Car Hire at Charleston International Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Compact
Kia Soul or comparable
$59.73 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
$68.94 per day
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or comparable
$74.41 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
$75.37 per day
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Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or comparable
$77.25 per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or comparable
$93.49 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee or comparable
$104.22 per day
Premium Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or comparable
$108.76 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:48 on 09/05/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
$83 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
88 - 112 km/h or 55 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
$0.81 per litre or $3.07 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$0.72 per litre or $2.73 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$0.97 per litre or $3.67 per gallon
Airport information
Charleston International Airport (CHS)
- IATA: CHS
- ICAO: KCHS
- Name: Charleston International Airport (CHS)
- Distance from the city centre: 9 miles / 14.5 km
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In which month is car hire at Charleston International Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Charleston International Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Charleston International Airport
The best month to hire a car at Charleston International Airport is March — when the average price for a hire is $43.65 per day. This is 34% less than the yearly average and 48% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is $83.40 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Charleston International Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in December, the average hire length is 30 days, while in August, it is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days at Charleston International Airport
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Charleston International Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Charleston International Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in May in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly searches at Charleston International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Ace Rent a car, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise, Avis |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $60 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Rent a car | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Volkswagen Passat | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Audi Q5 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Nissan Kicks | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
7.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
National
7.7 / 10
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$82.77
Lowest daily price
$59.73
Total cars available
210
Top 5 suppliers at Charleston International Airport in 2025
Alamo
+18339692383
5500 International Blvd, Charleston, SC 29418, United States
$73 - $162
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 00:30
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Enterprise
+018339692385
5500 International Blvd, 114
$74 - $164
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 00:30
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Avis
+18437677030
Charleston International Airport, 5500 International Blvd,
Charleston, SC, 29418, United States
$61 - $105
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 01:00
Tue:
07:00 - 01:00
Wed:
07:00 - 01:00
Thu:
07:00 - 01:00
Fri:
07:00 - 01:00
Sat:
07:00 - 01:00
Sun:
07:00 - 01:00
Budget
+18435521771
Charleston Intl Airport, 5500 International Blvd,
Charleston, SC, 29418, United States
$60 - $118
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 01:00
Tue:
07:00 - 01:00
Wed:
07:00 - 01:00
Thu:
07:00 - 01:00
Fri:
07:00 - 01:00
Sat:
07:00 - 01:00
Sun:
07:00 - 01:00
National
+18437673078 / +18339692384
5500 International Blvd 119, Charleston, SC 29418
$75 - $181
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 00:30
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
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