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Cheap Car Hire in Charleston from $140
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 5/10 and drop-off date of 10/10. 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 16 September 2025.
SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire in Charleston this past week from 24 hire locations out of 10 hire agencies. Prices for a Charleston SUV hire start from $140/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
$162+
Compact
$163+
Intermediate
$153+
Standard
$155+
Full-size
$155+
People mover
$224+
Full-size SUV
$190+
Premium
$150+
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:
Kia Picanto$162/day
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Kia Rio$163/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 $171. Data was last updated on 16 September 2025.
Toyota RAV4$140/day
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Toyota Camry$150/day
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Hyundai Elantra$153/day
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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 $96, which is about 37% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 138 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.7/10 with 57 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 $83 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $117. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$83
February
$102
March
$107
April
$117
May
$108
June
$107
July
$117
August
$110
September
$101
October
$105
November
$102
December
$108
What car do most people hire in Charleston?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Charleston are the following: Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar), and Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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 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 16 September 2025.
Budget
138 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.6
Overall
5.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
6.1
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
57 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
7.4
Hertz
39 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Overall
6.7
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.0
Avis
48 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.3
Overall
5.3
Pick-up/drop-off
5.3
Value
5.6
Alamo
20 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.5
Overall
9.2
Pick-up/drop-off
9.3
Value
8.6
National
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
9.3
Value
8.0
Dollar
1 location
Easirent
1 location
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Charleston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Charleston?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Charleston for a month is certainly possible.