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Cheap Car Rentals in Charlottesville from $72

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Charlottesville with a pick-up date of 31/8 and drop-off date of 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Charlottesville

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Charlottesville and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 15 June 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Charlottesville this past week from 17 hire locations out of 10 hire agencies. Prices for a Charlottesville small car hire start from $72/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$72+

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Compact

Compact

$105+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$85+

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Full-size

Full-size

$109+

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People mover

People mover

$129+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$170+

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Luxury

Luxury

$289+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$86+

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Best car rental deals found in Charlottesville

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Charlottesville. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Charlottesville with an average daily rate of $127. Data was last updated on 15 June 2026.
Toyota Corolla$72/day
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Toyota Prius$85/day
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Kia Sportage$89/day
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Cheapflights insights for Charlottesville car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Charlottesville, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Charlottesville?

Book your rental car in Charlottesville 12 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $94/day on average when booked 12 days ahead, which saves you 36% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Charlottesville?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Charlottesville is Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 2 reviews). Budget (rated 7.8/10 with 17 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
10.0
Budget
Budget
7.8
Hertz
Hertz
7.5
Avis
Avis
7.4

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Charlottesville?

At Charlottesville, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $93. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $135 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Charlottesville, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $93. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $135 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$93

February

$93

March

$127

April

$127

May

$132

June

$132

July

$135

August

$125

September

$108

October

$123

November

$113

December

$117

What car do most people hire in Charlottesville?

SUV cars (Class Standard SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Charlottesville. Intermediate cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Subaru Legacy or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Charlottesville?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Charlottesville at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Charlottesville

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Charlottesville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Charlottesville. Reviews were last updated on 15 June 2026.

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

7.8
Good
17 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.5
Good
8 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.9

Avis

7.4
Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
9 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.9

National

6.4
Okay
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

4.9

Thrifty

2 locations
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Easirent

1 location
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Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Charlottesville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 June 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Charlottesville for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the most popular car hire companies in Charlottesville, offering car hire for around $608 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Charlottesville?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Charlottesville for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much is a car hire in Charlottesville for a weekend?

    $0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Charlottesville, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Charlottesville, then opt for a Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of July, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Charlottesville

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Charlottesville. Deals were last updated on 15 June 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Charlottesville. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

$66+

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