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Norfolk, VA
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SIXT Car Rental Norfolk VA
Explore Hampton Roads on your own schedule with a rental car in Norfolk VA from Norfolk International Airport (ORF). You get a premium fleet with top brands, new cars, flexible booking options, and the SIXT App, plus 24-hour return. Waterfront, Navy history, and Chesapeake Bay beaches are all within reach.
Recommended Vehicle Options for Car Rental in Norfolk VA
- Convertible: Enjoy open-top drives along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline.
- SUV: Provides extra room for gear on swamp trails and beach days.
- Minivan: Comfortably seats the whole family on weekend getaways.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Norfolk VA?
Find the best rental car prices for your trip with SIXT. The costs depend on various factors, and here's what influences your price:
- Vehicle type: From compacts to SUVs, each category has its own daily rate.
- Length of rental: Weekly and monthly rentals are generally cheaper than daily rentals.
- Pick-up and return branch: Prices may vary by where you start and end.
- Seasonal trends: Rates may rise during the annual Harborfest and the Virginia International Tattoo.
- Best Price: Pay now and save more compared with "Stay Flexible" rates.
SIXT Tip: To access the most competitive prices, book early and compare dates.
Add-ons & Protection Packages
Customize your booking with functional add-ons and comprehensive protection:
- Available add-ons: navigation systems, child safety seats, additional drivers.
- Choose from various protection options for peace of mind.
Driving Tips for Norfolk
The I-64 Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel can get congested during summer. Cross outside rush hour when possible.
Traffic Rules in Norfolk
- Handheld phone use while driving is illegal in Virginia; go hands-free.
- Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and in rain or fog.
- Speed limits: 25 mph in business and residential districts, 55 mph on most highways unless posted.
Traffic rules and fines can change. Always confirm current regulations before you drive.
Road Conditions and Navigation
- Low-lying streets, such as in Ocean View, can flood at high tide. Never drive through floodwater.
- Summer thunderstorms and tropical storms can reduce visibility, so slow down.
Parking in Norfolk
Public garages close to the main attractions make downtown parking straightforward.
- Main Street Garage: Close to the Waterside District and Slover Library.
- Bank Street Garage: Convenient for Scope Arena and Chrysler Hall.
- Fountain Park Garage: Handy for the MacArthur Memorial.
Fueling Instructions
- Local labels: Regular (87), Midgrade (89), and Premium (93).
SIXT tip: Save time when you return your vehicle by letting us take care of refueling and charging with the optional refueling/recharging service.
Tolls
Tolls apply at the Downtown and Midtown Tunnels between Norfolk and Portsmouth, paid with E-ZPass or by license plate. The I-64 Express Lanes require E-ZPass, and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel is tolled too. Neighboring Maryland and North Carolina also operate toll roads. For personalized advice on toll routes and payment options, the SIXT branch team will gladly assist you at pick-up.
Top Places to Visit by Car in Norfolk
Hampton Roads' history and coastline sit within a short drive, and a SIXT rental car in Norfolk VA opens up all of it.
Colonial Williamsburg: Step Into 18th-Century Virginia
- Distance from Norfolk International Airport (ORF): 42 miles.
- Estimated driving time: 50 minutes.
Costumed interpreters bring this restored colonial town to life. It was the Virginia colony's capital from 1699 to 1780. Park at the Colonial Williamsburg Visitor Center, with shuttle buses to the historic area.
Yorktown Battlefield: Where the Revolutionary War Turned
- Distance from the airport: 34 miles.
- Estimated driving time: 40 minutes.
Yorktown Battlefield preserves the 1781 siege site that effectively ended the Revolutionary War's major fighting. Original earthworks and the Surrender Field are open to explore. Park at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center.
Cape Charles: Bayside Beach Town on the Eastern Shore
- Distance from the airport: 46 miles.
- Estimated driving time: 45 minutes.
Cape Charles is a small Eastern Shore town across the bay, reached by bridge-tunnel. Its beachfront lies about 10 miles north of the crossing. Cape Charles Town Beach has free parking.
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge: Boardwalks and Forested Wetlands
- Distance from downtown Norfolk: 25 miles.
- Estimated driving time: 40 minutes.
The refuge protects over 112,000 acres of forested wetlands along the Virginia–North Carolina line. Boardwalks and trails wind through the swamp. The Washington Ditch entrance has a small gravel parking lot.
A car rental in Norfolk VA gives you the flexibility to enjoy the city and nearby destinations on your schedule. Book now for effortless exploration.
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