Virginia Beach car rentals

A hybrid car is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint when driving around the area, and a convertible makes for a fun option when cruising along the coast with the top down, especially when the weather is nice. If you're traveling with family or a group of friends, a minivan offers more comfort and space for everyone.

The speed limit in the city is usually 25 mph, but it may be lower in certain residential areas and school zones, so keep an eye out for posted signs. Secondary roads have a speed limit of 55 mph, and unpaved roads observe a speed limit of 35 mph. Highways typically have a 70-mph speed limit.

Parking in Virginia Beach is plentiful, with lots of municipal parking lots available in the Oceanfront, Sandbridge, and Chesapeake Bay areas. Garages charge a maximum of $10 per day unless you're staying overnight. Metered parking is also available for a rate of up to $2 per hour. You'll find free parking spots between 5th Street and Rudee Loop from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The average gas price in Virginia Beach is C$ 4.71 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 57 and C$ 75, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Virginia Beach.

Car rental companies onsite at Norfolk airport include Hertz and Budget.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Norfolk airport to off-airport locations is Budget.

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

An Intermediate car rental in Virginia Beach costs C$ 62 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Virginia Beach costs C$ 264 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Virginia Beach costs C$ 60 per day, on average.

When you drive from Norfolk International Airport to downtown Virginia Beach, you can expect the journey to take between 20 and 25min in normal weather and traffic conditions. The easiest way to drive between these two locations is to usually grab the I-64 E from Airport Rd. From there, you can then take the I-264 E, towards the direction of Norfolk Virginia Beach Expressway and the Virginia Beach Expressway to 21st St in Virginia Beach. Continue 21st St. Drive to Arctic Ave, which will bring you to the heart of the city.

You can find the desks for several different companies in the Arrivals terminal near baggage claim at Norfolk International Airport, including Budget, Dollar, and Enterprise. Once you have completed any necessary paperwork and paid for your car rental at your selected agency’s main desk, they will typically have an employee lead you to where they store their fleet, which is normally directly on airport property. In general, you will only have to walk a few minutes to get to the parking area.