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Charleston car rentals in 2026

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ECONOMY

Price of petrol per litre

$2.18

Average price per day

$72

Cheapest price per day

$60
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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 84 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $100, which is about 48% 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 5.7/10 with 120 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.1/10 with 41 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
Avis
Avis
5.1
Alamo
Alamo
9.2

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 $87 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $132. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$87

February

$114

March

$125

April

$130

May

$126

June

$126

July

$132

August

$123

September

$112

October

$132

November

$116

December

$103

What car do most people hire in Charleston?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Charleston are the following: SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar), Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar), and Economy cars (Class Economy Car 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. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Charleston at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Charleston

Budget

5.7
Fair
120 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very Good
41 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.8

Avis

5.1
Fair
39 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.5

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
15 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.7

Thrifty

1 location
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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

Hertz

5.7
Fair
12 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.4

Easirent

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Charleston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $72/day when booking a car hire in Charleston. The absolute best deal a user found was for $60/day from Economy Rent a Car, booked on Oct. 31.

  • 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 $501 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Charleston for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Charleston can be found for $2,147. You can find car rental deals for $72 a day on average.

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