Virginia

Cheap Car Rentals in Virginia

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Virginia car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Virginia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 September 2025.

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Cheapflights insights for Virginia car rentals

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

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

Book your rental car in Virginia 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $82/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 39% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Virginia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Virginia is Hertz (rated 6.0/10 with 145 reviews). Budget (rated 5.9/10 with 166 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Virginia is January, when you can expect to pay $76/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Virginia is July ($126/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$76

February

$77

March

$101

April

$101

May

$107

June

$114

July

$126

August

$111

September

$94

October

$94

November

$99

December

$91

What car do most people hire in Virginia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Virginia are the following: SUV cars (BMW X5 or similar), Premium cars (BMW X5 or similar), and Luxury cars (Audi A4 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Virginia?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 61 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Virginia at 22.

Top rental agencies in Virginia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Virginia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Virginia. Reviews were last updated on 13 September 2025.

Hertz

6.0
Okay
145 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.1

Budget

5.9
Fair
166 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
79 reviews57 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.8

Alamo

6.8
Okay
39 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.2

Dollar

5.9
Fair
82 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Avis

5.8
Fair
79 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.8

National

6.9
Okay
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Thrifty

6.4
Okay
2 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Virginia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 September 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Virginia for a week from Alamo?

    From Alamo you can hire a car in Virginia from about $727 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Virginia however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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