Charlottesville

Cheap Car Rentals in Charlottesville

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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 36 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $95/day on average when booked 36 days ahead, which saves you 39% off the average price.

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 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.5/10 with 14 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 $106. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $136 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 $106. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $136 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$106

February

$106

March

$116

April

$114

May

$126

June

$136

July

$135

August

$123

September

$107

October

$111

November

$111

December

$106

What car do most people hire in Charlottesville?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Charlottesville. Full-size cars (Class Full-size Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Charlottesville at 2.

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 29 August 2025.

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
14 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.1

Budget

7.4
Good
19 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.6

Avis

6.9
Okay
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Hertz

6.8
Okay
17 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.7

National

6.4
Okay
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

4.9

Thrifty

1 location

Easirent

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Charlottesville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Charlottesville?

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

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