Rent a Car at Citadel Mall (SE Entrance) (C3S)

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Citadel Mall (SE entrance) (C3S)

Address:

2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd,
Space 804, Charleston, SC, South Carolina, 29407, United States

Phone:

(1) 843-573-9144

Hours of Operation:

Sun 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Holiday Hours:

2025
MEMORIAL DAY   May  26  08:00AM - 04:00PM
INDEPENDENCE   July  4  08:00AM - 04:00PM
LABOR DAY   September  1  08:00AM - 04:00PM
THANKSGIVING   November  27  closed
CHRISTMAS EVE   December  24  08:00AM - 04:00PM
NEW YEARS EVE   December  31  08:00AM - 04:00PM
CHRISTMAS DAY   December  25  closed

2026
NEW YEARS DAY   January  1  closed

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Location Information
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Proceed to Budget rental counter. Show your drivers license and identify yourself as a Fastbreak member. The Budget rental agent will provide you with your preprinted contract and keys.
General Directions
COUNTER: Citadel Mall is located off I-526 & Hwy 7 (Sam Rittenberg Blvd). Budget is located inside the Southeast Entrance across from Planet Fitness.
CARS: On-site.
RETURNS: Same as pick-up.
After-hours Returns
Rental vehicle must be returned during office hours.

NOTE: Some locations may have a key drop available:

Drop Box Available: If the customer chooses to leave the vehicle, the customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages or theft of the vehicle may have incurred during after hours) until the contract can be closed on the following business day.

Drop Box NOT Available: If the location does not have a key drop box, the location does not permit vehicles to be left after closing hours. The customer should never lock or leave the keys inside the car. The customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages to or theft of the vehicle and locksmith fees if they choose to lock the keys in the car). The customer can either choose to return the car the next day the location is open OR change the Drop Off Location to the nearest Regional Airport. Customer is responsible for all charges related to the drop-off modification.

Charleston Car Rental on Sam Rittenberg Blvd

If your regular car is in the shop for a few days, stop by Budget at Citadel Mall in Charleston and use one of our rental cars to get around town. Not sure if your own car is dependable enough for a long road trip? Rent a car in Charleston and enjoy a smooth ride over every mile. With I-526 nearby, our Citadel Mall location gives you quick access to Charleston and North Charleston. 

A cheap car rental in Charleston is great for those visiting. Pack up an SUV rental with tents, sleeping bags, and marshmallows for a night at Francis Marion National Forest. If you're traveling with children, they’re sure to enjoy learning about sea life at the South Carolina Aquarium, and you’ll love the ease of driving a minivan rental. While here on business, enjoy a luxury car rental in Charleston and a round of golf at the Wild Dunes Harbor Golf Course. 

When you’re done with the car, drop it off at Budget locations across Charleston or at Budget at the Charleston airport. 

 

Neighborhood Landmarks

  • Right off I-526

  • On the south end of Citadel Mall

  • Across the street from PetSmart

     

Popular Rental Options in Charleston

  • Economy Cars: Take advantage of the gas mileage of an economy car rental while touring local plantations.

  • Compact Cars: Drive comfortably around town with a compact car rental when traveling on business.

  • Standard Elite 7-Passenger SUVs: Take your group to see the historic USS Yorktown CV-10 at Patriots Point, an aircraft carrier built during World War II. You’ll have room for everyone in a 7-passenger SUV. 

     

See Prices & Available Cars

Budget at Citadel Mall in Charleston has a large variety of car rentals to choose from. Fill out the online form above to view more models and their rates. Start by choosing a date and time to pick up a rental car. Second, find a return destination. Third, select a time and date to drop off the car rental. Finally, click “Select My Car.” Complete your reservation today and enjoy a car rental in Charleston.

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