Car Rental - Lynchburg

 

Rent a car in Lynchburg, the City of Seven Hills, to uncover Virginia’s trademark hospitality or begin magnificent mountain drives.

We have car rental locations at Old Forest Road, 15 minutes west of Downtown, and at the private flights center at Lynchburg Regional Airport. This makes it easy to hit the road in Lynchburg in your rental car, whether you’re headed to a business meeting or planning a grand museum tour.

Lynchburg has plenty on its doorstep – there’s a ski center, miles of riverside trails and even links to the Harlem Renaissance – but it’s also a 30-minute drive to the famous Blue Ridge Parkway from Lynchburg in your car rental.

Roanoke and Charlottesville are both accessible in just an hour and a half, while Richmond and the coast beckon to the east.

We have SUVs, vacation-primed cabriolets and simple family cars too. Whether your plans center on heritage, business or nature, it’s easy to reserve a quality rental car in Lynchburg.

Lynchburg Locations

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A Quick Guide to Lynchburg

Riverside Park

2238 Rivermont Avenue, VA, 24503

The second oldest park in Lynchburg is also a hive of activity. There are tennis courts and picnic shelters, plus the unmissable Alpine Trail, which heads towards the James River.

Younger travelers are bound to love the seasonal ‘sprayground’, the place to be for aquatic fun during the summer. Park your rental car nearby and stretch your legs at this fun-filled natural haven in Lynchburg.

Anne Spencer House

1313 Pierce Street, VA, 24501

Of all the museums surrounding Monument Terrace, the Anne Spencer House is perhaps the most distinctive.

This landmark, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, was once home to civil rights advocate and Harlem Renaissance poet Anne Spencer. Visit to see the preserved cottage or tour a garden of literary importance.

Liberty Mountain Snowflex Center

4000 Candlers Mountain Road, VA, 24502

Skiing doesn’t require a trip to the mountains in Lynchburg, where a dry slope delivers winter sport all year round.

Visit the Barrick-Falwell Lodge for wonderful views and exceptional coffee, then take a lesson to learn the basics or perfect advanced maneuvers.

The Virginian Lynchburg

712 Church Street, VA, 24504

The bright interiors of The Virginian Lynchburg have some old-time elegance – after all, the hotel has been a Lynchburg staple since 1913. However, the in-room high-definition TVs and radio alarm clocks bring welcome modernity too.

Park your Lynchburg rental car on site and check in to benefit from the fitness center. Or enjoy tranquil evenings at the city’s only rooftop restaurant, The Virginian’s own Skyline Grill. 

Acorn Hill Lodge and Spa

2134 Old Forest Road, VA, 24501

This bed and breakfast radiates Virginian charm, from the country-style porch architecture right down to the homely suite interiors.

Acorn Hill Lodge boasts roomy suites equipped with fireplaces and Jacuzzis, while the on-site salon and spa is the perfect place for pampering weekends. Travel just 15 minutes from our Lynchburg Airport car rental location and experience unrivaled relaxation.

Residence Inn by Marriott Lynchburg

2630 Wards Road, VA, 24502

Residence Inn is a favorite with business travelers and long-term guests as suites come with full kitchens, living areas, spacious workstations and access to laundry facilities.

There’s plenty of conference space, but also an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and a cozy firepit in the yard. Traveling for work? Arrange parking for your Lynchburg business car rental here and enjoy an extended stay to break bread with colleagues.

Shoemakers American Grille

1312 Commerce Street, VA, 24504

Lynchburg’s favorite industrial grill brings together fine-dining presentation and decor inspired by the local shoe manufacturing heritage.

The menu features shoestring fries, succulent steaks and lobster Waldorf salad. For dessert, there’s coconut bread pudding with poached peaches.

Oishii!

3412 Waterlick Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24502

For no-frills Japanese fare in Lynchburg, Oishii! is a popular choice. A wide selection of American-influenced dishes are fired on the hibachi – including filet mignon and pork tenderloin – but there’s also teriyaki chicken or yakisoba.

Just 10 minutes from Lynchburg Airport, you can hop in your rental car and indulge in this delicious fusion food in no time.

RA Bistro

1344 Main Street, VA, 24504

Polished, casual dining is the order of the day at RA Bistro, where seasonal ingredients are paired with hand-cut steaks, mixed with fresh fish or stewed into a fragrant broth.

This is also a great place to try some classic and hearty southern cuisine, such as shrimp and grits or jambalaya.

Driving In and Around Lynchburg

  • Midtown Parking Deck (24504) has over 400 spaces and is open 24/7. Park your Lynchburg rental car here for easy access to The Glass House, Amazement Square and Academy Center of the Arts.
  • Kemper Street Long Term Parking (24504) is also open all day, perfect for longer exploration in the city. Park your Lynchburg car rental and visit the Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum and Miller Park.
  • Bell Parking Lot (24503) is a useful lot in the city’s north, close to Randolph College, Maier Museum of Art. If you leave your Lynchburg rental car here, it’s just a short walk from Riverside Park.

 

  • US Route 221 (US 221) leads from our car rental pick-up location to the University of Lynchburg and Downtown. It also heads west to Bedford.
  • US Route 29 (US 29) winds north from Lynchburg to Amherst and Charlottesville. South, it takes you to Greensboro, North Carolina.
  • US Route 460 (US 460) runs just south of the city, heading west from Lynchburg to Roanoke in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, or east to Petersburg on the outskirts of Richmond.

 

How To Get From Lynchburg To Charlottesville

It takes about one hour and 30 minutes to drive the 75 miles from Lynchburg to Charlottesville:

  1. Leave the car rental parking lot and join the Lynchburg Expressway, heading south.
  2. Take Exit 8B to merge on to US 501, then follow signs for US 29.
  3. Use the Monacan Bridge to cross the James River, then continue north on US 29, also known as Monacan Trail Road, for about an hour.
  4. Exit right on to I-64, then use Exit 121B to join VA 20 North

 

How To Get From Lynchburg To The Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a half-hour drive from Lynchburg in your rental car. Just get on US 501 (Lee Jackson Highway) and drive north until you reach Big Island, then take the slip road left to join the famous scenic highway at Milepost 63.7.