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Cheap Car Rentals in Charlottesville

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Charlottesville, book about 86 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 239, which is about 266% 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 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 17 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Charlottesville?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Charlottesville is August, when you can expect to pay RM 247/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Charlottesville is May (RM 310/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 256

February

RM 260

March

RM 285

April

RM 281

May

RM 310

June

RM 298

July

RM 281

August

RM 247

September

RM 264

October

RM 273

November

RM 273

December

RM 260

What car do most people hire in Charlottesville?

SUV cars (Jeep Compass, for example) are the most popular in Charlottesville. Intermediate (Nissan Sentra) and Full-size (Class Full-size Car) 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. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Charlottesville at 2.

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 2 July 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Charlottesville, such as Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
17 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.4

Budget

7.3
Good
21 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Dollar

7.3
Good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Hertz

6.9
Okay
18 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Avis

6.9
Okay
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Thrifty

1 location

National

5.5
Fair
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

4.3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Charlottesville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 July 2025.
  • 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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