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Charleston car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Charleston. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 December 2025.

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ECONOMY

Price of petrol per litre

$1.52

Average price per day

$59

Cheapest price per day

$59
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Cheapflights insights for Charleston car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Charleston, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Charleston?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Charleston, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $109, which is about 59% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Charleston?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Charleston is Budget (rated 5.9/10 with 132 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 55 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
Hertz
Hertz
6.7
Avis
Avis
5.2

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Charleston?

Planning to hire a car in Charleston? January is the cheapest month, costing about $92 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $135. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$92

February

$116

March

$123

April

$135

May

$125

June

$123

July

$135

August

$127

September

$115

October

$120

November

$113

December

$108

What car do most people hire in Charleston?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Charleston are the following: SUV cars (Ford Expedition or similar), Premium cars (Nissan Maxima or similar), and Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Charleston?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Charleston at 4.

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Top rental agencies in Charleston

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Charleston known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Charleston. Reviews were last updated on 22 December 2025.

Budget

5.9
Fair
132 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
55 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Hertz

6.7
Okay
34 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.1

Avis

5.2
Fair
48 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.5

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
20 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

National

7.3
Good
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.0

Dollar

1 location
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Easirent

1 location
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Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Charleston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 December 2025.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Charleston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $59/day when booking a car hire in Charleston. The absolute best deal a user found was for $59/day from Economy Rent a Car, booked on Dec. 20.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Charleston for a week from Economy Rent a Car?

    Economy Rent a Car is one of the top picks in Charleston. They can have you in a hire car for about $413 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Charleston?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Charleston for a month is certainly possible.

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