Charlottesville, Virginia, situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a juxtaposition of urban and rural life filled with United States history, arts and culture, as well as home to the University of Virginia. Upon your arrival at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO), head over to the Budget Car Rental counter for the best in Charlottesville airport car rentals with some of the best deals on airport car rentals in the state, whether you choose a convertible or compact CHO car rental, or something larger like a luxury car or SUV. And don’t forget to sign up for the Fastbreak program.

Charlottesville’s Historic Downtown Mall is lined with beautiful pedestrian brick-paved walkways and a mix of renovated and restored buildings, housed with more than 120 shops and 30 restaurants.  Enjoy family fun at the ice park, visit the nearby Virginia Discovery Museum, attend a live play or movie, or just relax under stately oak trees and people watch.

Another popular drive here is out to the James River for an exciting self-guided float trip streaming by wooded foothills and glimpses of blue herons, bald eagles, deer and ospreys. Freshwater fishing enthusiasts should bring poles and tackle for central Virginia’s unsurpassed small mouth bass fishing. Steer to Monticello, an architectural treasure recognized as a United Nations World Heritage site and the mountaintop home to President Thomas Jefferson. The outdoor gardens operate daily tours from April through October while guided tours of the house are led year round.

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport rental cars from Budget are the perfect complement to any vacation in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountain region. Choose Budget for all your rental car needs, wherever you go, and you won’t be disappointed.