Cheapflights insights for Charlottesville car rentals
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?
To get the best deal on car hire in Charlottesville, book about 86 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$447, which is about 584% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 17 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Charlottesville?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Charlottesville is August, when you can expect to pay HK$471/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Charlottesville is May (HK$589/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
HK$479
February
HK$487
March
HK$534
April
HK$526
May
HK$589
June
HK$542
July
HK$526
August
HK$471
September
HK$502
October
HK$502
November
HK$510
December
HK$487
What car do most people rent in Charlottesville?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Charlottesville are the following: Intermediate cars (Nissan Sentra or similar), Full-size cars (Class Full-size Car or similar), and Premium cars (Chevrolet Suburban or similar).
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 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 12 June 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Charlottesville area such as Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Charlottesville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 June 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Charlottesville?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Charlottesville however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.