Virginia

Cheap Car Hire in Virginia

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Virginia car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Virginia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 August 2025.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$61

Cheapest price per day

$61

Cheapflights insights for Virginia car hires

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in Virginia, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $76/day – about 26% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Virginia?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Virginia is Dollar (rated 6.4/10 with 146 reviews). Budget (rated 6.0/10 with 228 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Virginia? January is the cheapest month, costing about $73 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $116. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$73

February

$79

March

$89

April

$92

May

$102

June

$111

July

$116

August

$91

September

$81

October

$83

November

$90

December

$85

What car do most people hire in Virginia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Virginia are the following: Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), and Standard cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Virginia?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 47 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Virginia at 14.

Top hire agencies in Virginia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Virginia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Virginia. Reviews were last updated on 15 August 2025.

Dollar

6.4
Okay
146 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.4

Budget

6.0
Okay
228 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Avis

5.9
Fair
121 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.0

Hertz

5.8
Fair
128 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
86 reviews47 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.5

Alamo

7.4
Good
92 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.3

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
55 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

National

9.9
Wonderful
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.8

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

9.4

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Virginia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 August 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Virginia for a week from Alamo?

    From Alamo you can hire a car in Virginia from about $427 per week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Virginia it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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