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Cheap SUV Rentals in Charleston
| Full-size SUV | £111/day |
| Intermediate SUV | £59/day |
| Standard SUV | £64/day |
| Premium SUV | £91/day |
| Premium SUV | £60/day |
| Compact SUV | £58/day |
| Luxury SUV | £91/day |
| SUV | £93/day |
Top Tips for Hiring an SUV in Charleston
- 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.
- 25% of our users found an SUV hire in Charleston for £60 or less
- Book your SUV hire in Charleston at least 1 day 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 £71 per day. The most expensive month is July, with average prices of £110 per day.
FAQs About Hiring an SUV in Charleston
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.
How much does an SUV hire cost in Charleston?
On average an SUV hire in Charleston costs £82 per day.
Which car hire companies in Charleston hire SUVs?
Car hire companies in Charleston that hire SUVs include Alamo, Avis, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
How much does it cost to hire an SUV for a week in Charleston?
On average an SUV in Charleston costs £575 per week (£82 per day) to hire.
How much does it cost to hire an SUV long term for a month in Charleston?
On average an SUV in Charleston costs £2,464 per month (£575 per week) to hire.
Charleston SUV Rental Company Reviews
Alamo
9.2
Wonderful
170 reviewsCleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.2
Value for money
8.7
One location in Charleston
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4.0 Mediocre
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
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
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
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
Jan 2021
Pros:
It was a last minute decision to rent & the process was easy and the car was great10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
Pros:
Staff was super friendly and efficient, pick up was quickEnterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
Good
175 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.5
6 locations in Charleston
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8.0 Very Good
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
8.0 Very Good
Jun 2021
Pros:
They had car ready for me when I showed up.Cons:
I didn't realize that the pickup was several miles away from airport which was inconvienent and expensive taking an Uber to and from location to pick-up and drop off car.Hertz
7.3
Good
125 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
6.8
4 locations in Charleston
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6.0 Okay
Nov 2021
2.0 Poor
Oct 2021
2.0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
I was called a few minutes before my pickup time to be told the car was not availableCons:
You tell me as for now, I will never use Hertz again8.0 Very Good
May 2021
Pros:
Staff at airport corrected the problemCons:
I booked a pick up time at a location that was closed. I should not have been allowed to book at that time. Called Hertz and the wouldn’t find me a similar car anywhere near for my family of 6 stranded travelers.2.0 Poor
May 2021
Cons:
They canceled on us with about 90 minutes notice before the reservation started. They said sorry but did nothing to help redress situation (eg % off next time or some token like that)2.0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
Nothing. There was no car available the entire time we were in Mt Pleasant, Sc from 14 May thru 17 May. I had previously made a confirmed reservation on 4 May and my credit card account had the amount posted already.Cons:
Arrangements should have been made when it was evident that no car was available at the appointed time.Budget
6.0
Okay
351 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
6.2
3 locations in Charleston
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Feb 2024
Avis
5.4
Fair
110 reviewsCleanliness
5.9
Comfort
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.4
Value for money
5.6
3 locations in Charleston
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
8.0 Very Good
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
should’ve have been more courteous send us an email explaining the company has no vehicles before the date of pickup, I lost a day of work thinking my reservation was good but I was told “Life happens “Cons:
Notifications or warnings before the date of pickup8.0 Very Good
Sept 2020
Pros:
We received an upgrade car from the one we reserved. Drop off at ATL airport rental car center was quick and convenient.Cons:
Pickup at CHS was a little slow. Car had a strong smoker smell, but we didn’t want to delay our trip any further by going back to ask for another one.6.0 Okay
Jun 2020
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Pick up and drop off was quick and easy.Cons:
Car smelled of cigarette smoke.National
8.0
Very Good
7 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.2
Value for money
8.4
One location in Charleston
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2020
Pros:
Great car cleanCons:
NothingEasirent
4.6
Mediocre
No reviews available
One location in Charleston
Sunnycars
No score available yet
2 locations in Charleston
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Charleston SUV Hire Information
| Pick-up location | Charleston |
|---|---|
| Car types | SUV |
| Hire locations | 8 |
| Airport locations | 5 |
| Popular agencies | Avis, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National |