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Cheap Car Rentals in Charlottesville from C$ 98

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Charlottesville with a pick-up date of 10/4 and drop-off date of 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Charlottesville

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Charlottesville and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 27 March 2026.
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There are currently 16 rental locations operating in Charlottesville spread across 10 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Charlottesville is medium car at C$ 98 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

C$ 110+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 98+

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Full-size

Full-size

C$ 101+

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SUV

SUV

C$ 130+

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Minivan

Minivan

C$ 177+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 187+

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Premium

Premium

C$ 147+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 211+

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Compare car rental deals in Charlottesville by type

Here are the best Charlottesville small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Charlottesville medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Charlottesville SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mazda Mazda2C$ 110/day
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Best car rental deals found in Charlottesville

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Charlottesville. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Charlottesville with an average daily rate of C$ 138. Data was last updated on 27 March 2026.
Mazda Mazda3C$ 98/day
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Mazda Mazda3
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Honda AccordC$ 101/day
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Honda Accord
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Mitsubishi MirageC$ 110/day
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Mitsubishi Mirage
Found 03/26/26

Cheapflights insights for Charlottesville car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Charlottesville, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

Book your rental car in Charlottesville 12 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 79/day on average when booked 12 days ahead, which saves you 14% off the usual average price.

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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). Budget (rated 7.6/10 with 15 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
10.0
Budget
Budget
7.6
Avis
Avis
7.5
Hertz
Hertz
7.0

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

At Charlottesville, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 75. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 109 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Charlottesville, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just C$ 75. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging C$ 109 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

C$ 75

February

C$ 75

March

C$ 97

April

C$ 90

May

C$ 104

June

C$ 108

July

C$ 109

August

C$ 101

September

C$ 87

October

C$ 101

November

C$ 91

December

C$ 94

Which car rental 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.

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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 27 March 2026.

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

7.6
Good
15 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.9

Avis

7.5
Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.3

Hertz

7.0
Good
11 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.9
Okay
10 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.5

National

6.4
Okay
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

4.9

Thrifty

1 location
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Easirent

1 location
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Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

5.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Charlottesville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 March 2026.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Charlottesville for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in Charlottesville

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Charlottesville. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Charlottesville. Deals were last updated on 27 March 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Charlottesville. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 51+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 61+

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Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 524+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 51+

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