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Florida car hire

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Cheap car hire in Florida

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Top tips for hiring a car in Florida

  • So, you plan on visiting Florida, the capital that’s sandwiched between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Well, hire a car, hit the accelerator and enjoy a thrilling road trip experience. Besides the extensive range of entertainment options, Florida is also in close proximity to some of the most popular and gorgeous cities not too far from the famous beaches, such as Fort Walton and Panama City Beach. On your holiday, be sure to tour some popular destinations such as Epcot and the Kennedy Space Center. Of course, your travel can never be complete without touring the Honeymoon Island State Park area, about 1 hour by car from Tampa. Here, you can camp, fish, hike on trails and enjoy a wide range of water games.
  • A suitable car to explore gorgeous Florida is one that meets all your needs and matches your personal style and preference. Fortunately, you can find a wide range of car models and features in Florida, which you can easily book through KAYAK. For instance, if you want to explore the place in style and with utmost convenience, you can book an electric car from one of the numerous Florida hire car companies. If you are in Florida for a short business or holiday stay, an economy hire car might be an affordable and convenient choice. On the other hand, visitors travelling as a group can choose a van or SUV for utmost comfort and convenience throughout the travel.
  • You might want to book your hire car in advance if you want to land better deals. You can book up to three months before your travel date, when the prices are generally more competitive. Prices almost always shoot up as the travel date approaches, and you might end up paying more if you book within the last week of your travel. They tend to be even higher in the last 48 hours. For one reason or the other, you might need to book a car at the very last hour. Even so, it is still advisable that you book online. This allows you to analyze and compare different rates from different companies, and save time at the agency.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Florida for R1 446 or less
  • Book your car hire in Florida at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Full-size car hire in Florida are around 9% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Florida

  • What is the most popular car hire in Florida?

    Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Florida.

  • What is the best car hire company in Florida?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Florida are Alamo (8,8, 373 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,7, 377 reviews), and Sixt (7,4, 411 reviews).

  • How can I find car hires near me in Florida?

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

  • Where should I hire a car in Florida?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in Florida are Tampa (31% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Florida), Riverview (23%) and Ruskin (15%).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Florida?

    On average a car hire in Florida costs R7 964 per week (R1 138 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Florida?

    On average a car hire in Florida costs R34 132 per month (R1 138 per day).

  • Should I hire a car in Florida?

    Professional services, reliable cars and affordability are part of the daily offers with Florida car hire. Whether you are in Florida for business, a family trip or a romantic holiday, KAYAK has your back. We partner with numerous hire car companies in Florida guaranteeing you nothing short of quality, comfort and convenience.

  • What is driving like in Florida?

    Driving a hire car around Florida is fun; the locals are polite and courteous motorists, the roads are well networked and maintained and the surroundings are beautiful, making your ride more exciting. That said, hire cars in Florida can help you tour the city more conveniently. All the same, there are certain road regulations you must be familiar with to avoid being on the wrong side of the law. Additionally, you should expect some delays and detours once in a while; road works in this city are very common, especially during the summer season and mostly on the roads that lead to Florida’s major tourist attraction sites. You can park on the streets, but you must be ready to dig deeper into your pockets, as it is relatively expensive. Also, always have enough coins, as they are typically the only payment method accepted by the meters.

  • How old do you have to be to hire a car in Florida?

    You must be 18 and over to hire a car in Florida. However, a young driver surcharge might apply for drivers under 25; these drivers may also be restricted in the models they hire. You must also provide a valid driver’s licence that is more than one year old.

Car hire locations in Florida

Car hire directory

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in Florida

    52 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in Florida

    37 Locations

  • avis

    Avis car hire locations in Florida

    29 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in Florida

    28 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car hire locations in Florida

    10 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in Florida

    7 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car hire locations in Florida

    6 Locations

  • national

    National car hire locations in Florida

    6 Locations

  • alamo

    Alamo car hire locations in Florida

    5 Locations

  • flvanrental

    Florida Van Rentals car hire locations in Florida

    5 Locations

  • azcarrental

    AZ Car Rental car hire locations in Florida

    3 Locations

  • flexways

    FlexWays car hire locations in Florida

    3 Locations

Good to know

Most popular agency

Dollar

Most popular car type

Full-size

Average price

R1 567/day

Good deal

R1 446/day

When to book a rental car in Florida

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