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Popular car types in Charleston

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Charleston and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 8 August 2026.
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Compact

Compact

Rp 1,376,806+

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Standard

Standard

Rp 1,987,868+

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Premium

Premium

Rp 1,673,684+

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Luxury

Luxury

Rp 1,849,420+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 1,411,775+

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Supplier choice saloon

Supplier choice saloon

Rp 1,934,523+

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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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Charleston, book about 84 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 1,034,790, which is about 1,555,975% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 Rp 28.50/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avis, with rates starting at Rp 33.57/day.

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 127 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.9/10 with 46 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9
Avis
Avis
5.1
Alamo
Alamo
9.1

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Charleston is January, when you can expect to pay Rp 892,061/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Charleston is July (Rp 1,338,091/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

Rp 892,061

February

Rp 1,141,838

March

Rp 1,266,726

April

Rp 1,302,409

May

Rp 1,266,726

June

Rp 1,284,567

July

Rp 1,338,091

August

Rp 1,213,203

September

Rp 1,141,838

October

Rp 1,195,361

November

Rp 1,141,838

December

Rp 1,052,632

What car do most people hire in Charleston?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in Charleston. Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander) and Economy (Class Economy Car) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Charleston.

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 8 August 2026.

Budget

5.7
Fair
127 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
46 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

Avis

5.1
Fair
44 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.1

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

6.5
Okay
20 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.0

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 8 August 2026.

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

    From Budget you can hire a car in Charleston from about Rp 12,726,137 per week on average.

  • 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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