that some car rental companies will require you to take out a
rental car insurance
policy that they offer if you’re under 25.
Before you attempt to rent a car, make sure your driver’s license is in good standing and that you have a valid credit card.
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