Car Rental at Charleston International Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Compact
Nissan Versa
or similar
$57.19
per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$61.16
per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$63.03
per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$76.01
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Economy
Kia Rio
or similar
$79.40
per day
Premium
Nissan Maxima
or similar
$70.40
per day
Luxury
Audi A4
or similar
$73.72
per day
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback
or similar
$78.26
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 2:59 AM on 11/19/24. 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
$70 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%
Average gas price
$0.84 per liter or $3.18 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.73 per liter or $2.76 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.97 per liter or $3.67 per gallon
Airport info
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
-
134.4 km / 83.5 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
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
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Charleston International Airport is January — when rental costs average $37.05 per day. This is 39% cheaper than the yearly average and 53% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $78.53 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.
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 April the average rental period is 6 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Charleston International Airport
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 February, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches at Charleston International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Ace Rent a car, Alamo, National, Budget, Enterprise |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | $57 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
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 | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Nissan Kicks | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Volkswagen Passat | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Rav4 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Hyundai Santa Fe | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Ford Transit | 4 | 4 | Vans |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
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.
GS
United States of America (USA)
Kia Rio
3/31/24
Love the area
CD
United States of America (USA)
Kia Rio
3/19/23
We loved Charleston
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Enterprise
7.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Ace Rent a car
5.7 / 10
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$69.90
Lowest daily price
$57.19
Total cars available
324
Top 6 suppliers at Charleston International Airport in 2024
Enterprise
+018339692385
5500 International Blvd, 114
$60 - $189
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
$70 - $270
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
Alamo
+18339692383
5500 International Blvd, Charleston, SC 29418, United States
$57 - $183
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
Budget
+18435521771
Charleston Intl Airport, 5500 International Blvd,
Charleston, SC, 29418, United States
$64 - $110
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
$61 - $190
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
Ace Rent a car
+18772199192
3632 Cheatham St, North Charleston, SC 29418
$61 - $190
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 20:00
Tue:08:00 - 20:00
Wed:08:00 - 20:00
Thu:08:00 - 20:00
Fri:08:00 - 20:00
Sat:08:00 - 20:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europes Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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