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Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$59.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
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Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$35.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Zero deductible
Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$35.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
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Zero deductible
Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
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Volkswagen Jetta
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$51.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$51.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
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Chevrolet Equinox
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$53.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
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Ford Edge
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$63.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
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Chrysler Pacifica
or similar Mini Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$63.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$63.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$63.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Toyota Crown
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$74.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Toyota Crown
or similar Premium
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$74.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
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Ford Expedition
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$102.40
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
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Ford Expedition
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$102.40
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
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Chevrolet Suburban
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$107.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
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Chevrolet Suburban
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$107.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Ford Transit
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
12
A/C
4
$226.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Ford Transit
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
12
A/C
4
$227.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Drop-off information
Charleston Downtown
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Showing 9 out of 25 cars
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:45 on 16/06/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Charleston Downtown
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Charleston Downtown and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers at Charleston Downtown in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$78 per day
Average car rental length
3 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h
or
30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88–112 km/h
or
55–70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.79 per liter or $2.99 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.70 per liter or $2.65 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.96 per liter or $3.63 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Charleston Downtown
- Mount Pleasant Downtown7 km / 4.35 miles away
- North Charleston Downtownfrom $48.75 per day8.5 km / 5.28 miles away
- Charleston West Ashleyfrom $48.75 per day9 km / 5.59 miles away
- Charleston International Airportfrom $48.75 per day15.4 km / 9.57 miles away
- North Charleston Rivers Ave16.1 km / 10 miles away
- Goose Creek Downtown23.6 km / 14.66 miles away
- Summerville Southfrom $48.75 per day28.9 km / 17.96 miles away
- Summerville Downtown34.2 km / 21.25 miles away
- Moncks Corner Downtown46.3 km / 28.77 miles away
- Bonneau Downtown57.9 km / 35.98 miles away
- Hilton Head Airportfrom $54.74 per day94.6 km / 58.78 miles away
- Myrtle Beach (Downtown)from $48.75 per day135.8 km / 84.38 miles away
- Myrtle Beach International Airportfrom $48.54 per day137 km / 85.13 miles away
- Florence Airportfrom $48.75 per day157.9 km / 98.11 miles away
- Columbia Airportfrom $61.29 per day169.2 km / 105.14 miles away
- Spartanburg Downtownfrom $71.20 per day303.1 km / 188.34 miles away
- Spartanburg Westfrom $53.97 per day306 km / 190.14 miles away
- Greenville Eastfrom $71.20 per day318 km / 197.6 miles away
- Greenville (Downtown)from $71.20 per day319.8 km / 198.71 miles away
- Greenville Spartanburg International Airportfrom $48.54 per day320.1 km / 198.9 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Avis
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
B
Budget
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
When to book at Charleston Downtown and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Charleston Downtown?
The cost of renting a car at Charleston Downtown varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month January | |
| A good deal $54 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day at Charleston Downtown
$104
$52
$0
$95
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
$76
in April
Apr
$43
in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
$61
in September
Sep
$53
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Charleston Downtown is May — when rental costs average $42.77 per day. This is 38% cheaper than the yearly average and 55% cheaper than renting a car in January (when prices average $94.96 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Charleston Downtown?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Charleston Downtown, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Charleston Downtown by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Same as average in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Same as average in April
Apr
Same as average in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Charleston Downtown?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 7 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Charleston Downtown
8
4
0
2 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
6 days in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
3 days in September
Sep
2 days in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $49 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | Medium car |
| Avis | Chevrolet Suburban | 4 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota Camry | 4 | Large car |
| Avis | Ford Mustang Cabrio | 2 | Convertible |
Car rental statistics
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$78
Lowest daily price
$49
Total cars available
23
Top 2 suppliers at Charleston Downtown in 2026
Avis
8.1
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
$49–$270
per day
390 Meeting Street,
(Services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
+18435779705
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08:00-18:00
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08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
10:00-14:00
Budget
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
$49–$268
per day
390 Meeting Street,
(services Cruise Ship Port), Charleston, SC, 29403, United States
+18435775195
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
10:00-14:00
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