Charleston

Cheap Car Rentals in Charleston from C$ 67

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car rental in Charleston with a pick-up date of 30/4 and drop-off date of 14/5. 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.
Charleston, SC, United States
30 Apr — 7 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Charleston, SC, United States
Tue 30/4
Noon
Tue 7/5
Noon

Charleston car rentals in 2024

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 23 April 2024.

Most popular company

ACE

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.42

Average price per day

C$ 113

Cheapest price per day

C$ 67

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Charleston and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 23 April 2024.

January

C$ 68

February

C$ 87

March

C$ 98

April

C$ 102

May

C$ 96

June

C$ 101

July

C$ 109

August

C$ 100

September

C$ 82

October

C$ 94

November

C$ 90

December

C$ 85

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Charleston is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 23 April 2024.

There are, in total, 21 car rental locations in Charleston that are operated by 8 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can rent (cheapest price last found: C$ 67/day). Explore 7 car types currently offered from Charleston rental providers:

Economy

Economy

C$ 95+

Compact

Compact

C$ 89+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 67+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 81+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 130+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 140+

Luxury

Luxury

C$ 116+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 88+

Compare available car types for rental in Charleston

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Charleston to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 April 2024.

Small cars

C$ 77 - C$ 110

All Car Types

C$ 87 - C$ 131

To rent a small car in Charleston, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 94/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Charleston, the United States (~C$ 77/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 110/day). In fact, December is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Charleston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Charleston, renting a small car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Charleston small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Charleston, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 100/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Charleston, the United States (~C$ 77/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~C$ 117/day). In fact, September is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Charleston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Charleston, renting a medium car saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Charleston medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Charleston, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 140/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Charleston, the United States (~C$ 85/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 382/day). In fact, September is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Charleston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Charleston, renting a large car is 25% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Charleston large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Charleston, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 108/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Charleston, the United States (~C$ 77/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 151/day). In fact, December is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Charleston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Charleston, renting a SUV is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Charleston SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Charleston, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 165/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a van in Charleston, the United States (~C$ 61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 382/day). In fact, August is about 64% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Charleston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Charleston, renting a van is 36% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Charleston van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Charleston, the United States, you would pay an average price of C$ 74/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Charleston, the United States (~C$ 76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 230/day). In fact, November is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Charleston. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Charleston, renting a luxury car saves you 31% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Charleston luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia ForteC$ 89/day
4
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A/C
Kia Forte
Kia RioC$ 95/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

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 23 April 2024.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Charleston, such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Alamo. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
106 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Budget

6.0
Okay
216 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
91 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.7

Hertz

7.3
Good
84 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.8

Avis

5.4
Fair
74 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.6

National

8.0
Very good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.4

Easirent

1 location

Sunnycars

2 locations

Best Charleston car rental deals found

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$ 100. Data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Charleston. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Nissan SentraC$ 67/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Sentra
Chevrolet TraverseC$ 74/day
5
4
M
A/C
Chevrolet Traverse
Chevrolet ImpalaC$ 81/day
5
M
A/C
Chevrolet Impala

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Charleston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Charleston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 113/day when booking a rental car in Charleston. The best deal a user found was for C$ 84/day from Surprise Agency, booked on Apr. 14.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Charleston?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Charleston from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo (C$ 74/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (C$ 88/day), and Budget (C$ 89/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Charleston?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.2 rating), National (8.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.7 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Charleston.

  • What are gas prices like in Charleston?

    The average gas price in Charleston is C$ 1.42/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 64 and C$ 92 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

    From Ace you can rent a car in Charleston from about C$ 628 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in Charleston for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 30% on a rental car in Charleston. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • 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 Surprise Agency can potentially be 34% below the average car rental price in Charleston. Check prices and availability for Surprise Agency and save on this extended rental. The cost of renting a vehicle in Charleston is on average C$ 2,691 a month or C$ 90 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Charleston car rental.

  • 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 Standard SUV rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of May, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as C$ 93/day.

  • What car do most people rent in Charleston?

    The most popular car to rent while in Charleston is the Class Special Car, which is a Special vehicle.

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Luxury car rentals in Charleston

Find luxury car rental deals in Charleston from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Charleston cost an average of C$ 133 per day. Price data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
Reserve a luxury car rental in Charleston by selecting one of these great deals available. Verify the details of your rental before completing your reservation to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Chrysler 300C$ 113/day
5
M
A/C
Chrysler 300
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassC$ 116/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Chrysler 300C$ 116/day
5
M
A/C
Chrysler 300

Van rentals in Charleston

Find van rental deals in Charleston from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Charleston cost an average of C$ 145 per day. Price data was last updated on 23 April 2024.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for renting a van in the Charleston area. For alternative options, come back soon as deals are refreshed frequently.
Toyota SiennaC$ 127/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna
Toyota SiennaC$ 130/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna
Toyota SiennaC$ 135/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna

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 23 April 2024.

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$ 62+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 84+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 62+

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