Cheap car rentals in Norfolk
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Top tips for hiring a car in Norfolk
- Explore the coastal city of Virginia conveniently on your own four wheels and make the most out of your trip to Norfolk with a hire car. Whether discovering the coastline, finding all kinds of different plants in the Botanical Garden, or even going all the way to Virginia Beach, a hire car puts travelers within easy distance of just about everything. Virginia Beach is not even 20 miles from the city and can be reached by car in about 20 minutes.
- Pick up a hire car when landing at Norfolk International Airport to get to your next destinations quickly and stress-free. Find the car hire center in the arrivals terminal on level 1 and choose from renowned agencies like Hertz, National, or Alamo. The airport is 7 miles from Norfolk center and can be reached in under 20 minutes via the Norview Avenue and Tidewater Drive.
- Reckless driving is considered a severe offense in Norfolk and fines can be very high. Also, as it is considered a criminal offense, it may impact your driver’s license or even show up in your record. Adhering to the speeding limits and driving defensively is therefore pivotal. Make sure to familiarize yourself with speed restrictions on your routes and look out for speed limit signs. Especially on the weekends, traffic law enforcement is executed meticulously and reckless drivers will be pulled over without hesitation.
- Winters in Virginia can be harsh and bring lots of snow. As lovely as that is for strolling through the city, especially in the Christmas season, it means you must prepare your vehicle and adapt your driving style accordingly. Make sure the hire car has winter tires and perhaps even snow chains in the trunk. Check the weather forecast and traffic before leaving, and adapt your speed to weather and road conditions when necessary.
- Book your rental car in Norfolk at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in Norfolk are around 24% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Norfolk
What type of car is recommended for driving in Norfolk?
A 4-wheel drive car will brave all weather conditions and provide the essential road grip needed specifically during the winter months. A sedan may be a good choice for people driving mostly inside the city, as they are compact enough to fit into almost all parking spots. For countryside exploring and people who need more space, an SUV or minivan is a good option.
What’s the speed limit in Norfolk?
Remember to adhere to the speed limits, as speeding is considered reckless driving in Virginia and is categorized as a criminal offense. If there are no signs, the general speed regulations permit 25 mph in residential areas and 55 mph on roads which are marked with #600 or above. 70 mph is the maximum limit on freeways, so drivers should never go faster than that.
Where are the best places to park in Norfolk?
Parking is pretty stress-free in Norfolk with metered on-street parking, public garages, and parking lots available. Metered parking is time restricted, so read the signs to find out how long a car may be parked. There are also garages like the Bank Street Garage or the Education Lot.
How much is the price of fuel in Norfolk?
The average price of fuel in Norfolk is $6.84 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $82 and $109, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Norfolk?
Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Norfolk.
How can I find car hires near me in Norfolk?
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 Norfolk?
An Intermediate car hire in Norfolk costs $92 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Norfolk?
An Economy car hire in Norfolk costs $121 per day, on average.
Norfolk car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.1
Very Good
180 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.1
One location in Norfolk
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6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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Windshield wipers needed changing. The car was shaking twice while driving.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Vehicle not ready..had to drive to another rental location to get the right vehicle. Car had bad smoke smell10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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Friendly staff and the car was very well taken care of.Cons:
Service was great.8.0 Very Good
Jan 2021
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Friendly staff, easy in and out for pick up and returnCons:
Previous renters had clearly smoked inside the car, it smelled awful.4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2020
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The pickup was a waste of my time. I pre-registered for pickup online. When I arrived to pickup the car I showed the completed document on my to the clerk. She didn’t look at it, but gave me papers to fill out. I explained that I completed the information online. The clerk said “I don’t know anything about it. You can talk to my manager if you want.”9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Everything was good.Cons:
Everything was good and flowed pretty well.Dollar
6.4
Okay
167 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.4
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
Jun 2023
8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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The drop off was so easy! What I would change is the extremely long wait to pick up the car! Everything else was great!8.0 Very Good
Mar 2021
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Nice car- clean. The lady at the PU counter@Hertyz was chill.Cons:
Parking garage for rental drop off needed better/more signs2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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This trip was cancelled due to being expose to someone who tested positive for COVID19. I am now quarantining for 10-14 days. I was told this can be cancelled but I have to take up refund with Expedia. I have been on hold for over an hour. I need a direct contact supervisor to help me with a refund. Emilio - Customer Care Team CarRentals.com - ref:_00D61Z8h3._5004NqnnfU:ref, was no help. In fact I responded to her email and she has not replied back to assist me with this matter.Cons:
Provide individuals who have the ability and will to assist customers, not pass on to be someone else's issue.2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
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NothingCons:
If dollar would answer my calls to stop charging me for a rental I never picked up.Hertz
6.0
Okay
246 reviewsCleanliness
6.4
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.1
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4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2021
2.0 Poor
Nov 2021
2.0 Poor
Nov 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2021
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The staff was friendly and accommodating. The pick up and drop off was easy.Cons:
The price for a compact car was very high.8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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The agent at Norfolk was so personable. She brought sunshine to an anxiety-riddled experience of going to the airport and trying to find things. I left the counter smiling.Cons:
The car smelled like smoke especially when I removed the “sanitized” sticker. I didn’t have time to get a different vehicle.Budget
6.0
Okay
187 reviewsCleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
6.4
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.4
Good
71 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.0
8 locations in Norfolk
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6.0 Okay
May 2021
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The price.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
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Upgraded me to an amazing truck. Airport pickup was surprisingly easyCons:
Just have a hard time paying so much for a 24 hour rental8.0 Very Good
Feb 2021
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Mostly painless. Got an upgrade and car was pretty niceCons:
They tried to charge me for the upgrade without me noticing. Also tried to add an extra fee without me noticing. Price for rental cars have gone up and it’s annoying as it is10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Fast and easy check out and the car was great (no funny smell and everything worked).4.4 Mediocre
Oct 2020
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Branch was so busy. Difficult to pick up cars. Looks like they need more staff.Cons:
Was charged $200 for collision damage I did not opt into because I paid for insurance through my reservation and through my own private insurance. Will never rent from enterprise again. Had a better experience with Budget and Avis.7.2 Good
Jan 2020
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Staff was friendly but not very knowledgeableCons:
We ran around between 2 locations because no one advised the same information which resulted in one teservationnbeing cancelled and new one being created, also after confirming and leaving the office I was called back being advised I was given the wrong car and had to come back. What should have taken 30 minutes turned to 2 hour delay in my plansThrifty
6.6
Okay
73 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.4
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4.4 Mediocre
Oct 2020
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The staff was ok at pick up & drop off.Cons:
1) Customer service availability should be a lot better than what it is. I needed instruction from customer service at 5:30am eastern time involving misgiven info from a reservations specialist regarding my drop off location open time so i dropped the car off at another location that just opened for the day since i couldn't wait for my location to open. Because i kept getting a recording saying customer service closed it costed me an extra $100.00 for drop the car off at another Thrifty location rather than leave it abandoned & be liable for it.6.8 Okay
Aug 2020
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Car was very nice , comfortable, easy checkout considering this covid situation. Clerk at Hertz was awesome.Cons:
The van had tire pressure light on2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
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When we arrived there were NO cars available and we were told it would be a 4 hour wait!!! To this day I STILL have not received my refund!!!! I was supposed to pickup the car on Aug 15th, today is Aug 25th and STILL no credit on my credit card!!!!2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
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I arrived at 9am to find out that I couldn't rent car til 3pm...then I was told I had to have a $200 deposit aside from the price of the car and I didn't have enough to cover it.... Thrifty/Hertz wouldn't let my sister pay for my rental over the phone.... so I sat there stranded with my luggage all day trying to figure out how I was going to come up with the money so I can get home....it was very upsetting so I never got the rental7.6 Good
Jul 2020
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The staff was helpful at pick up.Cons:
The car wasn't very clean. Sticky stuff on the gear shifter, seatbelts. The windows were dirty inside and out. Visibility was difficult.2.0 Poor
Jul 2020
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NothingCons:
Absolutely worst car rental experience ever. my mag strip on my credit card was damaged. No chip reader, cant enter information manually. So i couldn't get a car, luckily avis saved the dayAvis
5.9
Fair
69 reviewsCleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
5.8
2 locations in Norfolk
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
Apr 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Everything about the rental from start to finish was great. Everyone was polite and helpful.Cons:
Explain the $200 hold until car is returned. No one said anything about it and I did t see it in my information.6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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The staff did their basic job but we were charged for gas and brought it in with a full tank.Cons:
The above definitely and also the car was received in terrible condition.6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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Car was cheapCons:
Pick-up was stressful, understaffed, and abrasive. Car smelled like smoke the whole time.Payless
5.3
Fair
90 reviewsCleanliness
5.7
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
5.8
One location in Norfolk
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1.9 Poor
Jun 2021
3.9 Poor
Jun 2021
2.0 Poor
Sep 2020
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Location was closed, had to pay for a cab to and from off airport location to find this out.Cons:
Don't rent vehicles from locations that have been closed for months2.0 Poor
Sep 2020
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nothingCons:
there is no payless at the norfolk airport. they are shut down2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
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NothingCons:
I made a reservation, and when I went to pu the car it was not available. Whats the point of making a reservation if your not gonna uphold it.2.0 Poor
Jul 2020
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Nothing this place is a joke do not rent a car from anyone other than hertz or enterprise. These people will run you through the ringerCons:
Everything, no counter in the airport, finally get to the offsite rental place and it’s closed..... every single other car rental place was open except these jokers. Kayaks office is closed they were no help. Payless says I need to call kayak, kayak says I need to call Payless. After the run around for 5 hours on the phone I went and rented a car from enterprise for cheaper and much better customer service. Stay away from kayak and Payless car rental.National
9.9
Wonderful
6 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
9.6
One location in Norfolk
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2019
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Staff was great. The girl at the counter was just helping out so it took a little while but she was very friendly and it made the wait much better.Cons:
Nothing. we got a much better vehicle than expected and it was a great experience. we will definitely use National next time we travel.9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Easy pickup steps from baggage claim & drop off was a breeze.Cons:
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4.7
Mediocre
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One location in Norfolk
Sunnycars
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One location in Norfolk
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