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Roanoke car hire information

Pick-up locationRoanoke
Car typesCompact, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Pick-up truck, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV
Hire locations18
Airport locations9
Popular agenciesAlamo, 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
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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 reviews
Best 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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Locations in Roanoke

1603 Williamson Road

+1 540 343 8000

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday12:00 - 16:00
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4385 Electric Rd

+1 540 772 8262

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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4701 Melrose Ave Nw

+1 540 986 0565

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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4721 Melrose Ave Nw

+1 540 986 0565

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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5202 Aviation Dr

+1 540 563 8055

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00
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7603 Williamson Rd

+1 540 366 9005

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

renting the car - agent was very helpful and friendly, easy return of keys, very clean car and comfortable

Cons:

nothing

2.0 Poor

Dec 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy in and easy out.

Cons:

Nothing

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up and drop off were quick. Staff was very friendly. Super easy transaction

1 out of 12

Hertz

8.2

Very Good

50 reviews

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

8.0

One location in Roanoke

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5202 Aviation Dr Nw

+1 540 366 3421

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Quick pickup and dropoff

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The price was good for the value.

10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The servicies , and customer services

Cons:

Very nice services

5.2 Fair

Jul 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

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 disappointing

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Very easy to pick up and drop off.

8.0 Very Good

Jan 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

good

Cons:

good

1 out of 10

Avis

7.9

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

8.2

2 locations in Roanoke

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1306 Municipal Road Nw

+1 540 366 2437

Monday09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00
Saturday08:30 - 12:00
Sunday08:30 - 12:00
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5202 Aviation Drive Northwest

+1 540 366 2436

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
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Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
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2.0 Poor

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I didn’t like anything about the whole situation

Cons:

There attitude and how they talk to customers

4.0 Mediocre

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

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 Avis

8.0 Very Good

Jul 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Agency staff friendly and helpful.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

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.

1 out of 6

Budget

7.4

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

7.1

2 locations in Roanoke

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1306 Municipal Road Nw

+1 540 366 2438

Monday09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00
Saturday08:30 - 12:00
Sunday08:30 - 12:00
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5202 Aviation Drive Northwest

+1 540 265 7328

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
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Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
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2.0 Poor

Oct 2022

KAYAK
They did not have any cars

10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Quick pickup at ROA Friendly personnel. Car very clean

8.0 Very Good

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was helpful, and pickup and drop off were easy

Cons:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Helpful staff and awesome car

Cons:

Allow debit cards for rentals!

8.8 Very Good

May 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff very helpful

5.2 Fair

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was nice

Cons:

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.

1 out of 8

Dollar

8.3

Very Good

17 reviews

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.5

One location in Roanoke

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5202 Aviation Drive Northwest

+1 866 434 2226

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
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8.0 Very Good

Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Clean and well equipped car. The agent was nice and professional

Cons:

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

KAYAK

Cons:

I tried extending my rental and was charged an exorbitant amount of money to do so.

6.8 Okay

Oct 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

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.

1 out of 2

Alamo

8.2

Very Good

22 reviews

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.7

One location in Roanoke

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5202 Aviation Dr Nw

+1 540 563 5050

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

yes

Cons:

The price could have been less expensive

9.6 Wonderful

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

they were able to upgrade me without extra cost

Cons:

Cut down on the age fee please.

9.6 Wonderful

Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

On BOTH ends, at EWR and ROA...

Cons:

I'm not sure how fair the dropoff fee was!

2.0 Poor

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Very easy pickup/dropoff. Representative was very pleasant and thorough.

2.0 Poor

May 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

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 minivan

1 out of 4

National

7.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

6.6

2 locations in Roanoke

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1411 Coulter Dr Nw

+1 540 366 6210

Monday00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday00:00 - 00:00
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5202 Aviation Dr Nw

+1 540 563 5050

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
Friday07:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 23:59
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3.6 Poor

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Nice comfortable clean car.

Cons:

Leaking water at top left window area.

1 out of 1

Sunnycars

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2 locations in Roanoke

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1411 Coulter Drive Nw

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5202 Aviation Rd

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Easirent

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One location in Roanoke

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Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

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237 travellers who rented a car in Roanoke gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.0

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