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Virginia car hires in 2025

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 30 June 2025.

Most common car type

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Cheapflights insights for Virginia car hires

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 car hire in Virginia 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R828/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 356% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Virginia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Virginia is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.4/10 with 129 reviews). Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 294 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R813/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Virginia is July (R1 229/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

R831

February

R813

March

R956

April

R908

May

R1 092

June

R1 223

July

R1 229

August

R1 015

September

R962

October

R1 134

November

R944

December

R1 045

What car do most people hire in Virginia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Virginia are the following: Intermediate cars (Honda Civic or similar), Economy cars (Kia Rio or similar), and SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Virginia?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 72 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Virginia at 25.

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 30 June 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Virginia, including those serving the Floris, Roanoke and Springfield area. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,4
Good
129 reviews72 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,2

Budget

6,3
Okay
294 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,5

Avis

6,1
Okay
137 reviews24 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,2

Hertz

6,0
Okay
185 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,1

Alamo

7,5
Good
93 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,3

Dollar

6,0
Okay
89 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,2

Payless

5,2
Fair
40 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,7

Comfort

5,8

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,2

National

7,1
Good
11 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,7

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Virginia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Virginia?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R640/day when booking a car hire in Virginia. The absolute best deal a user found was for R640/day from Budget, booked on Jun. 29.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Virginia?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Virginia for a month is certainly possible.

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