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

Book your car hire in Charleston 84 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 5,685/day on average when booked 84 days ahead, which saves you 8,394% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Charleston?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Charleston is Budget (rated 5.6/10 with 128 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.9/10 with 50 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9
Avis
Avis
5.0
Alamo
Alamo
9.1

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

Planning to hire a car in Charleston? January is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 4,817 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 7,226. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 4,817

February

₹ 6,263

March

₹ 6,841

April

₹ 7,033

May

₹ 6,841

June

₹ 6,937

July

₹ 7,226

August

₹ 6,744

September

₹ 6,166

October

₹ 6,552

November

₹ 6,263

December

₹ 5,685

What car do most people rent in Charleston?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Charleston are the following: SUV cars (GMC Yukon or similar), Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar), and Premium cars (Dodge Durango 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. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Charleston at 3.

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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 18 July 2026.

Budget

5.6
Fair
128 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
50 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Avis

5.0
Fair
45 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.5

Alamo

9.1
Wonderful
16 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.4

National

7.3
Good
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.0

Thrifty

1 location
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Hertz

6.4
Okay
23 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

5.6

Easirent

1 location
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Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Charleston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 July 2026.

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

    Avis is one of the most popular car hire companies in Charleston, offering car hire for around ₹ 49,780 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.

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