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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Richmond
- Get the most out of your time in Richmond by renting a car and exploring the city and surroundings in your own time. If you want to visit the Richmond Raceway for a car race, having a hire car means you are just 13 minutes away. Nature lovers may also want to visit the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, about 8 miles north of Richmond and only a 12-minute drive away.
- Start your time in Richmond stress-free and pick up a hire car upon landing at Richmond International Airport. This airport features its own car hire center with nine agencies providing vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Located on the lower level at the entrance of the terminal building, finding a car and being on your way to the city will only take a matter of minutes.
- Especially during the Christmas season and the cold months, Richmond has an enchanting vibe because of its snowy winters. For driving, this means to prepare properly and making sure the hire car is equipped accordingly with winter tires and even snow chains. It is also very important to slow down when the streets are covered in snow, and bear in mind that lanes may be narrower due to plows piling up snow on either side.
- Speeding in the state of Virginia is really not a good idea – it should be refrained from in general, but in Richmond you may even be charged with reckless driving. Familiarize yourself with speed regulations beforehand and never go faster than 70 mph, as speeders are fined severely in and around Richmond. Always pace your speed and adhere to the posted speed limit signs.
- Book your rental car in Richmond at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
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FAQs about renting a car in Richmond
What type of car is recommended for driving in Richmond?
Especially when visiting during winter months, opting for a 4-wheel drive car can be a wise decision as it provides the necessary traction and can handle the harsh conditions better. An SUV or minivan guarantee enough space but are not too bulky when cruising through the city, making a good alternate option.
What’s the speed limit in Richmond?
Reckless driving is taken very seriously in Virginia and categorized as a criminal offense, so adhering to speed limits is crucial. If there is no sign posted, 25 mph is permitted in residential areas, 55 mph is allowed on secondary roads (which are marked with a sign beginning with #600 or above). The highest speed limit on freeways is 70 mph, but it should also be adjusted to weather and road conditions.
Where are the best places to park in Richmond?
There are various parking opportunities in Richmond, including metered on-street parking, garages, and parking lots. Usually time restrictions are enforced on weekdays between 8 am and 6 pm and can be from 15 minutes up to three hours. Garages include the Public Parking, James Center Parking Garage, or the SP + Parking.
What is the best car hire company in Richmond?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Richmond are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.6, 52 reviews), and Budget (6.1, 90 reviews).
How much is the price of fuel in Richmond?
The average price of fuel in Richmond is RM 14.99 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between RM 180 and RM 240, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Richmond?
Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Richmond.
How can I find car hires near me in Richmond?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Richmond?
An Economy car rental in Richmond costs RM 389 per day, on average.
Richmond car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Good
Read 36 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.2
10 locations in Richmond
Locations in Richmond
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr
+1 833 268 5452
207 E Main St
+1 804 648 7612
4713 W. Broad St.
+1 804 355 7707
5105 S. Laburnum Ave
+1 804 222 2700
6109 W. Broad Street
+1 804 673 0500
6485 Iron Bridge Rd
+1 804 205 9000
7311 Hull Street Rd
+1 804 205 9000
7919 W Broad St
+1 804 346 8666
8028-a Midlothian Turnpike
+1 804 330 3030
9001 W Broad St
+1 804 217 6323
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Pick-up truck
2.0 Poor
Jim, Oct 2024
Luxury SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Marshall, Oct 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
CrAmy, Sept 2024
People carrier
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Full-size
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Premium SUV
Budget
6.1
Okay
Read 67 reviewsCleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
6.5
4 locations in Richmond
Locations in Richmond
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr
+1 804 222 6090
4204 West Broad Street
+1 804 254 2005
7923 West Broad Street
+1 804 217 6645
8231 Midlothian Turnpike
+1 804 330 0058
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2.0 Poor
Thad, Oct 2024
Premium SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Richard, Aug 2024
Standard
2.0 Poor
Derek, Jun 2024
Passenger van
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Standard SUV
6.0 Okay
Robin P, May 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2024
Pick-up truck
Avis
5.9
Fair
Read 34 reviewsCleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
5.8
4 locations in Richmond
Locations in Richmond
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr
+1 804 222 7416
4204 West Broad Street
+1 804 254 4146
7923 West Broad Street
+1 804 270 0888
8231 Midlothian Turnpike
+1 804 272 1476
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2024
Passenger van
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Passenger van
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2021
Pros:
Dropping off was super easy.Cons:
If the rep at the counter can go more into detail about policies, everything was explained very fast.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2021
Cons:
I arrived to pickup my car only to find none were available. The agents onsite were not customer service oriented. DId not offer suggestions or help with finding another rental agency. I did however go to the Avis rental agency at theRichmond Airport and they were very professional and accommodating.7.6 Good
Anonymous, Jul 2020
Cons:
The pick up process. It took a while to get the rental. Then the rental I reserved was not even the rental I got.2.0 Poor
Emmalyne, Apr 2020
Cons:
I was charged but rental car place was not open.4 locations in Richmond
Locations in Richmond
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr
+1 804 222 7228
4112 West Broad Street
+1 804 355 3840
7528 Midlothian Turnpike
+1 804 276 3002
8021 West Broad St
+1 804 270 3436
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8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Compact SUV
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Economy
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate
6.0 Okay
Lisa, Apr 2024
Compact
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Supplier choice
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2022
2 locations in Richmond
Locations in Richmond
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr
+1 804 222 8751
8021 West Broad St
+1 804 270 3436
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Supplier choice
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Standard
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2021
Pros:
Dollar had no one at their counter. After a scavenger hunt from location to location we ended up at hertz where system was down for 45 minutes as we waitedCons:
Service terrible and price was outrageous. We will let everyone we can know what a bad experience we had2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
nothing....Cons:
pickup, one person working on a Saturday.....waited forever. Didn't get the right size SUV10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
Drop off was very easy. The Explorer was super comfortable and easy to drive.Cons:
Inside of car was not cleaned very well at all. Fold down seats were full of dog hair. Between the seats was a nasty baby pacifier. So discusting !!!6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Feb 2021
Pros:
The staff made it easy. The car was perfect size.Cons:
It smelled of cigarettes really bad. And then I also smelled like them. I would have swapped but it was the only suv they had 😫One location in Richmond
Locations in Richmond
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr
+1 844 370 8283
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2024
Luxury
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Intermediate SUV
6.0 Okay
Tom, Nov 2023
Pick-up truck
2.0 Poor
selene, May 2021
Pros:
Nothing, we got in at midnight and just wanted to go to our hotel but all the staff at the airport had already left and locked us in the parking garage. We were left stranded in a town we didn't know well and had to scramble for a late-night uber (of which there were almost none).Cons:
Someone could've been there to let us out so we could go safely to our hotel2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
Nothing.Cons:
Alamo cancelled my reservation. I received a voice message on my phone when I was making my connection at O'Hare. When I arrived at Richmond they did nothing to help. I called the Alamo Customer Service number - would be on hold waiting for over 20 minutes each time I called. The only way you could get someone to answer a call was to choose the "Make a Reservation" option. Appears like the only time they would answer the phone is when they think they were going to get money. I had 4 different times when someone said they would call me back with some information. No one ever called me back. The manager at the Richmond Alamo counter provided me with no options. I had to press them to get information about being compensated for my Uber charges. I tried to get a car the next day and they still didn't have any available. With today's technology there is no excuses on why they could not have contingency plans in place to ensure they have enough cars based on the number of reservations they have booked. I will never rent another car from Alamo or Enterprise again. In Richmond they had 15 to 20 SUV's in the garage, when I asked about them then said that they were reserved. If my reservations got cancelled because I booked through Kayak and had a lower rate I will need to rethink about using Kayak. Having no car for the 3 days made it very difficult doing business and also on my client you had to chauffer me around the entire time. Alamo definitely demonstrated to me that they don't care about my business.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2021
Pros:
Nice to be received with a smile. The line in Richmond was backed up about 12 deep. Team of 2 handled it well.Cons:
All good collaboration during this difficult time was super.One location in Richmond
Locations in Richmond
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr
+1 844 370 8284
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10.0 Wonderful
Jerry, Oct 2023
Luxury
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2020
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Car was nice and comfortable6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jul 2020
Pros:
Easy drop offCons:
Reservation wasn't available when I picked up the car, I had to wait an hour.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2019
Cons:
It needs to be more clear that a person's bank card with Visa logo and chip, will not be accepted to rent a car.2 locations in Richmond
Locations in Richmond
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr
+1 804 222 8751
8021 West Broad St
+1 804 270 3436
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8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Feb 2020
Pros:
Staff was efficient and friendly, unusual for a car rental desk10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2020
Pros:
VERY friendly and super-helpful !! The lady at the drop off area was the best!4.8 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jan 2020
Pros:
Drop off was easyCons:
Thrifty service agent was unpleasant like she hated every minute of dealing with customers and I could have done without that. Was directed to another car rental place in the rental car area (I can't remember which kiosk, Avis maybe?) but then the envelope they used was Dollar, very confusing. No car was ready even though it didn't seem busy. We stood around for 30 minutes!!! Finally they brought us the car, which I found out was a 7 passenger SUV "recreational style" while I thought I had rented a full size SUV. I was told you can't rent a full size SUV on Thrifty.com. Such a bummer but we made due. There was melted candy below the window in the 3rd row seat on the left. Disgusting. How did they not see it? Never again with Thrifty!!10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2019
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This experience was great! Thirty is much better than Budget! Will never do business with Budget again! Sweet employees at Thrifty ad very helpful!6.8 Okay
Anonymous, Dec 2019
Cons:
Price8.0 Very Good
Alicia, Nov 2019
Cons:
Depending on the time of day you land, one person might be managing 2-3 different rental desks (as has twice been my experience). The first vehicle I was given on this particular trip (a Jeep Cherokee) reeked of cigarette smoke and was not in great shape inside or out.One location in Richmond
Locations in Richmond
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr
+1 804 226 8153
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6.0 Okay
Jorge, Jan 2024
Full-size
7.9 Good
Anonymous, Jul 2021
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Feb 2021
Cons:
A car available at the reserved time.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2020
Pros:
Fun car. Great experience and easy processCons:
Nothing2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Economy
4.0 Mediocre
Andrew, Apr 2022
One location in Richmond
Locations in Richmond
1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr
+1 804 226 3000
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10.0 Wonderful
Susan, May 2021
Pros:
The staff was amazing! When we learned it was not at the airport we were concerned, however, we should not have been. A quick call (when we landed early) and moments later someone was there to pick us up. The driver was incredibly personable and professional. Arrived at the office and our car was "spiffed" up and ready to go. The staff could not have been better or more efficient. I would definitely use this service in Richmond again!Cons:
We had an excellent experience. When we returned the car, someone drove us to the airport in the same car that was packed up. Super happy!2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2020
Pros:
NoCons:
Not using them4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Oct 2020
Cons:
You could have answered the phone, brought me to rental center, and given me a car. I was never even able to connect with a person or receive a car. I had to uber.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2020
Pros:
The staff was very friendly and accommodating to me, feel like they are way better than other companies here.Cons:
Nothing!4.0 Mediocre
Luanne, Sept 2020
Pros:
Will never use this company again. And the fact that you allow them to post on your site is reprehensible. I had nothing but issues to start with they moved during the night (their words) before I picked up and they had not left a forwarding address until I called. It appears they are at the airport but they are not which adds to issues. I blew a tire on the way to my destination and they were no help. I called the car manufacturer to get a tow and paid for the tire replacement myself. There is also large scratch on vehicle which I am sure will be an issue. I have already turned over to my insurance company to handle. Clearly something hit the car and caused tire to blow. ABSOLUTELY NO HELP WHATSOEVER. SHADY COMPANY. DO NOT USE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.Cons:
NO SUPPORT. SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT WITH THIS PLACE. NOT SURE WHAT IT IS BUT IT'S NOT WORTH YOUR MONEY OR TIME. DO NOT RENT FROM THEM. NEVER AGAIN. CAR WAS ACTUALLY NICE AND NISSAN WAS WAY BIGGER HELP WITH TIRE ISSUE THAN ACTUAL RENTAL COMPANY. INEPT AT BEST.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2021
Pros:
Staff was friendlyCons:
I ordered and paid for a full size car and received a compact car, staff insisted it was full size. a nissan kick is a compact car. pickup at the airport was a little confusing. When I went to return the car at 8:45 the office was closed and when i called the company number no one answered the phone. after 45 minutes someone finally showed up to take us to the airport to check the car in and give us a ride to the airport.One location in Richmond
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5381 Glen Alden Dr
+1 804 370 4520
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8410 West Broad Street
+1 804 308 2624
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