Charleston

Cheap Car Rentals in Charleston from C$ 55

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Charleston with a pick-up date of 26/4 and drop-off date of 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. 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 rent in Charleston and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 January 2026.

There are, in total, 25 car rental locations in Charleston that are operated by 11 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can rent (cheapest price last found: C$ 56/day). Explore 7 car types currently offered from Charleston rental providers:

Economy

Economy

C$ 59+

Compact

Compact

C$ 59+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 57+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 61+

SUV

SUV

C$ 88+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 87+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 101+

Luxury

Luxury

C$ 93+

Compare car rental deals in Charleston by type

Here are the best Charleston small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Charleston medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Charleston large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Charleston SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Charleston van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Charleston luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota YarisC$ 59/day
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Toyota Yaris
Honda FitC$ 59/day
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Honda Fit

Best car rental deals found in Charleston

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Charleston. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Charleston with an average daily rate of C$ 76. Data was last updated on 29 January 2026.
Class VehicleC$ 55/day
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Class Vehicle
Kia NiroC$ 56/day
4
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A/C
Kia Niro
Ford Mustang Mach-EC$ 57/day
5
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A/C
Ford Mustang Mach-E

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?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Charleston, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around C$ 86, which is about 25% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest rental car company in Charleston?

Budget is currently the cheapest rental car company in Charleston with deals as low as C$ 60.51/day found in the past two weeks. Movly is another inexpensive option with rates as low as C$ 65.66/day.

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 131 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 55 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 C$ 68 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of C$ 106. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

C$ 68

February

C$ 88

March

C$ 95

April

C$ 105

May

C$ 98

June

C$ 96

July

C$ 106

August

C$ 99

September

C$ 90

October

C$ 94

November

C$ 88

December

C$ 81

What car do most people rent in Charleston?

Intermediate rentals (Toyota Camry, for example) are the most popular in Charleston. Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe) and Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Charleston.

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 29 January 2026.

Budget

5.9
Fair
131 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
55 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Hertz

6.7
Okay
33 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.0

Avis

5.2
Fair
48 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.5

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
19 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.5

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
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Charleston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 January 2026.
  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Charleston for a week from Dollar?

    From Dollar you can rent a car in Charleston from about C$ 1,035 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Charleston however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much is a car rental in Charleston for a weekend?

    C$ 0 is typically the average cost for a rental car for the weekend in Charleston, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Charleston, then opt for a Intermediate rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of February, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as C$ 97/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Charleston

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Charleston. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Charleston. Deals were last updated on 29 January 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Charleston. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 55+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 60+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 55+

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