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Pick-up location | North Charleston |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Pickup truck, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 12 |
Airport locations | 4 |
Popular agencies | Ace, Turo, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Economy | $37/day |
Compact | $38/day |
Intermediate | $38/day |
Standard | $44/day |
Minivan | $58/day |
Full-size SUV | $71/day |
Luxury | $71/day |
Pickup truck | $61/day |
Premium SUV | $75/day |
Supplier choice | $36/day |
Compact SUV | $41/day |
Intermediate SUV | $46/day |
Standard SUV | $50/day |
You can comfortably rent any model from car rentals in North Charleston since the city has a quality infrastructure system. However, the few parking lots within the town can make finding spaces challenging. We recommend renting a compact vehicle to navigate the tight spaces with ease.
Most roads in this city have a speed limit of approximately 35mph. Streets in residential, school zones, and business areas typically post a 25mph limit. The speed along the interstate roads is around 70mph outside the urban core. On the Charleston peninsula, these interstate highways have limitations ranging from approximately 40mph to about 55mph.
You can conveniently park in the Park & Go garage at the Charleston International Airport, which charges around $10 per day on the surface lot. The 5-tier space has an approximately $17 daily rate, while the 3-level lot closest to the terminal offers a maximum of around $15 a day. You can use the North Charleston Marriott Car Park on 4770 Goer Drive or the parking spaces available at 4821 Chateau Avenue for free services.
On average a rental car in North Charleston costs $72 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in North Charleston found in the last 2 weeks is $43.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Ace ($36/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($61/day) and Budget ($71/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Ace 3632 Cheatham Street 29418 (3 miles from city center).
The average gas price in North Charleston is $3.89 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $62, depending on the car size.
Standard (Chrysler 200 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in North Charleston.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Standard car rental in North Charleston costs $44 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in North Charleston costs $54 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in North Charleston costs $62 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in North Charleston costs $519 per week ($74 per day).
On average a rental car in North Charleston costs $2,225 per month ($74 per day).
Most car rental providers in North Charleston offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in North Charleston, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 8 car rental agencies in North Charleston.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in North Charleston so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
North Charleston is a proponent of carpooling. If you prefer sharing a ride with one of North Charleston’s residents, check out carpooling apps in the city. Before you carpool, consider checking whether cheap car rentals in North Charleston allow the practice.
You may encounter road congestion in North Carolina due to some annual events. These include the City of North Charleston Harvest Festival in October and the Charleston Half Marathon, which usually occurs in mid-January. In November, some roads in North Charleston remain closed as the town celebrates the City of North Charleston Veteran’s Day and Ceremony.
One location in North Charleston
Locations in North Charleston
3632 Cheatham Street
+1 877 219 9192
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Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
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2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
8.0 Very good
Sep 2023
3 locations in North Charleston
Locations in North Charleston
5757 Rivers Ave. @ Jones Ford
+1 843 566 7805
7291 Cross County Rd
+1 843 552 2150
8734 Rivers Ave
+1 843 572 8807
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2.0 Poor
Jul 2020
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They let me reserve a pickup truck that none of the local offices had in stock.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2020
Pros:
Good service as usual.Cons:
Did not have a compact for me as requested. Had to drive a family van9.2 Wonderful
Sep 2018
Pros:
Pick up location.Cons:
After purchasing the 3rd party protection insursnce, the Enterprise agents said it wasnt the best idea to go that route. They offered (wanted me to purchase) their in-store insurance, which I did. They advised to cancel the 3rd party I insurance. Of course all of this is happening as I'm dealing with everthing else and i never got around to calling the 3rd party to cancel. So basically I paid for two sets of coverage. My point here is if you are going to purchase the additional insurance, wait until at the counter; it was basically the same price.8.0 Very good
Oct 2016
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I reserved a sedan and when I went to pick up all they had was an SUV. I end up paying about $100 more in gas for my road trip as a result.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2016
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The staff at Enterprise are always so good at staying positive and handling things quickly and efficiently. The crew at this location were no different! I had to put my car in the shop unexpectedly and I needed a vehicle capable of handling the duties of my small business for several days (delivery of small goods to several locations). Chuck and Ray were on point with their customer service and made everything a breeze, from picking me up before my rental to dropping me off after, I couldn't have asked for better service.Cons:
Not applicable!2.0 Poor
Mar 2023
One location in North Charleston
Locations in North Charleston
6258 Rivers Ave
+1 843 572 3190
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6.0 Okay
Jun 2023
2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Nothing because they bailed on the reservation.Cons:
The staff texted me 3 days after the rental reservation and two days before I needed the car to tell me they were overbooked and they wouldn't have anything available for me. I had to contact Priceline to get my insurance deposit back again. Definitely wasn't helpful to have the car pulled out via a non official text message on Saturday when I needed the car Monday. I ended up renting from Hertz directly from their website instead of using Kayak or Priceline.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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The staff was rude and unfriendly. I think the owner is racist.Cons:
New management and someone who has had customer service training.2.0 Poor
Dec 2018
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Extremely rude and unhelpful. The Avis rental car location in North Charleston, SC is not where you want to go. The owner actually raised his voice to customers complaining of his bad day as if it was their fault. Left shaking without renting a car.6.8 Okay
Aug 2017
Pros:
Car was clean. Attendants were polite and accommodating.Cons:
Actual rate was higher than kayak posted rate. Reservation was not made at location selected on kayak. Car wheel well was falling off. Not sure if location and rate are kayak issues or Avis.2 locations in North Charleston
Locations in North Charleston
2821 Azalea Dr
+1 843 480 4311
8510 Rivers Avenue Ste O
+1 843 793 2235
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
Pros:
I mean, I would call a Kia Sorrento a full-size SUV. We moved our luggage from a RAV-4 and it barely fit in the Kia. Moving from a crossover to a full size SUV, you expect a little bit more room. Maybe you should clear up with your partners what is considered a full-size SUV. When your site says a Nissan Pathfinder OR COMPARABLE, no one expects to show up and have to drive a Kia Sorrento.Cons:
Stop lying to us about the cars available. I could have gotten way cheaper rates for a Kia Dorrento booking direct or using another service. Massively disappointing.8.0 Very good
Aug 2020
Pros:
Nice and efficient staff.Cons:
It was clean, but not sure if it was disinfected. COVID days!9.2 Wonderful
Mar 2020
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Drop off was really easy. Car met my expectations.Cons:
Pick up location took longer than expected.7.2 Good
Mar 2018
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otherwise it was great! gas milage was excellent!Cons:
seat of car wasn't comfortable and not able to adjust it.4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2017
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I didn't like the change of price . In the end I had to make the people from hutz take a look on the price because they was tryin to charge me more than the price2.0 Poor
Jul 2017
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no car! It was a third party rental , as we found out at the counter and for just $600 they would rent us a car after having already paid for a car.. We were unable to reconcile the account and went to a friendly competitor to rent a carOne location in North Charleston
Locations in North Charleston
3826 West Montague Avenue
+1 843 552 7533
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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You didn’t have the car I reserved and it was substituted for a truck that had no runners, so my 75 year old mom and I had to jump out of and climb into the truck, we both were very uncomfortable and had to spend more on gas as the truck was not as economical as a car would have beenOne location in North Charleston
Locations in North Charleston
6258 Rivers Ave
+1 843 553 5660
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Didn’t have car I ordered so upgraded but kept the same cost!9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2018
Pros:
The inside of the car was clean.Cons:
The car should have been washed better on the outside.2.0 Poor
Jan 2018
Cons:
When I reserved the car, the web site mentioned that they also accepted debit cards. When I went to pick up the car, the clerk told me that without a major credit card that they had to run a credit check on me. That was not mentioned in my confirmation email. I know that my credit rating is not very good. I realize I had to put a deposit and had the funds in my account to cover it. It was a big inconvenience for me to not be able to rent the car.2.0 Poor
Oct 2017
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There were no cars available and they did not notify us. We were unable to get a rental car period. They were rude and told us we should not have booked through anyone but them.2.0 Poor
Nov 2016
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NOT one thingCons:
made a reservation..when i got there they said they needed a credit card.. didnt have one on me so i was unable to get a car. Terribke customer service2 locations in North Charleston
Locations in North Charleston
2039 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
+1 914 368 0091
3000 Aviation Way, 3000 Aviation Way, West Columbia, , USA South Carolina
+1 914 368 0091
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One location in North Charleston
Locations in North Charleston
3632 Cheatham Street
+1 843 203 5350
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Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most popular car type | Standard |
Average price | $72/day |
Good deal | $61/day |