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Cheap Car Rentals in Richmond, VA

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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 8 October 2024.

January

฿1,237

February

฿1,471

March

฿1,872

April

฿1,939

May

฿2,173

June

฿2,140

July

฿2,207

August

฿1,839

September

฿1,805

October

฿1,738

November

฿1,671

December

฿1,504

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.

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 8 October 2024.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Richmond area such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
35 reviews•10 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Budget

6.2
Okay
67 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.6

Avis

5.9
Fair
34 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.8

Dollar

5.9
Fair
37 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.1

Hertz

5.8
Fair
37 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.7

National

8.2
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

8.2

Thrifty

7.9
Good
9 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.2

Alamo

5.8
Fair
25 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.1

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 8 October 2024.

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (8.3 rating), National (8.2 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.7 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 ฿31.44/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,415 and ฿2,043 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 45%). 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 Volkswagen Jetta, which is a Standard vehicle.

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