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Cheap Car Hire in Charleston, West Virginia

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

To get the best deal on a rental car in Charleston, book about 49 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $90, which is about 29% 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 Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Avis (rated 9.2/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
10.0
Avis
Avis
9.2
Budget
Budget
9.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.4

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Charleston is December, when you can expect to pay $108/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Charleston is July ($146/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$115

February

$113

March

$115

April

$109

May

$139

June

$143

July

$146

August

$134

September

$124

October

$120

November

$113

December

$108

What car do most people hire in Charleston?

SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Charleston. Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Charleston?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. VIPCars Recommendation has the second-highest number of locations in Charleston at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Charleston, WV

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.5

Avis

9.2
Wonderful
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.4

Budget

9.0
Wonderful
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.4
Okay
3 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

5.6

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.0

Easirent

1 location
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Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

National

1 location
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VIPCars Recommendation

1 location
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Sunnycars

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

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

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Charleston. They can have you in a hire car for about $1,412 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Charleston however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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