Richmond car rentals from $42/day

On average a rental car in Richmond costs $43 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 Richmond found in the last 2 weeks is $27.

The average gas price in Richmond 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.

Premium (Chevrolet Suburban or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Richmond.

Car rental companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Alamo, Thrifty, Dollar, Avis and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Thrifty, Dollar, Avis, and National.

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

A Premium car rental in Richmond costs $152 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Richmond costs $183 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Richmond costs $54 per day, on average.

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 1 car rental agencies in Richmond.

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!).

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

Car rentals in Richmond have a wide range of cars to choose from. Compact cars have a simpler time when moving into parking spaces and are eligible for all parking spots reserved exclusively for compact cars that parking garages have. They are easy to maneuver, giving you more control on the road. Therefore, renting a small car makes sense in Richmond with a lot of traffic on the roads.  A compact car has enough space to comfortably accommodate a small family or a couple exploring Richmond.

The speed limit in Richmond varies according to the type of road and the region in which it is located. The speed limit on paved two-lane highways, is 55 mph and 45 mph for trucks on routes 600 and above. The speed limit in residential and commercial areas is 25 mph, and on unpaved roads, the speed limit is 35 mph. Speed cameras are used for speed regulation in highway work zones and school crossing zones in Richmond.

Richmond has on-street managed parking spaces, single space meters, off-street spaces, on-street paid parking spaces, and building parking lots and garages. Some of the recommended parking spaces in Richmond include Lot 555 at Delta Hotel Parking Garage, Lot 57 on 5/7 W. Main Street, and Lot 127 on S. 17th St., which even offer the monthly and overnight parking options with no height restriction.