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 68 days before pickup. The average price then is just C$ 76/day – about 13% less than the yearly average.
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.
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$ 72. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 112 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$ 72. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 112 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$ 77
February
C$ 72
March
C$ 93
April
C$ 94
May
C$ 98
June
C$ 106
July
C$ 112
August
C$ 106
September
C$ 97
October
C$ 82
November
C$ 93
December
C$ 90
What car do most people rent in Charleston?
SUV rentals (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Charleston. Intermediate rentals (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size rentals (Class Full-size SUV 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. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Charleston at 2.
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 18 August 2025.
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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 18 August 2025.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Charleston for a week from Avis?
Avis is one of the top picks in Charleston. They can have you in a rental car for about C$ 615 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.