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Cheap Car Hire in Charleston, West Virginia

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Charleston?

For the best savings on car hire in Charleston, make your reservation 61 days before pickup. The average price then is just R970/day – about 1 329% less than the yearly average.

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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.

National
National
10.0
Avis
Avis
9.4
Budget
Budget
8.9
Alamo
Alamo
8.4

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 R918. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 420 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 R918. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 420 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

R970

February

R918

March

R1 160

April

R1 177

May

R1 247

June

R1 333

July

R1 420

August

R1 298

September

R1 125

October

R1 177

November

R1 143

December

R1 125

What car do most people hire in Charleston?

Economy cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Charleston. Full-size cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Volkswagen Jetta 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. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations in Charleston at 1.

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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 3 November 2025.

National

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Avis

9,4
Wonderful
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

9,4

Overall

9,4

Pick-up/drop-off

9,1

Value

8,8

Budget

8,9
Very Good
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

8,4

Alamo

8,4
Very Good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,0

Dollar

7,2
Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,2

Hertz

1 location
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5,9
Fair
6 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

5,9

Comfort

5,5

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

5,7

Easirent

1 location
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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 3 November 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.

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