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North Myrtle Beach car hire information
| Pick-up location | North Myrtle Beach |
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| Hire locations | 2 |
| Airport locations | 0 |
Cheap car hire in North Myrtle Beach
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in North Myrtle Beach
- If you're staying at an all-inclusive resort in North Myrtle Beach that offers shuttles from the airport or other attractions, chances are they won't take you too far outside the city limits. Having your own set of wheels can give you the freedom to explore as much of Horry County as you like. For example, you can drive to Huntington Beach State Park which is only 29 miles southwest of the city through North Myrtle Beach car rentals.
- You can get car rentals in North Myrtle Beach when you land at the Myrtle Beach International Airport’s Rental Car Center. The Rental Center, which is located near the terminal building, features counters for 8 popular car rentals in North Myrtle Beach, including Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Budget, and others. If you fly into North Myrtle Beach city through Grand Strand Airport, there are over 5 companies to hire a car from. Enterprise counter is found at 710 Highway 17 South Ste G, Thrifty is at 10820 Kings Road Myrtle Beach, and others.
- Check the traffic in advance. Use real-time traffic apps like Google Maps or Waze. These apps will let you see exactly the state of the roads you intend to use. Plus, they also show road closures so you can avoid them if possible. Even though the South doesn’t get snow, there can be ice. Icy road driving requires extra caution. Same with large rainstorms – if there is heavy rain drive your car carefully on north myrtle beach roads.
- North Myrtle Beach is home to a large tourist community, which can make it difficult to drive. There are a lot of people out of town that drive on the roads and they don't always know how to navigate properly. Traffic in North Myrtle Beach is very busy during the summer months, especially during peak times such as holidays and weekends. This calls for defensive driving skills so as to enjoy your adventure in North Myrtle Beach.
- Book your car hire in North Myrtle Beach at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Full-size car hire in North Myrtle Beach are around 13% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in North Myrtle Beach
How much is the price of fuel in North Myrtle Beach?
The average price of fuel in North Myrtle Beach is R74,29 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R891 and R1 189, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in North Myrtle Beach?
Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in North Myrtle Beach.
How can I find car hires near me in North 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 Full Size car hire cost in North Myrtle Beach?
A Full Size car hire in North Myrtle Beach costs R1 057 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in North Myrtle Beach?
An Intermediate car hire in North Myrtle Beach costs R1 442 per day, on average.
How much does a Premium car hire cost in North Myrtle Beach?
A Premium car hire in North Myrtle Beach costs R828 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in North Myrtle Beach?
The best car rentals in North Myrtle Beach are either compact cars or SUVs. A compact car will allow you to fit into traffic easily while an SUV will give you more space if you want to bring extra passengers with you. Make sure that your rental car has good air conditioning and anti-lock brakes (ABS). North Myrtle Beach gets really hot during the summer months – with an average high of 87°F and low of 74°F. So having good AC will help keep everyone cool and comfortable during the trip. Also, having ABS will help with stop time in case of an emergency situation due to less familiarity with the city roads.
What's the speed limit in North Myrtle Beach?
Driving car rentals in North Myrtle Beach is subject to a speed limit that is lower than the state's 35 mph. If driving on unpaved country roads, you have up to 40 mph. The speed limit is 45 mph on South Carolina Highway 17, which runs through North Myrtle Beach. Also, the speed limit is 45 mph if you drive on South Carolina Highway 31. The speed limit is 55 mph on South Carolina Highway 501, which is a freeway speed. Regardless of designated city driving limits, you should always drive at a reasonable speed that is safe under any given circumstance. For example, when approaching hot spots, driving slowly could make a difference in your Myrtle Beach visit.
Where are the best places to park in North Myrtle Beach?
North Myrtle Beach city has several parking options. From November through February, guests enjoy free parking at all public beach accesses. The City also offers two free parking lots on the North and South side of Main Street. The CFCC Nutt Street Parking Deck also provides a five-story parking deck next to Cape Fear Community College that is open year-round. Other parking areas include Myrtle Beach Parking, located between resorts, and the First Street Parking Deck on King Street, among others.
North Myrtle Beach car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
2,0
Poor
157 reviewsCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
3 locations in North Myrtle Beach
Locations in North Myrtle Beach
10820 North Kings Road
+1 843 497 0021
1732 Hwy 501
+1 843 839 2972
2203 Highway 17 South
+1 843 249 1285
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8,0 Very Good
May 2021
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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 yet10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Staff was very friendlyCons:
Car was not washed8,0 Very Good
May 2021
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The car was in good condition except for the cigarette smell from the previous renters.Cons:
Difficulty accessing anyone by phone; hard to find contact information and difficulty actually getting someone to speak with on the phone, but once I was able to, I was satisfied.4,0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Staff person at pickup was pleasant and polite, although the wait was fairly long(45 minutes).Cons:
The car was dirty, including the interior seats. Waits upon pickup and return were unreasonably long. For the money they are making per car and the number of cars they are renting, they are understaffed by about 3 car cleaners and jockeys. I’ve rented hundreds of cars in the past 20 years and have never had to take a car to the car wash after picking it up. Would never go back to that rental shop again! Also, the manager should come and help out, instead of sneaking by to hide in the back room10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Yes it was. They could use more help at the office. They were working their butt's off. But the help gave us great service.Cons:
More staffing. But the existing help did a great job!8,0 Very Good
May 2021
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My wife mentioned when we got in the car he wasn't too friendly. The car need a car wash . The lady I called said I could drop it off at the airport with no extra charge. Good thing your employee mentioned it was $450 extra to drop it off there . I would have been one extremely PO customer if I did .Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8,4
Very Good
63 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
8.4
3 locations in North Myrtle Beach
Locations in North Myrtle Beach
2491 Highway 9 E
+1 843 399 3725
710 Highway 17 S Ste G
+1 843 361 4410
911 Jason Blvd
+1 843 626 4277
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10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
8,0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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Ride from airport to get car, has to Uber10,0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
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Staff was friendly and tried to solve problemCons:
Reserved a 12 passenger van, when we got there, we were told they didn’t have one. They said that they tried calling, I didn’t get a call, text or email. We then had to rent two vehicles that cost much more.9,6 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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Honest no hassleCons:
Price7,2 Good
Sep 2019
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Price6,4 Okay
Jul 2018
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It was a quick process.Cons:
Online my reservation price was 184 but the bill at store was 384. I'm not sure what happened but I will be calling to confirm.Rent-A-Wreck
2,0
Poor
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One location in North Myrtle Beach
Locations in North Myrtle Beach
1100-A 3rd Avenue South
8436269393
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Avis
No score available yet
One location in North Myrtle Beach
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780 Coastal Grand Circle
+1 843 448 2634
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10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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I think there had been a smoker in the car and we could still smell it.2,0 Poor
Mar 2021
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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.6,4 Okay
Apr 2018
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I liked the price. The car met our needs. I was glad we were able to drop the car off at Avis Rental Myrtle Beach International Airport., though this was only for the fact that our flight left at 11:00 a.m. and the Sears/Avis did not open till 10:00 a.m., which would not have given us enough time to make our flight. I did like the fact that it was a very fuel efficient car.Cons:
I did not like that I was not informed that the car was not available for pickup at the Myrtle Beach International Airport, SC, and that we had to take a cab to the Sears Auto Store/Avis Rental to pick up our rental vehicle. I didn't like the fact that a shuttle service was not provided for picking up our car from Sears in Myrtle Beach, SC, and we had to pay $12.50 cab fare plus a tip for the short ride there. I did not like the fact that even though the car was a No Smoking vehicle, the car smelled like someone had smoked in it.4,8 Mediocre
Jan 2018
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Value and easy pick up and drop offCons:
At pick windows dirty out side mirrors dirty no window washer fluid needed it very badly with truck spray with snow and sleet. Had to buy some and put it in so I could see the road.10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2017
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Easy check in and checkout friendly people!8,0 Very Good
Oct 2017
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The cars are very clean and newer. We did have an issue with our first car, we were able to get back to the rental area and swap out with no issues. Take the short cab ride to Avis in the Coast Grand Mall, no wait, very polite and we were able to drop off at the airport. Will use Avis again!Cons:
Unfortunately we had an issue with our first car and had to take time out of our vacation to return to rental area, advisor made process simple which helped a lot.Thrifty
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One location in North Myrtle Beach
Locations in North Myrtle Beach
10820 North Kings Road
+1 843 497 0021
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2,4 Poor
Aug 2020
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Honestly didnt like anything about our experience from the car to the staff. Overall unprofessional. My spouse and I rented a vehicle in early June to travel from SC to NJ and back. A couple of hours into our trip a huge roach, the kind that fly was crawling on my foot. I freaked out and this could of potentially been dangerous, good thing I wasn't driving. That made us worry about our luggage in the trunk as we didnt want roaches infesting our belongings. On our way up to New Jersey there was no way for us to pay cash for our tolls due to covid and we were forced to go through the EZ Pass. We immediately call Thrifty to notify them and were told we'd have to pay the tolls online for every state we went through a toll. When we tried to pay online through the state,we didnt have an invoice number that was require to pay the toll. That we needed from thrifty. We called thrifty again only to have our account noted. Now several months later we're being charged $90.00 in toll and penalty. When I called again to speak to the Manager Jessica I was given an attitude over the phone and was told that it was my responsibility to pay the tolls despite our multiple attempts to make the payment, which now include a penalty fee. I was also hung up on and when I called back and asked to speak to the Manager Jessica again I was sidelined. I travel to NJ once a month for work, we rent vehicles and fly often. This by far has been my worst experience ever dealing with any kind of customer service agents.Cons:
Dealing with a competent manager.4,4 Mediocre
Aug 2020
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YesCons:
Car was very dirty inside. Seats were stained and sand on floor. Outside had a lot of scratches.2,0 Poor
Jul 2020
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Front desk person on the day of arrival was rude as could be. My ID was having trouble scanning but She did not work towards a solution, basically telling me to f#%^ off, leaving me without a rental car for the entire week. Was not a fun week.2,0 Poor
Jul 2020
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I was charged a different rate because they taxes was different from what I was quoted.Cons:
Get the right taxes2,0 Poor
Jul 2020
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Nothing. We never got a car.Cons:
Terrible customer service. We have amazing credit and extensive history, but we were RUDELY told we didn’t have enough credit history when we arrived even though we can see they didn’t pull our credit. We were able to make a reservation without credit questions. We had to sit there stranded with our one year old with no way to get to our hotel because we didn’t even have a car seat (since we were going to get one from them) and no one else had cars. We never ended up getting a car from Thrifty even after paying for insurance through a 3rd party. We assumed there may not have been a car for us, because we can clearly see she never pulled our credit.7,6 Good
Jul 2019
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Convenience to vacation destination.Cons:
A fee was charged for second driver at time of pick up, did not see any mention of that when booking online.Eagle Rent A Car
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One location in North Myrtle Beach
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