Car Rental at Richmond International Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Compact
Hyundai Accent
or similar
$50.52
per day
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
$54.46
per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$57.40
per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$58.71
per day
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Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$68.20
per day
Premium
Volkswagen Passat
or similar
$68.59
per day
Luxury
Audi A4
or similar
$63.55
per day
Premium Elite SUV
Audi Q5
or similar
$68.00
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 5:26 PM on 12/10/24. 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
$61 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
$0.87 per liter or $3.29 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.77 per liter or $2.91 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.96 per liter or $3.63 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Richmond International Airport (RIC) serves Richmond, the capital of the state of Virginia. It is located in the center of the state and is, therefore, used by many seeking to reach other parts of the state. It is also the busiest airport in the state outside of the D.C. area.
Richmond is a popular tourist destination. It is one of the oldest cities in the country and was important in colonial times. Most of the tourist attractions have to do with the Civil War, though. The city served as the capital of the Confederacy and the White House of the Confederacy can still be visited along with museums dedicated to this era of history. Many other interesting sites can be found in the region surrounding the city and a rental car is essential to visit them.
Top international routes
- Atlanta
- New York City
- Chicago
- Charlotte
- Boston
- Newark
- Philadelphia
- Orlando
- Dallas
- Washington
Main airlines
As the airport is not a major hub for any airline, there is no one airline that dominates in terms of the number of passengers and departures it has. American Airlines carries the most passengers but is closely followed by Delta. United and the low-cost airlines JetBlue and Southwest are also popular airlines at the airport.
br> These airlines flights are primarily to and from destinations in the Soth, Midwest, and Northeast. The farthest destination away is Denver. The major airlines connect in their hubs, for instance, Delta in Atlanta, so passengers can reach destinations farther away and international destinations.
br> These airlines flights are primarily to and from destinations in the Soth, Midwest, and Northeast. The farthest destination away is Denver. The major airlines connect in their hubs, for instance, Delta in Atlanta, so passengers can reach destinations farther away and international destinations.
Terminals
RIC has one terminal with two concourses. Concourse A is used by American Airlines and JetBlue while Concourse B is used by Allegiant, Delta, Southwest, Spirit, and United.
Location
Richmond International is located about 10 miles southeast of downtown Richmond near the interchange of I64 with I-295. It is also about 60 miles from Newport News, only an hours’ drive.
Most popular types of rental car
- Convertibles - from $111 per day
- Large cars - from $52 per day
- Medium cars - from $51 per day
- Vans - from $80 per day
- Premium cars - from $60 per day
- Small cars - from $52 per day
- SUVs - from $54 per day
Car rental desks
All of the companies serving RIC are located at the airport. The rental desks for all of them can be found near the main entrance on the lower level. When returning your rental, follow the Rental Car Return signs. They will lead you to the parking garage where Alamo, National, Dollar, and Thrifty can be found on the lower level.
Services and facilities
Richmond International has all of the services and facilities one would expect from a midsize airport.
Travelers can find Applebees (which also offers takeout) and Caribou Coffee in the atrium. Concourse A, being the less busy concourse, has only a Caribou Coffe and a Cross Grain Brewhouse. Concourse B has a Caribou Coffee, a Sam Adams restaurant, a Cheeburger Cheeburger, and a Club Level Grill.
In addition to ATMs located throughout the terminal, there is a bank branch, too. A Visitor Information Center is also available to provide travelers with information about the region. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal, too.
Travelers can find Applebees (which also offers takeout) and Caribou Coffee in the atrium. Concourse A, being the less busy concourse, has only a Caribou Coffe and a Cross Grain Brewhouse. Concourse B has a Caribou Coffee, a Sam Adams restaurant, a Cheeburger Cheeburger, and a Club Level Grill.
In addition to ATMs located throughout the terminal, there is a bank branch, too. A Visitor Information Center is also available to provide travelers with information about the region. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal, too.
Nearest gas station
There are plenty of stations along Highway 60 and Sout Airport Drive when approaching the airport from either Downtown or along I-64. A BP station is located right before the turn to the airport on Highway 60. If exiting from I-64, you will pass a Wawa station on your right which is not only the most convenient but likely the cheapest station in the area.
Popular one-way rentals
- Washington, D.C. (116 miles / 187 km)
- Norfolk (87 miles / 140 km)
- Charlottesville, VA (79 miles / 127 km)
- Philadelphia (251 miles / 404 km)
- Durham (152 miles / 245 km)
- Virginia Beach (101 miles / 161 km)
Airport info
Richmond International Airport (RIC)
- IATA: RIC
- ICAO: KRIC
- Name: Richmond International Airport (RIC)
- Distance from city: 6 miles / 9.7 km
Top 7 locations near Richmond International Airport
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84.1 km / 52.3 miles away
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120.1 km / 74.6 miles away
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121.7 km / 75.6 miles away
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151.8 km / 94.3 miles away
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161.7 km / 100.5 miles away
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167.3 km / 104 miles away
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235.4 km / 146.3 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Richmond International Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Richmond International 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 Richmond International Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Richmond International Airport is January — when rental costs average $23.41 per day. This is 44% cheaper than the yearly average and 56% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $52.87 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 Richmond International Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in November the average rental period is 9 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at Richmond International Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Richmond International Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Richmond International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in October, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Richmond International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Alamo, Budget |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | $51 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 | Mazda CX-5 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Budget | Kia Soul | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | BMW X7 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Hyundai Kona | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
LT
Canada
Honda CR-V
6/8/24
Visited historical sites
MD
United States of America (USA)
Chevrolet Spark
5/31/23
Liked Richmond
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz
7.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$61.18
Lowest daily price
$50.52
Total cars available
459
Top 7 suppliers at Richmond International Airport in 2024
Hertz
+18042227228
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr, Richmond, VA 23250
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:00
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8443708283
1 RICHARD E BYRD TERMINAL DR,
$54 - $212
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
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+18443708284
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr, Richmond, VA 23250
$58 - $286
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
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Budget
+18042226090
Richmond International Airport
$60 - $358
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 23:59
Tue:06:30 - 23:59
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Fri:06:30 - 23:59
Sat:07:00 - 23:00
Sun:07:00 - 23:59
Enterprise
+18332685452
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr, Richmond, VA 23250, United States
$57 - $284
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
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Avis
+18042227416
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr,
Richmond, VA, 23250, United States
$59 - $140
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 23:59
Tue:06:30 - 23:59
Wed:06:30 - 23:59
Thu:06:30 - 23:59
Fri:06:30 - 23:59
Sat:07:00 - 23:00
Sun:07:00 - 23:59
8042228751
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr
$51 - $124
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:00
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