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Charleston car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Charleston. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 April 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

₹ 109

Average price per day

₹ 5,168

Cheapest price per day

₹ 4,355
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Cheapflights insights for Charleston car rentals

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?

Book your car hire in Charleston 89 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 5,656/day on average when booked 89 days ahead, which saves you 8,309% 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 5.7/10 with 133 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 55 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
Avis
Avis
5.1
Alamo
Alamo
9.2

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 ₹ 4,636 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 7,232. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 4,636

February

₹ 5,934

March

₹ 6,583

April

₹ 6,861

May

₹ 6,397

June

₹ 6,397

July

₹ 7,232

August

₹ 6,675

September

₹ 6,119

October

₹ 6,397

November

₹ 6,026

December

₹ 5,563

What car do most people rent in Charleston?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Charleston are the following: Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar), and Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe 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.

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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 April 2026.

Budget

5.7
Fair
133 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
55 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

Avis

5.1
Fair
50 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.5

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
16 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

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

Hertz

6.3
Okay
29 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

5.6

Easirent

1 location
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Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.0

Dollar

2.0
Poor
16 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

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 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Charleston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 5,168/day when booking a car hire in Charleston. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 4,355/day from Alamo, booked on Apr. 18.

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

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Charleston, offering car hire for around ₹ 36,175 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.

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

    Our recent data shows that Alamo can potentially be 17% below the average car hire price in Charleston. Check prices and availability for Alamo and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Charleston is on average ₹ 155,035 a month or ₹ 5,168 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Charleston car hire.

Car rentals by fuel type in Charleston

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Charleston. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Charleston. Deals were last updated on 18 April 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Charleston. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (₹ 101+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 101+

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Hybrid

₹ 108+

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