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Lynchburg car hire information

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Hire locations12
Airport locations6

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Lynchburg

  • 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.
  • Book your car hire in Lynchburg at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate car hire in Lynchburg are around 24% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Lynchburg

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

    Overall, Virginia has a temperate climate, and the city of Lynchburg has roadways that are easy to navigate. For your car rental in Lynchburg, you may want to secure a full-sized sedan. The vehicle’s cabin and trunk will provide you with ample space for any gear, should you decide to make use of the outdoor recreation opportunities. What’s more, the enclosed cabin offers a good reprieve from the sweltering summer sun in the event that you’re traveling during the peak vacation months of June through August.

  • What’s the speed limit in Lynchburg?

    Lynchburg’s posted speed limits are consistent with national speed limits. You’ll find that residential areas typically allow for speeds around 30mph, dropping to 25mph or even 15mph in areas around schools and hospitals. On commercial roadways, the speed limits will be around 35mph and up to 45mph. The city’s main highway, the Lynchburg Expressway (also called U.S. Route 501), is posted at around 55mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Lynchburg?

    Lynchburg presents a range of opportunities for tourism, including parks, museums, restaurants, theaters, and more. With so many things to excite visitors, the city has ensured that there are several parking lots and parking garages available to drivers looking to stop and explore. A good parking garage close to activities is the Midtown Parking Deck, which is located in the Central Business District on Commercial St., between 9th St. and 10th St. You can expect the average hourly rate to be about $0.25 for the first hour, then $1 for each subsequent hour during the week.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Lynchburg?

    The average price of fuel in Lynchburg is R73,75 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R885 and R1 180, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Lynchburg?

    Intermediate (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Lynchburg.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Lynchburg?

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

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Lynchburg?

    An Intermediate car hire in Lynchburg costs R1 347 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Lynchburg?

    A Standard car hire in Lynchburg costs R2 202 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Lynchburg?

    A Mini car hire in Lynchburg costs R2 403 per day, on average.

Lynchburg car rental reviews and directory

Budget

6,3

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.8

2 locations in Lynchburg

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Locations in Lynchburg

2018 Lakeside Drive

+1 434 316 7081

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday12:00 - 16:00

350 Terminal Drive

+1 434 237 5626

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

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2,0 Poor

Oct 2022

KAYAK
We were pulling into the lot to pick up our rental and someone called saying there was no car available for us. However, there were tons of care in the lot. When asked about the cars, the person at the desk stated they were reserved for other customers, yet, we also had a reservation and no car was given to us. Disappointed is an understatement.

9,6 Wonderful

Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Cons:

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.

8,8 Very Good

Oct 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy and quick pick and drop off. Helpful staff when I had to change the drop off location

10,0 Wonderful

Sep 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

The cost of the one way rental

Cons:

I was surprised at the not so great gas mileage.

1 out of 7

Hertz

6,3

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

6.7

2 locations in Lynchburg

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Locations in Lynchburg

350 Terminal Dr

+1 434 204 3472

Monday10:00 - 19:00
Tuesday10:00 - 19:00
Wednesday10:00 - 19:00
Thursday10:00 - 19:00
Friday10:00 - 19:00

3826 Old Forest Rd

+1 434 201 2225

Monday09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday09:00 - 16:00
Thursday09:00 - 16:00
Friday09:00 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was wonderful, very friendly and helpful. Easy drop off and prompt refund on hold.

Cons:

Can’t think of anything

2,0 Poor

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

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 occurred

10,0 Wonderful

Dec 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Cons:

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 rule

1 out of 10

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,6

Very Good

10 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.8

Value for money

8.2

3 locations in Lynchburg

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18337 Forest Rd

+1 434 385 4880

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

2100 Wards Rd

+1 434 237 5656

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

3913 Old Forest Road

+1 434 385 7511

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday10:00 - 19:00

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9,2 Wonderful

Oct 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes very

4,8 Mediocre

Jun 2018

KAYAK

Cons:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Fast, friendly, easy to work with, and put my family and my concerns first.

10,0 Wonderful

Dec 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

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 again

Cons:

no complaints

9,2 Wonderful

Dec 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

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.

1 out of 3

National

8,4

Very Good

5 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.8

Value for money

8.2

One location in Lynchburg

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Locations in Lynchburg

4308 Wards Rd Ste 111

+1 434 239 5785

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Mar 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Beautiful ford fusion hybrid 39.5 mpg , clean

10,0 Wonderful

Jul 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy pickup and drop off. Staff very attentive and friendly as well.

Cons:

Better rates for the insurance. I did the waiver and was really worried. National should be more competitive or offer discounts.

1 out of 1

Avis

7,2

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

6.9

2 locations in Lynchburg

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2018 Lakeside Drive

+1 434 316 7121

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday12:00 - 16:00

350 Terminal Drive

+1 434 239 9826

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Mar 2024

KAYAK
Great for the trip

7,6 Good

Oct 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was clean and ready for pick up

Cons:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Checked in at Lynchburg. No wait. Quick Service.

Cons:

Car had cigarette smell.

1 out of 4

Dollar

5,8

Fair

No reviews available

One location in Lynchburg

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Locations in Lynchburg

350 Terminal Drive

+1 434 204 3472

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

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Lynchburg

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Locations in Lynchburg

5202 Aviation Rd

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122 travellers who hired a car in Lynchburg gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.0

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Most popular car type

Intermediate

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