Rent a Car at North Charleston

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North Charleston (C9S)

Address:

6258 Rivers Ave,
North Charleston, SC, South Carolina, 29406, United States

Phone:

(1) 843-553-5660

Location Type:

Corporate

Hours of Operation:

Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 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
Fastbreak Service
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: The rental office is located on the northeast side of River Ave between Spaulding Dr and Hawthorne Dr. The office is about 4.7 miles from the Charleston International Airport.
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.

North Charleston Car Rental

Choosing a car rental in Charleston can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Simply head to Budget on Northwoods Boulevard in North Charleston. You’ll find affordable vehicles in a wide range of options to suit your needs.

When you rent a car in Charleston from our Northwoods Boulevard location, you’ll get easy access to everywhere you might need to go in the area. Hop right on I-26 and you can make your way to Sullivan’s Island for fun on the beach or to Budget at the Charleston International Airport before catching a flight. The I-526 junction isn’t far from this Budget location either, so all of Charleston is at your fingertips once you grip the steering wheel. Heading away from Charleston? Our Northwoods Boulevard location allows you to take a trip out to Columbia or Augusta without dealing with city traffic.

Whether you book a luxury car rental in Charleston for a night out on the town or choose a minivan to explore Charleston on a family vacation, we have you covered. When you’re done with your rental car, you can return it to any of our other nearby Charleston locations. 

Neighborhood Landmarks

  • Close to Mei Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar

  • Across the street from Red Crab

     

Popular Rental Options in Charleston

  • Compact Cars: Choose a compact car if you’re heading into downtown Charleston to the Calhoun Mansion or the Historic Charleston City Market.

  • Full-Size Cars: A full-size car gives you space to spread out on trips out to Mount Pleasant.

  • Standard Elite 7-Passenger SUVs: Pack your 7-passenger SUV rental for outdoor adventures in Francis Marion National Forest.

     

See Prices & Available Cars

Want to check out all of your options for cheap car rental in Charleston? Explore all our available rental cars in Charleston by filling out the reservation form at the top of the page. Once you enter your desired pickup date and time and your drop-off information, you can see all of your vehicle options and their rates. Don’t delay—book your vehicle today!

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