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

Book your rental car in Charlottesville 81 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $97/day on average when booked 81 days ahead, which saves you 39% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Charlottesville?

Looking to hire a car in Charlottesville? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $27.98/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $31.93/day.

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). Hertz (rated 7.9/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
7.9
Budget
Budget
7.8
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 $92. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging $131 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 $92. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging $131 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$92

February

$92

March

$126

April

$126

May

$131

June

$131

July

$131

August

$124

September

$105

October

$121

November

$111

December

$116

What car do most people hire in Charlottesville?

SUV cars (Class Full-size 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 Premium cars (Class Premium SUV 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 6 August 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

Hertz

7.9
Good
8 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.5

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

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

7.0
Good
9 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.1

National

6.0
Okay
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

4.6

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 6 August 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 $603 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.

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