Charleston

Cheap Car Hire in Charleston from $73

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 8/7 and drop-off date of 15/7. 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 hires 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 30 June 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

$1.64

Average price per day

$130

Cheapest price per day

$73

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 30 June 2026.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Charleston this past week from 26 hire locations out of 12 hire agencies. Prices for a Charleston small car hire start from $73/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

Passenger van

Passenger van

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 $133. Data was last updated on 30 June 2026.
Mazda Mazda2$73/day
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Mazda Mazda2
Ford Focus$74/day
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Ford Focus
Polestar 2$79/day
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A/C
Polestar 2

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 89 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $84, which is about 25% 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 5.7/10 with 129 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 51 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 $73 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $110. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$73

February

$94

March

$102

April

$106

May

$103

June

$103

July

$110

August

$103

September

$94

October

$99

November

$94

December

$86

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. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Charleston at 3.

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 30 June 2026.

Budget

5.7
Fair
129 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
51 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.6

Avis

5.0
Fair
45 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.5

Alamo

9.1
Wonderful
16 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.3

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

Thrifty

1 location

Hertz

6.5
Okay
23 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

5.7

Easirent

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Charleston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Charleston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $130/day when booking a car hire in Charleston. The absolute best deal a user found was for $92/day from Alamo, booked on Jun. 27.

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

    Hiring a car in Charleston for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $910/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 does it cost to rent a car in Charleston for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Alamo can potentially be 30% below the average car hire price in Charleston. Check prices and availability for Alamo and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Charleston is on average $3,899 a month or $130 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Charleston car hire.

  • 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 Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in July, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0 per day.

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