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Cheap Car Rentals in Charleston from $161

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 5/7 and drop-off date of 7/7. 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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Charleston car rentals in 2026

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 17 April 2026.

Most popular company

ECONOMY

Price of petrol per litre

$2.01

Average price per day

$58

Cheapest price per day

$161

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 17 April 2026.

pickup truck 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 pickup truck hire start from $161/day. Check out available deals for 7 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Convertible

Convertible

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 $229. Data was last updated on 17 April 2026.
Nissan Navara$161/day
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Nissan Navara
Mazda Mazda2$164/day
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Mazda Mazda2
BYD ATTO 3$166/day
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BYD ATTO 3

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 89 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $103, which is about 53% 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 5.7/10 with 133 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 $85 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

$85

February

$109

March

$120

April

$125

May

$117

June

$117

July

$132

August

$122

September

$112

October

$117

November

$110

December

$102

What car do most people hire in Charleston?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Charleston are the following: Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar), and Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class 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 17 April 2026.

Budget

5.7
Fair
133 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

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

Avis

5.2
Fair
50 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.6

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
16 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.4

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

Hertz

6.3
Okay
29 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

5.6

Easirent

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

5.0

Dollar

2.0
Poor
16 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Charleston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Charleston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $58/day when booking a car hire in Charleston. The absolute best deal a user found was for $57/day from Economy Rent a Car, booked on Apr. 11.

  • 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 $403 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.

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 17 April 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Charleston. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($85+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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