First visit- to rent or not to rent, that is the question

After reading these boards, we are now undecided whether to rent a car at the airport or not. At first we decided we would not need one(and we won%26#39;t I suppose for downtown), but if we want to visit plantations or beach, etc. we will. I realize we can rent a car for a day or two, but the fees are much better for the entire 5 days we will be there and looks like parking at Holiday inn Historic is cheap- what to do?

First visit- to rent or not to rent, that is the question

With the savings you might get for a longer rental (like 5 days as opposed to 2 or 3) it might cover your garage parking expenses. Plus you won%26#39;t need transportation to town or back to the airport, which is another savings. Then you%26#39;ve got the added flexibitily of travel - it%26#39;ll free up your time so you can pick the best weather days to do each of your activities. Add all those up and it can make sense to rent.

First visit- to rent or not to rent, that is the question

There are so many things to see in the outlining area of Charleston I would never travel there without a means to see them. The Plantations, Beach area not to mention all the great dining places that are not in the downtown area. Angel Oak alone is worth the price of a car rental to me. We have been visiting the area for the last three years in the spring and fall and have yet to see everything.

rent..definately rent!

Thanks everyone; have arranged for car rental. trip is less than 4 weeks away, but who%26#39;s counting? :)