Cheapflights insights for Charlottesville car hires
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?
Book your car hire in Charlottesville 81 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R928/day on average when booked 81 days ahead, which saves you 1 242% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Charlottesville?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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 hire a car in Charlottesville?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Charlottesville is January, when you can expect to pay R894/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Charlottesville is June (R1 275/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
R895
February
R895
March
R1 226
April
R1 226
May
R1 259
June
R1 275
July
R1 275
August
R1 242
September
R1 077
October
R1 176
November
R1 077
December
R1 110
What car do most people hire in Charlottesville?
SUV cars (Buick Encore or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Charlottesville. Passenger van cars (Ford Transit or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar).
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 hire agencies in Charlottesville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Charlottesville. Reviews were last updated on 7 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
Overview
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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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Thrifty
2 locations
Thrifty 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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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 hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Charlottesville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 October 2026.
Can I rent a car for a month in Charlottesville?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Charlottesville for a month is certainly possible.
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