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Cheap Van Rentals in Charlottesville
| Minivan | $65/day |
| Passenger van | $121/day |
| Minivan | $80/day |
| Passenger van | $132/day |
Top Tips for Renting a Van in Charlottesville
- Charlottesville van rentals provide ample seating capacity, making them ideal for group travel. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or colleagues, everyone can comfortably ride together in one vehicle. Vans come in various sizes and configurations, from passenger vans to cargo vans. This versatility allows you to choose the type of van that best suits your needs, whether it's for transporting people, luggage, equipment, or supplies. Renting a van can be more convenient than relying on public transportation or multiple smaller vehicles.
- Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) is one of the best places in this area to get Charlottesville van rentals. When you are here you'll find there are four major rental companies operating at the airport. Each one of them has a customer service desk conveniently located near the baggage claim area. Once you have your keys, there is no need to take a shuttle to get your rental car because all the vans for rent sit right outside the baggage claim exit.
- Charlottesville is known for its cycling culture, so be aware of bicyclists sharing the road. Virginia experiences all four seasons, so be prepared for varying weather conditions. It's not uncommon to encounter wildlife like deer in rural areas around Charlottesville, especially during dawn and dusk. Be vigilant and slow down in areas prone to wildlife crossings. Charlottesville is situated in a hilly region, so be prepared for steep inclines and descents, especially on roads like Route 250 and Route 29.
- As in most cities, weekday rush hours can be challenging in Charlottesville. Expect heavy traffic from approximately 7:00 to 9:00 am and 4:00 to 6:00 pm as commuters travel to and from work. When UVA has major events, such as football games, traffic in and around the university area can become extremely congested. Charlottesville is a popular tourist destination due to its historic sites, wineries, and the University of Virginia. During peak tourist seasons, which include spring and fall, you may encounter more visitors on the roads, especially on scenic routes like the Blue Ridge Parkway.
- 25% of our users found a van rental in Charlottesville for $95 or less
- Book your van rental in Charlottesville at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- January is typically the cheapest month to rent a van in Charlottesville, with prices around $93 per day. The most expensive month is December, with average prices of $122 per day.
FAQs About Renting a Van in Charlottesville
What are some good places to get a van in Charlottesville?
For those travelers that are just to the east of the center of Charlottesville in the Riverview Park neighborhood, you will find an Enterprise location that is a wonderful place to pick up Charlottesville van rentals. When you are north of the center of the city, there are a couple of great options along Highway 29 in the Raintree and Carrsbrook neighborhoods. Here, you will find an Enterprise location on Seminole Trail as well as a Budget location on Rivanna Plaza Drive.
What is one of the most reliable brands of van to rent in Charlottesville?
The Ford Transit has a long history and has been in production for many decades. This longevity has allowed Ford to refine the vehicle's design and address potential issues over the years. The Transit is known for its sturdy construction and robust frame, making it capable of handling heavy loads and tough driving conditions. The use of high-quality materials contributes to its durability. Ford Transits come equipped with a range of safety features, including driver-assistance systems like lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and advanced airbag systems, enhancing safety for both drivers and passengers.
Where are some good places that I can park my van in Charlottesville?
Charlottesville's Downtown Mall area has several parking garages and lots conveniently located for visitors. Options include the Market Street Garage, Water Street Parking Garage, and the Pavilion Parking Garage. The cost to park in these garages is about $1 for 1 hour of parking. If you're visiting the University of Virginia (UVA) or nearby attractions, consider using UVA's parking facilities. Central Grounds Parking Garage and other UVA lots may be available for visitors. Places like Barracks Road Shopping Center and Charlottesville Fashion Square Mall have ample parking spaces suitable for vans. It's a convenient option if you plan to do some shopping.
How does KAYAK find such low van rental prices?
KAYAK compares van rental prices from all major car rental companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.
How much does a van rental cost in Charlottesville?
On average a van rental in Charlottesville costs $114 per day.
How much does it cost to rent a van for a week in Charlottesville?
On average a van in Charlottesville costs $801 per week ($114 per day) to rent.
How much does it cost to rent a van long term for a month in Charlottesville?
On average a van in Charlottesville costs $3,433 per month ($801 per week) to rent.
Charlottesville Van Rental Company Reviews
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
Very good
57 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.4
3 locations in Charlottesville
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2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
Pros:
The staff was friendly and helpful. It was very easy to get to the car and then return it.Cons:
This was my first time ever renting a car I didn’t really know what to expect, but I was definitely disappointed. Once I got the keys I went to get the car and got in, I immediately noticed it smelled like smoke. It wasn’t unbearable but I wanted to report it because I didn’t want the company to think I had anything to do with it. I went back to inform the guys at the desk but they were all gone. I waited for about 10 minutes or so but no one came back. Fortunately there was a woman at another rental car company desk right there who took my information and said she would give it to the guys in the morning and to not worry about it. While driving the car around over the weekend I had the AC on and it had a mold smell at different times. I’m assuming the air filter needed changed. I’m kind of surprised This happened. I assumed rental car companies would make sure the car was clean and was maintained with new air filters. But perhaps not and this is just how it is. Also, I was incorrectly charged on my credit card and customer service is going to fix it but could not tell me why that happened.8.0 Very good
Dec 2020
Pros:
Very much so. They were friendly, professional, and prompt.Cons:
Pick up and drop off options could have been communicated more clearly.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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Friendly staff, quick pickup and drop off. Also, a great car.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Fastest check in and check out ever!10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2020
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The rep on duty on 9/18 at 9:45 am was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodate my rental request. Through a website I reserved a large SUV. Enterprise was oversold on the vehicle I needed. The rep. came through for me on my request and worked hard to make sure that I had what I requested. That Rep made my trip with my family comfortable and joyful.Cons:
Get more Large SUVs for the area (Charlottesville, VA) they always sell out on the weekend.Budget
7.4
Good
87 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.6
2 locations in Charlottesville
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Friendly staff. Free upgrade to a fun to drive car as they had no other vehicle!2.0 Poor
Dec 2020
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Rented three different cars from Budget over Christmas holiday - all three had major mechanical issues. The battery on the first one died, leaving me stranded.6.0 Okay
Dec 2020
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Car interior was clean.Cons:
Exterior of car showed minor damage that was not mentioned during pick-up, requiring a return trip to the desk to document. Front right tire was 7 psi low, causing warning light on dashboard to illuminate.4.4 Mediocre
Sep 2020
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The staff was friendly!Cons:
The car conditions9.2 Wonderful
Aug 2020
Pros:
Staff was very helpful in difficult circumstances given the power was off at the airport due to a major storm. They still processed my rental and got me on the road quickly.Cons:
The price. Maybe a fare for renting by the week.Hertz
7.0
Good
39 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.8
One location in Charlottesville
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2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Pick up was tedious because the computers were down.Cons:
The car was very dirty and the windshield so smeared on the interior that I had to clean it myself.6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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The staff was amazing and so friendly.Cons:
The car was dirty when we picked it up. Sanitized- but not really cleaned.6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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The Car worked okay and got great mileage and the staff really tried to help - they were just understaffed for the amount # of cars going out and coming in.Cons:
The 7 passenger Van was 2.5 hours late in getting to my pickup location. I did not receive a call until I arrived in the parking lot at 9:00 a.m. to pick it up. I had to return and I actually picked it up at about 11:30 a.m. and spent a about 30-45 minutes waiting as they were totally understaffed. The care worked fine, but was smaller than what was advertised - it was definitely not an equal to the model advertised which was a Nissan Pathfinder.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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NothingCons:
Actually having my rental car. They did not have any available rentals even after I had made my reservation days before. Associate who called me was very rude6.0 Okay
Mar 2021
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The employees actually drove the car before renting it out. There was a ridiculously loud roar coming from wheels. So loud could be heard over radio and almost max volumeDollar
7.9
Good
16 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
8.3
One location in Charlottesville
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2.0 Poor
Jun 2020
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NothingCons:
Information given at time of booking was incorrect and was not able to rent car.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Quick service at counter on both ends of the trip. Car was a short walk from terminal. Very clean. Nice man took care of us. Not one issue. Great experience.5.6 Fair
Jun 2019
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Reserved large SUV, got open bed smaller pickup. Open bed resulted in problems due to three days of rain and I was transporting supplies for wedding and four passengers10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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Everything was smooth sailing.6.0 Okay
Jul 2018
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Easy pick up and drop offCons:
Car was dirty, maintenance light was on for oil change and filter when we picked it up. Tires were bare causing us to hydroplane during rain storms. Rear view mirror kept falling off.6.8 Okay
Jun 2018
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Dropping off in Charlottesville was not good. Their drop off area was completely full and cars were half-hazardly parked and a few people weren’t sure where to leave the cars. We all ended up just parking in the middle of a row.National
7.9
Good
24 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.0
One location in Charlottesville
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9.6 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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Friendly staff, super easy pickup, even super easier drop off.Cons:
provide a chauffeur?9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Very quick and easy process10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2017
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The agent was especially helpful!10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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First time using this as opposed to going directly through rental car companies. Very easy very affordable and will use again.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2016
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New SUV - really needed it to haul around the cousins around townAvis
7.0
Good
27 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.6
2 locations in Charlottesville
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8.0 Very good
Mar 2021
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Staff was friendlyCons:
Car was in terrible condition, but it was replaced with a normal car4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2021
Pros:
Car was great. Drop off was convenient.Cons:
When I got to the desk to pickup they had already closed. I had to ask a police officer to call the manager to come in.2.8 Poor
Nov 2020
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Horrible experience in Virginia. Pick up service was late and gave us a damaged car.Cons:
They need to pay more attention to your other branches.7.2 Good
Sep 2017
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There are no signs telling you where to turn on the keys. Turns out you have to go to baggage claim to find the desk. We certainly weren't the only ones walking around in the rain trying to figure that out.9.2 Wonderful
Jul 2017
Pros:
She fixed the problems that D.C. created with my booking (had wrong car, thus wrong mileage and gas level on my reservation form).4.0 Mediocre
Jun 2017
Pros:
That the car was clean and worked.Cons:
Make and model of the car the 55 min wait to get a car when I was the only customer. Took 10 min before I was greeted. Both agents were on the phone. Was lied to about vehicle choice. Was told this was the only car that was available and it was an upgrade. it was not and the lot was full of cars that were available.Easirent
4.7
Mediocre
No reviews available
One location in Charlottesville
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Charlottesville
Car rental locations in or near Charlottesville
Good to know
Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
|---|---|
Average price | $114/day |
Good deal | $95/day |
When to book a van rental car in Charlottesville
Airports serving Charlottesville
- Car rental Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport
- Car rental Baltimore/Washington Airport
- Car rental Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport
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Popular rental types in Charlottesville
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Charlottesville Van Rental Information
| Pick-up location | Charlottesville |
|---|---|
| Car types | Minivan |
| Rental locations | 13 |
| Airport locations | 7 |
| Popular agencies | Budget, Avis, Hertz, National, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |