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Cheap Car Rentals in Virginia from $71

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 Virginia with a pick-up date of 14/8 and drop-off date of 21/8. 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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Virginia car rentals in 2026

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 9 August 2026.

Most common car type

Intermediate
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Popular car types in Virginia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Virginia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 9 August 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Virginia this past week from 18,079 hire locations out of 396 hire agencies. Prices for a Virginia small car hire start from $71/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$71+

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Compact

Compact

$71+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$74+

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Full-size

Full-size

$88+

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People mover

People mover

$132+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$180+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$128+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$111+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$196+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$75+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$96+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$102+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$129+

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Best car rental deals found in Virginia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Virginia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Virginia with an average daily rate of $111. Data was last updated on 9 August 2026.
Nissan Versa$71/day
Nissan Versa
Found 08/08/26
Nissan Versa Note$71/day
Nissan Versa Note
Found 08/08/26
Ford Puma$74/day
Ford Puma
Found 08/08/26

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 78 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $73/day on average when booked 78 days ahead, which saves you 29% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Virginia?

Looking to hire a car in Virginia? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $30.16/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $31.93/day.

What is the best car rental company in Virginia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Virginia is National (rated 7.7/10). Budget (rated 6.3/10) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
7.7
Budget
Budget
6.3
Avis
Avis
6.2
Hertz
Hertz
6.0

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Virginia is February, when you can expect to pay $71/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Virginia is July ($122/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

$73

February

$71

March

$95

April

$92

May

$101

June

$120

July

$122

August

$105

September

$78

October

$89

November

$91

December

$97

What car do most people hire in Virginia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Virginia are the following: SUV cars (Cadillac Escalade or similar), Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), and Premium cars (BMW X5 or similar).

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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 9 August 2026.

National

8 locations
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Budget

25 locations
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Avis

24 locations
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Hertz

21 locations
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Thrifty

12 locations
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Payless

3 locations
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Easirent

5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

Executive Car Rental

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Virginia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 August 2026.

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

    From Hertz you can hire a car in Virginia from about $622 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Virginia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Virginia. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Virginia. Deals were last updated on 9 August 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Virginia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($58+).

Electric

Electric

$58+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$70+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$132+

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