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Cheap Car Rentals in Charleston, WV from C$ 116

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 4/9 and drop-off date of 7/9. 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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Charleston, WV car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Charleston, WV. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 August 2026.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.62

Average price per day

C$ 78

Cheapest price per day

C$ 116
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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 2 August 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can rent in Charleston this past week from 11 rental locations out of 8 rental agencies. Prices for a Charleston small car rental start from C$ 116/day. Check out available deals for 7 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Economy

Economy

C$ 116+

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Compact

Compact

C$ 116+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 118+

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Full-size

Full-size

C$ 130+

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Minivan

Minivan

C$ 155+

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Premium

Premium

C$ 140+

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Luxury

Luxury

C$ 163+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 128+

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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$ 134. Data was last updated on 2 August 2026.
Kia SeltosC$ 116/day
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Honda CivicC$ 116/day
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Mazda Mazda2C$ 116/day
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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 90 days before pickup. The average price then is just C$ 77/day – about 11% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in Charleston?

In Charleston, the most affordable rental car company right now is Budget, offering prices from just C$ 53.68/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, with rates starting at C$ 58.02/day.

What is the best car rental company in Charleston?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Charleston is Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Avis (rated 9.2/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
10.0
Avis
Avis
9.2
Budget
Budget
9.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.4

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

At Charleston, the best time to rent a car is in April, with an average daily rate of just C$ 87. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 116 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 April, with an average daily rate of just C$ 87. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 116 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$ 90

February

C$ 90

March

C$ 90

April

C$ 87

May

C$ 111

June

C$ 113

July

C$ 116

August

C$ 105

September

C$ 91

October

C$ 95

November

C$ 87

December

C$ 87

What car do most people rent in Charleston?

SUV rentals (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Charleston. Standard rentals (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate rentals (Toyota Corolla 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. VIPCars Recommendation 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 2 August 2026.

Alamo

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

9.5

Avis

9.2
Wonderful
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.4

Budget

9.0
Wonderful
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.4
Okay
3 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

5.6

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.0

Easirent

1 location
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Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

National

1 location
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VIPCars Recommendation

1 location
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Sunnycars

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 2 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Charleston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 78/day when booking a rental car in Charleston. The best deal a user found was for C$ 59/day from Budget, booked on Aug. 1.

  • 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$ 540 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?

    We’ve recently found that Budget offers you prices that are 24% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Charleston for a month is C$ 2,314. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car rentals by fuel type in Charleston, WV

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Charleston, WV. Deals were last updated on 2 August 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Charleston, WV. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 93+

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