Car hire in Charleston, United States

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The most popular car rental companies in Charleston

Hiring a car in Charleston: Fast facts

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Most popular car hire companyAvis
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, SUV
Average daily priceR 3,122
Best time to book3 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

The cheapest car to rent in Charleston is a compact crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, SUV.
The cheapest car hire companies in Charleston are currently Alamo and Enterprise.
On average, around R 11,383. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Charleston is R 8,047.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Charleston, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Charleston that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Charleston.
Most places – Charleston included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is R 1,401 per day. The average price per day is around R 3,417.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Avis, Alamo and Enterprise offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Avis as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Charleston.