Car Rental at Charlottesville Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Charlottesville Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$58.98
per day
Charlottesville Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar
$70.73
per day
Charlottesville Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$91.93
per day
Charlottesville Airport
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150
or similar
$94.94
per day
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Charlottesville Airport
Compact SUV
Nissan Kicks
or similar
$119.26
per day
Charlottesville Airport
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
$117.26
per day
Charlottesville Airport
Luxury
Chrysler 300
or similar
$132.41
per day
Charlottesville Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Chevrolet Traverse
or similar
$137.10
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:09 on 2024-07-15. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$103 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 56 km/h or 25 - 35 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 112 km/h or 55 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.85 per liter or $3.22 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.78 per liter or $2.95 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.10 per liter or $4.16 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Charlottesville Airport is also known as Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport.
Top international routes
- Charlotte
- Atlanta
- Chicago
- Washington D.C.
- Philadelphia
- New York City
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
- Large cars - from $59 per day
- Medium cars - from $118 per day
- Vans - from $162 per day
- Premium cars - from $95 per day
- Small cars - from $117 per day
- SUVs - from $64 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.
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 mi / 175 km)
- Charlotte (278 mi / 447 km)
- Louisville (501 mi / 806 km)
Airport info
Charlottesville Airport (CHO)
- IATA: CHO
- ICAO: KCHO
- Name: Charlottesville Airport (CHO)
Top 7 locations near Charlottesville Airport
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111.9 km / 69.5 miles away
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121.7 km / 75.6 miles away
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126 km / 78.3 miles away
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146 km / 90.7 miles away
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161.9 km / 100.6 miles away
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205.5 km / 127.7 miles away
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241.8 km / 150.2 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
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.
Average rental costs per day at Charlottesville Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Charlottesville Airport is July — when rental costs average $29.24 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 36% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $45.55 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.
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.
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 July the average rental period is 8 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Charlottesville Airport
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 July, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Charlottesville Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Dollar |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, Medium cars, SUVs |
| Lowest price | $59 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Enterprise |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz
7.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.4 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$102.83
Lowest daily price
$58.98
Total cars available
514
Top 7 suppliers at Charlottesville Airport in 2024
Alamo
+18449341095
100 Bowen Loop Ste 200, Charlottesville, VA 22911, United States
$60 - $265
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Budget
+14349733079
100 Bowen Loop Suite 102
$84 - $165
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:09:00-23:59
Sun:09:00-23:59
Hertz
+14342974288
100 Bowen Loop Ste 200, Charlottesville, VA 22911
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:00
Tue:08:00-23:00
Wed:08:00-23:00
Thu:08:00-23:00
Fri:08:00-23:00
Sat:08:00-23:00
Sun:08:00-23:00
Enterprise
+18449341096
Terminal, Foxtrot One Hangars Condos, VA 22911, United states
$59 - $284
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
National
+18449341095
100 Bowen Loop #103, Charlottesville, VA 22911
$60 - $286
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Avis
+14349736000
100 Bowen Loop Suite 102
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:09:00-23:59
Sun:09:00-23:59
Dollar
+18664342226
100 Bowen Loop
$64 - $91
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:00
Tue:08:00-23:00
Wed:08:00-23:00
Thu:08:00-23:00
Fri:08:00-23:00
Sat:08:00-23:00
Sun:08:00-23:00
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