Rental cars in Richmond from $51

If your trip to Richmond is all locked in but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, we can give you a few hints and tips.Experience the best that this place has to offer by adding Virginia State Capitol and Greater Richmond Convention Center to your travel schedule. If you have an extra day up your sleeve, check out White House of the Confederacy and Black History Museum as well.Close to the city center, Broad Street is one spot you might like to put on your must-see list. Altria Theater and The National are also close by and worth a pit stop.

Rack up a few more miles on your odometer and travel 60 miles to Newport News. Virginia Living Museum is one of the interesting attractions to stop by. Mariner’s Museum is another popular stop.

Here on a business-related trip? You’ll be pleased to know that Greater Richmond Convention Center has some terrific hotels and restaurants nearby. It’s located 0.2 miles from Richmond.

Having your own wheels in Richmond will give you more freedom to go wherever you want at your own pace. Maybe you’re planning to head out of town, explore country lanes, and go where the wind blows. If so, pick up one of our full-size or mid-size SUVs and discover the sandy shores in the surrounding area. If you’d prefer to experience the bright lights of the city, go for something small. Zooming around heavy traffic will be much less stressful in a compact or economy car.

You’ll be glad to know that there’s a wide variety of luxurious rental vehicles available in Richmond. What you end up going for depends on your funds and what you’re hoping to do. Specialty and prestige vehicles offer the best in comfort and class. If you’re splurging, why not pick an elite SUV, or perhaps a fancy medium-sized vehicle? Alternatively, if you just need a set of wheels to whiz around town in as efficiently as possible, we can help you out with an economy vehicle (or something else that won’t break the bank).

It’s relatively easy to find a car space in Richmond, although it can be a challenge to nab a spot in the busier streets. Booking a hotel that has parking included will make things more convenient.

As the population of Richmond is approximately 220,300, you shouldn’t encounter too much difficulty with traffic congestion. However, city center streets can get busy in the rush hours before and after work, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

Speed limits vary in Richmond, but generally range from 25mph to 70mph. Most residential roads have a top speed of 25mph unless posted otherwise.

More often than not, your chosen rental car company will charge the fined amount to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may share your contact information with local law enforcement agencies so they can issue a fine to you directly.

As in many places, normal cell phone usage is prohibited while driving in Richmond. An exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth capabilities. Just make sure you maintain focus on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when driving in Richmond is 0.08%. If a big night is on the cards, leave your car behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

No. In Richmond, red equals stop, with no exceptions. When approaching traffic lights, always maintain a safe speed so you can easily stop if you need to.

Although there are a small number of exceptions, seat belts are mandatory in Virginia.