Cheap Car Rentals in Charleston Airport from $40
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Charleston Airport with a pick-up date of 11/1 and drop-off date of 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Charleston Airport car rentals in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Charleston Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on August 6, 2026.
Most popular company | BUDGET |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | $78 |
Cheapest price per day | $40 |
Best car rental deals found at Charleston Airport
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Charleston Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Charleston Airport with an average daily rate of $53. Data was last updated on August 6, 2026.
Land Rover Discovery Sport$53/day
Nissan Sentra$43/day
Toyota RAV4$40/day
Cheapflights insights for Charleston Airport car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Charleston Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car at Charleston Airport?
Book your rental car at Charleston Airport 4 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around $52/day on average when booked 4 days ahead, which saves you 13% off the usual average price.
What is the cheapest rental car company at Charleston Airport?
At Charleston Airport, the most affordable rental car company right now is Provider's pick, offering prices from just $36.21/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Turo, with rates starting at $37.75/day.
What is the best car rental company at Charleston Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest rated car rental company at Charleston Airport is Budget (rated 5.0/10 with 88 reviews). Ace (rated 4.5/10 with 37 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
5.0
Ace
4.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.2
Alamo
9.1
What is the cheapest month to rent a car at Charleston Airport?
At Charleston Airport, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $45. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging $68 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 Airport, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $45. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging $68 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$45
February
$51
March
$61
April
$68
May
$61
June
$57
July
$64
August
$60
September
$57
October
$68
November
$63
December
$59
What car do most people rent at Charleston Airport?
The most popular types of cars to rent in Charleston Airport are the following: Intermediate rentals (Toyota Corolla or similar), SUV rentals (Jeep Wrangler or similar), and Full-size rentals (Nissan Altima or similar).
Which car rental company has the most locations at Charleston Airport?
Hertz has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second highest number of locations at Charleston Airport at 2.
Top rental agencies in Charleston Airport
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Charleston Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Charleston Airport. Reviews were last updated on August 6, 2026.
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Reviews
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Budget
88 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.6
Overall
5.0
Pick-up/drop-off
5.2
Value
5.8
Recent reviews
10.0
|Feb 2024Waiting time to get a car!
2.0
|Aug 2023I highly recommend to not use this company. They tried to charge me $80 more because I was an hour early for my pick up. Then they gave me a filthy car with an oil change needed light on. And then you need a QR code to get out of the garage when your cell phone has no service under the garage and you can’t get the QR code earlier because it only last for 10 minutes. I took a good 15 minutes to leave before someone came and helped us Upon returning the car we filled it up and left it in the garage with the keys. There was no one there to help us and then received a bill for $164 for fuel on a car that has a 20 gallon tank and we had already put the fuel in. Worst experience I’ve ever had.
10.0
|Aug 2023Agent was very helpful when he saw the bags we had and helped us to get another vehicle on the fly. He was so helpful.
2.0
|May 2023After waiting for two hours, I was told that there were no cars available at this location and the persons working there were no help. I had to switch my reservation to the Charleston Airport myself. The budget employee stated that they were unable to do so themselves.
10.0
|Apr 2023Everything was great…. Exterior of car was dirty, but car inside was clean. Brand new- 8 miles on odometer… we used car for a southern states road trip, ending in Dallas. Great trip.
2.0
|Apr 2023Picking up a car at the airport to go one way was a disaster. It took me two hours to get my rental car. They had one person in the garage getting the cars for people. It was disorganized lack of staff. I will never use Avis rental car services again. When it was time to drop off my car back at the airport, that was a hot mess as well. No one there to tell me what to do. I sat in the car for 10 minutes before I decided just to park it and leave the keys in it. I absolutely terrible management.
1 out of 30
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Locations
Ace
37 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
4.8
Comfort
5.1
Overall
4.5
Pick-up/drop-off
4.5
Value
5.1
Recent reviews
8.0
|May 2024Staff was friendly and helpful. Unfortunately it was Sunday evening and there was only one person on the rental desk. I was a late rental as was another couple. The agent was very apologetic and worked as fast as possible to get each of us out the door with a satisfactory vehicle.
2.0
|Mar 2023DO NOT WAIT FOR THE SHUTTLE. They will tell you that it’s coming but it’s not. After over an hour of waiting (and the person on the phone saying they were on their way over and over) we got a taxi only to arrive and see the bus sitting there with no one to drive it. Hadn’t left for hours. The man working in the office when we arrived was rude and couldn’t care less. The woman who works there is great though - only upside to this place.
1 out of 13
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Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
11 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Overall
9.2
Pick-up/drop-off
9.3
Value
8.7
Recent reviews
10.0
|Mar 2023I always have great experiences with Enterprise. I tend to rent based on price, so if Enterprise is comparable, I choose them every time. Fast, easy and no hassles.
1 out of 4
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Alamo
16 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.3
Overall
9.1
Pick-up/drop-off
9.1
Value
8.4
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National
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.3
Pick-up/drop-off
9.3
Value
8.0
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Thrifty
17 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Overall
7.2
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
7.2
Recent reviews
4.0
|Aug 2023Didn’t understand the pickup process- walked to kiosk in rental area only to find out I needed to walk back to the airport. Not good directions on how to get to the kiosk.
6.0
|Feb 2023Have been trying for over 24 hours to update the rental for another day and they are completely unresponsive. The company website and contact is no help whatsoever
4.0
|Apr 2022I reserved a full-sized car, but on pickup all they had left was a Van... If there wasn' going to be a full-sized car available on pick-up I should have been informed. I had no choice but to take the van. Upset and disappointed. This was my first rental from Thrifty. For a Van, it was very nice and comfortable...for a Van. Upon drop-off, the guy was very brisk, dismissive, and unfriendly. I'm not one who needs their butt kised, and he seemed to be busy, but that's no excuse. It made my experience even less enjoyable. The price was exorbitant in my opinion. They say it's because of Covid, and I guess that's business to take atvantage of a situation, but I will be much less lilely to rent a vehicle in the future with prices that high.
1 out of 6
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Hertz
20 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.6
Value
6.1
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Avis
22 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.9
Overall
5.1
Pick-up/drop-off
5.2
Value
6.0
Recent reviews
2.0
|Apr 2023No attendant present when dropping off my car 05:45am. Lot was full and other cars that had been returned were blocking entrance. Had to park outside of lot. Took my key inside where there was no attendant, no drop box, so left it on counter hoping it was safe. Then ran to my flight. Never had that type unnerving experience in all my many years of car rentals.
1 out of 8
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Charleston Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on August 6, 2026.
What is the cheapest rental car found at Charleston Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $57/day when booking a rental car at Charleston Airport. The best deal a user found was for $25/day from Turo, booked on Aug. 1.
Which car rental providers are at Charleston Airport?
There are 10 car rental providers located at Charleston Airport. The following companies can be found near the Charleston Airport car rental counter:Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.2)Alamo (9.1)National (7.3)Thrifty (7.2)Hertz (6.6)Avis (5.1)Budget (5.0)Ace (4.5)Dollar (3.4)Economy Rent a Car (3.3)
How much does it cost to rent a car at Charleston Airport for a week from Economy Rent a Car?
Economy Rent a Car is a popular option for travelers looking for car rental at Charleston Airport. You can expect the average cost of rental car to be about $342 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month at Charleston Airport?
Yes, renting a vehicle at Charleston Airport for a month is certainly possible.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Charleston Airport for a month?
We’ve recently found that Turo offers you prices that are 62% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental at Charleston Airport for a month is $1,467. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
Car rentals by fuel type in Charleston Airport
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Charleston Airport. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Charleston Airport. Deals were last updated on August 6, 2026.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Charleston Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($43+).
Electric
$44+
Gas/Diesel
$97+
Hybrid
$43+
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