Charleston car hire

A good portion of Charleston can be explored on foot, however to get the most out of your trip, car rental in Charleston is by far the best option.

There are several rental car services available to you, but it really is a good idea to get this arranged before you arrive at Charleston airport to find the cheapest deal. Car hire in Charleston gives the flexibility to explore Charleston city and the states of South Carolina at your own pace, and you can find those hidden gems off the beaten track which will make your trip all the more special.

A city rich in tradition and culture, Charleston is one of America's oldest cities. Located in the south of Carolina, Charleston is the state's second largest city. Sitting at the midpoint of the USA's Atlantic coastline, it is easily accessibly by car from north or south via Highway 17 and many visitors to the city choose car hire to get around. 

Nicknamed the 'Holy City' due to the prominence of churches on its skyline, it was originally named Charles Town after King Charles II of England. Once the nation's fourth largest city, the economy was built on shipping, rice & indigo. Although Charlestown was captured in the civil war, it escaped with relatively little damage and much of the historic buildings are still in place today, drawing in visitors from near and far.