Lynchburg car rental information
| Pick-up location | Lynchburg |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Premium, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 12 |
| Airport locations | 5 |
| Popular agencies | Hertz, Enterprise, Budget, Avis, National |
Cheap car rentals in Lynchburg
| Economy | $51/day |
| Compact | $49/day |
| Intermediate | $49/day |
| Standard | $58/day |
| Full-size | $65/day |
| Full-size SUV | $87/day |
| Premium | $57/day |
| Luxury | $95/day |
| Premium SUV | $106/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $66/day |
| Standard SUV | $71/day |
Top tips for renting a car in Lynchburg
- Lynchburg car rentals are your best bet for exploring neighboring cities’ vast attractions. If you are in Lynchburg, there are plenty of places to visit with the convenience of a vehicle. Consider exploring the Frontier Culture Museum and the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum in Staunton. It will take about 1h 18min to get to Frontier Culture Museum and approximately 1h 23min to the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum, which are about 72 and 74 miles away from the city center, respectively. You may also consider exploring the Salem Witch Village, located approximately 638 miles away in Salem.
- Those arriving in Lynchburg through the Amtrak train station who need to explore the city and its neighboring regions can consider renting a vehicle. Cheap car rentals in Lynchburg can be accessed at the city’s Amtrak train station. The station has some renowned car rental agencies close to it, such as Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise, among others. You’ll not need to board taxis deeper into town to find a suitable rental vehicle for your needs. Therefore, if you need to access destinations fast from the train stations, consider getting a cheap car rental from the car rental agencies near the train station.
- When driving cheap car rentals in Lynchburg, consider being keen on cyclists since you’ll be sharing the road. You’ll need to change lanes when overtaking a cyclist unless the road is exceptionally wide. You should also expect to find two cyclists riding side by side as it is acceptable in the bicycle law. Additionally, cyclists have the same rights as drivers; therefore, they give way to them if they have the right of way. Following these bicycle rules will keep you safe on the roads in Lynchburg as you enjoy touring the city with your rental vehicle.
- Lynchburg sits at the heart of Virginia, making it the ideal launching point if you’re hoping to explore the state. Just a couple of hours east of the city is Richmond, the state’s capital, and in just over an hour, you can get to Roanoke. Having a car rental in Lynchburg ensures that these cities are within reach. Better yet, a vehicle gives you both the means and the necessary cargo space to make a day trip of some of the great hikes offered in the state’s Appalachian Mountains. You can pack your gear and head off in the early hours of the morning to tackle great trails in the Shenandoah National Park, about an hour north of Lynchburg.
- After you’ve secured a Lynchburg car rental through KAYAK, the next step is picking it up upon arrival. There are a few rental car locations that have stand-alone pick-up locations in the city, including a Hertz on Old Forest Rd. and a handful of Enterprise locations on Old Forest Rd., Forest Rd. and Ward Rd. If you fly into Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston Glenn Field (LYH), you can collect your vehicle there. Avis, Budget, and National all have service desks within the airport’s passenger terminal next to the baggage claim—after you’ve checked in, you can simply head to the adjacent parking lot where your car will be waiting for you.
- Lynchburg, Virginia has a quaint downtown area and a number of attractions that are ideal for children. Because of this, you’ll find young families in the city hoping to explore some of the museums and other sites of interest. Be sure to keep an eye on the road while navigating some of these more visited spaces and be sure you check all your mirrors as you’re backing out of parking spaces.
- Rush hour peaks between about 7:30am and 8am during the week and commuters will encounter congested roadways around the city. In the evenings, you can expect post-work rush hours between about 4pm and 6pm.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Lynchburg for $55 or less
- Book your rental car in Lynchburg at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Lynchburg are around 13% cheaper than airport locations on average
- Compact rental cars in Lynchburg are around 49% cheaper than other car types, on average
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Lynchburg car rental reviews and directory
Budget
6.9
Okay
42 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
7.5
2 locations in Lynchburg
from $62/day
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
9.6 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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Friendly and quick for both pick up and drop off. In Lynchburg, they brought the car to me in front...I appreciate the great service! Thank you!6.4 Okay
Aug 2019
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Car was not ready at pick-up. Still needed to be cleaned. Gas tank only 1/4 full Car hood was left ajar, as I started to drive I noticed it and pulled over to close it.4.8 Mediocre
Nov 2018
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You manager the worst person I ever met my life. I would like someone from the main office to get in touch with me Robert Veltre 732 887 6948 Thank you8.8 Very good
Oct 2018
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Nice car, clean and in pretty good condition.Cons:
Counter staff was quick and courteous but had to wait a few minutes for them to show up, both at pickup and drop off. Higher cost than rentals in neighboring town.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2018
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Easy and quick pick and drop off. Helpful staff when I had to change the drop off locationHertz
6.3
Okay
45 reviewsCheapest deal
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Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
6.8
2 locations in Lynchburg
from $42/day
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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The staff helped me t sync my phone since I had never done it before and all was easy after that.Cons:
I had not requested this kind of car, yet I found that I was more than pleased with every aspect of it. And since I sat in that car for three days straight, driving from east coast to west coast, that is saying quite a lot.6.0 Okay
Jun 2020
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Car was nice, clean, and comfortable.Cons:
Rate at pickup was about $70 more than rate quoted. (This was quickly fixed.) Drop-off point was a Mazda Dealership - there wasn't any signage at all. I had to ask the sales guys if I was in the right place and, even after they pointed me to the right place, the only "signage" was a COVID notice on the door and a rug on the floor INSIDE the facility. When a customer is trying to return property you by a specific deadline, this additional stress is not a good thing.9.2 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Staff was wonderful, very friendly and helpful. Easy drop off and prompt refund on hold.Cons:
Can’t think of anything2.0 Poor
May 2019
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NothingCons:
Was not able to rent because if their policy for security deposit. When reservation was cancelled my card was charged for the rental fee a second time. $350 charged to my credit for a rental that never occurred10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2017
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Excellent customer service! They even brought the car to me so I did not have to hike to the lot.2.0 Poor
Nov 2017
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bad customer service. car was paid for with third party priceline. insurance purchased as well. come to find when we got to the airport to get the car we were denied because we were using a debit card. clearly using the debit card to pay should have been a prompt to tell us we could not use this card for the car since it was not a major credit card. I dont even understand the difference anyway. pay is pay. this caused us to be late to an event where my sister was lecturing and a dinner in her honor was delayed. this could have all been avoided if the person booking would have explained this ruleEnterprise
8.9
Very good
10 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
8.6
3 locations in Lynchburg
from $59/day
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9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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We got a car that did not have a manual with information on how to access the controls. The car honked every time we tried to use the cruise control. And it took forever to get the ad by Serius XM to go off the screen. We finally went online to find the car manual and were then able to locate and use the controls. The car worked well after that. More importantly, the people at Enterprise couldn’t have been nicer to deal with.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Yes very4.8 Mediocre
Jun 2018
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The car was still dirty from previous usage (trash, cigarette butts, etc.) 1st car the maintenance required light came on so we had to delay leaving for trip in order to switch to another rental.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2018
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Fast, friendly, easy to work with, and put my family and my concerns first.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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One year old car with an awesome heater Customer service and interaction was superb Told me the cons of not using their insurance didn't push me to switch great people would do againCons:
no complaints9.2 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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The customer service representatives were very professional and knowledgeable, and the car was amazing to drive.Cons:
Car had some garbage in it from previous renter. Also, I ended up paying more for insurance than I ought to have, but that one's mostly my own fault.Avis
7.1
Good
18 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.8
2 locations in Lynchburg
from $65/day
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7.6 Good
Oct 2019
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The car was clean and ready for pick upCons:
The car wasn't full of gas so they said if I filled it I would be credited. I had to go back because they initially didn't give me the credit.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Pick up and drop off were easy.Cons:
The lady behind the counter at the Lynchburg Airport was less than helpful. She seemed bothered by my questions. She was due any day to have a baby, and it really showed in her attitude. She should not have been at work, she should have been home resting getting ready to have a child.3.6 Poor
Jun 2017
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The car worked and was clean.Cons:
Lynchburg rental was just as bad. Horrible customer service. Was told I could go to the employee's job for her with checking the car in or I could leave my number and e-mail address and she could get to it later but there might be a late fee. Will not rent from either location again!7.2 Good
Apr 2017
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Recommended a upgrade which I took advantage of. The Maxima was a incredible and comfortable experience for the 6 1/2 hour drive. The car exterior was washed.Cons:
The interior of the car was not cleaned. Fingerprints were all over the back seat windows. Food wrappers were present in the car. The car seems to have needed maintenance as well. I was picking up some road noise from the rear axle and I also heard a bang sound when I took left turns coming from the rear as well. I did not feel the car was safe as it needed to be.9.6 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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Checked in at Lynchburg. No wait. Quick Service.Cons:
Car had cigarette smell.5.2 Fair
Sep 2016
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Car was clean; good gas mileage.Cons:
Pick up was supposed to be at 8am but because only one staff member was there and she was dealing with a customer who was renting a moving van, she couldn't even start helping me until 8:30. Then she couldn't find my reservation. The delay caused me to miss one of my meetings.National
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