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

Book your rental car in Richmond 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $89/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 41% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Richmond?

Looking to hire a car in Richmond? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $33.20/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $35.61/day.

What is the best car rental company in Richmond?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Richmond is Budget (rated 5.8/10 with 69 reviews). National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.8
National
National
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Avis
Avis
6.4

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

Planning to hire a car in Richmond? January is the cheapest month, costing about $80 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $123. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$80

February

$89

March

$120

April

$111

May

$116

June

$118

July

$123

August

$111

September

$108

October

$111

November

$94

December

$96

What car do most people hire in Richmond?

SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Richmond. Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Richmond

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Richmond known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Richmond. Reviews were last updated on 16 July 2026.

Budget

5.8
Fair
69 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.4

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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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
26 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Avis

6.4
Okay
27 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Dollar

5.9
Fair
22 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.8

Thrifty

1 location
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Hertz

5.5
Fair
27 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.6

Alamo

5.1
Fair
9 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Richmond, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 July 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Richmond for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the top picks in Richmond. They can have you in a hire car for about $750 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Richmond check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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