What is the cheapest hire car found at Charleston Airport?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 6,214/day when booking a car hire at Charleston Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 5,257/day from Hertz, booked on Jul. 28.

Which car hire providers are at Charleston Airport?

There are 9 car rental providers located at Charleston Airport. The following companies can be found near the Charleston Airport car rental counter: Alamo (9.3) Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.0) Hertz (8.1) National (7.3) Budget (5.9) Thrifty (5.9) Avis (5.8) Dollar (5.5) Ace (5.1)

Which car hire company is considered to be the best at Charleston Airport?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.3 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.8 rating) and National (7.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies at Charleston Airport.

How much does it cost to hire a car at Charleston Airport for a week from Hertz?

Hertz offers hire cars at Charleston Airport for about ₹ 43,498 per week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car at Charleston Airport for the best price?

Generally, for a better deal at Charleston Airport it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 24%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

Can I rent a car for a month at Charleston Airport?

Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month at Charleston Airport.

How much does it cost to rent a car at Charleston Airport for a month?

You can potentially save up to 15% on a month-long rental by booking with Hertz. Hertz is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car at Charleston Airport can cost you on average ₹ 186,419 a month or ₹ 6,214 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Cheap Car Rentals at Charleston Airport | Deals From ₹ 5,360/Day

Charleston, SC, United States - Charleston (CHS)

15 Jun — 22 Jun

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Popular Car Types in Charleston Airport

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There are currently 20 hire locations operating at Charleston Airport spread across 8 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire at Charleston Airport is Medium at ₹ 5,457 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Medium

₹ 5,457+

Large

₹ 5,917+

SUV

₹ 6,281+

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Top rental agencies in Charleston Airport

Hertz

8.1

Very Good

139 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

I bboked the reservation that morning, because the rate was $60 dollars cheaper than Alamo for the same car. When i got to the counter, there was no one there for 10 mins and when she arrived she asked if i booked the reservation today. When i said yes, she said we have no cars and that was it. Zero help in getting me something. I will not book through Kayak again!!!!

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2022

I ordered a car prior to my trip and received a conformation. When I arrived to pick it up, I was told that that car was not available, and would be upgraded to a minivan for the same price. I was very adamant with the rep that it was for the same price. She confirmed it was. However, when I paid for it the billing as $100.00 more. I did question it, and was told to take it up with billing. .. I feel this was the old switch and bait game.. When I returned the car, there was only one person checking cars in and out and had no time to help with this. Totally understand. She gave me the info as to where I can sent her this same info and she will look it over.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

Took an hour to pick up rental car. Only 2 people in front of me in line and they did not have complex situations which would merit lengthy customer service time. Also was downgraded from a premium car without any further discount.

8.0

Very Good|Jun 2022

Our customer service woman was great, very friendly & personable!! The ONLY issue we have is that she said she was upgrading us & we didn’t feel as though the car she put us in was an upgrade. Other than that everything was perfect!! Would definitely rent from Hertz again!

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Given us the plug in cord so we could have recharged. Staff was excellent at pick up and when we added a driver.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

Great experience

1 out of 47

Budget

5.9

Fair

115 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|May 2023

After waiting for two hours, I was told that there were no cars available at this location and the persons working there were no help. I had to switch my reservation to the Charleston Airport myself. The budget employee stated that they were unable to do so themselves.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Everything was great…. Exterior of car was dirty, but car inside was clean. Brand new- 8 miles on odometer… we used car for a southern states road trip, ending in Dallas. Great trip.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

Picking up a car at the airport to go one way was a disaster. It took me two hours to get my rental car. They had one person in the garage getting the cars for people. It was disorganized lack of staff. I will never use Avis rental car services again. When it was time to drop off my car back at the airport, that was a hot mess as well. No one there to tell me what to do. I sat in the car for 10 minutes before I decided just to park it and leave the keys in it. I absolutely terrible management.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

Budget sucks

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

Another horrible experience with Budget. This will be the last time I ever use them. Insanely long waits for cars that never come (second time in a row). Absurdly rude and obnoxious personnel—like laughably rude, yelling at customers. Had to take a car too small for my family just to get out of the airport in less than two hours. Car smelled like cigarettes. Could go on and on but what’s the point. I’d rather spend the time telling everyone I know to never use them.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

We waited in the rental line at Charleston airport for 1 hour to fill out paperwork to pick up the car. We thought we were in the clear as we headed to the garage….we were wrong. Another HOUR wait to receive the car. Car itself was great and drop off had no issues. But 2 hour wait to pickup is unacceptable.

1 out of 39

Thrifty

5.9

Fair

195 reviews•1 location

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6.0

Okay|Feb 2023

Have been trying for over 24 hours to update the rental for another day and they are completely unresponsive. The company website and contact is no help whatsoever

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2022

I reserved a full-sized car, but on pickup all they had left was a Van... If there wasn' going to be a full-sized car available on pick-up I should have been informed. I had no choice but to take the van. Upset and disappointed. This was my first rental from Thrifty. For a Van, it was very nice and comfortable...for a Van. Upon drop-off, the guy was very brisk, dismissive, and unfriendly. I'm not one who needs their butt kised, and he seemed to be busy, but that's no excuse. It made my experience even less enjoyable. The price was exorbitant in my opinion. They say it's because of Covid, and I guess that's business to take atvantage of a situation, but I will be much less lilely to rent a vehicle in the future with prices that high.

8.0

Very Good|May 2023

My only gripe was paying $80 for 5 gallons of gasoline. I understand it was my responsibility to fill the tank but not being from that area. I assumed they were gas stations closer to the airport so I take full responsibility for that but $20 a gallon for gasoline seems to be an awful lot, and the vehicle was not very clean!

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2023

Nice car, we asked for a mid size car and received a full size 2 door vehicle . It was a nice car, but not what asked for… overall a nice experience and a nice car and service

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2023

We waited in line at the rental car desk for about one hour. No one was at the Thrifty desk, so we were told to wait at the Hertz desk along with many others. Our wild card rental turned out to be a pick-up truck, which was OK for us, but might not work for others.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

I had a car reserved and when I got there they had no car they turned me away I would never rent from them again ever again

1 out of 65

Alamo

9.3

Wonderful

90 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

We got a brand new Audi SUV that had only 9 miles on it. Of course it was fabulous. Only one slight issue, it didn’t have a USB port for my phone. The 2 ports it did have I’ve never seen and I didn’t have an adapter for. If I was on a road trip I would have had to buy one.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

The car was great and the personal were very helpful.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Courteous staff, willingness to adjust price due to some inconvenience with navigation system, and for renting a downgraded vehicle. Quentin was very accommodating

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2023

Good experience overall

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

all great, price a little steep.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

The experience was great. Someone had smoked in our vehicle though which was very unpleasant because we don’t smoke. We didn’t notice as we picked it up because they had just detailed the car and it smelled like cleaning products. We told the person who did the intake on the cars on the return and he was very nice and apologized and reduced the price of the rental for us.

1 out of 30

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.0

Wonderful

38 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

I always have great experiences with Enterprise. I tend to rent based on price, so if Enterprise is comparable, I choose them every time. Fast, easy and no hassles.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

It was a great experience - friendly and helpful staff and clean car!

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Experience was great. Cost was pricey.

4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2023

You didn't ask me whether I was under 25 and just assumed I was +25, but the car I initially received a price quote for was only for +25, and the next cheapest car was >$100 more expensive.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

Severe weather warnings caused an airport change and a 2 hour drive to another city. The last minute rental through Kayak was easy. The agent at the Charleston Enterprise was very helpful.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

Great deal on one way rental. Staff at Hilton Head drop off location were especially pleasant and helpful.

1 out of 13

Dollar

5.5

Fair

64 reviews•1 location

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6.0

Okay|May 2021

No cars at the airport. No shuttle to the offsite lot, had to take a taxi at my own cost and the same at drop off. Vehicle was fine, very poor customer service

2.0

Poor|May 2023

We had a confirmation with the confirmation number and they were no cars available.

1.9

Poor|Aug 2021

We never got the car. Dollar had no cars available when we arrived. The attendant kept saying they were washing the cars and one gentleman in line had been waiting for over 2 hours for his car. I will not recommend Dollar to anyone.

7.9

Good|Jul 2021

The car could have been cleaner

2.0

Poor|Jul 2021

We reserved a car rental 3 months out from our trip. When we arrived, the staff at Dollar said there were no cars available and could not guarantee us a vehicle until another was returned. They couldn't say how many vehicles were scheduled to be returned and when. They placed us on a waiting list and said they would call. Then, I was informed that because we were "late" for our reservation (plane was delayed) we were bumped to the bottom of the waiting list. They said they couldn't tell us until 5pm if they had any vehicles turned in. That was 4 hours to wait with our luggage! Then we called back at 5pm they said that they had nothing available and no other Dollar rentals had cars. They said it was in the fine print that this could happen. We ended up booking a car rental through Hertz for 2x the quoted rate but at least they were willing to help us salvage our vacation. Not booking through Dollar ever again.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2021

Nothing to like when you get to the airport and the Dollar rental company tells you you have to pick up your can on an off- site location which closes at 1pm and my reservation was for 1pm and I was standing on line since 12pm and there was nothing they could do, no other cars available only in 24 hours

Horrible experience - how can you accept a 1pm reservation if the place close at 1pm ? Kayak should know it better

1 out of 22

National

7.3

Good

2 reviews•1 location

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Avis

5.8

Fair

29 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

No attendant present when dropping off my car 05:45am. Lot was full and other cars that had been returned were blocking entrance. Had to park outside of lot. Took my key inside where there was no attendant, no drop box, so left it on counter hoping it was safe. Then ran to my flight. Never had that type unnerving experience in all my many years of car rentals.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Faster pick up

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

The service upon pick up was terrible, the clerk was extremely rude and not helpful at all.

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2022

Long lines at Avis in Charleston for cars that were not completely serviced. Caution lights not attended to for low air in tires. Will use them again in the next go especially for the price paid.

4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2022

Huge line at pickup. Car was not very clean and controls were tough to navigate.

6.0

Okay|Apr 2022

Waited almost 3 hour to pick up the rental from Charleston airport.

1 out of 10