Rent a Car in Portsmouth Churchland

Portsmouth Churchland is an established residential and business area in western Portsmouth, located along George Washington Highway (US-17). With 3 rental companies in the area you have good options for car rental without needing to go to Norfolk's busier city center. From here you can reach Norfolk city center at approximately 15 km via I-264 and Suffolk at approximately 20 km west.

Churchland is located on Western Branch of the Elizabeth River and offers a quieter alternative to Portsmouth's more urban city center. Sleepy Hole Park with a golf course and recreation areas along the Nansemond River can be reached at approximately 10 km south. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum in the city center, approximately 12 km east, tells the story of the region's rich maritime history.

Choose Churchland as your base if you want to avoid the queues in Norfolk and still be close to all of Hampton Roads via I-664. Drive to Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, approximately 35 km south via US-17, for a unique nature experience in one of the USA's oldest nature reserves. Fuel up in Suffolk where fuel prices are often lower than in Norfolk and Portsmouth.

How do I get from Churchland to Virginia Beach with a rental car? Drive east via I-264 through Norfolk, a total of approximately 45 km and approximately 40-50 minutes depending on traffic at Midtown Tunnel. Are there any bridges or tunnels I need to know about when driving from Churchland?

Yes, to reach Norfolk and Virginia Beach you pass either Midtown Tunnel (toll) or High Rise Bridge on I-664 - both are easy to navigate with GPS. Can I pick up a rental car in Churchland and drop it off at Norfolk Airport? Yes, one-way rental is available with most rental companies.

Norfolk Airport (ORF) is approximately 18 km east of Churchland.

We compare prices from all major providers at Portsmouth Churchland so you can see the total cost upfront - including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.