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Cheap Car Rentals in Charleston, WV from C$ 70

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 7/1 and drop-off date of 14/1. 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, WV

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Charleston, WV and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 5 November 2025.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can rent in Charleston this past week from 13 rental locations out of 10 rental agencies. Prices for a Charleston small car rental start from C$ 70/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Economy

Economy

C$ 70+

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Compact

Compact

C$ 70+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 73+

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Standard

Standard

C$ 73+

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Full-size

Full-size

C$ 75+

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Minivan

Minivan

C$ 82+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 109+

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Luxury

Luxury

C$ 108+

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Compare car rental deals in Charleston, WV by type

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

Chrysler 200C$ 73/day
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Nissan AltimaC$ 73/day
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Best car rental deals found in Charleston

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Charleston, WV. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Charleston, WV with an average daily rate of C$ 90. Data was last updated on 5 November 2025.
Honda FitC$ 70/day
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Nissan SentraC$ 70/day
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Nissan Sentra
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Nissan SentraC$ 73/day
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Nissan Sentra
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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 61 days before pickup. The average price then is just C$ 79/day – about 15% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Charleston?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Charleston is National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Avis (rated 9.4/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
10.0
Avis
Avis
9.4
Budget
Budget
8.9
Alamo
Alamo
8.4

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

At Charleston, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just C$ 75. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 115 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Charleston, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just C$ 75. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 115 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 79

February

C$ 75

March

C$ 94

April

C$ 96

May

C$ 101

June

C$ 108

July

C$ 115

August

C$ 106

September

C$ 92

October

C$ 96

November

C$ 93

December

C$ 92

What car do most people rent in Charleston?

Intermediate rentals (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Charleston. Economy rentals (Ford Fiesta or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size rentals (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar).

Which car rental company has the most locations in Charleston?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations in Charleston at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Charleston, WV

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Charleston, WV known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Charleston, WV. Reviews were last updated on 5 November 2025.

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

9.4
Wonderful
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.8

Budget

8.9
Very good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.4

Alamo

8.4
Very good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Dollar

7.2
Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Hertz

1 location
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.9
Fair
6 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.7

Easirent

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Charleston, WV, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 November 2025.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Charleston for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Charleston. They can have you in a rental car for about C$ 529 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Charleston, WV

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Charleston, WV. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Charleston, WV. Deals were last updated on 5 November 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Charleston, WV. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 49+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 58+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 49+

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