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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 86 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 78/day on average when booked 86 days ahead, which saves you 18% off the usual average price.

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). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.8/10 with 16 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Charlottesville, the best time to rent a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just C$ 80. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging C$ 101 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 August, with an average daily rate of just C$ 80. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging C$ 101 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$ 83

February

C$ 85

March

C$ 93

April

C$ 91

May

C$ 101

June

C$ 97

July

C$ 91

August

C$ 80

September

C$ 86

October

C$ 89

November

C$ 89

December

C$ 85

What car do most people rent in Charlottesville?

Convertible rentals (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Charlottesville. Standard rentals (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate rentals (Toyota Corolla or similar).

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.

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 3 July 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Charlottesville, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
16 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.4

Budget

7.3
Good
21 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Dollar

7.3
Good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Hertz

6.9
Okay
18 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Avis

6.9
Okay
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Thrifty

1 location

National

5.5
Fair
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

4.3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Charlottesville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 July 2025.
  • 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$ 409 per week.

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

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

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