Charleston Airport car hire

The average cost to hire a car at Charleston Airport is $208 per day and $2,464 for a seven-day rental.

If you're looking for the cheapest deal, the lowest price we found is $78 per day for Medium hire from Economy.

Looking for a particular type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: $237 per day.
Cheapest price found: $97 per day.
SUV
Average price: $201 per day.
Cheapest price found: $84 per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: $343 per day.
Cheapest price found: $110 per day.

It depends. Some car hire companies at Charleston Airport accept debit cards, but others require a credit card.

Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.

As a general rule, the earlier you book car hire at Charleston Airport, the better. Booking early often means cheaper prices and a wider choice of cars. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.

A good deal for car hire at Charleston Airport is usually around $156 per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average daily price of $208.

The cheapest price we found at Charleston Airport is $78 per day with Economy for Medium car hire.

It depends on the car hire company. Some companies let you drive a hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it at all.

If you plan to cross a border, check with the company before you travel. Driving abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.

Here's what Skyscanner travellers usually go for at Charleston Airport:
Medium (like the Kia Soul or similar) — 23% of recent bookings
Standard (like the Toyota Corolla or similar) — 16% of recent bookings
The most popular car isn't always the best choice. Think about how many people you're travelling with, how much luggage you're bringing and the kind of driving you'll be doing before you book.

Large car hire, which is usually something like the Toyota Camry, averages $208 per day at Charleston Airport. The cheapest price we found is $81 per day with Budget.

Luxury car hire, like the Lexus RX or similar, costs on average $343 per day at Charleston Airport. Right now, the cheapest price we could find is $110 per day with Alamo.

Medium car hire, like the Kia Soul, averages $161 per day at Charleston Airport. The lowest price we've found is $78 per day with Budget.

No. It's a little higher than United States's average daily car rental price, which is around $257.