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How far in advance should I hire a car in Richmond?

Book your car hire in Richmond 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $76/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 26% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Richmond?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Richmond is Budget (rated 6.0/10 with 62 reviews). Dollar (rated 6.0/10 with 30 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.0
Dollar
Dollar
6.0
Avis
Avis
5.9
Hertz
Hertz
5.7

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Richmond?

Planning to hire a car in Richmond? January is the cheapest month, costing about $69 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $114. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$69

February

$70

March

$90

April

$91

May

$97

June

$104

July

$114

August

$101

September

$97

October

$99

November

$90

December

$82

What car do most people hire in Richmond?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Richmond are the following: Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar), SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), and Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Richmond?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Richmond at 4.

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Top hire agencies in Richmond

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Richmond known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Richmond. Reviews were last updated on 31 October 2025.

Budget

6.0
Okay
62 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.5

Dollar

6.0
Okay
30 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.1

Avis

5.9
Fair
32 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.9

Hertz

5.7
Fair
35 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.6

National

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
26 reviews•10 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Payless

5.0
Fair
10 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.5

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

4.2

Alamo

4.8
Mediocre
15 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Richmond, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 October 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Richmond for a week from Budget?

    Budget is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Richmond. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $1,359 per week.

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

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

Car hires by fuel type in Richmond

Browse car hires by fuel type in Richmond. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Richmond. Deals were last updated on 31 October 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Richmond. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($36+).

Electric

Electric

$37+

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Hybrid

$36+

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