Charleston

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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 a rental car in Charleston, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$492, which is about 626% 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 131 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 55 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 HK$391 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of HK$609. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

HK$391

February

HK$500

March

HK$539

April

HK$602

May

HK$562

June

HK$547

July

HK$609

August

HK$570

September

HK$516

October

HK$539

November

HK$508

December

HK$469

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 2 February 2026.

Budget

5.9
Fair
131 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
55 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Hertz

6.7
Okay
33 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.0

Avis

5.2
Fair
48 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.5

Alamo

9.2
Wonderful
19 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.5

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
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Charleston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 February 2026.
  • 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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