Explore Charlottesville

Charlottesville is located in the Central Virginia region. Charlottesville offers the incredible beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a friendly and welcoming community, and abundant cultural opportunities.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
The national language Is English.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
UTC-05:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant will be around 12$ (R219.52), and a three-course meal at an exclusive restaurant around 63$ (R115.,47).
Drinks
Beer prices range between 5$ (R91.47) and 7$ (R128.05).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 4$ (R73.17) and 2$ (R36.59) for every kilometer thereafter.
General Transport
Busses are priced at around 15$ (R274.40) for 10 trips.

Things to do in Charlottesville

The top attractions to visit in Charlottesville are Monticello, The University of Virginia, Carter Mountain Orchard, Trump Winery, and James Monroe,s Highland.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Rabies
  • Meningitis
  • Polio
  • Measles
  • Mumps and Rubella
  • Tetanus
  • Diphtheria
  • Pertussis
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Sunscreen
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Comfortable Shoes
  • Universal adapter
  • Power bank
  • First Aid Kit
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Camera
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

A South African passport is required with at least 6 months of validity after the date of your travels to the USA. You will also require an American Visa.