Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Charlottesville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Charlottesville

With a population of 43.475, Charlottesville is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Charlottesville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Charlottesville

North Downtown is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Charlottesville. These include popular favorites such as C&O (515 E Water St), Fleurie (108 3rd St NE) and Ten (120 B. East Main Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Public Fish & Oyster (513 W. Main St) and Black Cow Chophouse (420 W Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Charlottesville

Charlottesville in December
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel
Charlottesville in December
Estimated hotel price
$135
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Charlottesville in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Charlottesville, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Charlottesville

Plane

When flying to Charlottesville, you’ll arrive at Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Charlottesville include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Charlottesville departs from Boston and takes around 3h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Charlottesville is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 159 km from Charlottesville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Plane

When flying to Charlottesville, you’ll arrive at Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Charlottesville include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Charlottesville departs from Boston and takes around 3h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Charlottesville is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 159 km from Charlottesville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Charlottesville

CHOCharlottesville Albemarle
RICRichmond Byrd Intl

Airlines serving Charlottesville

Lufthansa
Good (8,109 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,615 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,899 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,601 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,860 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,275 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,469 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (417 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,308 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,599 reviews)
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Where to stay in Charlottesville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlottesville, an IHG Hotel and Sleep Inn & Suites Monticello. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Charlottesville, with prices from $28 to $992 per night. North Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Charlottesville are about 95% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Charlottesville

Most booked hotels in Charlottesville

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Omni Charlottesville Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 641 reviews)
$169+
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Hyatt Place Charlottesville
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 619 reviews)
$116+
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Country Inn & Suites Charlottesville-Uva
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2303 reviews)
$107+
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The English Inn of Charlottesville
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2270 reviews)
$96+
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Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 313 reviews)
$128+
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Keswick Hall
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 34 reviews)
$992+
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Renting a car in Charlottesville

Renting a car in Charlottesville costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Charlottesville is the Hertz branch at 100 Bowen Loop #200, which is 12 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in Charlottesville.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Charlottesville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Charlottesville, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Charlottesville costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Charlottesville is the Hertz branch at 100 Bowen Loop #200, which is 12 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in Charlottesville.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Charlottesville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Charlottesville, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Charlottesville

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$42/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$42/day

Compact
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