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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Sandston

  • Mini hire cars in Sandston are around 32% more expensive than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Sandston

  • What is the best car hire company in Sandston?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Sandston is Budget (6,1, 61 reviews).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Sandston?

    The average price of fuel in Sandston is R60,66 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R728 and R970, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Sandston?

    Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Sandston.

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

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

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

    A Mini car hire in Sandston costs R1 992 per day, on average.

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

    A Standard car hire in Sandston costs R2 738 per day, on average.

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

    An Intermediate car hire in Sandston costs R1 227 per day, on average.

Sandston car rental reviews and directory 
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AutoEurope

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One location in Sandston

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Richmond International Airport

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Avis

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1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr

+1 804 222 7416

Monday06:30 - 23:59
Tuesday06:30 - 23:59
Wednesday06:30 - 23:59
Thursday06:30 - 23:59
Friday06:30 - 23:59
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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Dropping off was super easy.

Cons:

If the rep at the counter can go more into detail about policies, everything was explained very fast.

7,6 Good

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

The pick up process. It took a while to get the rental. Then the rental I reserved was not even the rental I got.

10,0 Wonderful

Andrew, Aug 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
very smooth and professional.

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
The staff at the desks have been great but the experience with the company overall has been disappointing.

2,0 Poor

bryan, Oct 2022

KAYAK
I will not be renting from Avis again at least at this location as I waited 4 hours to pick up my vehicle. If anything I'd like a half of refund for the cost of the rental for that horrible experience. There's no reason then you had such a few staff members on with so many people in line to pick up vehicles

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2022

KAYAK
I showed up at the desk and the car was not available

1 out of 7

Budget

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Best rated

One location in Sandston

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1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr

+1 804 222 6090

Monday06:30 - 23:59
Tuesday06:30 - 23:59
Wednesday06:30 - 23:59
Thursday06:30 - 23:59
Friday06:30 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:00
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2,0 Poor

Thad, Oct 2024

Premium SUV

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Car tires were not inspected prior to giving to me and had blowout at midnight that left me and my family stranded on the side of the road for three hours. Both front tires had steel belts showing fully around both tires.

10,0 Wonderful

Richard, Aug 2024

Standard

KAYAK
I was on guard that rental agency at up selling a running customers on returns/check-ins. I was like that at all with the professional and efficient staff on the desk. They were good people, very helpful.

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
long wait to get car

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2024

Pick-up truck

KAYAK
It took 2hrs for me to get my rental keys when I landed. I had to wait 1.5hrs just to get checked in and then another 30mins just to pick up the keys after being checked in. Absolutely ridiculous.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
I had a reservation for 10, and didn't receive a car until 11:15. All of the other customers had to wait at least 30 minutes, and they had reservations too. Based on location reviews, this is the norm rather than a one off occurrence. The car was fine.

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Pick up was terrible, long lines, inefficient , not enough staff to handle the situation correctly. Many customers were visibly upset. I hope they hire more staff to work during peak times.

1 out of 17

Dollar

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1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr

+1 804 222 8751

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
No car available despite a reservation through kayak. Be careful!

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Standard

KAYAK
Car stinked of tobacco. Returned the car early and was assured I would receive an adjustment in my account, it has been over 2 weeks and still nothing. Do not recommend.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Dollar had no one at their counter. After a scavenger hunt from location to location we ended up at hertz where system was down for 45 minutes as we waited

Cons:

Service terrible and price was outrageous. We will let everyone we can know what a bad experience we had

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

nothing....

Cons:

pickup, one person working on a Saturday.....waited forever. Didn't get the right size SUV

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off was very easy. The Explorer was super comfortable and easy to drive.

Cons:

Inside of car was not cleaned very well at all. Fold down seats were full of dog hair. Between the seats was a nasty baby pacifier. So discusting !!!

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff made it easy. The car was perfect size.

Cons:

It smelled of cigarettes really bad. And then I also smelled like them. I would have swapped but it was the only suv they had 😫

1 out of 13

Eagle Rent A Car

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Richmond airport

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Easirent

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Richmond International Airport

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Hertz

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One location in Sandston

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1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr

+1 804 222 7228

Monday07:00 - 23:00
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8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Compact SUV

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Signage in airport for pickup poor

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Economy

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Difficult locating pick up area.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
HERTZ IS THE ONLY CAR RENTAL PLACE AT THE AIRPORT THAT HAS A MILE LONG LINE. I HAD TO WAIT AN HOUR IN AN EXTREMELY HOT AND HUMID PARKING LOT FOR A CAR....EVEN THOUGH I HAD A RESERVATION. I WAITED ALL THAT TIME TO BE HANDED A CAR THAT DIDN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY (A TESLA THAT CUT OFF/SHUT DOWN SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING) AND WASN'T FULLY CHARGED WHEN I GOT THERE. THEY DON'T SEEM TO BE IN ANY RUSH AT ALL NOR DO THEY SEEM TO CARE/TAKE THEIR JOB SERIOUSLY. THE RETURN WAS QUICK AND EASY...BUT I KNEW THAT WAS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE. I WAS CHARGED FOR TWO EXTRA DAYS BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T GET AROUND TO CHECKING IN THE CAR UNTIL THEY FELT LIKE IT. IT WAS SUCH A HASSLE DEALING WITH HERTZ TO GET THE MONEY BACK. WHEW CHIL THE GHETTO!!! NEVVVVEEEERRRRRRRRRRR AGAIN!!!

6,0 Okay

Lisa, Apr 2024

Compact

KAYAK
The usb port was not functioning so I couldn’t connect my phone to the screen to see navigation. I had to balance the phone on the dash or hold it the entire time which made for a very stressful driving experience. Also unclear instructions in the parking garage led me to choose an electric vehicle initially which I then had to return. Disappointed.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
There’s was no Hertz at drop off. So, I had to go somewhere else and was still charged extra! Do not recommend

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
All fine except no window washer fluid available, and we were driving on rainy day and could not clean off splashed muddy water

National

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One location in Sandston

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1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr

+1 844 370 8284

Monday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Wednesday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Friday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Jerry, Oct 2023

Luxury

KAYAK
Painless pickup and drop off.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was nice and comfortable

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy drop off

Cons:

Reservation wasn't available when I picked up the car, I had to wait an hour.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

It needs to be more clear that a person's bank card with Visa logo and chip, will not be accepted to rent a car.

Payless

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1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr

+1 804 226 8153

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
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6,0 Okay

Jorge, Jan 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
The car was a mitsubishi outlander, lacked of power and very gasoline consumption, over 70K miles... not worthy Staff were very good

7,9 Good

Anonymous, Jul 2021

KAYAK
It was easy to pick the car up and the staff was very friendly. I wasn’t, however, crazy about the fact that they gave me a Prius (I wanted a compact not a hybrid). Drop off was a little tough to figure, I think you just need better signage. All in all, a pretty good experience.

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

A car available at the reserved time.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Fun car. Great experience and easy process

Cons:

Nothing

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Never received my security deposit back or notice of a reason why.

4,0 Mediocre

Andrew, Apr 2022

KAYAK
Insane wait time wrecked my day and vehicle was not what I reserved

Sunnycars

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1 Richard E. Byrd Tr Dr Ste 115

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Thrifty

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One location in Sandston

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1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr

+1 804 222 8751

Monday08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday08:00 - 23:00
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8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was efficient and friendly, unusual for a car rental desk

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

VERY friendly and super-helpful !! The lady at the drop off area was the best!

4,8 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jan 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off was easy

Cons:

Thrifty service agent was unpleasant like she hated every minute of dealing with customers and I could have done without that. Was directed to another car rental place in the rental car area (I can't remember which kiosk, Avis maybe?) but then the envelope they used was Dollar, very confusing. No car was ready even though it didn't seem busy. We stood around for 30 minutes!!! Finally they brought us the car, which I found out was a 7 passenger SUV "recreational style" while I thought I had rented a full size SUV. I was told you can't rent a full size SUV on Thrifty.com. Such a bummer but we made due. There was melted candy below the window in the 3rd row seat on the left. Disgusting. How did they not see it? Never again with Thrifty!!

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

This experience was great! Thirty is much better than Budget! Will never do business with Budget again! Sweet employees at Thrifty ad very helpful!

6,8 Okay

Anonymous, Dec 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Price

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One location in Sandston

Locations in Sandston

1 Richard E Byrd Terminal Dr, Richmond, , USA Virginia

+1 914 368 0091

Monday00:00 - 01:00
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Mini

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