Rent cars in Columbia, SC

You can cancel and get a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts. If you book a trip with less than 24 hours’ notice, you have one hour after booking to cancel free of charge. If you cancel after the free cancellation period ends, you will be charged a small cancellation fee.

Under the enhanced cleaning policy, hosts are required to clean and disinfect their vehicles thoroughly before every trip, so you can feel safe and comfortable behind the wheel. Turo hosts have access to training materials on enhanced cleaning practices, using the latest recommendations compiled from the CDC, EPA, WHO, and vehicle detailing experts, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

No. Unlike rental car companies, Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace where you can book directly from trusted local car owners in the US, Canada, and the UK. Turo does not own any vehicles — Turo hosts share their own personal cars and set their own prices, discounts, vehicle availability, and delivery options.

Yes, there are hundreds of cars available on Turo at locations near the Columbia airport. After arriving at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, the Fairfield County Airport, or the Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport, skip the rental counter and have your car delivered for pick-up and dropoff at your Columbia hotel or the address of your vacation rental to save time and hassle.

There is no fee or additional charge for adding a driver to your trip on Turo. Only the guest who booked the trip (primary driver) can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add authorized drivers before your trip starts, though guests in the US and Canada can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress with no extra charges.

To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.

The best and fastest way to get around the Columbia area is by booking a car on Turo, so you can explore every urban hot spot and outdoor activity South Carolina has to offer at your own pace.

South Carolina’s second biggest city offers plenty of public transportation options. If you prefer to avoid gas stations and morning rush hour traffic, the Comet Bus System and Soda Cap Connector offer rides around the city for $1 or $2 per ride. You can also catch a free ride on the courtesy E-rover shuttle anywhere in the Main Street District.

Currently, South Carolina only has one toll road: the Southern Connector I-185 near Greenville. If you’ll be venturing that way, keep in mind there are electronic toll lanes, and you can pay the toll with a Palmetto Pass e-toll device, or you can bring cash for tolls.

The best and most convenient way to get to the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is by booking a car on Turo, so you can get to and from every airport location on your own time. The airport is conveniently located just 15-20 minutes from downtown Columbia, and it’s an easy drive via SC-602 for most of the way.