Charleston

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Charleston car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Charleston. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 novembre 2025.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of gas per litre

£0.70

Average price per day

£31

Cheapest price per day

£25

Cheapflights insights for Charleston car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Charleston, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Charleston?

For the best savings on car hire in Charleston, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just £49/day – about 30% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Charleston?

In Charleston, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just £25.50/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avis, with rates starting at £28.34/day.

What is the best car rental company in Charleston?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Charleston is Budget (rated 5.9/10 with 134 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 55 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Charleston, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just £42. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging £60 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Charleston, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just £42. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging £60 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

£42

February

£51

March

£54

April

£60

May

£55

June

£54

July

£60

August

£56

September

£51

October

£54

November

£52

December

£54

What car do most people hire in Charleston?

Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Charleston. SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Charleston?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Charleston at 4.

Top hire agencies in Charleston

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Charleston known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Charleston. Reviews were last updated on 6 novembre 2025.

Budget

5.9
Fair
134 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
55 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

Hertz

6.7
Okay
37 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.1

Avis

5.3
Fair
48 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.6

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
20 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

National

7.3
Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.0

Dollar

1 location

Easirent

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Charleston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 novembre 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Charleston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £31/day when booking a car hire in Charleston. The absolute best deal a user found was for £25/day from Avis, booked on Nov. 2.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Charleston for a week from Avis?

    Avis offers hire cars in Charleston for about £216 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Charleston?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Charleston check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Charleston for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Charleston can be found for about £928, with the average price for a rental being around £31 a day. Book with Avis, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 18% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Charleston.

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