Roanoke car hire information
| Pick-up location | Roanoke |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Pick-up truck, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Hire locations | 18 |
| Airport locations | 9 |
| Popular agencies | Alamo, Budget |
Cheap car rentals in Roanoke
| Compact | ₹ 6,708/day |
| Intermediate | ₹ 7,506/day |
| Standard | ₹ 7,506/day |
| Full-size | ₹ 8,578/day |
| Minivan | ₹ 10,694/day |
| Premium | ₹ 9,255/day |
| Pick-up truck | ₹ 8,522/day |
| Intermediate SUV | ₹ 9,032/day |
| Standard SUV | ₹ 10,772/day |
Top tips for hiring a car in Roanoke
- Renting a car for traveling to Roanoke is not just convenient but very economical, especially if you're traveling in a group. You can get a minivan or a station wagon from car rentals in Roanoke and make the trip not just enjoyable but flexible and safe as well. Even if you are traveling alone or on business matters, having a car gives you the ability to schedule your meetings accordingly and meet your associates on time. More conveniently, you can venture out into the more hidden attractions in and outside the city at your own pace without having to worry about when or how to get there. You can even skip town for one day and go catch a game at the Greens Folly Golf Course about 90 miles away, then ride horses at the Shangrila Guest House about 12 miles away from there.
- When you arrive at the Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), you can find the rental car center at the baggage claim area. There are several Roanoke car rental agencies on airport premises, including Avis, Budget, Dollar, National, and Enterprise.
- Jaywalking was decriminalized in Virginia, so you may want to watch out for pedestrians jumping into the road with no warning, whether on marked crosswalks or not. Pay close attention at intersections where you may also run into cyclists and be wary of motorists who may not signal when turning. Drive carefully at the Orange Avenue and Williamson Road intersection—this main intersection is usually backed up and may take a few light cycles before you’re finally able to get through.
- The morning commute rush hour in Roanoke starts at 6am and goes all the way to 8am. In the evening, you can expect rush hour traffic from 3pm to 7pm. Roanoke is a relatively big city, so you can expect the traffic to be backed up bumper-to-bumper during rush hours. Interstate 81, Interstate 581, and Highway 220 get especially congested, so make sure to tune into traffic updates before you start your journey.
- Book your rental car in Roanoke at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Roanoke are around 9% cheaper than airport locations on average
- Economy rental cars in Roanoke are around 67% cheaper than other car types, on average
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Roanoke car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise
8.3
Very Good
65 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
8.1
6 locations in Roanoke
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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renting the car - agent was very helpful and friendly, easy return of keys, very clean car and comfortableCons:
nothing2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
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Staff was friendly.Cons:
The vehicle was filthy inside. There were crumbs everywhere in the back seats. The non smoking car was definitely smoked in a reeked of cigarettes. The navigation screen was busted. On top of all that, one of the tires had a significant leak and I had to put air in it several times. Very bad experience.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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Staff in ROA very friendly, no one met me in MYR - little unsettling to return car with a representative checking me out.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Easy in and easy out.Cons:
Nothing10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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I really have no suggestions. My experience was so good there is nothing that Enterprise could have done to improve. Thank you!10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Pick up and drop off were quick. Staff was very friendly. Super easy transactionHertz
8.2
Very Good
50 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
8.0
One location in Roanoke
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2020
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Quick pickup and dropoff10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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The price was good for the value.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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The servicies , and customer servicesCons:
Very nice services5.2 Fair
Jul 2019
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It’s not the car was dirty but it smelled like smoke and that was gross. We notified the rental car company but they didn’t really do or make up for it. That was disappointing10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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Very easy to pick up and drop off.8.0 Very Good
Jan 2019
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goodCons:
goodAvis
7.9
Good
39 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
8.2
2 locations in Roanoke
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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I didn’t like anything about the whole situationCons:
There attitude and how they talk to customers4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
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The staff was very helpful and kind.Cons:
The car was NOT clean...at all. There was trash under the drivers seat and it appears that someone spilt a milkshake on the shift stick/center console. I have a hard time believing that if the car was this dirty, that it could have been “sanitized!!” If I had not traveled almost an hour to visit my son, I would have returned the car to exchange.8.8 Very Good
Dec 2019
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The staff in both Roanoke and Arlington were very good. THey were a lot better then the folks I dealt with in Montrose CO this morning, also through Avis8.0 Very Good
Jul 2019
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Staff was friendly and helpful. Only issue was the address I was given to drop off the vehicle in Tucker, Ga, was not the location. My GPS took be to a totally different building. Needed to make a call to find where I was to go. Return desk acknowledged it has been an issue.Cons:
Only car I have rented over the last couple of years that did not have active XSM radio or navigation.9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2018
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Agency staff friendly and helpful.10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
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Car was clean and full of gas. Staff was very friendly,Cons:
Would love to have a rental car with navigation features, especially since most people renting are traveling in an unfamiliar place.Budget
7.4
Good
41 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.1
2 locations in Roanoke
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Quick pickup at ROA Friendly personnel. Car very clean8.0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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The staff was helpful, and pickup and drop off were easyCons:
The car reeked of cigarettes. It was quite overpowering and I could smell it on my jacket after getting out of the car. As a family of non smokers, traveling with a young child, it was kind of gross and embarrassing.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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Helpful staff and awesome carCons:
Allow debit cards for rentals!8.8 Very Good
May 2020
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Staff very helpful5.2 Fair
May 2019
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Staff was niceCons:
I requested a transit and got an express van. No CD player. No headrest to put kids DVD players for long drive. No plugs in back to plug in DVD players like transit has.Dollar
8.3
Very Good
17 reviewsCleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.5
One location in Roanoke
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8.0 Very Good
Jul 2020
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Clean and well equipped car. The agent was nice and professionalCons:
Agent not masked. Not informed when reserving that there would be an additional $200 deposit placed on my credit card. When at the counter I was told that it would be released upon return of car. I don’t know if it has been returned yet, but I was on a trip for an interview during the pandemic and placing an additional $200 would have made my rental decision clear Togo with a different company.5.2 Fair
Apr 2018
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I tried extending my rental and was charged an exorbitant amount of money to do so.6.8 Okay
Oct 2017
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Great price for a full size car and super quick easy pickup at the airport.Cons:
Even though the price was great for a Hyundai Sonata we just couldn't get over how dirty, old, well used the car was. The car had close to 40,000 miles and looked it. Large deep scratch down the drivers side but the worst part was the filthy upholestry and windows. We had to stop 2 different times to clean all of the interior windows because you just couldn't see through the haze. The towels were black, literally black after wiping them down. The seats could not be cleaned. This was not a quick wipe up of a spill, this was deep down stained over the years dirty. While the price was great and it was indeed a nice large size car the dirty and super well used automobile makes me score a lot lower than usual.9.2 Wonderful
May 2017
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Great value and smooth pick up and drop off.Cons:
The car could have been a little cleaner inside.8.0 Very Good
Apr 2017
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The steering wheel on my Jetta made it impossible for me to see how fast I was traveling.Cons:
I needed to return my rental early and received no discount. Way too many fees. I'LL drive next time.7.2 Good
Jan 2017
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The counter was easy to locate. The people were very friendly and easy to deal with.Cons:
The car smelled like smoke. Really strong. I didn't think it was bad at first, but it got pretty annoying.Alamo
8.2
Very Good
22 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.7
One location in Roanoke
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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yesCons:
The price could have been less expensive9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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they were able to upgrade me without extra costCons:
Cut down on the age fee please.9.6 Wonderful
Sep 2020
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On BOTH ends, at EWR and ROA...Cons:
I'm not sure how fair the dropoff fee was!2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
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I got to the airport and they did not have any vehicles to give me. I ended up having to go to another company to rent a car.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Very easy pickup/dropoff. Representative was very pleasant and thorough.2.0 Poor
May 2019
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I reserved a premium SUV 1 week in advance. I called 2 days prior to pickup to make sure the car was there. The local merchant did not answer the phone, so I called the 1800 number to assure my vehicle was there. The vehicle I reserved was not there when I went to pick up and I was offered a minivanNational
7.4
Good
3 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
6.6
2 locations in Roanoke
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3.6 Poor
Aug 2020
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Staff we friendly enough at the National center and easy to reach by phone.Cons:
The hours of pick-up did not match what I needed and the KayakRental car site did NOT give me that information. Luckily, I called ahead and would have had to pay an extra day just to get a pick-up BEFORE 8 a.m. I know that the flight schedule in Roanoke, VA is not large, but not to be able to pick up a car before 8 when that is the only outlet for National is a bit unlucky.9.2 Wonderful
Nov 2018
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Nice comfortable clean car.Cons:
Leaking water at top left window area.Sunnycars
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2 locations in Roanoke
Easirent
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One location in Roanoke
237 travellers who rented a car in Roanoke gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.0
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