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 68 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 231, which is about 242% 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 National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Avis (rated 9.4/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Charleston?
At Charleston, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just RM 219. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 341 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Charleston, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just RM 219. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 341 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
RM 236
February
RM 219
March
RM 286
April
RM 286
May
RM 299
June
RM 324
July
RM 341
August
RM 324
September
RM 299
October
RM 244
November
RM 282
December
RM 273
What car do most people hire in Charleston?
SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV, for example) are the most popular in Charleston. Intermediate (Toyota RAV4) and Full-size (Class Full-size SUV) 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 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Charleston at 2.
Top rental agencies in Charleston, WV
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Charleston, WV known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Charleston, WV. Reviews were last updated on 15 August 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Charleston, WV, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Charleston?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Charleston however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.