Charleston

Cheap Car Rentals in Charleston

Driver's age: 25-65
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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 $114, which is about 62% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 134 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 55 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 $98 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $139. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$98

February

$119

March

$126

April

$139

May

$128

June

$126

July

$139

August

$130

September

$117

October

$125

November

$121

December

$125

What car do most people hire in Charleston?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Charleston are the following: Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), and Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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.

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 8 November 2025.

Budget

5.9
Fair
134 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
55 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

Hertz

6.7
Okay
37 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.1

Avis

5.3
Fair
48 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.6

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
20 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

National

7.3
Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.0

Dollar

1 location

Easirent

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Charleston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 November 2025.
  • 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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