Car rental in Charleston, United States

The cheapest car to rent in Charleston is a compact SUV. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.

Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Charleston is currently December.

On average, around $320. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Charleston is $311.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Charleston for a whole month is $2,537. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Charleston, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Charleston that have free cancellation. 

Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.

Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Charleston.

Most places – Charleston included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $74 per day. The average price per day is around $154.

Of course. Most major car rental companies like Budget, Avis and Hertz offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travelers rated Avis as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the Internet for all kinds of vehicle rental deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van rental in Charleston.