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Cheap Car Hire in Charleston from £35

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Charleston with a pick-up date of 9/11 and drop-off date of 22/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Charleston car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Charleston. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of gas per litre

£0.76

Average price per day

£70

Cheapest price per day

£35

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Charleston and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

January

£39

February

£49

March

£55

April

£58

May

£56

June

£57

July

£62

August

£59

September

£53

October

£55

November

£50

December

£48

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Charleston is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Charleston

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Charleston and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

There are 9 hire agencies servicing Charleston. These agencies, altogether, have 23 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Charleston with prices from £35 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Charleston:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Convertible

Convertible

Compare available car types for hire in Charleston

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Charleston to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 October 2024.

Small cars

£31 - £93

All Car Types

£36 - £84

To hire a small car in Charleston, the United States, you would pay an average price of £51/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Charleston, the United States (~£31/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£93/day). In fact, January is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Charleston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Charleston, hiring a small car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Charleston small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Charleston, the United States, you would pay an average price of £58/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Charleston, the United States (~£36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£82/day). In fact, February is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Charleston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Charleston, hiring a medium car saves you 0% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Charleston medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Charleston, the United States, you would pay an average price of £61/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Charleston, the United States (~£34/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£78/day). In fact, February is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Charleston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Charleston, hiring a large car is 5% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Charleston, the United States, you would pay an average price of £59/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Charleston, the United States (~£36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£81/day). In fact, February is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Charleston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Charleston, hiring a SUV is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Charleston SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Charleston, the United States, you would pay an average price of £62/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Charleston, the United States (~£49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£164/day). In fact, February is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Charleston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Charleston, hiring a van is 7% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Charleston van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Charleston, the United States, you would pay an average price of £35/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Charleston, the United States (~£38/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£72/day). In fact, February is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Charleston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Charleston, hiring a pickup truck saves you 41% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Charleston, the United States, you would pay an average price of £36/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Charleston, the United States (~£40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£99/day). In fact, February is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Charleston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Charleston, hiring a luxury car saves you 39% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Charleston luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Charleston, the United States, you would pay an average price of £56/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Charleston, the United States (~£46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£107/day). In fact, December is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Charleston. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Charleston, hiring a convertible saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Charleston convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford Fiesta£37/day
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Ford Fiesta
Volkswagen Polo£37/day
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Volkswagen Polo
Citroen C3£62/day
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Citroen C3

Top hire agencies in Charleston

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Charleston known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Charleston. Reviews were last updated on 29 October 2024.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Charleston, including Budget, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Budget

6.0
Okay
144 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Alamo

9.1
Wonderful
32 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
60 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Hertz

6.9
Okay
71 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.4

Avis

5.3
Fair
50 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.6

National

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

8.5

Dollar

6.5
Okay
24 reviews1 location

Easirent

1 location

Best Charleston car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Charleston. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Charleston with an average daily rate of £54. Data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
The best offers we've found on car hires in the Charleston area. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Volvo V40£35/day
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Volvo V40
Vauxhall Astra£36/day
5
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A/C
Vauxhall Astra
Vauxhall Corsa£37/day
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A/C
Vauxhall Corsa

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Charleston, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 October 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Charleston?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £70/day when booking a car hire in Charleston. The absolute best deal a user found was for £38/day from Budget, booked on Oct. 27.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Charleston?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Charleston from the following companies over the past two weeks: Alamo (£35/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£36/day), and Avis (£37/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Charleston?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.2 rating), National (8.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Charleston.

  • What are petrol prices like in Charleston?

    The average price of petrol in Charleston is £0.76/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £34 and £49 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Budget offers hire cars in Charleston for about £337 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Charleston for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Charleston it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 25%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Charleston?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Charleston check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Charleston can be found for about £1,444, with the average price for a rental being around £48 a day. Book with Budget, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 49% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Charleston.

  • How much is a car hire in Charleston for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Charleston is £0. Hiring a Intermediate is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Charleston. For the month of November, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Charleston for as low as £47/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Charleston?

    Toyota RAV4, which is a Intermediate vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Charleston according to Cheapflights users.

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Small car hires in Charleston

Find small car hire deals in Charleston from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Charleston cost an average of £44 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Ford Ka£37/day
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Ford Ka
Hyundai i10£46/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10£48/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10

Luxury car hires in Charleston

Find luxury car hire deals in Charleston from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Charleston cost an average of £69 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
Browse through some of the best options we've found for luxury car hires in Charleston. Check back soon for more options if you're not finding the right car hire for you and your fellow passengers.
Audi A6£45/day
5
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Audi A6
Audi A6£46/day
5
4
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A/C
Audi A6
Audi A6£46/day
5
4
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A/C
Audi A6

People carrier hires in Charleston

Find people carrier hire deals in Charleston from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Charleston cost an average of £79 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 October 2024.
In terms of people carrier hires in Charleston, these are some the best options we've found at this time. For alternative options, come back soon as deals are refreshed frequently.
Citroen Berlingo£58/day
5
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A/C
Citroen Berlingo
Citroen Berlingo£58/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen Berlingo
Ford Galaxy£58/day
5
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A/C
Ford Galaxy

Car hires by fuel type in Charleston

Browse car hires by fuel type in Charleston. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Charleston. Deals were last updated on 29 October 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Charleston. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£60+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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