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Cheap Car Hire in Charleston from $67

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 20/2 and drop-off date of 2/3. 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 31 December 2025.
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small car 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 small car hire start from $67/day. Check out available deals for 7 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$67+

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Compact

Compact

$67+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$68+

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Full-size

Full-size

$69+

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People mover

People mover

$101+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$102+

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Convertible

Convertible

$159+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$74+

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Compare car hire deals in Charleston by type

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

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

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

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

Mazda Mazda2$67/day
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Ford Focus$67/day
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Best car hire 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 $92. Data was last updated on 31 December 2025.
Mazda Mazda2$67/day
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Mazda Mazda2
Found 12/30/25
Ford Focus$67/day
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Ford Focus
Found 12/30/25
Kia Forte$68/day
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Kia Forte
Found 12/30/25

Cheapflights insights for Charleston car hires

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 car hire in Charleston, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $94, which is about 37% 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 hire 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 $79 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $116. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$79

February

$98

March

$106

April

$116

May

$107

June

$106

July

$116

August

$109

September

$98

October

$103

November

$97

December

$91

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 hire 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 31 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

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Hertz

6.7
Okay
34 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

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

4.5

Value

5.0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Charleston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 December 2025.

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

    Hiring a car in Charleston for a week can be a great option for travel. Avis, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $649/week on average.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Charleston for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much is a car hire in Charleston for a weekend?

    $0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Charleston. To save money, consider booking a Supplier choice car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in January, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Charleston

Browse car hires by fuel type in Charleston. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Charleston. Deals were last updated on 31 December 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Charleston. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($46+).

Electric

Electric

$48+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$46+

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