Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Fairfax with confidence.
How far in advance should you book car hire in Fairfax?
You should book your car hire in Fairfax around 57 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the most popular car to hire in Fairfax?
Hires in the SUV category (Ford EcoSport or similar) are the most popular option in Fairfax, costing £40/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as £25/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Fairfax?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Fairfax is February at an average cost of £30/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Fairfax when prices are £57/day on average, which tends to be 40% above the yearly average hire price for Fairfax.
Which car hire company in Fairfax has the most locations?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 4 locations in Fairfax, more than any other car hire company.
Find the right car hire in Fairfax by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
£21 - £41
All Car Types
£43 - £67
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Fairfax?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Fairfax?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Fairfax?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Fairfax?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Fairfax?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Fairfax?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Fairfax?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Fairfax?
Small car hire in Fairfax typically costs around £30 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average £21 per day, which is about 30% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 43% cheaper than the average car hire in Fairfax, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Fairfax typically costs around £42 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average £34 per day, which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 20% cheaper than the average car hire in Fairfax, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Fairfax typically cost around £47 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average £33 per day, which is about 30% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 10% cheaper than the average car hire in Fairfax, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV hire in Fairfax typically costs around £53 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average £38 per day, which is about 29% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 2% more expensive than the average car hire in Fairfax but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.
Van hire in Fairfax typically costs around £64 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average £42 per day, which is about 35% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 19% more expensive than the average car hire in Fairfax but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Fairfax typically costs around £51 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average £33 per day, which is about 36% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 2% cheaper than the average car hire in Fairfax, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Fairfax typically costs around £64 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average £41 per day, which is about 36% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 19% more expensive than the average car hire in Fairfax but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Fairfax typically costs around £133 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average £71 per day, which is about 47% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 61% more expensive than the average car hire in Fairfax but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
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Most popular agency
Most popular car type
Average price
Good deal
Sixt
Large
£63/day
£28/day
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Fairfax
With a car rental in Fairfax, you will have many options for day trips and excursions that would be out of reach without one. Situated on the crest of the greater Washington, D.C. area, the city serves as a launching pad surrounded by a well-integrated network of major roadways. A rental offers quick access to areas like the nation’s capital, Alexandria, and Baltimore. What’s more, having a vehicle at your disposal allows you to dictate the terms of your travel. Rather than orchestrating your trip to work around the availability and schedules of public transportation, you’ll have the autonomy to determine departure and arrival times—not to mention you’ll have a place to put your shopping bags while you’re out for lunch or dinner.
There are several locations from which you can pick up your Fairfax car rental. You can find a Budget and an Avis at Fair Oaks Mall, a Hertz on Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy., and an Enterprise on Nutley St. There is also a wide range of options available to you from Dulles International Airport (IAD), including National, Dollar, Thrifty, Sixt and Alamo, to name a few. To find the rental car desks, head to the arrivals level (baggage claim level) of the main terminal and exit to ground transportation—just outside, on the far roadway, there are free shuttles that will take you to the rental car locations.
Fairfax has a fun downtown area replete with restaurants and bars, which means you will want to keep an eye out for pedestrians crossing the road in these areas. While there are designated crosswalks, people don’t always stick to these spots, so be prepared to yield, especially on the weekends.
The northern part of Virginia close to Washington, D.C., which includes Fairfax, is known for having heavier traffic. However, you can expect commute times to increase most significantly during the hours before and after the typical workday. Morning rush hour will usually start as early as about 6:30am and last until as late as 10am. In the evening, you can expect to find the roads quite congested between about 6pm and 9pm.
25% of our users found a car hire in Fairfax for £28 or less
Medium hire cars in Fairfax are around 56% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about car hire in Fairfax
What type of car is recommended for driving in Fairfax?
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.
What’s the speed limit in Fairfax?
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.
Where are the best places to park in Fairfax?
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.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Fairfax?
On average a car hire in Fairfax costs £63 per day.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Dulles Intl airport (IAD)?
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Dulles Intl airport to off-airport locations is Budget.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Baltimore/Washington airport (BWI)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Baltimore/Washington airport to off-airport locations include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National, Avis and Alamo.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Reagan-National airport (DCA)?
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Reagan-National airport to off-airport locations is Budget.
How can I find car hires near me in Fairfax?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Large car hire cost in Fairfax?
A Large car hire in Fairfax costs £107 per day, on average.
How much does a Small car hire cost in Fairfax?
A Small car hire in Fairfax costs £57 per day, on average.
How much does a Medium car hire cost in Fairfax?
A Medium car hire in Fairfax costs £37 per day, on average.
Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Fairfax?
Most car hire 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 hire in Fairfax, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
I liked everything, but it would be great to have after hours drop off.
1 out of 1
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Very Good
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.3
4 locations in Fairfax
Locations in Fairfax
11180 Fairfax Blvd
+1 703 273 8306
Monday
07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 18:00
Thursday
07:30 - 18:00
Friday
07:30 - 18:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
Sunday
3055 Nutley Street
+1 703 280 4646
Monday
07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 17:00
Thursday
07:30 - 17:00
Friday
07:30 - 17:00
Saturday
Sunday
09:00 - 12:00
9854 Fairfax Blvd
+1 703 273 3344
Monday
07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 17:00
Thursday
07:30 - 17:00
Friday
07:30 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
Sunday
9854 Fairfax Blvd
Monday
07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 17:00
Thursday
07:30 - 17:00
Friday
07:30 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
Sunday
12:00 - 15:00
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2026
Intermediate SUV
It was nice. Only exception was it didn’t have extra driver for collision protection, which I didn’t take.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2025
Compact SUV
Michael helped us in Killington to change car when we reported thst there is s tire issue with our car.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2025
People carrier
Car I booked was not available and so I had to cancel the trip entirely.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2024
Standard SUV
Staff were friendly and helpful, location easy to access, car clean and what I reserved, will definitely go back.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate
The agent went above and beyond to make sure our rental experience was a good one.
1 out of 2
Avis
6.0
Okay
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Fairfax
Locations in Fairfax
11943l Fair Oaks Mall
+1 703 591 5766
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday
08:00 - 18:00
Friday
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday
08:00 - 14:00
Sunday
10:00 - 15:00
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No reviews available
Hertz
5.5
Fair
Cleanliness
5.5
Comfort
5.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
5.9
One location in Fairfax
Locations in Fairfax
11220 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy
+1 703 646 9384
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
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Reviews
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Dec 2021
The staff were very friendly and accommodating but the car they had for me was way too small and definitely not in the class I rented. Hertz needs to reassess the classification given to cars that have recently gone through “updates.” A 2020 Ford Escape is NOT the same as a 2015 Ford Escape.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2021
Hertz called me 9 hours before I was supposed to pick up my car to tell me they had overbooked by 200 cars and were unable to honor my reservation. There was no attempt by Hertz to resolve the huge problem they had just created for me, I was on my own. Fortunately, their competitor Avis took a same day reservation and provided me with a car that afternoon.
1 out of 1
Thrifty
6.0
Okay
One location in Fairfax
Locations in Fairfax
11220 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy
+1 703 646 9384
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
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No reviews available
Dollar
5.5
Fair
One location in Fairfax
Locations in Fairfax
11220 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy
+1 703 646 9384
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
Filters
No reviews available
Free2Move
No score available yet
One location in Fairfax
Locations in Fairfax
9610, Fairfax Blvd
+1 703 273 0200
Monday
07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
07:00 - 19:00
Thursday
07:00 - 19:00
Friday
07:00 - 19:00
Saturday
08:00 - 17:00
Filters
No reviews available
19 travellers who hired a car in Fairfax gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.8
Some Fairfax car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Fairfax.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Fairfax car hire.
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