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Cheap Car Hire in Charleston, West Virginia

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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 72 days before pickup. The average price then is just R825/day – about 1 090% 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 Hertz (rated 10.0/10). National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) 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 R932. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 596 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 R932. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 596 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

R1 004

February

R932

March

R1 237

April

R1 219

May

R1 273

June

R1 506

July

R1 596

August

R1 452

September

R1 273

October

R1 040

November

R1 201

December

R1 165

What car do most people hire in Charleston?

SUV cars (Class Premium SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Charleston. Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Ford Fiesta 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 15 June 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Charleston, including Hertz, National and Avis. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Charleston, including Hertz, National and Avis.

Hertz

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

National

10,0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Avis

9,4
Wonderful
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

9,4

Overall

9,4

Pick-up/drop-off

9,1

Value

8,8

Budget

8,8
Very Good
10 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,2

Comfort

9,2

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,9

Value

8,2

Alamo

8,6
Very Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,3

Dollar

7,6
Good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5,9
Fair
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

5,9

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

4,9

Value

5,3

Easirent

1 location

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 15 June 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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