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Cheap car hire in Palatka
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Palatka
- Car rentals in Palatka provide one of the most convenient ways of exploring the city and the surrounding areas. While the city has a good public transportation network, most public transportation options are limited as they run on fixed routes and schedules. Renting a car in the city will give you more flexibility. Some top attractions in Palatka best toured by car include Rice Creek Conservation Area and Ravine Gardens State Park. Additionally, opting for a ride from Palatka car rentals ensures you have more privacy. As such, you can let loose, unwind, and take pictures for memories of your visit to Palatka.
- You can fly into St. Augustine Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST) or Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) when traveling to Palatka. As an arriving passenger, you can easily rent a vehicle from the airport car rentals instead of using public transport to get to car rentals in Palatka's city center. UST hosts over ten rental agencies, all having rental counters in the main terminal building near the baggage claim area. If you’re arriving at GNV, you will find rental counters by the baggage claim area on the lower level. The airports usually experience delays when there is peak traffic, so plan your travel accordingly.
- The driving style in Palatka is generally considerate. Most motorists in Palatka obey traffic regulations, making driving in the city a pleasant experience. However, you will also come across a few reckless and aggressive drivers on the city's roads. Therefore, you should remain calm and collected whenever you're driving here to avoid accidents. The city's streets feature several designated bike routes and see several cyclists on its roads. Ensure you stay vigilant when driving to avoid hitting cyclists. While most roads in the city are generally in good condition, several are one-way streets, and others are a little narrow.
- Like most major towns or cities, Palatka experiences rush hour traffic. While traffic congestion in Palatka is less extreme than in other cities, getting around here during rush hour is a bit tricky. The morning rush hour is usually around 7 am to 9 am, while the evening one is between 5 pm to 7 pm. Plan your trip outside of these hours, or avoid roads running to busy areas like downtown Palatka as they experience delays during rush hour.
- Book your car hire in Palatka at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate car hire in Palatka are around 24% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Palatka
How much is the price of fuel in Palatka?
The average price of fuel in Palatka is R73,53 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R882 and R1 176, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Palatka?
Intermediate (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Palatka.
Which car hire agencies are at Orlando airport (MCO)?
Car hire companies onsite at Orlando airport include Avis, Sonic Car Rental, Budget, Dollar and AZ Car Rental.
How can I find car hires near me in Palatka?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Palatka?
An Intermediate car hire in Palatka costs R1 115 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Palatka?
An Economy car hire in Palatka costs R1 456 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Palatka?
A Standard car hire in Palatka costs R2 296 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Palatka?
Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, car rentals in Palatka have many car types that will suit your needs. Palatka is primarily urban and has a good network of paved roads. Several streets are also one-way while others are narrow. As such, we recommend renting a sedan, as it would be ideal for most trips. Most sedans are compact enough to easily navigate narrow and busy streets and also offer great traction to take you through unpaved sections of road.
What’s the speed limit in Palatka?
The legal speed limit for each road is usually posted by the roadside. Therefore, keep an eye on them to avoid getting in trouble with the city and traffic authorities. Unless posted otherwise, take the maximum allowed speed as 30 mph for residential streets, 20 mph for school zones, and 65 mph for urban interstates and divided highways. However, the speed for highways drops to under 50 mph for certain sections.
Where are the best places to park in Palatka?
Palatka has several convenient parking options, with a mix of private and public parking. The city allows on-street parking on most of the streets in the downtown area. You can also find ample parking spaces at the Town and Country Shopping Center. It offers about 630 spaces and is free for up to two hours. You can also find suitable parking spaces near public amenities and attractions like Palatka Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can use private garages, charging about $2 hourly.
Palatka car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
2,0
Poor
22 reviewsCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
3 locations in Palatka
Locations in Palatka
2140 South U.s. 1
+1 904 797 1697
500 Reid Street
+1 386 329 8999
525 Outlet Mall Blvd
+1 904 825 1695
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8,8 Very Good
Jun 2020
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Pickup and drop off were easyCons:
The deodorizer used in the vehicle was way too strong10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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I've been treated so well by staff in a foreign country as well as I was with the staff at enterprise in PalatkaCons:
You cant improve on perfection …. a credit to the company … A1++10,0 Wonderful
Feb 2019
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Staff was incredible!7,6 Good
Oct 2018
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they gave me a ride back to my school without any reservation.10,0 Wonderful
Feb 2018
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Highly trained and motivated group makes it easy to get and go. They are all super friendly and professional.Cons:
Taking the seats out of the mini van (no stow and go on the Toyota)10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2017
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Friendly staff, nice vehicle, see less rentalHertz
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3 locations in Palatka
Locations in Palatka
1150 Palm Coast Parkway
+1 386 226 5752
1609 St Johns Ave
+1 386 206 5073
2654 Us Highway 1 S
+1 904 797 2165
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4,0 Mediocre
Dec 2021
4,0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
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staff at pick up was okay; polite; did not appear knowledgeable about the car nor have time to provide more than perfunctory direction to the best route to the hwy. staff at drop off was rudeCons:
the car was quite comfortable. the dash board lights were very bright resulting in dangerous discomfort and distraction at night. the radio was of very low quality and also shined brightly. I tried, unsuccessfully, to reduce the brightness.2,0 Poor
Sep 2020
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Nothing, this was a terrible experience.Cons:
When I arrived at hertz, they made me wait over an hour as they didn't have any cars available and someone had to drive it from jacksonville. Then, there was inflexibility when I wanted to change my drop off location. They wouldn't let me even during difficult times like COVID. Then, I received erroneous additional charges on my credit card. Horrible experience. And customer service was incredibly rude.3,6 Poor
Feb 2019
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NOTHINGCons:
Since they did not have any cars available, even though I had a reservation, the least they could have done was to check their competition rather than leave me stranded. They did nothing8,0 Very Good
May 2018
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Hours published as if open all day long. Came back to put spouse on, note on door they would be back in fifteen. We were able to find someone quickly, but no one mentioned that the office could be closed when I was told he’d have to come back in. Also, we’ve never had to pay for a spouse driver before, only extradrivers beyond that. Spouse driver was additional $13.50.2,0 Poor
Feb 2018
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Carla, from customer service who helped me and Carl in the St. Augustine officeCons:
I wasn’t told about a Do Not Rent list when I went in a month ahead of time, I was kept on hold and hung up on for more than three hours, I lost a job opportunity because I wasn’t able to leave until six hours after I rented the car, I had mechanical issues and was treated like I was the issue by customer service, no manager available when I switched to another car nor when I turned in the car. Worst experience of my life and I have no way to make a formal complaint.Budget
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2 locations in Palatka
Locations in Palatka
2355 Us Highway 1 South
+1 904 794 0708
340 State Road 16
+1 904 825 1924
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10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
1,9 Poor
Jun 2021
4,0 Mediocre
Jan 2021
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Drop off was easy and the car was comfy.Cons:
I made a reservation for a compact car the day before at a specific location and I get to the pickup location and they tell me I have to drive another 15 minutes to another location because they were out of compact cars. That part was fine but a heads up ahead of time would’ve been great. The car I was given at the new location was dirty. The trunk was full of old receipts, a roll of raffle tickets and other trash. The cashier at the new location tried to charge me 30 dollars more than i was quoted. Luckily I caught it before he ran my card.10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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The gentlemen who works there is always friendly and very helpful6,4 Okay
Nov 2018
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My daughter and I went to Budget office in St Augustine, FL to pick up car. First off, hours online were stated as 'opens at 7'am. The employee was not there until going on 8am. Another person told us they didn't have any cars. It was stressful waiting for person to arrive to check. Lucky for me, they did have a car. Headed up the road (an hour plus late) for Concord, NC. Arrived after hours at Avis-Budget office so I had to ca,l Budget for instructions. 'Charlie's helped me get a new drop off spot at Regional airport. I had NO idea how to vet t hete but a friend said they would get me to the airport, which was only 5 miles away. I was instructed to get there before 9pm when they close. We found our way there by 7:15 AND THEY WERE CLOSED!!! Had to drop keys in Dropbox. No one to check car. E etc. POOR BUSINESS!! Susan StreiselAvis
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2 locations in Palatka
Locations in Palatka
2355 Us Highway 1 South
+1 904 797 4229
340 State Road 16
+1 904 825 2764
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2,0 Poor
Nov 2018
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Nothing. I had to rent a seperate rental car.Cons:
The reservation I made was not met. I will not be using Kayak in the future.10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2017
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The price was greatCons:
Great car, no complaints.10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2017
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Car clean, make and model exceeded expectationsCons:
Pick up at Walmart ,disorganized Staff very nice , but confused over location of the car , Car was parked in general parking areas, took 20 minutes to find the vehicle10,0 Wonderful
Mar 2017
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Convenience, price.Cons:
Nothing10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2016
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Actually I flew into Jacksonville, but mistakingly made the reservation at my destination, St. Augustine. The Avis Rep. in Jacksonville did am excellent job of getting us set up at the airport with a satisfactory car at a fair price6,0 Okay
Jun 2023
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