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Cheap Car Hire in Charleston, West Virginia

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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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Charleston, book about 72 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₹ 3,932, which is about 5,578% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Charleston?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Charleston is Hertz (rated 10.0/10). National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Charleston, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 4,445. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 7,608 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Charleston, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just ₹ 4,445. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging ₹ 7,608 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₹ 4,787

February

₹ 4,445

March

₹ 5,899

April

₹ 5,813

May

₹ 6,070

June

₹ 7,181

July

₹ 7,608

August

₹ 6,924

September

₹ 6,070

October

₹ 4,958

November

₹ 5,728

December

₹ 5,557

What car do most people rent in Charleston?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Charleston are the following: SUV cars (Class Premium SUV or similar), Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), and Economy cars (Ford Fiesta or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Charleston?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Charleston at 2.

Top rental agencies in Charleston, WV

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Charleston, WV known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Charleston, WV. Reviews were last updated on 12 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Charleston, including Hertz, National and Avis in Charleston. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Hertz

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Avis

9.4
Wonderful
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.8

Budget

8.8
Very Good
10 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.2

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Dollar

7.6
Good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.9
Fair
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.3

Easirent

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Charleston, WV, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 June 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Charleston?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Charleston for a month is certainly possible.

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