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Rent a car for Kiawah Island
Kiawah is a gated resort island at the end of a long road, and that geography decides everything about renting a car for it. You come in on the Kiawah Island Parkway off Betsy Kerrison Parkway, which runs off Bohicket Road on Johns Island. There's no shop around the corner. Whatever you need for the week is a drive back toward town, so a car isn't really optional out here.
Getting there from the lot
Folly Road to Maybank Highway, across Johns Island on Bohicket, then Betsy Kerrison to the island gate. Around 45 minutes. It's the farthest area we list, and it's on this list because Kiawah guests reliably need a car and the resort isn't next to a rental counter.
The cars people ask about for Kiawah
This is where the top of the fleet earns its spot. The Rolls-Royce Ghost gets booked for weddings and anniversary weekends on the island. The Range Rover is the practical version of the same idea, with room for golf bags heading to the Ocean Course and enough space for a family staying a week. Freshfields Village at the entrance is where most of the grocery and dinner runs end up.
Night Heron Park and Beachwalker Park at the west end are the two spots guests drive to most, and both are a few minutes apart once you're on the island.
Nearby pages: Seabrook Island, Johns Island, James Island and West Ashley.
Questions about renting here
Where do I pick up a rental car near Kiawah Island?
Kiawah Island renters pick up at 1471 Folly Road in Charleston, out on James Island. That's the only pickup point, so build the run out to the lot into the start of the trip rather than expecting a handoff closer to Kiawah Island.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Kiawah Island?
21, and it applies to Kiawah Island renters the same as everyone else. The driver who books has to be the one who meets it, since the license and the payment card get verified during booking.
Is there a minimum rental length for Kiawah Island trips?
Most of the fleet runs a three day minimum, which tends to suit a Kiawah Island trip anyway. The exact minimum for a given car shows during booking, so check there if you only want it for a day.
What kind of cars can you rent near Kiawah Island?
Everything on the lot is available to Kiawah Island renters: a Fiat 500X on the cheap end, a Fiat 500c convertible, a Land Rover Range Rover, a Chevrolet Silverado EV, and a Rolls-Royce Ghost at the top. The full fleet shows what each one seats.
Can I rent a convertible for a Kiawah Island trip?
Yes. The Fiat 500c convertible is one of the cheaper cars on the lot, so for a Kiawah Island trip in the warm months it goes out faster than the rest. More on convertible rental in Charleston, and check its dates early.
What other areas near Kiawah Island do you serve?
Renters come to the lot from all over the Charleston area. Closest to Kiawah Island are Seabrook Island, Johns Island, James Island and West Ashley. The service areas page lists every area we cover.
Besides Kiawah Island, do you cover the rest of Charleston County?
Yes. Kiawah Island sits in Charleston County, and the lot serves that county generally along with the ones next to it. Pickup is the same wherever you're coming from, so the practical question for Kiawah Island renters is the drive rather than the county line.
Which lot do Kiawah Island renters pick up from?
Everyone renting for Kiawah Island collects from 1471 Folly Road in Charleston, out on James Island where Folly Road runs toward the beach. It's about 45 minutes from the lot. Questions before you book, call (843) 588-8326.
Pick a car and go
Pick your dates on the booking page and see every open car with its rate. Pickup at 1471 Folly Road, Charleston.
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