Car Rental at Charlottesville Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
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- 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 7 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 2025
- 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 €64 per day
- Medium cars - from €64 per day
- Large cars - from €65 per day
- SUVs - from €65 per day
- Premium cars - from €73 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 7 locations near Charlottesville Airport
- Lynchburg Airportfrom €63.96 per day111.9 km / 69.53 miles away
- Richmond International Airportfrom €65.64 per day121.7 km / 75.62 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airportfrom €61.35 per day126 km / 78.29 miles away
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airportfrom €61.64 per day146 km / 90.72 miles away
- Roanoke Airportfrom €76.97 per day161.9 km / 100.6 miles away
- Newport News/Williamsburg International Airportfrom €64.55 per day205.5 km / 127.69 miles away
- Norfolk International Airportfrom €65.32 per day241.8 km / 150.25 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 monthAugust | Most expensive month March | ||
Average price €49 | A good deal €66 | Cheapest supplier Dollar | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
€57
in January
€43
in February
€86
in March
€54
in April
€50
in May
€48
in June
€77
in July
€37
in August
€39
in September
€44
in October
€59
in November
€54
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Charlottesville Airport is August — when rental costs average €36.83 per day. This is 25% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average €85.75 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 February, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
0.4 times in January
1.9 times in February
0.8 times in March
0.6 times in April
0.6 times in May
1.5 times in June
0.2 times in July
1.9 times in August
1.2 times in September
1.5 times in October
Same as average in November
0.4 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 December, the average rental period is only 2 days.
3 days in January
6 days in February
3 days in March
4 days in April
4 days in May
18 days in June
5 days in July
4 days in August
3 days in September
4 days in October
3 days in November
2 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Dollar, Alamo, National, Enterprise |
🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Large cars, Small cars, Premium cars |
🤑 Lowest price | €64 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Dollar | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Dollar | Mazda CX-5 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 2 | 1 | Small car |
Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large car |
Alamo | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3 | SUV |
Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Car rental statistics
Top 7 suppliers at Charlottesville Airport in 2025







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