Book Richland County car rentals from $55

With a wealth of beautiful highways and tempting open roads, many travelers opt to turn their Richland County vacations into driving journeys. If you're organizing the road trip of a lifetime, you'll want to know which destinations to put on your bucket list. Get out and explore some (or all) of this place's most renowned cities:

• Columbia (population of 133,800)
• Irmo (population of 12,100)
• Hopkins (population of 2,900)
• Blythewood (population of 2,800)

Here are our recommendations on how to jump behind the wheel of a rental car with some savings in your pocket:

• A car can take you anywhere — so can we. Compare the best deals from all the top rental companies in just a few clicks.
• Register for our Price Drop Alert email service and be informed immediately when prices fall for your desired location;
• Check the bargains at all rental locations around town, being sure to include both the airport terminal and its vicinity. A short cab drive to a neighboring car rental outlet may result in substantial savings;
• If your dates are not yet confirmed, see if you can get a lower price by switching up the days of the week in your search;
• To avoid paying a late fee or an extra day, aim to keep your pickup and drop-off times the same;
• Sometimes companies reward you big time for prepaying — keep an eye out for these money-saving deals;
• Finally, secure your booking as soon as possible to grab yourself a ton of savings!