SUV Hire Charleston from £48/day

Toyota RAV4

or similar SUV

£48/day

Chevrolet Tahoe

or similar SUV

£65/day

Chevrolet Suburban

or similar SUV

£72/day

Hyundai Kona

or similar SUV

£63/day

BMW X3

or similar SUV

£91/day

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Driving Charleston SUV rentals is an ideal way to see this beautiful and storied city on the coast of South Carolina. If you're visiting the city with friends or family, renting an SUV is convenient because you can all travel together and reach your appointments in destinations at the same time. Furthermore, you can all travel with ease and comfort, with enough room for backpacks and souvenirs. If you plan to explore some of Charleston and South Carolina’s natural splendor, you’ll have room for outdoor adventure gear and picnic supplies.
For those considering Charleston SUV rentals who are planning to use the insurance from their own personal automobile insurance policy or the insurance offered through a credit card, play it safe and bring proof of this insurance coverage as either photocopies or screenshots to the rental agency. Some car rental agencies will not allow you to leave the lot with their vehicle unless you have purchased their insurance or you can show them proof that you have your own.
Some car rental agencies will allow you to drive Charleston SUV rentals across the Mexican border. However, you must first make sure that the car rental agency will allow you to do this for two very important reasons. First, if you drive into another country unbeknownst to the agency, your contract will become invalidated, which means that you are financially responsible for any damage to the car or injury that occurs while you are driving in Mexico. Also, to cross the border in the rental SUV in the first place, you need Mexican liability insurance, which you get from the rental agency.
When you are looking into securing Charleston SUV rentals, consider joining any rewards program that the car rental agency has to offer if you are not already a member. As a member of programs such as Avis Preferred, Enterprise Plus, Hertz Gold Plus, Alamo Victory, or the Budget Fastbreak, you can often enjoy benefits that will expedite the car rental process, such as joining a shorter line at the rental agency or skipping the line altogether. And best of all, it is usually free to join these programs.
Book your SUV hire in Charleston at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
January is typically the cheapest month to hire an SUV in Charleston, with prices around £80 per day. The most expensive month is August, with average prices of £105 per day.

How old do I have to be to rent an SUV in Charleston?
To secure Charleston SUV rentals, you need to be at least 21 years old. However, car rental agencies can set the limit higher than that if they choose. So, if you are younger than 25, make sure that the agency will rent to someone your age before you arrive to collect the vehicle. Also, if you are younger than 25, the car rental agency may charge you an extra fee every day because of your age. At the time that you make your reservation, you should ask whether this fee will be assessed and how much it will be.
Can I find Charleston SUV rentals at the airport?
A number of car rental agencies have counters at Charleston International Airport (CHS), including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. All these car rental agencies have Charleston SUV rentals available among the vehicles in their fleet. You can find the car rental counters at CHS in the arrivals area near the baggage claim carousels. To pick up your rental vehicle, walk to the Rental Car Pavilion which is just outside just beyond baggage claim.
Do any car rental agencies in town have Charleston SUV rentals available?
Enterprise, one of the most highly-rated car rental agencies in Charleston, has a number of locations in town. On Highway 17, Enterprise has a location both immediately east and immediately west of the intersection with I-526. You can also find an Enterprise agency in the northeast corner of the city on Marina Drive. Near the Carnival Cruise port near the shores of Cooper River, you can find an Avis car rental on Meeting Street.
How does KAYAK find such low SUV hire prices?
KAYAK compares SUV hire prices from all major car hire companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.

Budget

5.9

Fair

Read 145 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.1

3 locations in Charleston

Locations in Charleston

2070 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

+1 843 573 9144

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
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390 Meeting Street

+1 843 577 5195

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5500 International Blvd

+1 843 552 1771

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8.0 Very Good

Cindy, Apr 2025

Intermediate SUV

There was a long line at pick up that took over an hour. Drop off was easy

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Intermediate SUV

Have more people working at the check in desk. There were 50-60 people on line to get their reserved vehicles with 1 agent. People were close to rioting. We were forced to go to Hertz just to get out. Never again.

2.0 Poor

Mary Beth, Apr 2025

Standard

I cancelled my reservation because the process of actually trying to get the car from Budget at Charleston airport was abysmal. Ridiculous line, unclear instructions, extremely long walk to try to get to the car and terrible customer service.

2.0 Poor

Jonathan, Feb 2025

Supplier choice

I ended up renting from another rental car provider. Budget wanted to give me an electric car for a 435 mile trip. The type of electric car was not one that has the infrastructure to do the trip (some do, this was not one of those). So the vehicle offered was not suitable..... they asked me to wait and "hope" that a different car would be dropped off and that too was not very practical.

6.0 Okay

Mark, May 2024

Premium SUV

The rental car operation at CHS was overwhelmed - I waited an over an hour waiting in lines. They had to pull my vehicle from a remote lot - it wasn’t in the garage. The car was clean on the outside but the interior was not - my wife spent time wiping everything down. The tires were really worn - I wish that I had more time to reject the vehicle - bald spots on all four tires. Returning to Budget at OKC was fast and friendly - that part of the rental was terrific!

2.0 Poor

Dan, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

I prepaid my car in full. When I finally got to the counter after waiting an hour in line they had my reservation but said I didn't pay yet. I had to wait another hour for the manager to call me, who was of no help. I had to pay again and this time had to pay $100 more than I paid originally. Not I have to fight with Budget to get my well deserved money back. Absolutely awful. Will never ever rent from Budget again and will tell everyone in the world to stay away.

Alamo

9.2

Wonderful

Read 22 reviews

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

8.6

2 locations in Charleston

Locations in Charleston

2039 Savannah Hwy

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 18:00
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5500 International Blvd

+1 833 969 2383

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2024

Luxury SUV

Reserved a luxury SUV (Audi Q5 or equivalent was stated). When I arrived I was given the choice of only two SUV’s, both Ford Expedition Max. The vehicle is the biggest SUV Ford makes…6000lbs, 7 passenger and 20’ long. Not a luxury SUV and a gas guzzler averaging 13 mpg. You need a step ladder to climb into the vehicle. Was not a pleasant experience trying to drive and park that thing around Charleston SC.

4.0 Mediocre

Veronique, Feb 2024

People carrier

our rental car could not be given to us because the car that we returned in Atlanta the day before had not been registered as returned. We had to make a new rental under different name. Luckily Isaac Mattern the manager helped us with the process. The Atlanta Alamo managers were incompetent.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

Pros:

We were treated so kindly. The young man carried our luggage to the car and even gave us a choice. Most will not do that!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

Pros:

All of the staff I had come into contact with were phenomenal! Couldn't have asked for better service.

Cons:

If they had actually attached the invoice to to email that was sent to me.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Mar 2021

Pros:

Easy in and out. Car was very comfortable.

Cons:

The battery died on me the first day, but Alamo roadside assistance was able to fix the problem and all was good the rest of the trip.

10.0 Wonderful

patrice, Jan 2021

Pros:

It was a last minute decision to rent & the process was easy and the car was great

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6

Good

Read 60 reviews

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.3

6 locations in Charleston

Locations in Charleston

2004 Savannah Hwy

+1 843 556 7889

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2440 Savannah Hwy

+1 843 766 5160

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398 Meeting Street

+1 843 723 6215

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
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5500 International Blvd

+1 833 969 2385

Monday	07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
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619 Marina Dr

+1 843 800 3074

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
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933 Folly Rd

+1 843 556 7889

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Pick-up truck

I reserved a full sized pickup truck. When I arrived no full sized pickups were available.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jul 2024

People carrier

Everything went fine and as expected.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2024

People carrier

Easy online selection. The car I requested was actually there (unlike other brands on past). The car seats for the kids were ok. A high back booster option would be nice to have for young kids who are bigger than a toddler seat and too small for just a simple booster. Rental price for kids seats is too much for the value. Those booster seats are old and can be bought for 20$ at Walmart, which I will do instead next time. Slow counter service and the line to leave the garage took almost 10 mins. Overall, good value and nice clean vehicle.

10.0 Wonderful

Julio, Jan 2024

Compact

Friendly and easy to work with in regards to rental. SUV had a few minor issue's: idling at traffic light it was jumpy & had to shut off vehicle a few times, turn it back on to shift gears!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Standard

The location you gave me for pickup was closed. And not closed for nye, closed on Sunday every Sunday. Massive failure on both kayak and enterprise. Yall cost me both time and money.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Compact

Seamless process!!

Hertz

6.7

Okay

Read 65 reviews

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

6.1

5 locations in Charleston

Locations in Charleston

3025 Ashley Town Center Drive

+1 843 459 2839

Monday	07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday	07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday	07:30 - 18:00
Thursday	07:30 - 18:00
Friday	07:30 - 18:00
Saturday	09:00 - 12:00

4565 Gaynor Ave

+1 843 767 4554

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5500 International Blvd

+1 843 640 3629

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Tuesday	00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
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5875 S Aviation

+1 843 640 3629

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6060 S Aviation Ave

+1 843 767 4554

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2.0 Poor

Jennifer, Aug 2024

Full-size SUV

I couldn’t rent my car from Hertz. I used AFFIRM via online to get the rental that way. When I went to hertz counter, they wouldn’t rent me the car. Even though, the car was paid for prior to my pick up via AFFIRM. All they needed was a deposit since car was paid for. Nope, wouldn’t let me even use a debit card for that. I have NEVER had issues with Hertz before and I’ve rented cars via AFFIRM, KLARNA or AFTERPAY. I was so embarrassed. Money is tight for people wanting to rent vehicles and those buy here, pay later accommodations really help. I had to spend $600 of my own money to rent a car through AVIS.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Premium SUV

Hertz did not have the car we reserved. We were forced to take a smaller car which was unsafe given the number of passengers and the luggage. Hertz did not offer any other options. I would not rent from Hertz again. I have heard many similar stories about the company. It used to be good but no longer.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Nov 2021

The gentleman at the rental desk was great! The car had a somewhat offensive odor in it which did not subside during the course of our 3 day rental.

6.0 Okay

Shannon, Nov 2021

Pick up was great. Drop off was terrible. Awful customer service

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2021

The agents were wonderful!

2.0 Poor

Alan, Oct 2021

They didn't have a car after taking a prepaid reservation and I still haven't gotten my refund after several calls

Avis

5.4

Fair

Read 50 reviews

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.4

Value for money

5.6

3 locations in Charleston

Locations in Charleston

2070 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard

+1 843 402 9626

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 18:00
Thursday	08:00 - 18:00
Friday	08:00 - 18:00
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Sunday	10:00 - 14:00

390 Meeting Street

+1 843 577 9705

Monday	08:00 - 18:00
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Wednesday	08:00 - 18:00
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5500 International Blvd

+1 843 767 7030

Monday	07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Tuesday	00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
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Thursday	00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Full-size SUV

Booked a 6pm pickup not realizing that was the time the shop closed. Showed up 10 minutes late and was refused entry and was not able to get the car. Should not be allowed to book a pickup at or after closing. Very disappointing.

2.0 Poor

Ben, Oct 2024

People carrier

We rented a van to evacuate from Hurricane Milton. When we arrived at the counter I was told no vans weee available and that my only option was an SUV for an extra $100. Considered we were evacuating from a CAT 5 storm I feel this was very poor customer service. To price gouge my family in a time of need. I won’t do business with Avis again.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

People carrier

Did not tell us in any email that I needed $200 deposit so I did not come prepared and then they were mean and unhelpful when I was trying to find a solution

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2024

Premium SUV

The customer service agent was efficient, friendly and helpful.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Standard

Terrible. Waited in line at desk, paid and headed to garage. Then waited over an hour for a vehicle. No cars and not nice staff.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Compact

They did an excellent job.

National

8.0

Very Good

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

8.5

One location in Charleston

Locations in Charleston

5500 International Blvd

+1 833 969 2384

Monday	07:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Tuesday	00:00 - 01:0007:00 - 23:59
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