

Extraordinary selection
From standard cars to supercars, find the perfect car for any occasion or budget

Liability insurance included
Third-party liability insurance comes standard, and choose from a range of vehicle protection plans

Easy airport pickup
You can skip the rental counter at 100+ airports across the US and Canada
Average daily prices for a 3-day trip

Kia Optima
2016
•5.0
(23)

Chevrolet Cruze
2017
•4.92
(41)

Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
2016
•4.97
(84)

Honda Civic
2020
•5.0
(12)

Toyota Corolla
2024
•5.0
(47)

Toyota Corolla
2022
•4.92
(103)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2019
•5.0
(50)

Tesla Model 3
2026
•5.0
(5)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2018
•4.95
(65)

If you're looking to secure a car rental at Charleston Airport, Turo has you covered. Located just 11.9 miles from Downtown Charleston, you can collect your rental car directly from the airport's Daily Parking Garage, Hourly Parking Garage, or the Economy A Lots to get your South Carolina adventure kick-started. Whether you're visiting to soak up history, explore plantations, or discover Fort Sumter National Monument, booking a rental car on Turo allows you to skip the airport rental counter and get on the road sooner.
On Turo, renting a car at CHS is easy. Browse cars online, confirm your pickup location, book your car, and get on the road sooner. With pickup locations at airports across the US, you'll be able to find the perfect car for whatever you have planned.

Enter a date and airport location in Charleston, SC (or beyond), filter to find the best car for you, and read reviews from previous renters.

Rent a car for pickup at the airport, or opt for delivery to various destinations, including airports, train stations, and hotels.

Your host sends you pickup details, and you’re all set to hit the roads of Charleston, SC! If you have questions, you can easily chat with your host or contact support.
Joshua was a great host and the Toyota Yaris was exactly as described. The car was clean, reliable, fuel efficient, and perfect for getting around town. Pickup and drop off were easy, and communication was smooth throughout the trip. Would definitely rent from Joshua again. Thanks!

Awesome car even better host..they gave me a discount to continue renting.. would definitely rent again!

The car was of excellent quality. Although the location was a bit far, it was definitely worth the purchase. It was great on gas! The host was very responsive, helpful, and friendly. I look forward to renting again for my next road trip!

I absolutely LOVED this car!! Adam is so friendly and helpful, I will be booking with him every time I come to Charleston!!! He is the absolute best, 10/10 recommend! The car is absolutely a blast! No complaints, nothing but wonderful things to say!

Car drove nice, was clean and Adam was super friendly and helpful. Would definitely rent from him again.

Car worked very well with no issues. If you need something simple that works, this if for you.


The car is kept up well . Drives great and good on gas . The host was awesome and very communicative . I appreciate him he made my experience a great one .


Adam was the Best! I rented the Camry and the car was Excellent! Drive nice! I rented beach gear also for my trip! I will totally rent from Adam again anytime! Thank You so much! Be Blessed! Michele


Host was great with communication good car runs like it’s brand new and also good on gas would recommend renting from host if your in town and need a car to drive looking forward to renting from host again


Car was as expected, Adam was very flexible with changes to pick up and drop off times
Every aspect from start to finish was phenomenal. The car ran smoothly and the host was very quick/responsive. This was my first booking on Turo and I hope any future trips will go as well as this. Thank you sir!

The host Adam was terrific from start to finish. And the car rode great. I'll definitely be using him again. Thanks
Grab your bags, breeze through baggage claim, and head straight to the Daily Parking Garage, Hourly Parking Garage, or the Economy A Lot at Charleston Airport. Turo allows pickup and return at the Daily Parking Garage, the Hourly Parking Garage, or the Economy A Lot. When it comes to car return at CHS, pull a parking ticket at the entrance to the lot and leave it in the vehicle for your host. Remember to let your Turo host know where you've parked your rental car to end your trip using the Turo app.
It's easy to connect with your Turo host through the app. Confirm where to pickup and return your rental car via the app to ensure that every part of the rental process is smooth and stress-free. Remember to follow the instructions your host has given you to return the vehicle to Charleston Airport.
Charleston Airport requires Turo to collect a fee that allows your host to deliver a vehicle there. Turo doesn't set this fee, mark it up, or retain any portion of it. If your host requires you to cover the cost of parking to enter or exit the airport, this will be disclosed in the vehicle listing.

Contactless check-in and checkout
Many hosts offer contactless check-in and checkout, if their car has remote access technology, allowing you to find the car, unlock it, and be on your way without meeting them in person. Message your host for specific instructions.

Convenient airport car rental pickup and return
Rather than hustling at the busy terminal curbside, take your time picking up the rental car at approved parking lots or garages. Check in, load up your luggage, and get comfortable with the car without a big rush.

Relax with support & damage protection
24/7 support and roadside assistance mean help is just a call away, plus you can choose from a range of protection plans.
Take on whatever you have planned in Charleston with the perfect rental vehicle. On Turo, you'll discover the right car for any occasion.
If you're planning a vacation to Charleston, having a rental car allows you the freedom and flexibility to make the trip your own. Work to your own schedule, cross everything off your list, and take your time exploring with a rental car. If you want to explore beyond the attractions in the city center of Charleston, having a rental car makes it easy to get up and go whenever.
Make your special occasion even more special with the perfect rental car on Turo. Whether you're heading to a gig, a show, or even just for a night out with friends, the right rental car is the perfect accessory. Impress your colleagues with a Tesla, or ride in style with a vintage sports car. It's easy to find the rental car of your dreams on Turo.
If you want to visit the Lowcountry or Ashley River Plantations, Turo makes it easy to find the perfect rental car for your road trip. Explore South Carolina on your own schedule with the freedom and flexibility a rental car offers. Whether you choose a sleek electric vehicle or a spacious SUV, you can find these and more on Turo.
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Get the exact car you choose
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Standard rental counter experience
Waiting in line
Get one type of car “or similar”
Pickup at retail locations
Requires in-person handoff
Skip the car rental counter at Charleston International Airport
Whether you're discovering treasures at the Charleston City Market, wandering the Nathaniel Russell House, or visiting the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, Charleston has something to discover for every traveler.
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Middleton Place is famous for its gardens, and for good reason. They're the oldest landscaped gardens in the United States and have been around since the 1700s. You'll see butterfly-shaped ponds, manicured hedges, and huge oak trees. Stroll the gardens and explore the house at Middleton Place, and you'll feel like you're living your Bridgerton main-character dreams.
Take a ferry ride across Charleston Harbor to get to Fort Sumter National Monument. This is the location where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, and you can stand right where a massive part of U.S history kicked off. Explore crumbling walls, cannons, flags, and plaques that contribute to the atmosphere and make the history feel real.
If you're looking for a serene spot to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of attractions, Charleston Waterfront Park is the city's go-to spot. In the heart of downtown, you'll see people walking dogs, couples swinging on big wooden benches overlooking the water, and kids splashing in the Pineapple Fountain. Walk along shaded pathways, or just choose a bench to settle on with your book and a coffee.
Charleston has a treasure trove of history to explore, so you'll want to spend every minute soaking in everything you can. This is why it's handy to brush up on South Carolina's road rules. Here are our top tips for collecting and returning your rental car, as well as driving, parking, and fueling up in Charleston.
When booking on Turo, you can pick up your rental car from the Daily Parking Garage, Hourly Parking Garage, or the Economy A Lot at Charleston Airport. Check the Turo app before arriving at the airport to see exactly where your rental car is parked. Use the parking ticket left by your host to exit the parking lot, and dive straight into your Charleston adventure.
When your scheduled trip comes to an end, you can return your vehicle to the Daily Parking Garage, Hourly Parking Garage, or the Economy A Lot at Charleston Airport. Let your Turo host know exactly where you've parked your rental car using the Turo app, and make sure to leave a parking ticket in the car for them to exit the parking lot.
Charleston Airport is approximately 11.9 miles from Downtown Charleston. The drive typically takes around 19 minutes, which makes it a quick and easy cruise to the city center.
Driving in Charleston can be busy, due to traffic congestion, especially during rush hour. If you're entering or leaving the city from suburban areas, traffic can get backed up on these roads, too. Pedestrians also contribute to traffic delays, mostly in downtown areas near the college. Bridges used by commuters entering the city from the suburbs can also experience heavy traffic flow and bottlenecks. It's best to avoid these areas during rush hours if possible.
As always, adhere to local speed limits, wear a seatbelt, and only operate your phone hands-free while you're driving.
Finding a park for your rental car in Charleston can get competitive, especially during peak hours and on weekends. Metered parking is common in downtown Charleston, and metered hours run through the weekdays during business hours. Parking is free on Sundays and on holidays, but you'll want to try to get a spot early, as they can fill up quickly.
If you'd rather find a park in a parking garage, you can choose between several garages, including the Midtown Garage and the Marion Square Garage. Parking on residential streets is free, so if you don't mind a walk, this could be a great option.
No, there are no toll roads in Charleston, so you can keep your South Carolinan adventure rolling without worrying about tolls.
Charleston offers ample gas stations to keep your adventure fueled. Pump your gas at Exxon on Meeting Street, Sunoco on Ashley River Road, or Bluewater Gas Station on Folly Road.
If you're driving an electric vehicle, charge up at the EV Connect Charging Station on Foundation Street, the Electric Vehicle Charging Station on Savannah Highway, or the ChargePoint Charging Station, also on Savannah Highway.
Yes, we definitely recommend renting a car in Charleston. While you can explore downtown Charleston without one, it's essential to have a rental car if you want to see the Lowcountry or visit beaches outside the city center. A rental car allows you to visit attractions like the Ashley River Plantations and explore the wider South Carolina area. Whether you want a pickup truck to fit in with the locals or a convertible to cruise around in, you can find it all on Turo.
Whether you want to spin around Charleston in a Tesla Model 3, RAM 1500, Nissan Altima, Jeep Patriot, Ford Escape, Honda Odyssey, or BMW X3, Turo has you covered. Vehicle classes available include SUVs, trucks, and even sedans. Popular makes and models available on Turo include the Chrysler Pacifica, FIAT 500, Nissan Sentra, Kia K5, MINI Clubman, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Elantra, and the Chevrolet Tahoe.
The cost of car rental in Charleston can vary depending on car type, booking length, extras, and delivery. For cheap car rentals in Charleston, look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.
To rent a car on Turo, you must create a Turo account, have a valid driver’s license, get approved to drive on Turo, and be 18 years old or older in the US, 21 years old or older in Australia, or 23 years old or older in Canada.
In the UK, you must be 21 years old or older and have held a UK or EU license for at least one year, or another driver’s license for at least two years. In France you must be 18 years old or older and have held a driver’s license for at least 2 years, longer for certain makes and models of vehicles.
When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s license and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for all future road trips, day trips, and business trips!
Turo accepts valid licenses (not expired, suspended, or revoked) that allow for full driving privileges; this includes driver’s licenses issued outside of the US. Licenses that Turo doesn’t accept in the US include any that have expired, have been altered, are conditional, probational, provisional, or restricted. Learner’s permit/instruction permits are not accepted.
To rent a car on Turo in the US, you must be 18 years old or older.
You don’t need personal insurance coverage to rent a car on Turo.
In the US, any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your Turo protection plan. When booking a car in the US, you’ll choose between three protection plans — Premier (eligibility requirements apply), Standard, or Minimum — to get the level of protection that’s right for you. On each trip, you’re covered with third-party automobile liability insurance provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company.*
In New York state, you’ll also choose between Premier (if available), Standard, or Minimum. With each plan, you’re covered with liability insurance of $1,250,000.* Protection plans for New York trips also include access to roadside assistance, priority phone support, and 24/7 customer assistance.
You can get discounts and low cost car rental on Turo.
On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promo codes, discounts, and deals.
Additionally, frequent travelers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totaling 10 days in a 90-day period.
Learn how the loyalty bonus worksYes there is — whether you want to rent a car for three days, three months, or even longer, you can on Turo. You’ll find discounted prices on bookings lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.
See more about promotions & discountsSome hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit — you’ll need to check on each rental car individually to see if this service is provided. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total miles or kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.
Yes, multiple guests can drive the car you rent on Turo, as long as they are all approved to drive. The primary driver (whoever rented the car) can add additional drivers with no fees or additional charges. Only the primary driver can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress.
To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.
Turo has agreements and pilot programs in place with a number of airports across the United States, and we’re always working hard to secure arrangements at even more airports to make your transition between air travel and car travel as smooth as possible, no matter what city.
Currently, Turo has agreements with some regional and international airports in at least 24 US states. The group of airports where Turo has airport pickup permits for guests may change, so refer to the link below for an up-to-date list.
List of airport locationsSome hosts on Turo may offer one-way trips, allowing you to pick up a car at Charleston International Airport (CHS) and return it in another city. When you search on Turo, you can filter for one-way trips to see what’s available in your area.
Rates can vary depending on the day of the week. Look out for savings on longer bookings and try adjusting your trip dates to find the best price for your schedule.
Yes, you can return a car booked on Turo at Charleston International Airport (CHS) on a Sunday. Follow your host’s instructions for the designated pickup and drop-off areas at the airport, and confirm the exact return process with your host in advance.
Yes, you can rent a car on Turo for pickup at Charleston International Airport (CHS). Turo allows pickup and return at the Daily Parking Garage, Hourly Parking Garage, and the Economy A Lot. For in-person pickup, meet your host at one of the 18 Turo-designated spots in the Valet Lot. Refer to the Turo app for information about pickup and drop-off. If you need any additional information, you can contact your host after booking.
* Any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your protection plan, except in limited situations for trips booked in Maryland, but this protects your own wallet. Liability insurance is provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. The policy does not provide coverage for damage to a host’s vehicle.
For questions or information about the third party liability insurance that is included in protection plans, consumers in Maryland and the licensed states listed here may contact Turo Insurance Agency at (415) 508-0283 or claims@turo.agency. For questions about how damage to a host’s vehicle is handled, visit the Turo Support site.
When a trip is booked in the state of Washington, physical damage to the host’s vehicle is covered by insurance purchased by Turo, but Turo’s insurance does not change the contractual responsibilities of hosts or guests with respect to physical damage to a host’s vehicle.