Newport News car rental information
| Pick-up location | Newport News |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 15 |
| Airport locations | 9 |
| Popular agencies | Budget, Avis, Dollar |
Cheap car rentals in Newport News
| Economy | C$ 83/day |
| Compact | C$ 80/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 91/day |
| Full-size | C$ 93/day |
| Minivan | C$ 153/day |
| Full-size SUV | C$ 152/day |
| Luxury | C$ 166/day |
| Intermediate SUV | C$ 107/day |
| Standard SUV | C$ 123/day |
Newport News car rental reviews and directory
Budget
7.0
Good
31 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.7
One location in Newport News
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6.0 Okay
Apr. 2021
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Staff was very professional and efficient.Cons:
The car was very worn, seats were stained, loud, uncomfortable. I thought I was getting a volkswagon jetta but ended up with a toyota corrolla. It looked like it had been just returned from a college road trip.10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2020
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All good..Easy airport..Cons:
Directions didn’t really make it clear that the check in was in the airport..Had to call and get help finding where to pick up..8.4 Very good
Dec. 2019
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The drop off was very easy and convenient. The staff member came right to my door.Cons:
I reserved a compact car but the company only had large suv available. This was not reflected on the website.9.6 Wonderful
Nov. 2019
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Yes8.0 Very good
Sep. 2019
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Made us wait to exactly 6 to pick up the carCons:
I had to put a quart of oil in the car and the service light came on while on the trip6.0 Okay
May 2019
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The Budget rental itself was fine.Cons:
Misleading sign-up. Said I would not have to pay until at the rental car counter. But charged $12 immediately for Allianz, although it said $9. Thought it was for accident protection but it was for cancelation insurance or something. Will never use Kayak again for rental cars.Hertz
6.8
Okay
68 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.7
2 locations in Newport News
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1.9 Poor
Jul. 2021
8.0 Very good
Apr. 2021
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Staff is good and my Malibu was good for our purposes.Cons:
They could have explained a few things about the car. I struggled to learn how some things worked.6.4 Okay
Oct. 2020
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The vehicle was shaking very bad on the highway9.2 Wonderful
Sep. 2020
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Staff was great, efficient. Car was a good ride.Cons:
Someone had smoked in the vehicle and it smelled of deodorized stale cigarette smoke.8.8 Very good
Dec. 2020
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Staff was fine. The vehicle was clean.Cons:
I wish they had a way to pick me up, or deliver the vehicle. Not a huge deal.2.0 Poor
Oct. 2019
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Customer service was helpful with the refund.Cons:
I arrived 10 minutes late for my reservation and the Hertz employee wouldn’t release my vehicle, despite the fact that I had prepaid. Customer service assured me that the reservation would be held for 2 hours, but the nearest Hertz location didn’t have any vehicles available.Avis
7.5
Good
19 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
6.9
One location in Newport News
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2020
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I actually flew to norfolk. Made the reservation for the wrong place. They helped me switch it without any trouble6.0 Okay
Aug. 2019
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The staff at Ronald Reagan Airport was extremely helpful, and Ms. Benita's customer service skills are excellent.Cons:
The car we reserved and expected to drive in Newport News was unavailable and we had to drive to DC to get one that would work for us, which was very frustrating and time consuming.6.0 Okay
Apr. 2019
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I had reserved a small or compact car (I hate driving large vehicles on unfamiliar roads). They offered me an F150 (large pickup) or a van! They were good enough to at least get me a large SUV, which was less of a pain but far from what I had reserved.6.0 Okay
Oct. 2018
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Car was good. No hassle picking upCons:
Return. There were three staff members visible around the counter all of whom were talking to someone on cellphones. I had to wait 15 minutes before one young lady was kind enough to talk to me2.0 Poor
Sep. 2018
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Hotwire said i can cancel any time. When i tried to cancel online an hour before pickup time, it says cancel window has expired. I did not call them because i am hard of hearing and i have better things to do10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2017
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Quick drop off processEnterprise
6.1
Okay
18 reviewsCleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.0
5 locations in Newport News
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9.6 Wonderful
May 2019
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High price8.0 Very good
Aug. 2017
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The quick & nice service also the price was also reasonableCons:
Only thing was that the car wasn't cleaned (detailed)10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2017
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great people at enterpriseCons:
had to drive a beastly ford expedition7.2 Good
Oct. 2016
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The car we received was a perfect size. I love the gas mileage it got. We didn't have to spend a great deal of money on gas and time stopping to get gas. Helpful people at the airport and at the place we actually got the car from.Cons:
We did not know that the car rental place was not at the airport and there was not a shuttle to the place we had to pick up our car. That was a big shocker. The young lady at the airport called the place that we rented the car from and we were well taken care of. The car windows were so dirty that we couldn't see out of them at night. We had asked the guy who cleans the car to clean them again but even his second round of cleaning was terrible. He acted as if we were putting him out.7.6 Good
Aug. 2016
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Cost2.0 Poor
Jun. 2022
National
6.0
Okay
4 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Newport News
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2.0 Poor
Sep. 2019
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Staff was niceCons:
They didn’t have convertible that I booked. I had planned it use as a photo prop with several different parties and had change everything. Not sure who’s at fault but taking 3 hours on a Saturday to go get the car only to find out less than 4 hours prior to the plans that it was not there!Dollar
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One location in Newport News
Easirent
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One location in Newport News
Sunnycars
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One location in Newport News
VIPCars Recommendation
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One location in Newport News
140 travellers who rented a car in Newport News gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.8
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Most popular car type | Standard |
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Top tips for renting a car in Newport News
- If you are out to visit Newport News's top attractions, consider renting a car. Driving is a cheap and reliable way of getting around the city. With a cheap Newport News car rental, you can quickly move from one major attraction to the other compared to other transport means. In addition, you won't have to worry about a schedule. A popular attraction in Newport News is Yorktown Battlefield. It lies about 13 miles from the city center. If you take the bus, the journey can take about one hour. However, you can drive to the area in 18 minutes with a rental car. You can also easily drive to Newport News Visitor Center which lies about nine miles from the city center within 27 minutes. A bus from the city to the area takes at least an hour. A car rental in Newport News lets you drive to Newport News Park which lies about ten miles from the city center.
- Newport News is a busy city. For this reason, the city experiences heavy traffic flow between 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Getting stuck om traffic during these hours can mean not being able to get to your destination on time. When driving car rentals in Newport News, it is recommended to avoid roads at these hours. If you must drive your Newport News car rentals during these hours, avoid roads I-64, 1-95, Jefferson Avenue, and Warwick Boulevard.
- Newport News Williamsburg Airport offers a good car rental center that lets you rent Newport News cheap car rentals. All car rental companies provide desks in the luggage claim area of the airport. The pick-up and return areas lie within walking distance of the terminal. Companies include Avis, Budget, National, Avis, and Enterprise. With these options, you can easily find a cheap rental car in Newport News upon arrival.
- It is highly recommended that visitors rent a car during their time in Newport News, as that really is the only way to get around the city. Public transportation is quite lacking and only offers limited service during evenings and on weekends. For instance, if you want to visit Sandy Bottom Nature Park, it is just a 10-minute drive of 4.7 miles. On the bus, however, it can take upwards of 30 minutes.
- If you are like most arrivals landing at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, then you are likely planning on picking up a rental car there. For such travelers, you can find the rental car desks located in the baggage claim area.
- Due to the suburban nature of Newport News, pedestrians are very common throughout the city. As a result, jaywalking is also a normal occurrence and drivers should keep their eyes open for any unexpected street crossers. Jaywalking occurs most often on Newport News’ smaller streets and in residential areas.
- Newport News, while not on the same level as neighboring Norfolk, still has its fair share of rush hour traffic, particularly during the work week. On most days, the morning rush hour usually picks up at around 6:30-7:00 a.m. and cools down by around 9:00 a.m., while the afternoon rush comes at around 4:00 p.m. and lasts until 6:00 p.m. As far as roads to avoid, the US 17, I-64, and I-664 bridges are major bottlenecks during rush hour and drivers should time their crossings accordingly to avoid the traffic.
- Book your rental car in Newport News at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard rental cars in Newport News are around -18% cheaper than other car types, on average