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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Lynchburg
- Lynchburg car rentals are your best bet for exploring neighboring cities’ vast attractions. If you are in Lynchburg, there are plenty of places to visit with the convenience of a vehicle. Consider exploring the Frontier Culture Museum and the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum in Staunton. It will take about 1h 18min to get to Frontier Culture Museum and approximately 1h 23min to the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum, which are about 72 and 74 miles away from the city center, respectively. You may also consider exploring the Salem Witch Village, located approximately 638 miles away in Salem.
- Those arriving in Lynchburg through the Amtrak train station who need to explore the city and its neighboring regions can consider renting a vehicle. Cheap car rentals in Lynchburg can be accessed at the city’s Amtrak train station. The station has some renowned car rental agencies close to it, such as Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise, among others. You’ll not need to board taxis deeper into town to find a suitable rental vehicle for your needs. Therefore, if you need to access destinations fast from the train stations, consider getting a cheap car rental from the car rental agencies near the train station.
- When driving cheap car rentals in Lynchburg, consider being keen on cyclists since you’ll be sharing the road. You’ll need to change lanes when overtaking a cyclist unless the road is exceptionally wide. You should also expect to find two cyclists riding side by side as it is acceptable in the bicycle law. Additionally, cyclists have the same rights as drivers; therefore, they give way to them if they have the right of way. Following these bicycle rules will keep you safe on the roads in Lynchburg as you enjoy touring the city with your rental vehicle.
- 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 rental car in Lynchburg at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in Lynchburg are around 31% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting 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 $1 for each subsequent hour during the week.
How much is gas price in Lynchburg?
The average gas price in Lynchburg is C$ 5.33 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 64 and C$ 85, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Lynchburg?
Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Lynchburg.
How can I find car rentals near me in Lynchburg?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Lynchburg?
An Intermediate car rental in Lynchburg costs C$ 48 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Lynchburg?
A Standard car rental in Lynchburg costs C$ 69 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Lynchburg?
An Economy car rental in Lynchburg costs C$ 56 per day, on average.
Which car rental agencies in Lynchburg are easy to find?
Lynchburg is home to several car rental agencies, some of which have several offices within the city. For example, Enterprise has three locations spread across the city at 18337 Forest Road, 2415 Wards Road, and 3913 Old Forest Road. Budget, Hertz, and Avis are also easily located as each has two offices within the city.
What are Lynchburg rental car cancellation policies in place?
Different deal types have different car rental cancellation policies. Many car rental deals in Lynchburg are free to cancel as long as you do so before your cancellation deadline. Consider filtering by “free cancellation” as you browse and select your ideal rental car in Lynchburg.
Lynchburg car rental reviews and directory
Budget
6.3
Okay
42 reviewsCleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
6.8
2 locations in Lynchburg
Locations in Lynchburg
2018 Lakeside Drive
+1 434 316 7081
350 Terminal Drive
+1 434 237 5626
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2.0 Poor
Oct. 2022
9.6 Wonderful
Jul. 2020
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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
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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
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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
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Easy and quick pick and drop off. Helpful staff when I had to change the drop off location10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2017
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The cost of the one way rentalCons:
I was surprised at the not so great gas mileage.Hertz
6.3
Okay
45 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.7
Value for money
6.7
2 locations in Lynchburg
Locations in Lynchburg
350 Terminal Dr
+1 434 204 3472
3826 Old Forest Rd
+1 434 201 2225
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2020
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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
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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
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Staff was wonderful, very friendly and helpful. Easy drop off and prompt refund on hold.Cons:
Can’t think of anything2.0 Poor
May 2019
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NothingCons:
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 occurred10.0 Wonderful
Dec. 2017
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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
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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 ruleEnterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Very good
10 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
8.2
3 locations in Lynchburg
Locations in Lynchburg
18337 Forest Rd
+1 434 385 4880
2100 Wards Rd
+1 434 237 5656
3913 Old Forest Road
+1 434 385 7511
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9.2 Wonderful
Oct. 2019
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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
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Yes very4.8 Mediocre
Jun. 2018
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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
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Fast, friendly, easy to work with, and put my family and my concerns first.10.0 Wonderful
Dec. 2016
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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 againCons:
no complaints9.2 Wonderful
Dec. 2016
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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.National
8.4
Very good
5 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
8.2
One location in Lynchburg
Locations in Lynchburg
4308 Wards Rd Ste 111
+1 434 239 5785
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2017
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Beautiful ford fusion hybrid 39.5 mpg , clean10.0 Wonderful
Jul. 2021
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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.Avis
7.2
Good
20 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.9
2 locations in Lynchburg
Locations in Lynchburg
2018 Lakeside Drive
+1 434 316 7121
350 Terminal Drive
+1 434 239 9826
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2024
7.6 Good
Oct. 2019
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The car was clean and ready for pick upCons:
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
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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
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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
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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
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Checked in at Lynchburg. No wait. Quick Service.Cons:
Car had cigarette smell.Dollar
5.8
Fair
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One location in Lynchburg
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350 Terminal Drive
+1 434 204 3472
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