Charleston

Cheap Car Rentals in Charleston

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Cheapflights insights for Charleston car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Charleston, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

For the best savings on car rentals in Charleston, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₱3,723/day – about 5,204% less than the yearly average.

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 5.9/10 with 137 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 56 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning a car rental in Charleston? January is the cheapest month, costing about ₱3,199 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₱4,537. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₱3,199

February

₱3,955

March

₱4,130

April

₱4,537

May

₱4,188

June

₱4,130

July

₱4,537

August

₱4,246

September

₱3,839

October

₱4,072

November

₱3,955

December

₱4,188

What car do most people rent in Charleston?

The most popular types of cars to rent in Charleston are the following: Intermediate rentals (Toyota Camry or similar), Passenger van rentals (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), and Full-size rentals (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar).

Which car rental 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 rental agencies in Charleston known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Charleston. Reviews were last updated on October 15, 2025.

Budget

5.9
Fair
137 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
56 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Hertz

6.8
Okay
37 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.1

Avis

5.3
Fair
48 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.6

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
20 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

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

Dollar

1 location

Easirent

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Charleston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on October 15, 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Charleston?

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

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