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Cheap Car Rentals in Charlottesville from C$ 80

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Popular car types in Charlottesville

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There are currently 17 rental locations operating in Charlottesville spread across 10 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Charlottesville is small car at C$ 80 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

C$ 80+

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Compact

Compact

C$ 81+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 83+

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Standard

Standard

C$ 85+

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Full-size

Full-size

C$ 85+

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Minivan

Minivan

C$ 136+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 98+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 88+

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Best car rental deals found in Charlottesville

Kia RioC$ 80/day
Kia Rio
Found 09/03/26
Hyundai ElantraC$ 81/day
Hyundai Elantra
Found 09/03/26
Hyundai SonataC$ 83/day
Hyundai Sonata
Found 09/03/26

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 81 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 79/day on average when booked 81 days ahead, which saves you 13% off the usual average price.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in Charlottesville?

In Charlottesville, the most affordable rental car company right now is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, offering prices from just C$ 63.34/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at C$ 80.01/day.

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 2 reviews). Hertz (rated 8.0/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
8.0
Budget
Budget
7.8
Avis
Avis
7.4

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, May is the priciest month, averaging C$ 106 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, May is the priciest month, averaging C$ 106 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$ 102

April

C$ 102

May

C$ 106

June

C$ 106

July

C$ 106

August

C$ 104

September

C$ 87

October

C$ 98

November

C$ 90

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. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Charlottesville at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Charlottesville

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

8.0
Very good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.4

Budget

7.8
Good
17 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

8.0

Avis

7.4
Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.5
Okay
9 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Thrifty

2 locations
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National

6.0
Okay
3 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

4.6

Easirent

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

Car rental FAQs

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Charlottesville for a week from Avis?

    Avis is a popular option for travellers looking for car rental in Charlottesville. You can expect the average cost of a rental car to be about C$ 636 per week.

  • 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

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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$ 76+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 270+

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Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 611+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 76+

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