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Pick-up location | Fairfax |
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Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Premium, Premium SUV, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 8 |
Airport locations | 0 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Getaround |
With congested city streets and multiple other vehicles on the road, a suitable option for your car rental in Fairfax is a compact or economy car. These types of vehicles tend to be cost-effective options because they typically get better gas mileage than larger sedans and SUVs. Compact and economy cars also offer greater agility on busy streets.
Speed limits in Fairfax will shift depending on the type of region within which you’re driving. For instance, on residential streets speed limits are typically posted around 30mph. In areas that are more business-centric, you’ll find that the posted limits are raised to about 35mph, and up to 45mph. On major state roads, you can expect to see speeds posted around 55mph. Finally, on highways, such as the I-66, which runs east and west across the north of Fairfax, the limit can jump to about 65mph.
For parking that keeps you centrally located in the city, try the public parking garage in Old Town Plaza, which is accessible from University Dr., close to Chair Bridge Rd. and North Rd. You can expect parking rates to be around $1 per hour.
On average a rental car in Fairfax costs $56 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Fairfax found in the last 2 weeks is $32.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($41/day).
The average gas price in Fairfax is $3.89 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $62, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Fairfax.
The only car rental company onsite at Dulles Intl airport is Hertz.
The only car rental company onsite at Baltimore/Washington airport is Hertz.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Intermediate car rental in Fairfax costs $27 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Fairfax costs $27 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in Fairfax costs $39 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Fairfax costs $391 per week ($56 per day).
On average a rental car in Fairfax costs $1,676 per month ($56 per day).
Most car rental providers in Fairfax offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Fairfax, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 5 car rental agencies in Fairfax.
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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Fairfax so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Fairfax has some parking areas you can park the rental city car. The most popular and busiest parking area is downtown. There is no metered parking in the city, but patrol officers often enforce parking violations. Parking is charged six days a week between 9 am to 6 pm. If you do not wish to park your cheap car rental in the Fairfax downtown area, you can get underground parking in various city establishments. Alternatively, you can opt to park in the business district which has posted signs of the parking time limits. Some parking zones, like residential areas, allow parking for 72 continuous hours or less.
Keep an eye out for speed limit signs, often posted in different areas. However, if you cannot find a signpost, the speed limit is usually 55mph. When driving cheap car rentals in Fairfax, the smaller roads in residential areas have a speed limit of 25mph. Driving too fast can get you pulled over by a traffic officer, and you can also get in trouble for going too slowly on a speed road.
One location in Fairfax
Locations in Fairfax
11934l Fair Oaks Mall
+1 571 432 0480
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
Pros:
The staff was very friendly, professional, and helpful. The inside of the car was very clean. it was very thoughtful to see a note that special care was given to COVID19 cleanliness.Cons:
I do like a clean car on the outside. The car was not washed on the outside. However, we did have a few wet days prior to me renting the car.4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2018
Pros:
Well it got me to the airport with no breakdown..Cons:
My car smelled like smoke , mentioned this at pick up and the attendant said He did not smell anything, but I’m very sensitive to smoke and it causes a migraine. Also my price was double what I was quoted!!7.6 Good
Aug 2017
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The rental office was NOT easy to find. It's located next to Sears, which is undergoing considerable construction, so you have to look beyond the fences and scaffolding to see it.4.4 Mediocre
Sep 2016
Pros:
Cleanliness of car.Cons:
Final Price was much more than advertised. I had to wait 43 min to get my car, it was reserved for 10:00 am, got it at 10:43. I was charged extra time that wasn't included in reservation price. I was charged for under 25 fee PER DAY. I thought I was paying a little over $200 for the rental, and I paid over $300. For 2 days.6.0 Okay
Jun 2023
5 locations in Fairfax
Locations in Fairfax
11180 Fairfax Blvd
+1 703 273 8306
3055 Nutley Street
+1 703 280 4646
9570 Burke Rd
+1 703 503 7900
9854 Fairfax Blvd
+1 703 273 3344
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4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
Pros:
The drop off was not easy at all. Was able to pick a time slot to drop off the car at 6pm not knowing the location actually closed at 4pm. Staff did not tell us the procedures for the after hours drop off. My husband went all the way there, then had to come back and we had to call the Enterprise help line to have them tell us how to drop off the car after hours.Cons:
Communication with staff about drop off procedures especially after hours.8.0 Very good
Dec 2019
Pros:
I LOVED my rental, an expidition max. Delightful to drive.Cons:
The car wasn’t ready on time. Securing my rental investment loved a call the day before, to ensure that I did, in fact, want what I’d reserved. And then, when I arrived, on time for my rental, it wasn’t there, it wasn’t in transit, and I had to wait 1.5 hours to be transported to a different location to get a suitable vehicle.2.0 Poor
Sep 2019
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Car was very dirty. Customer service was not good.9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2019
Pros:
The car we wanted (4-wheel drive) was available when we arrived for pickup.Cons:
Car Interior cleaniness9.2 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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There was a horrible beeping sound anytime another car came near you. I know it's a safety thing to alert the driver but damn I wish I could turn it off. Drove me nuts for a month. If I cant see the 18wheeler rt next to me then I shouldn't be driving in the first place10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2018
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Great car, GREAT staff at the enterprise officeOne location in Fairfax
Locations in Fairfax
11220 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy
+1 703 646 9384
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6.0 Okay
Dec 2021
2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
8.0 Very good
Mar 2021
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Vehicle was very dirty inside.8.0 Very good
Aug 2019
Pros:
The vehicle we picked up was bigger than advertised. That was a pleasant surprise.Cons:
This location is inside a hotel. There was no way of knowing that. There are no signs outside or notes on the website that tell you that.2.0 Poor
Sep 2017
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We were very upset over our experience with Hertz, and doubt if we will use them again. We booked on line and there was no reference to having to show our passports to get the vehicle. When we arrived to pick it up we were told they wouldn't release the vehicle unless we had our passports. We had our driver's licences with us. When we asked could we return within the hour with the passports, we were told they closed at 12 noon, and there would be no time. So we cancelled our rental and rang the company to explain our predicament, and asked that the cancellation fee be waived, which we hope has taken place. We subsequently booked with Enterprise, who did not need to see our passports. There was nothing on line to indicate with Hertz that we needed to show our passports. This was a very negative experience for us!10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2017
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NothingOne location in Fairfax
Locations in Fairfax
11943l Fair Oaks Mall
+1 703 591 5766
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2020
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Efficient, affordable, pick up very good anti virus precautionsCons:
Would have preferred if drop off were wearing a mask2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Jun 2021
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Absolutely nothingCons:
The staff was horrendous. Most importantly, they didn’t have a car for us and didn’t car. Worst car rental experience of my life. How can you rent a car and show up to get it without one being available?2 locations in Fairfax
Locations in Fairfax
2000, Chain Bridge Rd
+1 201 555 5555
9610, Fairfax Blvd
+1 703 273 0200
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Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $56/day |
Good deal | $43/day |