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?
To get the best deal on car hire in Charlottesville, book about 81 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 229, which is about 231% cheaper than the typical rate.
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). Budget (rated 7.8/10 with 17 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Alamo
10.0
Budget
7.8
Hertz
7.7
Avis
7.6
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Charlottesville?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Charlottesville is January, when you can expect to pay RM 221/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Charlottesville is June (RM 314/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
RM 221
February
RM 221
March
RM 302
April
RM 298
May
RM 310
June
RM 314
July
RM 314
August
RM 306
September
RM 265
October
RM 286
November
RM 265
December
RM 274
What car do most people hire in Charlottesville?
SUV cars (Nissan Rogue, for example) are the most popular in Charlottesville. Passenger van (Ford Transit) and Economy (Chevrolet Spark) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Charlottesville.
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.
Top rental agencies in Charlottesville
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Charlottesville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Charlottesville. Reviews were last updated on 11 October 2026.
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Alamo
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Recent reviews
10.0
|May 2026They were exactly as promised. And then let me extend my rental two days when I plans changed. And the drop off was painless.
1 out of 1
Alamo Locations in Charlottesville
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Budget
17 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.3
Overall
7.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.8
Value
8.1
Recent reviews
4.0
|Mar 2023I was charged $60 extra for being 45 minutes late in returning the car.
1 out of 6
Budget Locations in Charlottesville
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Hertz
6 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
7.4
Hertz Locations in Charlottesville
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Avis
4 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.5
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.8
Value
7.7
Avis Locations in Charlottesville
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.7
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
6.4
Recent reviews
8.0
|Feb 2025Mostly smooth but was the first and only time I've been asked my collision deductible. Not knowing it, I was roped into purchasing coverage through them. Ive rented countless times both through them and other agencies and never been asked that!
2.0
|Mar 2023They did not inform me that my car was electric. They told me to leave my keys in a box when I returned it and then proceeded to charge me an extra day.
1 out of 3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Charlottesville
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National
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
Recent reviews
10.0
|Jun 2023Good experience. Easy drop off. Customer service with actual human beings is fantastic! Thank you for putting people first!
2.0
|Dec 2022Had to cancel the rental and change travel plans because National does not accept debit for one-way rentals. Extremely inconvenient. Could have been avoided if the website would have made this policy clear when booking. Had no trouble booking a one-way with Avis instead. Thank goodness for them.
1 out of 1
National Locations in Charlottesville
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Thrifty
2 locations
Thrifty Locations in Charlottesville
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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
Easirent Locations in Charlottesville
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Charlottesville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 October 2026.
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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