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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 36 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R984/day on average when booked 36 days ahead, which saves you 1 358% 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 1 review). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.5/10 with 14 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Alamo
10.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Budget
7.4
Avis
6.9
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 R1 072/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Charlottesville is June (R1 406/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
R1 072
February
R1 090
March
R1 195
April
R1 178
May
R1 318
June
R1 406
July
R1 389
August
R1 107
September
R1 107
October
R1 143
November
R1 143
December
R1 090
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 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 17 August 2025.
Alamo
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
14 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,7
Comfort
7,7
Overall
7,5
Pick-up/drop-off
7,8
Value
7,1
Budget
19 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,8
Comfort
8,0
Overall
7,4
Pick-up/drop-off
7,4
Value
7,6
Avis
6 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7,2
Comfort
7,8
Overall
6,9
Pick-up/drop-off
6,9
Value
6,9
Hertz
17 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,8
Comfort
7,2
Overall
6,8
Pick-up/drop-off
6,7
Value
6,7
National
3 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6,9
Comfort
7,4
Overall
6,4
Pick-up/drop-off
6,4
Value
4,9
Dollar
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,0
Comfort
6,0
Overall
6,0
Pick-up/drop-off
6,0
Value
6,0
Thrifty
1 location
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Charlottesville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 August 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Charlottesville?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in Charlottesville for a month is certainly possible.