Car Rental Richmond Upon Thames

The charming city of Richmond makes an excellent base for exploring the central region of Virginia. It is a modern city with many delightful historic neighborhoods. A great way to explore Richmond and the nearby attractions is with budget car rental in Richmond Downtown.

For first time visitors to the city, visit the Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau first which can be found on 401 N 3rd Street. Finding your way around Richmond is easy as it operates a grid system, but many of the roads are one way only.

The Visitor Bureau is a great place to pick up information on the many historical sites from the Colonial and Civil Wars as well as museums, advice on shopping and where to visit in the Greater Richmond Area. For those with car rental in Richmond Downtown they also provide handy maps of the area.

Places to visit within the city include Monument Avenue, which is lined with statues of heroes from the Civil War; historic Tredegar which is located on the James River; the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Carytown and Maymont.

With car rentals in Richmond Downtown it is easy to explore the many attractions outside the city. No trip to Virginia is complete without a visit to the historic towns of Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. Or take a scenic drive along the picturesque Blue Ridge Parkway, admire the Atlantic coast beaches at Virginia Beach or visit Monticello, the hometown of Thomas Jefferson.