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Car Rental in Charleston, United States

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Cheap Car Rental Deals in Charleston

12/22/2024 - 12/23/2024
Honda Civic

or similar Intermediate

passengers icon390 Meeting Street Downtown-cruise Ship Port
budget logo
Intermediate Car Image
$52 /day
12/29/2024 - 12/30/2024
Kia Soul

or similar Compact

passengers icon7685 Northwoods Boulevard
budget logo
Compact Car Image
$52 /day
1/5/2025 - 1/6/2025
Kia Rio

or similar Economy

passengers icon390 Meeting Street Downtown-cruise Ship Port
budget logo
Economy Car Image
$54 /day
1/12/2025 - 1/13/2025
Hyundai Elantra

or similar Special

passengers iconCharleston,Sc Apo, 5500 International Blvd Charleston Intl Airport
budget logo
Special Car Image
$54 /day
1/19/2025 - 1/20/2025
Honda CR-V

or similar Intermediate SUV

passengers icon5500 International Blvd Charleston International Apo
AVIS logo
Intermediate SUV Car Image
$54 /day
1/26/2025 - 1/27/2025
Chrysler 200

or similar Standard

passengers icon5500 International Blvd Charleston Intl Airport
budget logo
Standard Car Image
$57 /day
2/2/2025 - 2/3/2025
Toyota Camry

or similar Fullsize

passengers icon390 Meeting Street Downtown-cruise Ship Port
budget logo
Fullsize Car Image
$57 /day
2/9/2025 - 2/10/2025
Chevrolet Impala

or similar Premium

passengers iconCharleston,Sc Apo, 5500 International Blvd Charleston Intl Airport
budget logo
Premium Car Image
$62 /day
2/16/2025 - 2/17/2025
Nissan Frontier

or similar Pick Up Truck

passengers iconCharleston,Sc Apo, 5500 International Blvd Charleston Intl Airport
budget logo
Pick Up Truck Car Image
$65 /day
2/23/2025 - 2/24/2025
Ford Edge

or similar Compact SUV

passengers icon390 Meeting Street Downtown-cruise Ship Port
budget logo
Compact SUV Car Image
$66 /day
3/2/2025 - 3/3/2025
Jeep 大切诺基

or similar Standard SUV

passengers iconCharleston,Sc Apo, 5500 International Blvd Charleston Intl Airport
budget logo
Standard SUV Car Image
$68 /day
3/9/2025 - 3/10/2025
Chrysler 300

or similar Luxury

passengers icon2070 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Citadel Mall Space 804
budget logo
Luxury Car Image
$78 /day
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Charleston City Car Rental Reviews

Payless logo

Payless

3.9 / 5
33 reviews
Car condition4.4 / 5
Car cleanliness3.9 / 5
Easy collection4.4 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
National logo

National

4.6 / 5
47 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
$72 /day
Hertz logo

Hertz

4.5 / 5
26 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.8 / 5
From
$116 /day
Alamo logo

Alamo

4.6 / 5
22 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
$71 /day
Thrifty logo

Thrifty

4.6 / 5
35 reviews
Car condition4.6 / 5
Car cleanliness4.6 / 5
Easy collection4.6 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5
From
$84 /day
AVIS logo

AVIS

4.6 / 5
65 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.9 / 5
From
$53 /day
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ACE rent a car

4.8 / 5
33 reviews
Car condition5 / 5
Car cleanliness4 / 5
Easy collection4.5 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
Budget logo

Budget

4.6 / 5
50 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
$52 /day
Enterprise logo

Enterprise

4.6 / 5
58 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
$92 /day
Dollar logo

Dollar

4.6 / 5
49 reviews
Car condition4.6 / 5
Car cleanliness4.6 / 5
Easy collection4.6 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5
From
$84 /day

Ace

4.7 / 5
26 reviews
Car condition4.9 / 5
Car cleanliness3.6 / 5
Easy collection4.6 / 5
Customer service3.9 / 5
From
$59 /day

Car rental locations at or near bus and train stations in Charleston

Car Rental Company
TelephonePickup TypeLocation
Budget
843-577-5195check_when_booking390 Meeting Street Downtown-cruise Ship Port
AVIS
check_when_bookingCharleston - Meeting Street, 390 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, USA, 29403
Enterprise
8437236215check_when_bookingDOWNTOWN CHARLESTON, 398 MEETING STREET NOT AN AIRPORT LOCATION
AVIS
843-577-9705 check_when_bookingCharleston South Carolina Sears, 390 Meeting Street

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Car rental locations at Charleston airports

Car Rental Company
TelephonePickup TypeLocation
ACE rent a car877-822-3872Desk in terminalCharleston International Airport, 3632 Cheatham Street
Hertz8436403629Desk in terminalCHARLESTON INT'L A/P, 5500 INTERNATIONAL BLVD
National8339692384Desk in terminal5500 INTERNATIONAL BLVD,119
HertzDesk in terminalCharleston Airport, 5500, International Boulevard, Charleston, SC, USA, 29418
AVISDesk in terminalCharleston International Airport, 5500, International Boulevard, Charleston, SC, USA, 29418
Enterprise8339692385Desk in terminal5500 INTERNATIONAL BLVD,114
AVIS843-767-7030Desk in terminalCharleston Intl Airport - Avis - Charleston, 5500 International Blvd Charleston International Apo
Budget843-552-1771Desk in terminalCharleston,Sc Apo, 5500 International Blvd Charleston Intl Airport
Dollar8435017163Desk in terminalCHARLESTON INTL AIRPORT, 5500 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD

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Car rental locations at other popular spots in Charleston

Car Rental Company
TelephonePickup TypeLocation
Enterprise8435567889check_when_booking2004 SAVANNAH HWY,NOT AN AIRPORT LOCATION
Alamo8435561255check_when_bookingCHARLESTON LOCAL HWY 17, 2039 SAVANNAH HWY
Budget843-573-9144check_when_bookingCharleston Sc, 2070 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Citadel Mall Space 804
Hertzcheck_when_bookingCharleston - Ashley Town Center Drive, 3025, Ashley Town Center Drive, Charleston, SC, USA, 29414
Enterprise8437665160Check when booking2440 SAVANNAH HWY
Enterprise8437665160check_when_booking2440 SAVANNAH HWY,NOT AN AIRPORT LOCATION
AVIScheck_when_bookingCharleston - Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, 2070, Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Citadel Mall Space 804, Citadel Mall Sears Auto Center, Charleston, SC, USA, 29407
AVIS843-402-9626 check_when_booking2070 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard Citadel Mall Space 804
Budgetcheck_when_bookingCharleston - Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, 2068, Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Citadel Mall Sears Auto Center, Charleston, USA, 29407

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Hiring a Car in Charleston: Good to Know

How to Find the Cheap Car Rental Deal in Charleston

Keep Rental Documents Accessible

Always keep your rental agreement, identification, and insurance information easily accessible during your rental period. This can help resolve any issues quickly.
Have important documents ready

Know how car rental duration affects pricing

In Charleston, car rental options are billed on a daily basis. Renting for over 24 hours will incur a charge for an additional day, so be sure to plan your rental duration to avoid extra costs.
Plan your car rental duration wisely

Understand Mileage Policies

Some rental agreements come with mileage limits, while others offer unlimited mileage. Make sure to review the mileage policy to avoid unexpected fees.
Know the mileage limits and fees

Research Fuel Prices

Research fuel prices in the area where you'll return the vehicle. Filling up at a local station may be cheaper than paying for fuel through the rental company, especially if they charge higher rates.
Know local fuel prices before returning

Avoid Peak Hours

Driving during rush hour can lead to delays; try to avoid these times.
Plan your driving schedule wisely

Check license and age requirements.

Ensure that you have a valid driving licence with at least one year of driving experience. If you are a foreign driver travelling to Charleston, an international driving permit may be required. Remember, rental rates can be higher for drivers under 25 or over 70
Find the best deals for drivers of all ages from

Book in advance for the best Rates.

To secure the best rates, book your car rental at least 3 weeks in advance. Generally, December offers the lowest prices for car hire deal in Charleston.
Book your car rental 3 weeks in advance

Explore Car Sharing Options

For short trips, car-sharing services may be more economical and flexible.
Consider shared vehicles for convenience

Find Cheap Car Rental Deals from Charleston: FAQs

Car Rental at Nearby Airports Serving Charleston