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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 hire cars in Lynchburg are around 34% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire 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 £2.86 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £34 and £46, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Lynchburg?

    Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 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 £37 per day, on average.

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

    A Standard car hire in Lynchburg costs £83 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Lynchburg?

    A Full Size car hire in Lynchburg costs £53 per day, on average.

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Lynchburg?

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

Lynchburg car hire reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

National

8.7

Very Good

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Best rated

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

8.5

One location in Lynchburg

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Locations in Lynchburg

4308 Wards Rd Ste 111

+1 434 239 5785

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, 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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

6.7

3 locations in Lynchburg

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18337 Forest Rd

+1 434 385 4880

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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Friday08:00 - 22:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

2100 Wards Rd

+1 434 237 5656

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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Friday08:00 - 22:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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3913 Old Forest Road

+1 434 385 7511

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Economy

KAYAK
It was all good

10.0 Wonderful

Dana, Aug 2022

KAYAK
The sales rep Chuck was exceptional in making sure we had a vehicle with enough space to safely and comfortably move our son into college at Yale. We drove from VA to CT without any issues! While the van I reserved wasn’t available Chuck made sure this mom had no additional worries, I am so glad he suggested this vehicle, and was so professional and kind the entire time. Great Customer Service is alive and well!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2022

KAYAK
The first vehicle we got wasn't a good experience. The cruise control didn't work and the ABS light was on. However, we exchanged the vehicle with complete ease and the second vehicle was much better! Overall great customer service!

1 out of 1

Avis

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

6.5

2 locations in Lynchburg

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2018 Lakeside Drive

+1 434 316 7121

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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Sunday12:00 - 16:00

350 Terminal Drive

+1 434 239 9826

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Robert, Mar 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
Great for the trip

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2022

KAYAK
It was almost $40 more than renting in Richmond, for exactly the same car.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Apr 2022

KAYAK
The Avis staff wasn't expecting my arrival at the reservation time. I had to wait for the agent to come back from the lot and then he had to call around to find my reservation. Similarly, the drop off felt chaotic...I didn't know who to return the car to...and I still haven't received a final invoice to confirm there were no charges.

2.0 Poor

Ernest, Feb 2022

KAYAK
Had an issue dropping off the car because they wouldn't come to the door. Ingot charged an extra $75 to drop off at a different location even though they said I wouldn't be charged anything extra...

10.0 Wonderful

Kindra, Sept 2021

KAYAK
Great! The lady at the counter was super helpful!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2021

KAYAK
THE PRICE WAS GREAT! WE SAVED A LOT OF MONEY .

1 out of 2

Budget

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

6.3

2 locations in Lynchburg

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2018 Lakeside Drive

+1 434 316 7081

Monday08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday08:00 - 22:00
Thursday08:00 - 22:00
Friday08:00 - 22:00
Saturday08:00 - 22:00
Sunday12:00 - 16:00

350 Terminal Drive

+1 434 237 5626

Monday08:00 - 22:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, 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

Anonymous, 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!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Standard SUV

KAYAK
The woman at the desk was abrasive. The vehicle I was given was not even close to what was on the contract nor was it what I ordered. There was another person who had the same issue.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2022

KAYAK
No car available despite website showing multiple options.

2.0 Poor

Sean, Jun 2022

KAYAK
First of all don’t confirm reservations online if you can’t honor them. Worst customer experience ever.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2021

KAYAK
Great customer service with clean and newer vehicle!

1 out of 3

Hertz

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

6.4

2 locations in Lynchburg

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350 Terminal Dr

+1 434 204 3472

Monday08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday08:00 - 22:00
Thursday08:00 - 22:00
Friday08:00 - 22:00
Saturday08:00 - 22:00
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3826 Old Forest Rd

+1 434 201 2225

Monday09:00 - 12:00
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Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
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Friday09:00 - 12:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Candace, 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

Anonymous, 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.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2022

KAYAK
Terrible customer interaction. Car was filthy. Will not rent from Hertz again.

10.0 Wonderful

jonathan, Jun 2022

KAYAK
It’s okay

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2022

KAYAK
The staff at the hertz Lynchburg are very friendly and go above and beyond in customer service. Would definitely rent from there again.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Feb 2022

KAYAK
I originally had a reservation for a Saturday, but I arrived and there was no car available for me to rent. I had to scramble to borrow a car for a few day. They did work to provide a car the following Monday so that helped a bit, but they set it up as a brand new reservation and the price per day was $60 more per day then my original reservation. I didn't realize the price had changed until I dropped it off at the end of my trip. They said they couldn't fix anything after the rental contract had ended. The whole process seemed very hap hazard and would have left me in a huge lurch if I didn't have a friend I could borrow a car from for a few days.

1 out of 4

Dollar

5.7

Fair

One location in Lynchburg

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Locations in Lynchburg

350 Terminal Drive

+1 434 204 3472

Monday08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday08:00 - 22:00
Thursday08:00 - 22:00
Friday08:00 - 22:00
Saturday08:00 - 22:00
Sunday08:00 - 22:00

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Lynchburg

Locations in Lynchburg

4308 Wards Rd Ste 111

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41 travellers who hired a car in Lynchburg gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.8

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Most popular car type

Intermediate

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Car hire insurance in Lynchburg

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Lynchburg car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Lynchburg.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Lynchburg car hire.

Lynchburg car hire information

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