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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 28 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 1,070,039, which is about 1,508,696% 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 Budget (rated 5.9/10 with 140 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.7/10 with 59 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 891,699/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Charleston is July (Rp 1,280,804/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 891,699

February

Rp 1,102,464

March

Rp 1,151,102

April

Rp 1,264,591

May

Rp 1,167,315

June

Rp 1,167,315

July

Rp 1,280,804

August

Rp 1,232,166

September

Rp 1,102,464

October

Rp 1,134,890

November

Rp 1,134,890

December

Rp 1,167,315

What car do most people hire in Charleston?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in Charleston. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra) and Full-size (GMC Yukon) 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. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Charleston at 4.

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 11 July 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Charleston, such as Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Budget

5.9
Fair
140 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
59 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.3

Hertz

6.7
Okay
39 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.1

Avis

5.4
Fair
49 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.6

Alamo

9.3
Wonderful
20 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

National

7.3
Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.0

Dollar

1 location

Easirent

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Charleston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Charleston for a week from Alamo?

    From Alamo you can hire a car in Charleston from about Rp 5,500,810 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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