Richmond

Cheap Car Rentals in Richmond, VA

Richmond, VA, United States
2 May — 9 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Richmond, VA, United States
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Richmond?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Richmond, VA and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

January

฿1,368

February

฿1,627

March

฿2,071

April

฿2,145

May

฿2,145

June

฿2,108

July

฿2,219

August

฿2,182

September

฿1,997

October

฿1,960

November

฿1,849

December

฿1,664

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Richmond is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Richmond, VA

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Richmond, VA to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Top rental agencies in Richmond, VA

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Richmond, VA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Richmond, VA. Reviews were last updated on 25 April 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Richmond area such as Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Budget

6.2
Okay
117 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
68 reviews•10 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Avis

6.2
Okay
57 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Alamo

6.2
Okay
85 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Hertz

6.0
Okay
86 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

5.8

Payless

5.9
Fair
60 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.4

Dollar

5.8
Fair
67 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.1

National

7.8
Good
9 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Richmond, VA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2024.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Richmond?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (8.0 rating), National (7.8 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Richmond.

  • What are petrol prices like in Richmond?

    The average price of petrol in Richmond is ฿38.11/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,715 and ฿2,477 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Richmond for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Richmond it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 46%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

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

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

  • What car do most people hire in Richmond?

    The most popular car to hire while in Richmond is the Dodge Grand Caravan, which is a Mini vehicle.

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