Car hire at Orlando Sanford Intl airport from R608/day

Kia Soul

or similar Small

R608/day

Kia Rio

or similar Small

R669/day

Kia Soul

or similar Small

R608/day

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Orlando Sanford Intl Airport car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport?

You should book your car hire in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport around 13 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport are Hertz (7.6, 53 reviews), Thrifty (4.9), and Alamo (9.2, 19 reviews).

Hertz

Rated 7.6/10

Thrifty

Rated 4.9/10

Alamo

Rated 9.2/10

Dollar

Rated 7.0/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport?

SUV cars (Jaguar F-Pace or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport. SUV cars in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport cost R1 731/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R1 362/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport is September at an average cost of R670/day. December is the most expensive month to hire a car in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport when prices are R987/day on average, which tends to be 2 000% above the yearly average hire price for Orlando Sanford Intl Airport.

Which car hire company in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport has the most locations?

Advance Car And Truck Rental, Alamo, AutoEurope and Avis operate 1 location each in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport, more than any other car hire company.

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Orlando Sanford Intl Airport (SFB) is the secondary airport that services travellers to Orlando, and as such it tends to be less busy which will make picking up your Orlando Sanford Intl Airport car hire a relatively fast process. As a small airport, getting around will be relatively easy. It is conveniently located, and it will only take roughly 25–35min to drive from the airport to downtown Orlando. Your own hire car gives you more freedom and will let you decide whether you wish to travel into the city centre or go straight to one of the city’s amusement parks.
Make sure you understand your provider's return policy before you pick up your car hire at Orlando Sanford Intl Airport. Some will have a simple drop-off process whereas others will take more time and need you to plan ahead. Some companies ask that you book a time slot for your return when you take the car while others will give you a deadline. Most providers offer after-hours returns but make sure you know if the charges cease at drop off or continue to accrue until the company opens the next day.
Orlando is a popular tourist destination so the airport can get busy. Generally, the easiest time to pick up and drop off your car will be on the weekend or on a weekday during the early morning or late afternoon and evening. However, all the providers at the airport are usually open between 08:00 and 23:00 and some are open until 23:59 giving you some extra flexibility. After-hours pick up and drop off services are available from most companies that provide car hire at Orlando Sanford Intl Airport, but these are required to be booked ahead of time. Make sure you check the car for any damages and understand what your insurance covers to avoid any unexpected fees.
Some providers will offer a premium service that includes full insurance, a full tank of petrol and extra car seats. This can often work out cheaper as a package than if you acquire these individually from other sources. Companies such as Alamo will sometimes allow you to choose a specific vehicle from the category you've chosen.
Book your car hire at Orlando Sanford Intl airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

Which providers are the most convenient?
Different providers will be more convenient depending on your needs. Budget, for example, is located very close to the arrivals hall; simply exit baggage claim and turn right. Alamo is known for having a very easy and quick drop-off process; it simply hands out the keys and is located a short walk from the exit.
Where are hire cars located?
Once you arrive and have gone through baggage claim you will be able to follow signs directing you outside the terminal and to the right where the building housing car hire at Orlando Sanford Intl Airport is located. This building houses all the car hire companies at the airport. Once they have gone over your paperwork your provider will direct you to your vehicle. Most of these will be on-site and if they are off-site there will usually be a shuttle bus provided to transport you; whether the car is on or off-site will be clear in the booking process.
What documentation is required?
As in most places, in order to collect your hire car, you will need your normal driver’s licence as well as your passport. In addition, you will need a passport size photograph which you can obtain before your trip from certain post offices. You will also need a credit card with an expiry date after your return date. Have your documentation ready to go so that you can get through the process as quickly as possible.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Orlando Sanford Intl airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Orlando Sanford Intl airport to off-airport locations include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Florida Van Rentals, Hertz, and National.

Hertz

7,6

Good

Read 53 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

7.5

One location in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport

Locations in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport

1177 Red Cleveland Blvd

+1 407 585 4410

Monday	08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:00
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8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Full-size SUV

Was thinking I had rented the most expensive vehicle but had to pay extra for the one we received, also I paid for the insurance earlier but they said I needed something else!!

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Standard SUV

The line situation at pick up very confusing. Not sure was working for what car company. People renting and returning cars would go into dollar line and get waited on long before those of us who waited patiently in the correct line.

2,0 Poor

Chris, Jul 2024

Full-size

Could not get car because 6 hour line for rental car

6,0 Okay

Charles, Mar 2024

Intermediate

Everything about the car, pick-up and drop off was great. But I was frustrated because I wanted to find out if I there was after-hours drop off, but there was no way to reach hertz by phone and actually talk to a human. I called at least 20 times. In the end I had to call the road-size emergency number to actually talk to someone and they were able to help me out.

8,0 Very Good

Ronnie, Oct 2022

Our experience was very positive. Renting a car after Hurricane Ian was problematic but Hertz was as helpful as possible.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2022

Flawless and speedy in and out experience.

Thrifty

4,9

Mediocre

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.7

Value for money

5.2

One location in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport

Locations in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport

2 Red Cleveland Blvd

+1 877 283 0898

Monday	08:00 - 23:00
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Wednesday	08:00 - 23:00
Thursday	08:00 - 23:00
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Saturday	08:00 - 23:00
Sunday	08:00 - 23:00

Alamo

9,2

Wonderful

Read 19 reviews

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.4

Value for money

8.2

One location in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport

Locations in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport

8100 Red Cleveland Blvd

+1 844 370 8305

Monday	08:00 - 23:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Stefanie, May 2025

Economy

I had a great experience picking up the rental. Thank you Emely and staff for getting me into a clean vehicle so quickly!

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Economy

It was great! John R was super nice at the desk and Roderick set me up with an upgrade! Wonderful service from start to finish.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

Pros:

I had been experienced bait and switch with a different car rental office the night before, so wasn’t really feeling too confident about going elsewhere. However, my husband and I were pleased with the customer service at Alamo and appreciated they had cars available for rental.

Cons:

I had to pay $501 for 2 days of rental. I think the price could’ve been a bit better.

10,0 Wonderful

Edward, Apr 2021

Pros:

Your staff was amazing!

Cons:

Everything was perfect

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2021

Pros:

Very quick service, friendly staff, car was in good condition. Was in and out in 10 minutes each time

Cons:

Prices :-)

10,0 Wonderful

Zuly Alejandra, Mar 2021

Pros:

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Provided us with a better solution for our vehicle needs.

Dollar

7,0

Good

Read 35 reviews

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

7.3

One location in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport

Locations in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport

1177 Red Cleveland Blvd

+1 866 434 2226

Monday	08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:00
Thursday	08:00 - 23:00
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Saturday	08:00 - 23:00
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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2025

Compact SUV

I was given a hard time at pick up and accused of damaging the vehicle at drop off. Very disheartening.

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2024

Supplier choice

They Never Never should rent a Tesla to a older person that can barley ues a cell phone.....was a terrible experience dint know how to work anything on that car

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Economy

Hidden fees

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

This company is such a scam. They told me I needed basic coverage when I already had insurance. When I realized they had added an additional 400 dollars to my bill I couldn’t get even one person to answer the phone at the location for four days straight and the central office said they couldn’t help it has to be the local branch. I asked three different people before I left the property and they all said “oh you got the basic coverage” and did not ever once tell me it wasn’t required. I tried to get help and got ZERO. I will never use this company again. The vehicle was great, the return was great but the complete deceit on the front end keeps me from ever using this company again.

2,0 Poor

Greg, Jun 2021

Pros:

I asked for a rental out of Orlando, FL Airport. When I arrived I found out that the car was in Sanford, FL 45 minutes away with no shuttle as promised. I could not get to Sanford to pick up the car and they would not honor the reservation in Orlando's Dollar Rental. It cost me $75 to pay a taxi to get me to my hotel and I never got my rental. Had to pay for a taxi the whole time I was in Florida.

Cons:

Could have provided a car at the right airport.

8,0 Very Good

RON, May 2021

Pros:

Car was clean, ready to go.

Cons:

Instructions on how to get into return lot. Lot was shared with Wally Park and not knowing that I had to almost touch the cross bar to get into the lot I had to swipe a credit card to get in. Manager said he canceled the charge so it should come out alright

Budget

6,2

Okay

Read 50 reviews

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.4

One location in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport

Locations in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport

1 Red Cleveland Boulevard

+1 407 585 4427

Monday	08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:00
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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2025

Standard SUV

Bad experience. I did not get the car type I reserved

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Jun 2025

Full-size SUV

The pick up counter personnel was a bit challenging, and the vehicle could have been cleaned better. The drop off store was great. It was quick and easy.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Standard SUV

Vehicle condition

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Standard SUV

Everything went as planned. Thank you

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2025

People carrier

Hide fees, I was over charged, they charged me for 8 passengers van, at the moment of the pick up they didn’t have any available, anyway I was charged the full amount, also they add coverage that I did not request to the van, I called during the trip to notify about the coverage that I didn’t add and tolls “they said was fixed”, at the moment of the return, looks like they didn’t fix anything and are charging me the full amount of money, they are saying nothing can be done, very disappointed.

6,0 Okay

Brian, Nov 2024

Luxury

Initial impression was not good. Signage posted on rental counter that stated a $450 cleaning charge for many normal situations. Signs said, NO SAND, NO PETS, etc… I get the no smoking, but it’s Florida. There’s sand. Then when we went to the assigned vehicle (luxury car) it was super dirty with hair and gunk all over the inside as well as a broken windshield. Of course no damage was noted on the paperwork. Super friendly and helpful employees. Zero complaints there, just a failure on the cleanliness and condition. Not terrible. They got us a different car quickly.

Avis

5,9

Fair

Read 22 reviews

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

6.2

One location in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport

Locations in Orlando Sanford Intl Airport

1178 Red Cleveland Boulevard

+1 407 585 4421

Monday	08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:00
Thursday	08:00 - 23:00
Friday	08:00 - 23:00
Saturday	08:00 - 23:00
Sunday	08:00 - 23:00