Fairfax car rentals from $27/day

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Cheap car rentals in Fairfax

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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
$28/day
Nissan Versa car
Nissan Versa
or similar SMALL
4
2
2/4
$27/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
$30/day
Chrysler Town & Country car
Chrysler Town & Country
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
$56/day
Volkswagen Atlas car
Volkswagen Atlas
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$58/day
Volkswagen Passat car
Volkswagen Passat
or similar LARGE
5
5
2/4
$50/day
Mercedes-Benz C-Class car
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
$46/day
BMW X5 car
BMW X5
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$86/day
Hyundai Venue car
Hyundai Venue
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$33/day
Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$38/day
Jeep Patriot car
Jeep Patriot
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$42/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Fairfax

  • With a car rental in Fairfax, you will have many options for day trips and excursions that would be out of reach without one. Situated on the crest of the greater Washington, D.C. area, the city serves as a launching pad surrounded by a well-integrated network of major roadways. A rental offers quick access to areas like the nation’s capital, Alexandria, and Baltimore. What’s more, having a vehicle at your disposal allows you to dictate the terms of your travel. Rather than orchestrating your trip to work around the availability and schedules of public transportation, you’ll have the autonomy to determine departure and arrival times—not to mention you’ll have a place to put your shopping bags while you’re out for lunch or dinner.
  • There are several locations from which you can pick up your Fairfax car rental. You can find a Budget and an Avis at Fair Oaks Mall, a Hertz on Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy., and an Enterprise on Nutley St. There is also a wide range of options available to you from Dulles International Airport (IAD), including National, Dollar, Thrifty, Sixt and Alamo, to name a few. To find the rental car desks, head to the arrivals level (baggage claim level) of the main terminal and exit to ground transportation—just outside, on the far roadway, there are free shuttles that will take you to the rental car locations.
  • Fairfax has a fun downtown area replete with restaurants and bars, which means you will want to keep an eye out for pedestrians crossing the road in these areas. While there are designated crosswalks, people don’t always stick to these spots, so be prepared to yield, especially on the weekends.
  • The northern part of Virginia close to Washington, D.C., which includes Fairfax, is known for having heavier traffic. However, you can expect commute times to increase most significantly during the hours before and after the typical workday. Morning rush hour will usually start as early as about 6:30am and last until as late as 10am. In the evening, you can expect to find the roads quite congested between about 6pm and 9pm.
  • Reckless driving is highly discouraged in Fairfax, and drivers can be charged for breaking driving rules. Always keep on the right side of the road when driving car rentals in Fairfax. It is also important to always have your seatbelt on when driving in Fairfax. In addition, remember to turn on your indicator lights when making a turn. Drunk driving is highly prohibited, and if you have alcohol, avoid driving. When driving cheap car rentals in Fairfax, pay attention to traffic signs along the road. Distracted driving is also highly prohibited, so ensure you follow the driving regulations.
  • The rush hour in Fairfax typically starts at 6 am and ends around 10 am. It starts back up from 3 pm to 6 pm. Drivers out to avoid traffic can always take advantage of the 10 am to 3 pm window or after 6 pm. However, if you must drive during the rush hours, avoid driving SR 286, 236, and 127, as they are the busiest roads in the city.
  • Fairfax is a busy city, and it is no surprise to find a lot of cyclists and pedestrians along the routes. Always stop for pedestrians when approaching crosswalks when driving your cheap car rental in Fairfax. In addition, it is important to look before opening the vehicle door. Also, when driving your Fairfax cheap car rentals, allow three feet when passing cyclists. To avoid issues with your rental car, respect the rights of pedestrians and cyclists.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Fairfax for $40 or less
  • Book your rental car in Fairfax at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Full-size rental cars in Fairfax are around 33% more expensive than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in Fairfax

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Fairfax?

    With congested city streets and multiple other vehicles on the road, a suitable option for your car rental in Fairfax is a compact or economy car. These types of vehicles tend to be cost-effective options because they typically get better gas mileage than larger sedans and SUVs. Compact and economy cars also offer greater agility on busy streets.

  • What’s the speed limit in Fairfax?

    Speed limits in Fairfax will shift depending on the type of region within which you’re driving. For instance, on residential streets speed limits are typically posted around 30mph. In areas that are more business-centric, you’ll find that the posted limits are raised to about 35mph, and up to 45mph. On major state roads, you can expect to see speeds posted around 55mph. Finally, on highways, such as the I-66, which runs east and west across the north of Fairfax, the limit can jump to about 65mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Fairfax?

    For parking that keeps you centrally located in the city, try the public parking garage in Old Town Plaza, which is accessible from University Dr., close to Chair Bridge Rd. and North Rd. You can expect parking rates to be around $1 per hour.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Fairfax?

    On average a rental car in Fairfax costs $52 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Fairfax found in the last 2 weeks is $31.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Fairfax?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty ($27/day), Hertz ($28/day) and Dollar ($38/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Thrifty 11220 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy 22030 (2 miles from city center).

  • How much is gas price in Fairfax?

    The average gas price in Fairfax is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Fairfax?

    Full-size (Toyota Sequoia or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Fairfax.

  • Which car rental companies are at Reagan-National airport (DCA)?

    The only car rental company onsite at Reagan-National airport is Dollar.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Dulles Intl airport (IAD)?

    The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Dulles Intl airport to off-airport locations is Dollar.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Baltimore/Washington airport (BWI)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Baltimore/Washington airport to off-airport locations include NextCar, Thrifty, and Budget.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Reagan-National airport (DCA)?

    The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Reagan-National airport to off-airport locations is Dollar.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Fairfax?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Full Size car rental cost in Fairfax?

    A Full Size car rental in Fairfax costs $111 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Premium car rental cost in Fairfax?

    A Premium car rental in Fairfax costs $86 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Fairfax?

    A Compact car rental in Fairfax costs $47 per day, on average.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Fairfax?

    On average a rental car in Fairfax costs $365 per week ($52 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Fairfax?

    On average a rental car in Fairfax costs $1,566 per month ($52 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when renting a car in Fairfax?

    Most car rental providers in Fairfax offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Fairfax, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

  • How many car agencies are operating in Fairfax?

    KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 7 car rental agencies in Fairfax.

  • What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Fairfax?

    Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

  • Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Fairfax?

    KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Fairfax so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

  • Where are the parking lots in Fairfax?

    Fairfax has some parking areas you can park the rental city car. The most popular and busiest parking area is downtown. There is no metered parking in the city, but patrol officers often enforce parking violations. Parking is charged six days a week between 9 am to 6 pm. If you do not wish to park your cheap car rental in the Fairfax downtown area, you can get underground parking in various city establishments. Alternatively, you can opt to park in the business district which has posted signs of the parking time limits. Some parking zones, like residential areas, allow parking for 72 continuous hours or less.

  • What is the speed limit in Fairfax?

    Keep an eye out for speed limit signs, often posted in different areas. However, if you cannot find a signpost, the speed limit is usually 55mph. When driving cheap car rentals in Fairfax, the smaller roads in residential areas have a speed limit of 25mph. Driving too fast can get you pulled over by a traffic officer, and you can also get in trouble for going too slowly on a speed road.

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Fairfax 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.

Budget

9.2

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

9.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

9.2

One location in Fairfax

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Locations in Fairfax

11934l Fair Oaks Mall

+1 571 432 0480

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 15:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
I liked everything, but it would be great to have after hours drop off.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very friendly, professional, and helpful. The inside of the car was very clean. it was very thoughtful to see a note that special care was given to COVID19 cleanliness.

Cons:

I do like a clean car on the outside. The car was not washed on the outside. However, we did have a few wet days prior to me renting the car.

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

8.2

4 locations in Fairfax

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Locations in Fairfax

11180 Fairfax Blvd

+1 703 273 8306

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

3055 Nutley Street

+1 703 280 4646

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

9854 Fairfax Blvd

+1 703 273 3344

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

9854 Fairfax Blvd

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday12:00 - 15:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Staff were friendly and helpful, location easy to access, car clean and what I reserved, will definitely go back.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
The agent went above and beyond to make sure our rental experience was a good one.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The drop off was not easy at all. Was able to pick a time slot to drop off the car at 6pm not knowing the location actually closed at 4pm. Staff did not tell us the procedures for the after hours drop off. My husband went all the way there, then had to come back and we had to call the Enterprise help line to have them tell us how to drop off the car after hours.

Cons:

Communication with staff about drop off procedures especially after hours.

1 out of 2

Hertz

Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.2

One location in Fairfax

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Locations in Fairfax

11220 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy

+1 703 646 9384

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
The staff were very friendly and accommodating but the car they had for me was way too small and definitely not in the class I rented. Hertz needs to reassess the classification given to cars that have recently gone through “updates.” A 2020 Ford Escape is NOT the same as a 2015 Ford Escape.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
Hertz called me 9 hours before I was supposed to pick up my car to tell me they had overbooked by 200 cars and were unable to honor my reservation. There was no attempt by Hertz to resolve the huge problem they had just created for me, I was on my own. Fortunately, their competitor Avis took a same day reservation and provided me with a car that afternoon.

8.0 Very good

Todd, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Vehicle was very dirty inside.

1 out of 2

Avis

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

5.4

One location in Fairfax

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Locations in Fairfax

11943l Fair Oaks Mall

+1 703 591 5766

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 15:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Melissa, Apr 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Efficient, affordable, pick up very good anti virus precautions

Cons:

Would have preferred if drop off were wearing a mask

1 out of 1

Thrifty

5.9

Fair

One location in Fairfax

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Locations in Fairfax

11220 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy

+1 703 646 9384

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00

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Dollar

5.6

Fair

One location in Fairfax

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Locations in Fairfax

11220 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy

+1 703 646 9384

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00

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Free2Move

No score available yet

One location in Fairfax

Locations in Fairfax

9610, Fairfax Blvd

+1 703 273 0200

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00

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33 travelers who rented a car in Fairfax gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.8

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Good to know

Most popular agency

Hertz

Most popular car type

Full-size

Average price

$52/day

Good deal

$40/day

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Fairfax car rental information

Pick-up locationFairfax
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Premium, Premium SUV, Standard SUV
Rental locations10
Airport locations0
Popular agenciesTuro, Thrifty, Avis, Dollar, Budget

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