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Cheap Car Rentals in Charleston from $97

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Charleston with a pick-up date of 16/12 and drop-off date of 19/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Charleston

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Charleston and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 2 December 2025.
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SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire in Charleston this past week from 25 hire locations out of 11 hire agencies. Prices for a Charleston SUV hire start from $97/day. Check out available deals for 8 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$231+

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Compact

Compact

$167+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$169+

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Full-size

Full-size

$170+

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People mover

People mover

$244+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$206+

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Premium

Premium

$258+

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Luxury

Luxury

$373+

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Compare car rental deals in Charleston by type

Here are the best Charleston small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda Fit$167/day
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Honda Fit
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Mazda Mazda2$231/day
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Mazda Mazda2
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Best car rental deals found in Charleston

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Charleston. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Charleston with an average daily rate of $197. Data was last updated on 2 December 2025.
Kia Soul$97/day
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Kia Soul
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Nissan Navara$145/day
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Nissan Navara
Found 12/02/25
BYD ATTO 3$167/day
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BYD ATTO 3
Found 12/02/25

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 $110, which is about 57% 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 $94 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $136. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$94

February

$117

March

$124

April

$136

May

$126

June

$124

July

$136

August

$127

September

$115

October

$120

November

$112

December

$119

What car do most people hire in Charleston?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Charleston are the following: Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), and Passenger van cars (Kia Sedona 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 2 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

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

Hertz

6.7
Okay
36 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

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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Overview

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

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 2 December 2025.

  • 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 $688 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 is a car hire in Charleston for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Charleston are typically $0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Pick-up truck to save money on your trip to $0. Our users have found prices for Pick-up truck car hire in January to be on average $0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Charleston

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Charleston. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Charleston. Deals were last updated on 2 December 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Charleston. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($64+).

Electric

Electric

$64+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$71+

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