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Car rental Roanoke
At a glance
Locations: Find all Hertz car rental pick-up locations in Roanoke, including at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).
Fleet: Browse the full range of rental cars in Roanoke and find the right one for your trip.
Things to do: Discover the best things to do in Roanoke and how the trip becomes easier if you rent a car.
FAQs: See everything you need to know about renting in Roanoke, from one-way options to long-term rentals and FAQs.
Renting a car at Roanoke
Explore Roanoke, Virginia with a Hertz car rental to see the ‘Old Dominion’, with the flexibility to pique your wanderlust your own way.
You can pick up rental cars as soon as you touch down at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), or at the East 4th Street spot. Renting also makes it easier to visit neighboring states like Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina and Washington, DC.
Looking to rent something to just get from one place to another? Check out our range of cars. If you fancy something more exciting, Premium options are easy on the eye, with robust engines. Pick up your keys and drive your own vehicle in Roanoke with Hertz.
Roanoke rental locations
Roanoke rental car options
Popular vehicles to rent in Roanoke
Things to do in Roanoke
Mill Mountain Star & Park
2000 JB Fishburn Parkway SE, Roanoke, VA 24014
Drive over to Mill Mountain Star & Park, a 10-minute drive south of the downtown area, for a green landscape that’s easy on the eye. There’s a parking lot for your Roanoke car rental too. Experience 15 miles of trails across 568 acres where you can enjoy being at one with nature. It’s a great place to grab some photos for your holiday snap collection. Breathe in the heavenly scents of the wildflowers in the 2.5-acre garden, a blissful touch to your visit to Mill Mountain Star & Park.
The River and Rail
2201 Crystal Spring Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24014
The River and Rail serves new American cuisine, offering southern, local, and seasonal culinary delights. The decor offers rustic southern charm with modern, stylish elegance. The menu includes snacks like skillet fired cornbread, with sea salt and scrumptious whipped butter. The ‘smalls’ section has salads, marble potatoes, and steamed PEI mussels. The mains are delightful: indulge in blackened catfish, Atlantic salmon, fried chicken and more. It’s a must-visit eatery for a treat for your palate and stomach.
Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke Airport
5033 Valley View Boulevard North, Roanoke, VA 24012
Located by the airport is Hampton Inn & Suites Roanoke Airport – offering a relaxed, comfortable stay, with parking for your vehicle on-site. Choose from a room collection that includes king and queen beds with a variety of options, like for those with mobility needs, sofa-beds, and microwave and fridge options. Make use of the free Wi-Fi for catching up on emails or your favorite shows. And if you’re flying out from here, you won’t need to worry about rushing to the airport for your flight back home.
Long term car rental
Get a long term car rental if you’re planning to stay in Roanoke for a temporary period, like for seasonal work. Or perhaps you need something to drive while you wait for a newly purchased vehicle to arrive. It’s a simple booking, so you don’t need to keep going through the process repeatedly, with full Hertz support throughout.
One-way car rental
Book a one-way car rental for linear trips where you’re not planning to come all the way back to the start. If you’re flying out from another city, or want to go on a road trip, a one-way car rental in Roanoke could be the way to go.
Business rental
Traveling with work? Hire a business car rental to travel around the area much more independently. Carry items, colleagues, and clients alike in a vehicle that tickles your fancy. Collect your keys faster by skipping the line with a Hertz Gold+ Rewards membership.
Popular road trips from Roanoke
Roanoke to George Washington & Jefferson National Forest
49.5 miles & 57 minutes
From Roanoke, the route enters Virginia’s Appalachian landscape, with mountain ridges, forests and access to trails such as Roaring Run and Apple Orchard Falls. The forests offer hiking, waterfalls, fishing, camping and scenic overlooks.
Roanoke to Richmond, VA
189 miles & 2 hours and 51 minutes
Travel east through Virginia’s rolling Piedmont towards Richmond. In Richmond, visitors can explore the Virginia State Capitol, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Maymont and Richmond National Battlefield Park.
Roanoke to Washington, DC
241 miles & 3 hours and 48 minutes
I-81 North leads through the Shenandoah Valley before connecting with I-66 towards Northern Virginia. Along the way are Shenandoah National Park and Front Royal. In Washington, DC, expect the National Mall, Smithsonian museums, US Capitol and monuments.
FAQs when renting a car in Roanoke
How much does it cost to rent a car in Roanoke?
To rent a car in Roanoke, the cost is decided by:
Which vehicle you choose
Length of rental
Optional extras
Booked dates.
Begin a reservation to get an idea of how much it’d cost you.
Where can I pick up a Hertz rental car at Roanoke Airport?
You can pick up a Hertz rental car at Roanoke Airport from the rental car facility attached by a walkway to the main terminal.
Do you need a rental car in Roanoke?
Having a rental car in Roanoke can be very useful, as it makes driving to nearby places like Washington, DC and George Washington & Jefferson National Forest much easier. This way, you don’t have to rely on public transportation. Exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the wider south-west Virginia and Appalachian region is a lot simpler.
What types of cars can I rent in Roanoke?
There are lots of types of cars you can rent in Roanoke. Browse the fleet and pick a car that matches your needs. You can then enjoy scenic drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway, try mountain driving, and access wider Virginia and West Virginia destinations.
Can I rent a car one-way from Roanoke?
Yes, you can rent a car one-way from Roanoke. This gives you more flexibility with trip planning, as you can drop it off at any other Hertz location. Traveling to destinations like Washington DC, Richmond, and Nashville becomes simple.
