I found the Museum District to be incredibly easy without a car. You might need a car for work, but I guarantee you can do everything else without one. I lived near the VMFA. I would walk to Publix, Kroger, and ALDI for groceries (invest in nice reusable bags for carrying groceries). I would use the CVS on Broad for prescriptions (Quicker walk than Carytown). I would use the post office near Carytown. The only time I used the bus was to get downtown for events. Anything outside of groceries that I needed I would just order online. If I needed a lot of groceries I would just order delivery. Still cheaper than all of the expenses that come with a car.