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Punta Gorda car hires from R951

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Punta Gorda with a pick-up date of 9/11 and drop-off date of 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Driver's age: 26-65

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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
M
R1 166/day
Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
or similar SMALL
4
2
2/4
M
R951/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
M
R985/day
Toyota Camry car
Toyota Camry
or similar LARGE
5
2
2/4
M
R1 245/day
Dodge Grand Caravan car
Dodge Grand Caravan
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
M
R1 665/day
Chevrolet Tahoe car
Chevrolet Tahoe
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
R1 638/day
Volkswagen Passat car
Volkswagen Passat
or similar LARGE
5
5
2/4
M
R1 060/day
Cadillac CTS car
Cadillac CTS
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
M
R1 444/day
RAM Pickup car
RAM Pickup
or similar PICKUPTRUCK
5
5
2/4
M
R1 245/day
Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
R1 012/day
Ford Edge car
Ford Edge
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
R1 228/day
Jeep Renegade car
Jeep Renegade
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
R1 303/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Punta Gorda

  • Car rentals in Punta Gorda give you the flexibility to explore this scenic town and to visit nearby cities, like Cleveland and Port Charlotte. Having a rental car is convenient for not only getting to places within the city limits but also locations that are further from downtown, such as the Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park, which spans over 70 miles and can be reached from the city center by car in approximately 25min. Having your own transportation will also allow you to travel throughout the region more quickly, rather than having to rely on the local bus.
  • Punta Gorda Airport’s car rental center can conveniently be found right next to Bailey Terminal. It’s within walking distance from the main airport building, and you can follow the designated crosswalks to arrive there safely. There are several different companies for you to choose from for car rentals in Punta Gorda, including Avis, Budget, and National.
  • The city is known for having many small and winding streets, so adding a GPS system to Punta Gorde car rentals can be an easy way to help you navigate and prevent yourself from getting lost. Because of the beautiful Florida sunshine, there are often many cyclists and pedestrians, particularly in the city center, so pay extra attention to your surroundings when you’re behind the wheel to avoid any collisions.
  • As many of the locals work in neighboring cities, there’s frequent traffic on Highway 41 during rush hour, which is between 8-9am and 5-6pm, so try to avoid taking this road during the early morning and the evening if possible. Many visitors also flock to Punta Gorda in the summer months to be by the ocean, so roads may be more congested than normal during this time. If you’re on a schedule or looking to catch a flight, keep these times in mind when planning your route.
  • Book your car hire in Punta Gorda at least 4 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price

Punta Gorda car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who hired a car in Punta Gorda 
Verified travelerJul 2024
Airport has reduced hours on certain days, so rental car area has reduced hours on those same days. There is after hours vehicle return which made it easier, since offices were closed.
CabinApr 2024
Video the entire outside of the vehicle before you leave the rental lot and check all window for proper operation. Our truck was really scratched up for only being a 2023 so the video will help dispute any damage claims when you return.
DebOct 2023
Quick especially if you make reservations
Verified travelerJul 2023
Grabbing at airport is so easy. Drop off in bradenton was so easy too.

FAQs about hiring a car in Punta Gorda

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Punta Gorda?

    An SUV is a convenient choice for a rental car in Punta Gorda, as it’ll give you space for your beach equipment. It also will come in handy for the many recreational activities that are common in the region, like biking, surfing, hiking, camping, or kayaking.

  • What’s the speed limit in Punta Gorda?

    Unless there is a sign stating otherwise, all roads within the city of Punta Gorda have a strict speed limit of 30mph. While some stretches of Highway 41 have a speed limit of 55mph, you will find that certain areas have a speed limit of 45mph or 35mph instead. If you are driving near a school, your speed can’t exceed 20mph. Many of the city’s intersections have traffic cameras, so make sure to follow traffic regulations.

  • Where are the best places to park in Punta Gorda?

    While it can be difficult, it is possible to find free street parking throughout the city. Make sure to have an early start to your day if this is your goal. Downtown Punta Gorda also has a few free parking garages that can be found near the Charlotte Harbor Events and Conference Center and the Charlotte County Justice Center. There is a paid public parking garage at Sunloft Center that offers 24h access, and the first 30min are free. After that, you’ll pay $1 for each additional hour of parking.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Punta Gorda?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Avis (R951/day), Budget (R1 245/day) and Alamo (R1 303/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Avis 28000 Airport Road, Unit A8 33982 (5 kilometres from the city centre).

  • What is the best car hire company in Punta Gorda?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Punta Gorda is Budget (7,9, 85 reviews).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Punta Gorda?

    The average price of fuel in Punta Gorda is R62,19 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R746 and R995, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Punta Gorda?

    Standard (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Punta Gorda.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Punta Gorda?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Punta Gorda?

    A Standard car hire in Punta Gorda costs R596 per day, on average.

Punta Gorda car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Alamo

8,4

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

8.1

One location in Punta Gorda

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Locations in Punta Gorda

28000 A-1 Airport Road

+1 888 826 6893

Monday08:00 - 23:45
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 23:45
Thursday08:00 - 23:45
Friday08:00 - 23:45
Saturday08:00 - 23:45
Sunday08:00 - 23:45

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6,0 Okay

Cabin, Apr 2024

Pick-up truck

KAYAK
Super easy pickup and drop off in Punta Gorda. However, the truck we rented had the tint removed but not the adhesive. The windows were super sticky to the touch and would barely go down and getting them back up was a half hour task. ALWAYS check ALL window operations before driving away with your car!! Upon return, no one really cared but some manager gave us a discount as long as we promised to give a 5 star review when Alamo sent a survey!! Is that bribery??

8,4 Very Good

stacey, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Super easy to pick it upZ

Cons:

Car smelled bad when I got inside. Appeared clean though.

9,2 Wonderful

Terri, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Kiosk to assist with quick rental process.

Cons:

A KIA Sol doesn't seem to be a full size car and we paid for a full size car.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Everything

Cons:

nothing i can think of

9,6 Wonderful

Kimberley, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

super easy drop off and pick up

Cons:

cheaper rental

6,4 Okay

Anonymous, Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff tried. there were no trucks available for us. We had to wait over 30 minutes and I had a mortgage closing that I had to attend. It was very stressful.

Cons:

The car could have been ready to go at the time specified.

1 out of 8

Budget

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

7.5

One location in Punta Gorda

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Locations in Punta Gorda

28000 Airport Road, Unit A8

+1 941 575 1218

Monday08:00 - 23:45
Tuesday08:00 - 23:45
Wednesday08:00 - 23:45
Thursday08:00 - 23:45
Friday08:00 - 23:45
Saturday08:00 - 23:45
Sunday08:00 - 23:45

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Pricing almost doubled from Tues when I started looking for prices to when I booked on Friday.

8,0 Very Good

Cabin, Jul 2024

Pick-up truck

KAYAK
The truck exterior was filthy!! The interior cleanliness was overall pretty good other than the huge seagull poop on the back seat. Obviously the windows were left open and the BIG bird had great aim. Other than that this was a top 10 experience with Budget. Punta Gorda front desk pickup service is always good.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
The line was long. Only 2 young gentleman working, very nice.

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
First of all the car was filthy. Dirt on the floor stains on the seats and used toothpicks stuck on the door. For as much as we paid that was ridiculous Charlene harbin 5025238713

10,0 Wonderful

Sherry, Mar 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Loved it. The wait time at the Budget counter was longer than I would have liked. I had to wait for a car to be prepped as there was a shortage of SUVs when I arrived.

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Check-in was slow.

1 out of 21

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.3

2 locations in Punta Gorda

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2021 Tamiami Trl

+1 941 467 3749

Monday08:00 - 23:45
Tuesday08:00 - 23:45
Wednesday08:00 - 23:45
Thursday08:00 - 23:45
Friday08:00 - 23:45
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

28000 A-1 Airport Road

+1 941 205 5015

Monday08:00 - 23:45
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 23:45
Thursday08:00 - 23:45
Friday08:00 - 23:45
Saturday08:00 - 23:45
Sunday08:00 - 23:45

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
I use enterprise all the time because of the quality of the vehicles, and the great service.

4,0 Mediocre

Steven, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Rented a Cadillac but only Lincolns at this location. had to wait for the car to be cleaned despite having a 1 pm reservation.

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was good, clean. The lady who checked me in and out was very nice and professional.

Cons:

Car class rented was not available upon pick up. Prices are a little high.

6,0 Okay

Terry, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was ok

Cons:

Kayak's site was not clear. I thought I was picking up at the airport enterprise. When I got to the correct location my online rental had expired. Had to start over. Car had been smoked in and smelled bad.

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

There were NOT any cars even tho I had a reservation. There were also 10 other people there waiting for their reserved vehicles.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes

Cons:

Nothing

1 out of 10

Avis

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

7.9

One location in Punta Gorda

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Locations in Punta Gorda

28000 Airport Road, Unit A8

+1 941 575 7567

Monday08:00 - 23:45
Tuesday08:00 - 23:45
Wednesday08:00 - 23:45
Thursday08:00 - 23:45
Friday08:00 - 23:45
Saturday08:00 - 23:45
Sunday08:00 - 23:45

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2,0 Poor

Frank, Nov 2023

Standard

KAYAK
Car is unsafe Brake rotors warped car vibrates excessively when braking Also either a bent rim or bad tire caused car to vibrate at all speeds Car not safe to drive

10,0 Wonderful

Deb, Oct 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
The service rep was kind and super friendly

10,0 Wonderful

linda, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Everything was wonderful

Cons:

Nothing. The car was more than expected, and everyone was professional...down to the lot attendant at ABE in the spring rain

5,9 Fair

Anonymous, Sept 2021

KAYAK
Car did not have a key fob which was inconvenient. Interior upholstery was very stained and there was a cigarette burn on the back seat.

1 out of 2

Hertz

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

7.8

One location in Punta Gorda

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Locations in Punta Gorda

28000 A-1 Airport Road

+1 941 222 0385

Monday08:00 - 23:45
Tuesday08:00 - 23:45
Wednesday08:00 - 23:45
Thursday08:00 - 23:45
Friday08:00 - 23:45
Saturday08:00 - 23:45
Sunday08:00 - 23:45

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Older car, battery went dead. Instead of bringing me another car After jump starting at my condo, they expected me to take it to the airport and exchange for another car. Car smelled Smokey inside

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Got a car where passenger window wouldn’t roll back up. Had to drive over an hour to get a new car. They said they would have one ready for us they didn’t. Then tried to give us a smaller car while making my two kids wait in 95 degree weather.

10,0 Wonderful

Craig, Jan 2022

KAYAK
The check in & return staff at Punta Gorda were awesome.

10,0 Wonderful

im, Dec 2021

KAYAK
Easy pick up and drop off. Attentive staff. Nice car.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

All was good

Cons:

Everything was eady

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes the lady at pick up was wonderful!!

Cons:

You all need a bigger signs for drop off. And better signs in the back of the building as to where to enter after you drop off. I can figure it out but the older generations may not. Tad bit confusing. You one tiny sign blow over in the back of the building. Just an idea for you ;)

1 out of 6

Payless

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

6.5

One location in Punta Gorda

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Locations in Punta Gorda

28000 Airport Road, Unit A8

+1 941 575 8673

Monday08:00 - 23:45
Tuesday08:00 - 23:45
Wednesday08:00 - 23:45
Thursday08:00 - 23:45
Friday08:00 - 23:45
Saturday08:00 - 23:45
Sunday08:00 - 23:45

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4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Our flight was delayed so we rented a car for 3 hours to get away. Car obviously not inspected prior to us. Smelled like smoke. Dirty exterior. Documentation said it was full, but it was under 1/8th full of fuel. Upon return, no one around. Competitor rental company in same parking lot performing check-ins, said, he wasn't surprised. I see charged on my card, that I have no idea why.

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes, yes

Cons:

The price. WAY TOO EXPENSIVE. Will not rent from you again - found a cheaper company. You should match price

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2023

People carrier

KAYAK
Nice enough vehicle however I was charged more onto my credit card than my initial payment. I can’t believe tolls for 2 trips over to beach was $108 bucks. We washed and cleaned out van and filled up. Will never do again with this company.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
Easy pickup and drop off. Friendly staff. Car was less expensive booking thru Kayak than directly with the company.

6,0 Okay

Will, Jul 2022

KAYAK
Was not very satisfied with the rental. Had 2 tires with slow leaks and had to put air them twice while I had the vehicle. The seatbelt detector didn’t work on the passenger side. Vehicle was dirty also

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2022

KAYAK
More staff to check people into their cars. Otherwise everything else was great. We loved our vehicle for the week of our vacation!

1 out of 2

Dollar

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Punta Gorda

Locations in Punta Gorda

28000 Airport Road

+1 866 434 2226

Monday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday11:00 - 19:00

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9,2 Wonderful

Russell, Apr 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Good car, friendly representative

Cons:

Signs where to return car and someone there to acknowledge return

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The car that i reserved being available. I was left stranded bc ur website showed cars avail to rent but when i got there they had no cars. Cost me 4 hours of my vacation time dealing with trying to get another car from another location. Not to mention the extra cost for the taxi to the next town car rental and the extra cost of the diff vehicle. Not happy at all

National

10,0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Punta Gorda

Locations in Punta Gorda

28000 A-1 Airport Road

+1 941 205 5015

Monday08:00 - 23:45
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 23:45
Thursday08:00 - 23:45
Friday08:00 - 23:45
Saturday08:00 - 23:45
Sunday08:00 - 23:45

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AutoEurope

No score available yet

One location in Punta Gorda

Locations in Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda Airport

Opening times not available

Filters

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Punta Gorda

Locations in Punta Gorda

28000 A-1 Airport Road

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208 travellers who hired a car in Punta Gorda gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.9

Car hire locations in or near Punta Gorda

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Most popular car type

Standard

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Punta Gorda car hire information

Pick-up locationPunta Gorda
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, People carrier, Pick-up truck, Premium, Standard SUV
Hire locations11
Airport locations10
Popular agenciesAvis, Alamo, Budget