Car Rental at Charlottesville Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Intermediate
Honda Civic or similar
$47.26 per day
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
$56.60 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
$59.39 per day
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
$104.72 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
$106.43 per day
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
$149.10 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar
$83.79 per day
Premium
Toyota Crown or similar
$90.79 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:37 PM on 5/18/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$87 per day
Average car rental length
4 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
$0.77 per liter or $2.91 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.06 per liter or $4.01 per gallon
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
- Large cars - from $47 per day
- Medium cars - from $53 per day
- Vans - from $147 per day
- Premium cars - from $91 per day
- Small cars - from $50 per day
- SUVs - from $48 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 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)
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 $35.60 per day. This is 35% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $95.71 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 7 days, while in December, 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 May.
Monthly searches at Charlottesville Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Alamo, Enterprise, National |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | $47 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Mazda CX-5 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
7.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.5 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$87.27
Lowest daily price
$47.26
Total cars available
142
Top 7 suppliers at Charlottesville Airport in 2025
Alamo
+18449341095
100 Bowen Loop Ste 200, Charlottesville, VA 22911, United States
$105 - $232
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
$107 - $211
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
Enterprise
+18449341096
Terminal, Foxtrot One Hangars Condos, VA 22911, United states
$106 - $195
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
Hertz
+14342974288
100 Bowen Loop Ste 200, Charlottesville, VA 22911
$106 - $195
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
Budget
+14349733079
100 Bowen Loop - Ste 102,
Charlottesville, VA, 22911, United States
$57 - $114
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
Avis
+14349736000
100 Bowen Loop - Ste 102,
Charlottesville, VA, 22911, United States
$59 - $114
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
$47 - $81
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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