Charleston car rentals in 2025
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 29 October 2025.
Most popular company | AVIS |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | C$ 1.26 |
Average price per day | C$ 115 |
Cheapest price per day | C$ 68 |
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$ 89, which is about 27% 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 5.9/10 with 136 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$ 77 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of C$ 109. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
C$ 77
February
C$ 94
March
C$ 99
April
C$ 109
May
C$ 101
June
C$ 99
July
C$ 109
August
C$ 102
September
C$ 92
October
C$ 98
November
C$ 95
December
C$ 99
What car do most people rent in Charleston?
Full-size rentals (Chevrolet Tahoe, for example) are the most popular in Charleston. Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) and Passenger Van (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 October 2025.
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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 October 2025.
What is the cheapest rental car found in Charleston?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 115/day when booking a rental car in Charleston. The best deal a user found was for C$ 68/day from Avis, booked on Oct. 26.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Charleston for a week from Avis?
From Avis you can rent a car in Charleston from about C$ 807 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 does it cost to rent a car in Charleston for a month?
Our recent data shows that Avis can potentially be 43% below the average car rental price in Charleston. Check prices and availability for Avis and save on this extended rental. The cost of renting a vehicle in Charleston is on average C$ 3,460 a month or C$ 115 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Charleston car rental.
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 October 2025.
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$ 50+).
Electric
C$ 93+
Hybrid
C$ 50+