Car Rental at Charlottesville Airport

Cheapest car rental rates
Mitsubishi Mirage
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Versa
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Corolla
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai Kona
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Corolla
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Jetta
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Camry
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Camry
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Jetta
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Corolla
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Mitsubishi Mirage
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Versa
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Corolla
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Mitsubishi Mirage
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Versa
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Corolla Sedan
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai Elantra
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai Kona
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Rogue
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Chevrolet Equinox
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Hyundai Kona
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Corolla
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Jetta
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Chevrolet Malibu
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Rio
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Soul
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Rogue
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Chevrolet Equinox
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Rogue
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Jetta
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Chevrolet Malibu
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Edge
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Chevrolet Equinox
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Volkswagen Jetta
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Chevrolet Malibu
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Edge
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota RAV4
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Edge
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Edge
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford F-150
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Rio
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Soul
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Chrysler Pacifica
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford F-150
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota RAV4
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford F-150
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Edge
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Chrysler Pacifica
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Dodge Durango
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Tacoma
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Why book with us?




- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Charlottesville Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Charlottesville Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers at Charlottesville Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Located in central Virginia, Charlottesville is one of the state's most interesting urban attractions. Known for its universities and as the hometown of two U.S. presidents, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, it has plenty going on in terms of preserved heritage and lively culture. The city is also near the Appalachian Mountains and several famous protected natural areas such as Shenandoah National Park.
Top international routes
- Charlotte
- New York City
- Atlanta
- Washington, D.C.
- Chicago
- Pittsburgh
- Philadelphia
- Sarasota
- Knoxville
- Jacksonville
Main airlines
The three major US carriers American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines are the main airlines serving the airport.
Terminals
The single airport terminal serves all departures and arrivals.
Location
Charlottesville Airport is about 10 mi (16.1 km) north of Charlottesville. US-29 / Seminole Trail, US-250, and Park Street are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Small cars - from $73 per day
- Medium cars - from $74 per day
- Large cars - from $74 per day
- SUVs - from $75 per day
- Premium cars - from $87 per day
- Vans - from $120 per day
Car rental desks
All of the rental desks are located near the baggage claim area in the terminal. The cars themselves are in the parking lot just outside of the terminal. There are no shuttles to be taken or long walks.
Services and facilities
The airport is quite small, but you’ll find a bar, a coffee shop, fast food outlets, a sandwich bar, a gift shop, ATMs, and baby changing rooms. The airport is accessible to travelers with reduced mobility, and wheelchairs are available on request. Special assistance is available, but be sure to contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service. Keep in mind that the airport is open from 4:00 a.m. until the day’s last flight when it closes for the night.
Nearest gas station
The best station at which to fill up before returning a rental car to the airport is an Exxon station on Seminole Trail (Highway 29) right before the turn to the airport. There is also a BP station on the other side of the road, but it is difficult to get back to Airport Rd. from it.
If coming from the north, there is a Shell station in the village of Camelot. It is about 3.5 miles from the rental car returns.
Popular one-way rentals
- Washington, D.C. (109 miles / 175 km)
- Richmond (79 miles / 127 km)
- Baltimore (147 miles / 237 km)
- Norfolk (169 miles / 272 km)
- Roanoke (126 miles / 203 km)
- Pittsburgh (279 miles / 449 km)
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Airport info
Top 20 locations near Charlottesville Airport
- Charlottesville Rio6.4 km / 3.98 miles away
- Charlottesville Downtown12.4 km / 7.71 miles away
- Orange Downtown31.9 km / 19.82 miles away
- Shenandoah Valley Airportfrom $76.88 per day41.5 km / 25.79 miles away
- Fredericksburg Bellvue84.9 km / 52.75 miles away
- Richmond Henricofrom $76.88 per day97.8 km / 60.77 miles away
- Richmond Sauer's Gardensfrom $76.88 per day105.4 km / 65.49 miles away
- Lynchburg Airportfrom $62.94 per day111.9 km / 69.53 miles away
- Richmond International Airportfrom $61.97 per day121.7 km / 75.62 miles away
- Fairfax Fair Oaks Mallfrom $76.88 per day124.4 km / 77.3 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airportfrom $60.26 per day126 km / 78.29 miles away
- Falls Church Downtown138.6 km / 86.12 miles away
- Alexandria Westfrom $58.55 per day138.7 km / 86.18 miles away
- Arlington Downtownfrom $76.88 per day143.2 km / 88.98 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airportfrom $58.99 per day146 km / 90.72 miles away
- Roanoke Airportfrom $73.48 per day161.9 km / 100.6 miles away
- Newport News/Williamsburg International Airportfrom $58.41 per day205.5 km / 127.69 miles away
- Chesapeake Western Branch Northfrom $58.55 per day229.4 km / 142.54 miles away
- Norfolk International Airportfrom $53.96 per day241.8 km / 150.25 miles away
- Virginia Beach Lynnhavenfrom $58.55 per day254.3 km / 158.01 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Charlottesville Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Charlottesville Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Charlottesville Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month October | |
| A good deal $76 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Small cars |
$38
in January
$45
in February
$52
in March
$62
in April
$58
in May
$56
in June
$48
in July
$42
in August
$39
in September
$64
in October
$52
in November
$50
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Charlottesville Airport is January — when rental costs average $37.82 per day. This is 26% cheaper than the yearly average and 41% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $63.99 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Charlottesville Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Charlottesville Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in October.
1.5 times in January
0.9 times in February
0.4 times in March
0.6 times in April
0.6 times in May
1.7 times in June
1.1 times in July
0.9 times in August
1.1 times in September
0.2 times in October
0.6 times in November
2.4 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Charlottesville Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 18 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 3 days.
7 days in January
3 days in February
4 days in March
4 days in April
4 days in May
18 days in June
6 days in July
6 days in August
6 days in September
3 days in October
4 days in November
5 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Dollar, Alamo, Avis, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $73 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Buick Encore | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Dollar | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Dollar | Mazda CX-5 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Alamo | Nissan Versa | 2 | 2 | Medium car |
| Avis | Kia Soul | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 2 | 2 | Large car |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large car |
| Alamo | Hyundai Kona | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Alamo | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Top 7 suppliers at Charlottesville Airport in 2026







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