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Top tips for hiring a car at Roanoke airport
- Roanoke Airport (ROA), also referred to as the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, is a safe and convenient location to secure a rental car. With a Roanoke Airport car rental, you can not only explore historic Roanoke Virginia, but also the surrounding natural wonders of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, as well. Driving to locations within the city in a rental car can be as much as over an hour faster than taking public transportation. In a Roanoke Airport car rental, you can visit and see what you want on your own schedule.
- Choosing a car rental at Roanoke Airport is ideal because the airport itself is such a convenient place to be situated once you have arrived on your plane and you need to secure ground transportation. The airport has an ATM so you can get cash, Airport Ambassadors to help you with any questions you might have, and a restaurant with a full bar so that you can refresh and reboot if you need to. The airport also features a pet relief area that you can take advantage of if you are traveling with a service animal or a four-legged friend. Vending machines are also available near the car rental counters.
- One distinct advantage of securing a car rental at Roanoke Airport as opposed to renting a car from elsewhere in Roanoke is that the car rental agencies at ROA tend to have longer hours than agencies in town. For instance, Avis at ROA is open from 7 am until 11:30 pm, compared to Avis car rentals in town in Roanoke which are open from 9 am until 5:30 pm.
- When you secure a Roanoke Airport car rental, you can take advantage of services from the agencies that will help expedite the rental process. With Avis, you can take advantage of Preferred Service and After-Hour Returns. With Budget, you can take advantage of Fastbreak Service and After-Hour Returns. With Alamo, you can take advantage of Accelerated Check-In and After-Hour Returns. Signing up for these services is usually free.
- Book your car hire at Roanoke airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car at Roanoke airport
What car rental agencies are available at Roanoke Airport?
If you would like to secure a car rental at Roanoke Airport, you can choose among the nationally recognized agencies Enterprise, Alamo/National, or Hertz/Dollar. These car rental agencies are located near the baggage claim on the first floor of the terminal. To make sure you get the vehicle you want, it is best to make a reservation before you arrive at Roanoke Airport.
Where do I pick up and drop off my car rental at Roanoke Airport?
Once you have completed the paperwork and collected the keys from the car rental counter near baggage claim, you will exit the airport through the doors at the far end of the rental car counters. From there, you will head straight ahead to the parking lot on the west side of the terminal. This is the parking lot for the rental cars. When it is time to return your rental vehicle, follow the signs as you approach Roanoke Airport. These signs will lead you to rental car returns. Make sure you go to the lot for the agency you rented your car from.
What are the requirements in order to rent a car at Roanoke Airport?
In order to secure a car rental at Roanoke Airport, you will need to be 25 years old. It is possible to rent a car if you are 21 to 24 years old, but you will have to pay a daily fee because you are a young driver. To secure a car rental at Roanoke Airport, you will need a valid US driver's license and a major credit card with your name on it. If you opt out of rental car coverage, it is very possible that you will need to show proof of your own coverage. When you make your reservation, make sure you confirm exactly what paperwork you will need to show at the time you pick up your vehicle.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Roanoke airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Roanoke airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and National.
Roanoke Airport car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8,4
Very Good
50 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.9
Value for money
8.4
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10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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renting the car - agent was very helpful and friendly, easy return of keys, very clean car and comfortableCons:
nothing2,0 Poor
Dec 2020
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Staff was friendly.Cons:
The vehicle was filthy inside. There were crumbs everywhere in the back seats. The non smoking car was definitely smoked in a reeked of cigarettes. The navigation screen was busted. On top of all that, one of the tires had a significant leak and I had to put air in it several times. Very bad experience.10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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Staff in ROA very friendly, no one met me in MYR - little unsettling to return car with a representative checking me out.10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Easy in and easy out.Cons:
Nothing10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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I really have no suggestions. My experience was so good there is nothing that Enterprise could have done to improve. Thank you!10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Pick up and drop off were quick. Staff was very friendly. Super easy transactionAvis
7,6
Good
31 reviewsCleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
8.8
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8,0 Very Good
Jul 2019
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Staff was friendly and helpful. Only issue was the address I was given to drop off the vehicle in Tucker, Ga, was not the location. My GPS took be to a totally different building. Needed to make a call to find where I was to go. Return desk acknowledged it has been an issue.Cons:
Only car I have rented over the last couple of years that did not have active XSM radio or navigation.9,6 Wonderful
Aug 2018
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Agency staff friendly and helpful.10,0 Wonderful
May 2018
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Car was clean and full of gas. Staff was very friendly,Cons:
Would love to have a rental car with navigation features, especially since most people renting are traveling in an unfamiliar place.10,0 Wonderful
May 2018
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Customer service was excellent.6,0 Okay
Apr 2018
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Easy pickupCons:
Cat was a little tired and bare bones. Stained seats4,0 Mediocre
Dec 2017
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Ease of coming and going.Cons:
Class of Car, Cleanliness of Car, comfort of the car, and NO other options on the lot for a normal rate! I will skip Avis next time because of their customer service!Hertz
6,8
Okay
52 reviewsCleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
6.8
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10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2020
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Quick pickup and dropoff10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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The price was good for the value.10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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The servicies , and customer servicesCons:
Very nice services5,2 Fair
Jul 2019
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It’s not the car was dirty but it smelled like smoke and that was gross. We notified the rental car company but they didn’t really do or make up for it. That was disappointing10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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Very easy to pick up and drop off.8,0 Very Good
Jan 2019
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goodBudget
6,7
Okay
36 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.5
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2,0 Poor
Dec 2023
2,0 Poor
Oct 2022
8,0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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The staff was helpful, and pickup and drop off were easyCons:
The car reeked of cigarettes. It was quite overpowering and I could smell it on my jacket after getting out of the car. As a family of non smokers, traveling with a young child, it was kind of gross and embarrassing.10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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Helpful staff and awesome carCons:
Allow debit cards for rentals!8,8 Very Good
May 2020
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Staff very helpful10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2018
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Ford Taurus was exceptionalCons:
Took three attempts to get the bill correct but finally got it rightDollar
9,0
Wonderful
18 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
9.0
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10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
8,0 Very Good
Jul 2020
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Clean and well equipped car. The agent was nice and professionalCons:
Agent not masked. Not informed when reserving that there would be an additional $200 deposit placed on my credit card. When at the counter I was told that it would be released upon return of car. I don’t know if it has been returned yet, but I was on a trip for an interview during the pandemic and placing an additional $200 would have made my rental decision clear Togo with a different company.5,2 Fair
Apr 2018
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I tried extending my rental and was charged an exorbitant amount of money to do so.6,8 Okay
Oct 2017
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Great price for a full size car and super quick easy pickup at the airport.Cons:
Even though the price was great for a Hyundai Sonata we just couldn't get over how dirty, old, well used the car was. The car had close to 40,000 miles and looked it. Large deep scratch down the drivers side but the worst part was the filthy upholestry and windows. We had to stop 2 different times to clean all of the interior windows because you just couldn't see through the haze. The towels were black, literally black after wiping them down. The seats could not be cleaned. This was not a quick wipe up of a spill, this was deep down stained over the years dirty. While the price was great and it was indeed a nice large size car the dirty and super well used automobile makes me score a lot lower than usual.9,2 Wonderful
May 2017
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Great value and smooth pick up and drop off.Cons:
The car could have been a little cleaner inside.8,0 Very Good
Apr 2017
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The steering wheel on my Jetta made it impossible for me to see how fast I was traveling.Cons:
I needed to return my rental early and received no discount. Way too many fees. I'LL drive next time.Alamo
7,9
Good
23 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.4
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8,0 Very Good
Apr 2024
10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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The price could have been less expensive9,6 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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they were able to upgrade me without extra costCons:
Cut down on the age fee please.9,6 Wonderful
Sep 2020
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On BOTH ends, at EWR and ROA...Cons:
I'm not sure how fair the dropoff fee was!2,0 Poor
Aug 2020
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I got to the airport and they did not have any vehicles to give me. I ended up having to go to another company to rent a car.10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Very easy pickup/dropoff. Representative was very pleasant and thorough.National
3,6
Poor
3 reviewsCleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
4.0
2 locations in Roanoke Airport
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3,6 Poor
Aug 2020
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Staff we friendly enough at the National center and easy to reach by phone.Cons:
The hours of pick-up did not match what I needed and the KayakRental car site did NOT give me that information. Luckily, I called ahead and would have had to pay an extra day just to get a pick-up BEFORE 8 a.m. I know that the flight schedule in Roanoke, VA is not large, but not to be able to pick up a car before 8 when that is the only outlet for National is a bit unlucky.9,2 Wonderful
Nov 2018
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Nice comfortable clean car.Cons:
Leaking water at top left window area.Easirent
4,6
Mediocre
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Sunnycars
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One location in Roanoke Airport
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