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KAYAK’s top tips for renting 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
Norfolk car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
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 gas price in Norfolk?
The average gas price in Norfolk is 13.91 ﷼ per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between 167 ﷼ and 222 ﷼, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Norfolk?
Intermediate (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Norfolk.
How can I find car rentals near me in Norfolk?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Norfolk?
An Intermediate car rental in Norfolk costs 135 ﷼ per day, on average.
Norfolk car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Hertz
5.8
Fair
Read 80 reviewsCleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.0
5 locations in Norfolk
Locations in Norfolk
1002 Rollins Hall
+1 757 855 1961
2200 Norview Avenue
+1 757 857 1261
3323 N Military Hwy
+1 757 855 1961
3323 N. Military Hwy
+1 757 855 1961
700 Monticello Avenue
+1 757 622 0742
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Economy
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Daniel, Jun 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2024
Compact SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Oct 2022
Budget
5.6
Fair
Read 75 reviewsCleanliness
6.1
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
6.0
2 locations in Norfolk
Locations in Norfolk
1700 Norview Avenue
+1 757 855 1038
2200 Norview Avenue
+1 757 313 8242
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Pickup truck
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Premium SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Pickup truck
4.0 Mediocre
John, Jun 2024
Pickup truck
Alamo
7.9
Good
Read 30 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
7.8
One location in Norfolk
Locations in Norfolk
2200 Norview Ave
+1 833 338 3320
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8.0 Very good
Allison, Jun 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Premium
10.0 Wonderful
Heike, Dec 2023
Compact SUV
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Cons:
Windshield wipers needed changing. The car was shaking twice while driving.2.0 Poor
John, Mar 2021
Cons:
Vehicle not ready..had to drive to another rental location to get the right vehicle. Car had bad smoke smell10.0 Wonderful
David, Jan 2021
Pros:
Friendly staff and the car was very well taken care of.Cons:
Service was great.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
Good
Read 16 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.2
8 locations in Norfolk
Locations in Norfolk
2200 Norview Ave
+1 833 338 3319
2747 N Military Hwy
+1 757 853 7700
3561 N Military Hwy
+1 757 853 7700
3561 North Military Hwy.
+1 757 853 7700
6252e Virginia Beach Blvd
+1 757 461 3453
7436 N Military Hwy
+1 757 583 7700
751 Monticello Ave
+1 757 627 2833
912 W Little Creek Rd
+1 757 489 2006
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Minivan
10.0 Wonderful
Larry, Nov 2023
Premium
6.0 Okay
Mom, May 2021
Cons:
The price.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2021
Pros:
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
Anonymous, Feb 2021
Pros:
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
Karen, Oct 2020
Pros:
Fast and easy check out and the car was great (no funny smell and everything worked).Thrifty
6.6
Okay
Read 15 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
6.5
One location in Norfolk
Locations in Norfolk
2200 Norview Avenue
+1 877 283 0898
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4.4 Mediocre
Anonymous, Oct 2020
Pros:
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
General, Aug 2020
Pros:
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
Anonymous, Aug 2020
Cons:
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
Anonymous, Aug 2020
Cons:
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
Anonymous, Jul 2020
Pros:
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
J, Jul 2020
Pros:
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 dayDollar
6.1
Okay
Read 52 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.2
One location in Norfolk
Locations in Norfolk
2200 Norview Ave
+1 866 434 2226
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Supplier choice
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, May 2024
Intermediate
4.0 Mediocre
Ray, Apr 2024
Supplier choice
10.0 Wonderful
Matt, Feb 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2023
Standard station wagon
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Supplier choice
2 locations in Norfolk
Locations in Norfolk
1700 Norview Avenue
+1 757 857 0106
2200 Norview Avenue
+1 757 855 1945
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2.0 Poor
Derek, Oct 2024
Full-size
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Full-size
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Pickup truck
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Compact
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2023
One location in Norfolk
Locations in Norfolk
2200 Norview Ave
+1 833 338 3320
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, 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.One location in Norfolk
Locations in Norfolk
3444 North Military Highway
+1 757 855 0977
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1.9 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2021
3.9 Poor
Coury, Jun 2021
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2020
Pros:
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
I W, Sep 2020
Pros:
nothingCons:
there is no payless at the norfolk airport. they are shut down2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2020
Pros:
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
Anonymous, Jul 2020
Pros:
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.One location in Norfolk
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Locations in Norfolk
2200 Norview Ave, Norfolk, , USA Virginia
+1 914 368 0091
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
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When to book a rental car in Norfolk
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Norfolk car rental information
| Pick-up location | Norfolk |
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| Car types | |
| Rental locations | 26 |
| Airport locations | 13 |