Smithfield Car Rental Comparison

Did you know that according to the Virginia Review, Smithfield is “one of the prettiest towns in Virginia”?

Population: 8,089
Best Way to Travel: Car
#1 Thing to Do: Historic St. Luke’s Church
#2 Thing to Do: Isle of Wight County Museum
#3 Thing to Do: Smithfield and Isle of Wight Visitor Center

Fun Fact: Smithfield was colonized in 1634.

#1 Car Rental Company: Enterprise

Smithfield is a beautiful town located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia, United States of America. Smithfield is considered to be "The Ham Capital of the World", because the town is famous for the ham it produces through Smithfield Foods, the world's largest pork processor. Smithfield was first inhabited in 1634, because of its location along the Pagan River. The Native Americans that first lived in the area named it Warrosquoyake, which means "point of land". Smithfield was settled by Arthur Smith IV in 1752 and it was used as a seaport. In our time, Smithfield tries to keep its old south charm, bases its economy on Smithfield Foods and is the home of approximately 8000 residents.

Top Attractions within Smithfield

Windsor Castle is a former plantation located in Smithfield. It is located on an area of 1450 acres that are now in use of a public park of the city. Inside the park is the manor house, a historical building raised in 1750 in a Greek Revival style.

Isle of Wight Museum is a historical museum of Smithfield located in a building named Mansion on Main, downtown. The construction was a model for the houses that were later built in town. The couple who raised this home, Richard and Fanny Boykin Jordan Thomas had an important role in the construction of other historical houses and buildings in town.

The Schoolhouse Museum is a former African-American one room schoolhouse located on Main Street, in Smithfield. This construction is one of the oldest in the city. In our time, it works as a museum, depicting the history of education development in the area of Smithfield and Isle of Wight County.

Smithfield Ice Cream Parlor is located in the heart of the city. This establishment offers the best ice cream in the area and is a famous family location. The service is great and you can choose among a large array of products, to fit all tastes.