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Charleston car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Charleston. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2026.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

฿37.49

Average price per day

฿1,320

Cheapest price per day

฿1,114

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 car hire in Charleston, book about 89 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,939, which is about 2,796% 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 134 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 54 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Charleston is January, when you can expect to pay ฿1,616/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Charleston is July (฿2,520/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

฿1,616

February

฿2,068

March

฿2,262

April

฿2,359

May

฿2,197

June

฿2,230

July

฿2,520

August

฿2,327

September

฿2,100

October

฿2,230

November

฿2,100

December

฿1,939

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 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 27 April 2026.

Budget

5.7
Fair
134 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
54 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.6

Avis

5.1
Fair
51 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.5

Alamo

9.1
Wonderful
16 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.1

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
28 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

5.5

Easirent

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

Dollar

2.0
Poor
15 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 rentals in Charleston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Charleston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,320/day when booking a car hire in Charleston. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,114/day from Budget, booked on Apr. 18.

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

    Budget is one of the top picks in Charleston. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿9,238 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Charleston. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Charleston for a month?

    We’ve recently found that Budget offers you prices that are 18% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Charleston for a month is ฿39,591. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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