Charleston International Airport area features no toll roads, making your rental car journey throughout the region completely free of toll charges. South Carolina maintains an extensive network of toll-free highways and local roads around Charleston airport and beyond. Your convertible car rental can explore every corner of the Charleston metro area without worrying about toll booth stops or electronic payment systems.

Charleston's mild climate and scenic coastal roads make convertible car rentals perfect for exploring the Lowcountry with the top down. A convertible car rental from Charleston airport gives you the freedom to cruise past historic plantations, drive along oceanfront highways, and feel the Atlantic breeze while discovering South Carolina's charm. The luxury of open-air driving enhances every Charleston adventure, from downtown's cobblestone streets to barrier island excursions.

The scenic Highway 17 coastal route stretches north and south from Charleston, offering stunning marsh views and access to barrier islands perfect for convertible driving. Head west on I-26 toward the Blue Ridge Mountains for a completely different landscape experience, passing through historic small towns and rolling countryside. The Charleston Tea Plantation route via Maybank Highway leads to Wadmalaw Island, combining rural charm with agricultural heritage in your luxury rental adventure.

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!

South Carolina requires all passengers to wear seat belts, and you must yield right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks throughout Charleston. Speed limits vary from 25 mph in downtown Charleston to 70 mph on interstates, with school zones dropping to 15 mph during posted hours. Right turns on red are permitted after a complete stop unless posted otherwise, and using your phone while driving requires hands-free operation.

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.

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.

Take International Boulevard east from Charleston airport, then merge onto I-526 East toward downtown Charleston for the most direct route. Follow I-526 to I-17 South, which leads directly into the heart of historic Charleston's peninsula. Your rental car will pass through several neighborhoods before reaching the downtown area, where street parking and garage options become available near major attractions.

Multiple gas stations operate within a short drive of Charleston International Airport, including locations on International Boulevard and nearby Dorchester Road. The airport area features several major fuel brands offering both regular and premium gasoline for your rental car. Downtown Charleston also provides numerous gas stations along major thoroughfares like Meeting Street and King Street for convenient refueling during your visit.