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Driver's age: 26-65

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Top tips for hiring a car at Roanoke airport

  • Roanoke Airport (ROA), also referred to as the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, is a safe and convenient location to secure a rental car. With a Roanoke Airport car rental, you can not only explore historic Roanoke Virginia, but also the surrounding natural wonders of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, as well. Driving to locations within the city in a rental car can be as much as over an hour faster than taking public transportation. In a Roanoke Airport car rental, you can visit and see what you want on your own schedule.
  • Choosing a car rental at Roanoke Airport is ideal because the airport itself is such a convenient place to be situated once you have arrived on your plane and you need to secure ground transportation. The airport has an ATM so you can get cash, Airport Ambassadors to help you with any questions you might have, and a restaurant with a full bar so that you can refresh and reboot if you need to. The airport also features a pet relief area that you can take advantage of if you are traveling with a service animal or a four-legged friend. Vending machines are also available near the car rental counters.
  • One distinct advantage of securing a car rental at Roanoke Airport as opposed to renting a car from elsewhere in Roanoke is that the car rental agencies at ROA tend to have longer hours than agencies in town. For instance, Avis at ROA is open from 7 am until 11:30 pm, compared to Avis car rentals in town in Roanoke which are open from 9 am until 5:30 pm.
  • When you secure a Roanoke Airport car rental, you can take advantage of services from the agencies that will help expedite the rental process. With Avis, you can take advantage of Preferred Service and After-Hour Returns. With Budget, you can take advantage of Fastbreak Service and After-Hour Returns. With Alamo, you can take advantage of Accelerated Check-In and After-Hour Returns. Signing up for these services is usually free.
  • Book your car hire at Roanoke airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about hiring a car at Roanoke airport

  • What car rental agencies are available at Roanoke Airport?

    If you would like to secure a car rental at Roanoke Airport, you can choose among the nationally recognized agencies Enterprise, Alamo/National, or Hertz/Dollar. These car rental agencies are located near the baggage claim on the first floor of the terminal. To make sure you get the vehicle you want, it is best to make a reservation before you arrive at Roanoke Airport.

  • Where do I pick up and drop off my car rental at Roanoke Airport?

    Once you have completed the paperwork and collected the keys from the car rental counter near baggage claim, you will exit the airport through the doors at the far end of the rental car counters. From there, you will head straight ahead to the parking lot on the west side of the terminal. This is the parking lot for the rental cars. When it is time to return your rental vehicle, follow the signs as you approach Roanoke Airport. These signs will lead you to rental car returns. Make sure you go to the lot for the agency you rented your car from.

  • What are the requirements in order to rent a car at Roanoke Airport?

    In order to secure a car rental at Roanoke Airport, you will need to be 25 years old. It is possible to rent a car if you are 21 to 24 years old, but you will have to pay a daily fee because you are a young driver. To secure a car rental at Roanoke Airport, you will need a valid US driver's license and a major credit card with your name on it. If you opt out of rental car coverage, it is very possible that you will need to show proof of your own coverage. When you make your reservation, make sure you confirm exactly what paperwork you will need to show at the time you pick up your vehicle.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Roanoke airport?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Roanoke airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and National.

Roanoke Airport car rental reviews and directory 
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Dollar

9.5

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

9.5

One location in Roanoke Airport

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5202 Aviation Drive Northwest

+1 866 434 2226

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Compact SUV

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Hard to have to drop car when office was open in Franklin. Would have liked to return the car early and drop keys without checking out. Had to return twice to drop off location.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Standard

KAYAK
Great service

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, 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.

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

8.5

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5202 Aviation Dr

+1 540 563 8055

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10.0 Wonderful

Amber, 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

Jason, Dec 2020

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

Anonymous, 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

Gary, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy in and easy out.

Cons:

Nothing

10.0 Wonderful

Jessica, Aug 2020

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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

Anonymous, Aug 2020

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Pros:

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

1 out of 4

Alamo

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.2

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5202 Aviation Dr Nw

+1 540 563 5050

Monday07:00 - 23:59
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8.0 Very Good

Susan, Apr 2024

Passenger van

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I wish I could have rented for a more reasonable price.

10.0 Wonderful

Bob, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

yes

Cons:

The price could have been less expensive

9.6 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

they were able to upgrade me without extra cost

Cons:

Cut down on the age fee please.

9.6 Wonderful

Samuel, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

On BOTH ends, at EWR and ROA...

Cons:

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

2.0 Poor

Brett, 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

Anonymous, Aug 2020

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Pros:

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

1 out of 3

Avis

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

8.2

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5202 Aviation Drive Northwest

+1 540 366 2436

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Economy

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They do not give me the car, because I have debit card and I do not have credit car. I was very disappointed.

10.0 Wonderful

Martha, Aug 2023

Compact

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Easy pickup. Helpful staff. I appreciated the good price for a one-way rental on short notice. Easy return, although I would have liked to have spoken with the agent about the low tire pressure warnings that began about an hour into my rental.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2023

Economy

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I booked a sedan, but was given a pick up truck, which was so tight on the pedals that my legs still hurt after 2 days of driving it.

1 out of 1

Budget

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.5

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5202 Aviation Drive Northwest

+1 540 265 7328

Monday07:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Standard SUV

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I did not make this reservation; this was made without my knowledge or consent by someone in another state. Kayak and Budget did nothing to help me handle the identity theft.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

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They did not have any cars

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, 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

Holly, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Helpful staff and awesome car

Cons:

Allow debit cards for rentals!

8.8 Very Good

Craig, May 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff very helpful

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Standard SUV

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Accommodated a larger car onsite to fit car seats. Very speedy check in and check out

1 out of 5

Hertz

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

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5202 Aviation Dr Nw

+1 540 366 3421

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10.0 Wonderful

Kelly, Mar 2020

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Quick pickup and dropoff

10.0 Wonderful

Claudia, Aug 2023

Compact

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Rapide , Efficace, Fiable. Top

2.0 Poor

Greg, Apr 2023

Standard SUV

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They didn’t actually have a car ready for me. Luckily another company did.

2.0 Poor

Ian, Dec 2022

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Very disappointed with Hertz. After having my rental booked for over two weeks, I showed up the morning of my rental only to be told I couldn’t get my car. I already had paid for the rental, and the day of they told me they wouldn’t accept my debit card which was already on file, paying for the car. So on Christmas Eve, my family drove all night to get me and my wife where we needed to go. I just wish someone had been more clear with the specifications on being an under 25 driver. All it said online was that more fees may apply, but to show up and not be able to pick up the car I already paid for is just very disappointing

1 out of 2

National

3.6

Poor

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

4.0

One location in Roanoke Airport

Locations in Roanoke Airport

5202 Aviation Dr Nw

+1 540 563 5050

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday07:00 - 23:59
Thursday07:00 - 23:59
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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Roanoke Airport

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Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field

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Sunnycars

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5202 Aviation Rd

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5202 Aviation Dr, Roanoke, , USA Virginia

+1 914 368 0091

Monday08:00 - 23:00
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67 travellers who hired a car in Roanoke Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.7

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