Car hires in Charleston, South Carolina

The majority of the Charleston car hire agencies that we partner with do not have a cancellation fee. This means that if your plans change unexpectedly, many car hire centres in Charleston such as Budget, Alamo, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car often offer cancellation free of charge based on when you booked.

Most people will hire an Economy car when travelling to Charleston during the month of November. Good fuel efficiency and an ability to handle wet road conditions make the Economy car a go-to choice when precipitation averages 79 mm and temperatures hover around 50 °F. Hiring a Economy in Charleston will cost you R1 014/day on average.

40 km/h is the city speed limit for Charleston, which also applies to surrounding towns and other urban centres. The suburban speed limit and the speed limit for motorways around Charleston are 120 km/h and 120 km/h, respectively. If you hire a car in Charleston, be aware that these speed limits may be strictly enforced.

Economy Rent a Car is the most popular car hire company in Charleston that has Kia Sportage hire. Kia Sportage hire in Charleston is around R976/day when hiring from Economy Rent a Car.

Those looking for a hire car in Charleston during the month of October should expect temperatures to be around 66,2 °F and should expect around 97 mm of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.

If you’re looking for a Charleston hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of October it’s important to know that the rest of South Carolina typically has a temperature of 64,4 °F and will usually expect 89 mm of precipitation.

Prices for cars in Charleston were last updated today.

There are 24 operators available for cars in Charleston as of October 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Charleston. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen hire company before making a reservation.

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in Charleston. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual hire company you're booking with.