Cheapflights insights for Charleston car hires
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?
For the best savings on car hire in Charleston, make your reservation 68 days before pickup. The average price then is just R967/day – about 1 331% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Charleston?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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 hire a car in Charleston?
At Charleston, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R914. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 424 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Charleston, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R914. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 424 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
R984
February
R914
March
R1 178
April
R1 195
May
R1 248
June
R1 354
July
R1 424
August
R1 354
September
R1 230
October
R1 037
November
R1 178
December
R1 143
What car do most people hire in Charleston?
SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Charleston. Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar).
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 hire agencies in Charleston, WV known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Charleston, WV. Reviews were last updated on 17 August 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Charleston, WV, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 August 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Charleston?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Charleston it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.