Car Rental at Charleston International Airport

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Charleston International Airport, Charleston, USA - South Carolina
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Cheapest car rental rates

Compact
Kia Soul or similar
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$64.50 per day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Rogue or similar
Nissan Rogue
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$67.85 per day
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$86.40 per day
Standard SUV
Chevrolet Equinox or similar
Chevrolet Equinox
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$89.65 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$93.16 per day
Premium Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or similar
Audi Q5
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$104.80 per day
Luxury
Audi A4 or similar
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$104.80 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar
Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$108.78 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 3:50 AM on 4/12/25. 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
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$90 per day
Average car rental length
5 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%
Rating
10.0 / 10
Average gas price
$0.81 per liter or $3.07 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.72 per liter or $2.73 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.96 per liter or $3.63 per gallon

Airport info

Rating
7.0
  • Getting to the airport 7.1
  • Check-in and departures 8.3
  • Terminal facilities 7.0
  • Wi-Fi 6.7
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.4
  • Lounge 6.4

Charleston International Airport (CHS)

  • IATA: CHS
  • ICAO: KCHS
  • Name: Charleston International Airport (CHS)
  • Distance from city: 9 miles / 14.5 km

Top location near Charleston International Airport

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When are car rental prices the lowest at Charleston International Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Charleston International Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Charleston International Airport
$63.04
January
$55.45
February
$44.07
March
$70.54
April
$74.03
May
$77.65
June
$80.09
July
$84.20
August
$62.63
September
$73.72
October
$60.52
November
$47.78
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Charleston International Airport is March — when rental costs average $44.07 per day. This is 33% cheaper than the yearly average and 48% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $84.20 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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Charleston International Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 30 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Charleston International Airport
4
January
9
February
6
March
7
April
5
May
6
June
4
July
2
August
3
September
3
October
5
November
30
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Charleston International Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Charleston International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in May, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Charleston International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
79%
January
20%
February
39%
March
256%
April
374%
May
39%
June
20%
July
20%
August
39%
September
98%
October
98%
November
118%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Ace Rent a car, Alamo, Budget, Avis, National
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $64 per day
Cheapest supplier Avis

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Ace Rent a car Kia Rio 4 1 Small cars
Ace Rent a car Volkswagen Passat 4 2 Large cars
Alamo Toyota Corolla 2 2 Large cars
Ace Rent a car Toyota Camry 4 2 Large cars
Ace Rent a car Toyota Corolla 4 3 Large cars
Ace Rent a car Hyundai Accent 4 1 Medium cars
Ace Rent a car Toyota Corolla 4 1 Large cars
Ace Rent a car Hyundai Accent 4 2 Medium cars
Alamo Audi Q5 5 3 SUVs
Ace Rent a car Nissan Kicks 5 2 SUVs

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

United States of America (USA)
Kia Rio
3/31/24
Love the area
United States of America (USA)
Kia Rio
3/19/23
We loved Charleston

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
7.8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Enterprise
7.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$89.99
Lowest daily price
$64.50
Total cars available
131

Top 7 suppliers at Charleston International Airport in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+18339692383
5500 International Blvd, Charleston, SC 29418, United States
$66 - $169
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
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+18437671130
3826 W Montague Ave
$66 - $169
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+18437677030
Charleston International Airport, 5500 International Blvd, Charleston, SC, 29418, United States
$64 - $128
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+18435521400
3826 W Montague Ave
$64 - $128
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 1 review
+18435521771
Charleston Intl Airport, 5500 International Blvd, Charleston, SC, 29418, United States
$68 - $137
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
$68 - $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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+018339692385
5500 International Blvd, 114
$67 - $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
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