Car Hire at Charleston International Airport

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Charleston International Airport, Charleston, USA - South Carolina
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Compact
Kia Soul or comparable
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$59.73 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$68.94 per day
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or comparable
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$74.41 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$75.37 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or comparable
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$77.25 per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or comparable
Ford F-150
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$93.49 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee or comparable
Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$104.22 per day
Premium Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or comparable
Audi Q5
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$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%
Score
10.0 / 10
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

Score
7.0
  • Getting to the airport 7.1
  • Check-in and departures 8.3
  • Facilities and services 7.0
  • Wi-Fi 6.7
  • Dining and car hire services 6.4
  • Lounge 6.4

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
$71.25
January
$54.92
February
$43.65
March
$70.36
April
$75.46
May
$76.92
June
$79.33
July
$83.40
August
$62.04
September
$73.03
October
$59.94
November
$47.33
December
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.

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
5
January
9
February
6
March
5
April
6
May
6
June
4
July
2
August
3
September
3
October
5
November
30
December

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
49%
January
24%
February
49%
March
122%
April
416%
May
49%
June
24%
July
24%
August
49%
September
122%
October
122%
November
147%
December

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
Alamo
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+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
Enterprise
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+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
Avis
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+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
Budget
Average 7.7 / 1 review
+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
National
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+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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