St. Augustine car hire information
| Pick-up location | St. Augustine |
|---|---|
| Car types | |
| Hire locations | 10 |
| Airport locations | 3 |
Cheap car hire in St. Augustine
| Mini |
| Economy |
| Compact |
| Intermediate |
| Standard |
| Full-size |
| Luxury |
| People carrier |
| Passenger van |
| SUV |
| Commercial |
| Pick-up truck |
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in St. Augustine
- When booking car hire in St. Augustine, some of the best beaches and parks in Florida will be easier to reach. Public transport is pretty good inside the city itself, but a car will make your trip much more comfortable if you're looking to travel further. Plus, you can pack all the beach gear you need for a great day out. The city is only around 45 minutes from the Fort Mose Historic Park, and about 50 minutes from the Anastasia State Park.
- St Augustine's closest airport is the Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST). Here, you can find the desks for Avis and Hertz in the main building. The airport is just a 10-minute drive from the city centre. You might also arrive at Daytona Beach Airport (DAB) which is just over an hour from St. Augustine, where you'll find a wider variety of car hire companies. They're located in the main building on Level 1, opposite the Baggage Claim area.
- When considering the cost of car hire in St. Augustine, don't forget about the tolls. Florida has more toll roads than any other state in the U.S., so if you take any road trips, you will encounter them. Your St. Augustine car hire company can usually equip your vehicle with a toll pass, sometimes for a small additional fee. This way, you won't need to worry about carrying cash, and it will simply be added to the overall cost of your rental. If you want to check the cost of your route, use the SunPass Toll Calculator.
- St Augustine is a historic city, with historic, narrow streets. This can make driving, particularly in larger vehicles, tricky. The most difficult part will often be finding a parking spot, especially if you visit during a busy period like the Nights of Lights in November. You may generally prefer to leave your vehicle parked at your accommodation when exploring the downtown area. The main weather difficulty you may encounter when using car hire in St. Augustine is sudden, heavy rain. You may want to pull over and wait for the rain to pass before continuing on your journey.
- Book your car hire in St. Augustine at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini car hire in St. Augustine are around -28% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in St. Augustine
How much is the price of fuel in St. Augustine?
The average price of fuel in St. Augustine is R66,27 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R795 and R1 060, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in St. Augustine?
Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in St. Augustine.
How can I find car hires near me in St. Augustine?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in St. Augustine?
A Mini car hire in St. Augustine costs R1 948 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in St. Augustine?
An Economy car hire in St. Augustine costs R1 337 per day, on average.
How much does a Special car hire cost in St. Augustine?
A Special car hire in St. Augustine costs R1 227 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in St. Augustine?
A smaller vehicle may be useful if you plan on driving downtown, otherwise, a standard or economy vehicle will suit most travellers. You are also allowed to drive on some of the beaches around St. Augustine at certain times if you have a 4x4 vehicle. However, your car hire company may not allow any off-roading, so always double-check.
What's the speed limit in St. Augustine?
There are multiple places in St. Augustine where the speed limit is as low as 15 or 20 mph. These limits are usually in place in built-up areas close to St. Augustine's beaches and in school zones. Otherwise, the limit in built-up areas is usually 30 mph. Outside these areas, the limit is generally 55 mph, unless otherwise stated. On divided highways and urban interstates, the limit often goes up to 65 mph and on some rural roads, you can drive up to 70 mph.
Where are the best places to park in St. Augustine?
Parking can be tricky to find in St. Augustine, so if your accommodation offers parking, you'll want to make the most of it. However, you can park in city parking spaces from 17:00 to 08:00 for free, and parking is also free all-day on Sundays for on-street parking. There are two main car parks that have agreements with the city, Castillo de San Marcos and The Bass Lot. Bear in mind that they charge every day of the week. Castillo de San Marcos offers free parking between 21:00 and 08:00. The rate is generally about $2.50 (approximately £1.90) per hour. If you need to park for the day, the Historic Downtown Parking Facility opposite the Visitor's Centre costs around $15 (roughly £11.50) for the day.
St. Augustine car rental reviews and directory
Budget
7,9
Good
66 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.8
3 locations in St. Augustine
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10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
1,9 Poor
Jun 2021
6,0 Okay
May 2021
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Got to Budget and no representative was there. I waited 45 minutes before someone showed up. As a result I was very late to my appointment.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 StreiselHertz
5,8
Fair
35 reviewsCleanliness
6.1
Comfort
5.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
5.2
2 locations in St. Augustine
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4,0 Mediocre
Dec 2021
4,0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
Pros:
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 $13.50.5,6 Fair
Mar 2018
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Vehicle was clean and available on timeCons:
I was not made aware by Kayak or by Hertz that there was an additional "concession fee recovery" charge equaling $62.35 tacked on to the rental amount. When I asked the agent he said this was because I picked the car up from the airport. If I had picked the car up at another location the fee would not have been applied. I could have just as easily rented this car from another location near by. I believe that both Kayak and Hertz are responsible. The agent also said that if I had booked directly with Hertz instead of going through a third party they would have made me aware. I feel like I have been ripped off. Last time I will use Kayak or Hertz to rent a car.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8,3
Very Good
20 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.5
2 locations in St. Augustine
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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
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 rental4,0 Mediocre
Oct 2017
Pros:
Staff at the location was helpful and very friendlyCons:
Car smelled, was somewhat dirty, windshield was dirty inside and out. There was no windshield wiper fluid and the change oil light came on halfway through the trip.Avis
6,5
Okay
23 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
7.0
3 locations in St. Augustine
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2,0 Poor
Nov 2018
Pros:
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 price10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2016
Pros:
Everything went as planned for my car rental. The car was clean, gas tank filled and ready to go. I received the information I needed at each end of my trip from the Avis employees.Car hire locations in or near St. Augustine
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Most popular car type | Mini |
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When to book a car hire in St. Augustine
Airports serving St. Augustine
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