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North Charleston car hire information
| Pick-up location | North Charleston |
|---|---|
| Car types | |
| Hire locations | 12 |
| Airport locations | 4 |
Cheap car hire in North Charleston
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in North Charleston
- Getting assistance from North Charleston car rentals facilitates navigation around the city, making business and leisure trips more comfortable. You can visit several areas close to the town, such as the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. These lush grounds are about 12.8 miles from central North Charleston and include a zoo, making it suitable for trips with kids or friends. You can appreciate the area’s history by driving about 16 miles to the Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site in Summerville city. Conversely, you can go to the North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center on International Boulevard within the city center for a shorter ride.
- You arrive in North Charleston via the Charleston International Airport, situated approximately 3 miles from the town’s center. This airport conveniently incorporates a Rental Car Pavilion, which you can find past the baggage claim at the end of the terminal area, opposite the bus stop. Some of the car rentals in North Charleston’s city center include Alamo, Hertz, Enterprise, National, Budget, and Avis. You can also find services from Dollar and Thrifty, which offer a direct and free airport shuttle to their pick-up location. You can follow the shuttle signs in the terminal and board immediately outside the baggage claim across the street.
- North Charleston ensures you can move through the town and nearby cities and states using the well-developed and connected roads, like Rivers Avenue and the I-526 and I-26 that link to Charleston and Mount Pleasant. To prevent getting lost along the streets, you can opt to integrate a navigation system into your vehicle. You will want to keep a lookout for pedestrians throughout your drive in North Charleston because many residents travel by foot and commonly use the sidewalks and roadways.
- You will most likely find congested roads during the morning and evening commute hours along the main streets, including International Boulevard, Montague Avenue, and I-526. International Boulevard also services the airport, so you generally want to stay off the roads from around 6:30am to 9:30am and from about 5pm to 7pm. You can safely drive during the cold season since North Charleston usually experiences mild winters.
- Book your car hire in North Charleston at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Supplier choice hire cars in North Charleston are around 5% cheaper than other car types, on average
North Charleston car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about car hire in North Charleston
What type of car is recommended for driving in North Charleston?
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.
What’s the speed limit in North Charleston?
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.
Where are the best places to park in North Charleston?
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.
How much is the price of fuel in North Charleston?
The average price of fuel in North Charleston is £3.06 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £37 and £49, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in North Charleston?
Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in North Charleston.
How can I find car hires near me in North Charleston?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Special car hire cost in North Charleston?
A Special car hire in North Charleston costs £71 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in North Charleston?
An Intermediate car hire in North Charleston costs £50 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in North Charleston?
An Economy car hire in North Charleston costs £46 per day, on average.
Should I get insurance when hiring a car in North Charleston?
Most car hire 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 hire in North Charleston, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
North Charleston car hire reviews and directory
Ace
3.9
Poor
33 reviewsCleanliness
4.4
Comfort
4.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
4.6
One location in North Charleston
Locations in North Charleston
3632 Cheatham Street
+1 877 219 9192
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
8.0 Very Good
Sept 2023
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Good
12 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.4
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
Cons:
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
Sept 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
Pros:
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
Avis
5.8
Fair
9 reviewsCleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
6.0
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
Pros:
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
Pros:
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
Cons:
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.Hertz
5.6
Fair
18 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
5.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
5.8
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
Pros:
Drop off was really easy. Car met my expectations.Cons:
Pick up location took longer than expected.7.2 Good
Mar 2018
Pros:
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
Cons:
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
Cons:
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 carDollar
5.4
Fair
1 reviewCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
5.8
One 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
Cons:
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 beenBudget
5.2
Fair
12 reviewsCleanliness
6.1
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.5
Value for money
5.7
One 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
Pros:
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
Cons:
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
Pros:
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 serviceVIPCars Recommendation
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2 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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Ace Rental Cars
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One location in North Charleston
Locations in North Charleston
3632 Cheatham Street
+1 843 203 5350
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Car hire locations in or near North Charleston
When to book a car hire in North Charleston
Car hire insurance in North Charleston
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver
Some North Charleston car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in North Charleston.
Deductible
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your North Charleston car hire.