What are the driving conditions like in Florida?

The first notable difference you’ll find is that you’ll drive on the opposite side of the road to the UK, with the driver’s seat on the left. It won’t take long to become accustomed to this; the main thing to challenge if you’re driving a manual will be remembering to change gears with your right hand. Florida is known as the Sunshine State, so you won’t find much difference between booking car rental in Florida in summer or winter. MPVs are the vehicle of choice for many locals, as the roads can vary, from modern urban highways and city streets, to dirt roads in the rural areas. A number of the main interstate highways run through Florida, connecting cities like Tampa, Miami and Jacksonville, and also highways to the adjacent states of Alabama and Georgia.

What laws should I be aware of when driving in the Florida?

Florida has a Graduated Driver Licensing system where youth from the age of 16 can get a driver’s licence that allows them to drive only at certain times of night. But even with cheap car rental in Florida, like small city cars, you must be at least 18. You must keep your driver’s licence on you at all times, along with your personal identification. It’s also advisable for you to check when you book car rental in Florida if there are any requirements they have. You should also ensure that all the other documentation is provided, such as third-party and other cover required in the state. Children under three must be in a child seat. From four to six they can be in a carrier or a booster seat with a seat belt, and of course all occupants over six must wear seat belts, front and back. Finally, Florida has a Move Over Law, which requires you to slow to 20 miles below the speed limit on roads with two lanes or more, to assist vehicles wishing to pass.

What documents do I need to hire a car in Florida?

To book car rental in Florida, you must show your full driving licence as well as a current passport-sized photo of yourself, with your signature on the back. Additional proof of ID is also required. This can be your passport, but if your driver’s licence has your photo on it then the latter won’t be necessary. Other than that, it’s really simple to hire a car in Florida.

Is it worthwhile to book a rental car in Florida?

Florida is a big state, a mixture of very modern cities, known for their beach resorts and nightlife, and large swathes of untamed wilderness in the Everglades area. You can get by using public transport in the cities, although you’ll still have to walk from stations or bus stops to your final destination. However, if you’re intending to explore outside of these areas, you’ll be reliant on having your own transport. Cheap car hire in Florida is plentiful, so that won’t cause any issues. It will allow you to take the kids to the famous Disney World, or drive out to the Kennedy Space centre where you can go on guided tours through the US history of space exploration. Opting for car hire in Florida is certainly the best idea to make the most of your holiday.

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Find great deals below on a variety of popular hire cars in Florida

Vauxhall Astra

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£4/day

16 May - 26 May

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Skoda Octavia

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£6/day

8 May - 18 May

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Citroen C5 Aircross

or similar Standard

Up to 5 passengers

£7/day

5 May - 25 May

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Toyota Aygo

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£7/day

14 May - 21 May

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Volkswagen Polo

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£7/day

6 Jun - 13 Jun

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£8/day

4 May - 11 May

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Skoda Kamiq

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£8/day

12 May - 17 May

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Tesla Model 3

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

£9/day

6 Jun - 13 Jun

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Honda Fit

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

5-door vehicles

£9/day

5 May - 12 May

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What is the best car hire company in Florida?

If you plan on visiting Florida, consider hiring a car from Sixt, which is the best car hire company in the region with 24 locations. 1,263 momondo reviewers gave this rental agency an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 for their reasonable prices and customer service. You can find Sixt in Orlando and many other cities throughout Florida.

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	Small cars	£25 - £38
	All Car Types	£36 - £50

The average price of a small car hire in Florida is £29. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Florida is in September. The price is 17% lower than the rest of the year at just £25 per day. A small car rental is typically 27% less expensive than the average rental car in Florida. The average price of a car hire in Florida can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Florida small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Florida is £34. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Florida is in May. The price is 15% lower than the rest of the year at just £29 per day. A medium car rental is typically 18% less expensive than the average rental car in Florida. The average price of a car hire in Florida can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Florida medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Florida is £51. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Florida is in January. The price is 10% lower than the rest of the year at just £46 per day. A large car rental is typically 20% more expensive than the average rental car in Florida. The average price of a car hire in Florida can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Florida large car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in Florida is £38. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Florida is in June. The price is 16% lower than the rest of the year at just £32 per day. A SUV rental is typically 8% less expensive than the average rental car in Florida. The average price of a car hire in Florida can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Florida SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Florida is £65. The cheapest time to hire a van in Florida is in May. The price is 16% lower than the rest of the year at just £55 per day. A van rental is typically 37% more expensive than the average rental car in Florida. The average price of a car hire in Florida can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Florida van hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a pickup truck hire in Florida is £54. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in Florida is in September. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just £40 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 26% more expensive than the average rental car in Florida. The average price of a car hire in Florida can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a luxury car hire in Florida is £56. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Florida is in November. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just £44 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 29% more expensive than the average rental car in Florida. The average price of a car hire in Florida can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Florida luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a convertible hire in Florida is £61. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Florida is in November. The price is 17% lower than the rest of the year at just £52 per day. A convertible rental is typically 34% more expensive than the average rental car in Florida. The average price of a car hire in Florida can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Florida convertible hire found on momondo in the past week.

Vauxhall Corsa

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£7/day

14 May - 21 May

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Hyundai i10

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£7/day

6 Jun - 13 Jun

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Ford Focus

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£8/day

12 May - 17 May

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Hertz

6.2

Okay

1128 reviews•107 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jan 2024

I did not agree to the prepaid gas and saw it on my rental agreement so I told the associate and he said oh don’t worry if you bring it back filled they don’t charge you . Well I brought it back filled and now they want a receipt sent to corporate of the full amount and will review the case . And of course you can’t speak to a human on the phone to rectify issue . Just be careful .

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Rented car through Hertz with Kayak, got to location for 12Noon rental at 12:05. Location was closed. Should not allow pickup AT closing time.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

nothing was explained to me , i waited an hour to get my car we did not walk around the car i had no clue how to work this car , there were strachs on the car , and they didnt tell me the drop off was worse , you just drop off the car and there is no one to help us , you just leave the keys in the car so in personal

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

I thought the rental car was at the airport, but it was at a car dealership 29 min away from the airport!!!! They also gave me an SUV instead of a midsize car that I reserved.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I pre booked my car but upon arrival the Credit card machine wouldn’t read my card for the deposit. The person at the desk wasn’t willing to be helpful. So I went to Avis and rented because that person was able to be helpful.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Great customer service ! Made you feel like a valuable customer

1 out of 376

Hertz Locations in Florida

Budget

6.1

Okay

1437 reviews•49 locations

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2.0

Poor|Mar 2025

Contract start 100, returning the car charge 450. For 1 day is doesn’t make sense

2.0

Poor|Dec 2024

Budget Miami Airport refused to rent us the car due to us using debit card instead of credit card. And they have failed to process a refund, as we had paid upfront.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2024

Could have been cleaner and needed to go through a car wash

2.0

Poor|Jan 2024

Reserved a car, settled for a pickup with 3/4 tank of gas, dirty windows and no cruise control. Told we would have to wait possibly a long time for a car. We already stood in line a hour. Not happy. Return at RSW went well.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

1) at pick up Budget charged 12% more than quoted rate from priceline 2) car was not what I reserved as they ran out 3) car was not washed, had scratched and dents 4) problems created more unnecessary delays

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

Was overcharged by over $100+ at unmanned drop off in Punta Gorda though I returned the vehicle early. Had to call Budget Customer Service twice in order to get it resolved.

1 out of 479

Budget Locations in Florida

Dollar

5.8

Fair

1038 reviews•43 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2025

Got an upgrade, very satysfied with both the car and service at Dollar

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2025

They told me it would be an extra $387 to extend my rental one day. It was a compact. Total bs

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2024

It was a nice driving car. Toyota Carolla. Easy to pick up and drop off at the airport and good price.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2024

Crowdstrike outage cancelled our flight so we were unable to pick up our car. Dollar refused to refund us. We’re very disappointed.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2024

Line went pretty fast and the representative was very nice and helpful

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

We had several issues. They try to upswell you when you get there. They told us the car we had rented had only enough room for two bags. Online it said it fit 5 bags. Then they said for $400 more for 10 days we could get the car that fit our luggage. We refused and said we would keep our original premium rental. We went to garage and they gave us a tiny sports car for 5 people. We made it work to save the extra money but it was very uncomfortable. We will not rent there again.

1 out of 346

Dollar Locations in Florida

Alamo

8.5

Very Good

288 reviews•22 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I did not rent the car because there was only one person at the counter and ten people in line. I Ubered to my destination. You will continue to lose money to Uber if you understaff the counter.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

I rent for a price and got something else

8.0

Very Good|Jul 2023

The vehicle was fine, but there were cockroaches somewhere in the door. Kept seeing them when you'd first open the car door. The check-in/drop off and billing were straightforward.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Loved how easy it was from check in to check out. I’m so glad I went with Alamo!

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Pricey but convenient and simple

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

No issues with the customer service but I drove off with a vehicle that needed attention. I had a nail in my tire which I have reason to suspect was an issue before I received the vehicle. Also, the battery was on its final leg as it died on me right before I was scheduled for my flight. I almost missed my flight! Again, staff was friendly and eager to resolve my issue. Due to the time constraints I had to resolve all issues on my own causing a high degree of stress.

1 out of 96

Alamo Locations in Florida

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3

Good

473 reviews•120 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2024

It’s really easy to set up and use the data comfortably

4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2024

The windshield was extremely dirty and both side mirrors dirty. Nobody takes the time to explain any of the vehicle features . Remember not All vehicles are not the same. Your office at the drop off on Marco island was excellent. The Orlando airport pickup location needs to be reminded of these things.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

Two days in a row, did not have any car I reserved. Never picked up a car.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

The pick up location did not honor the price you gave me and they have yet to return the full deposit

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

The employees were so so nice and knew exactly who we were upon arrival. It was the most personal experience we’ve ever had at a car rental site. I wish all our experiences were that easy, and refreshing! Best people down there!!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Everything was great from pickup to drop off. Friendly people and everything ran smoothly.

1 out of 158

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Florida

Sixt

7.2

Good

780 reviews•24 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Nov 2024

Very friendly and accommodating for our travel needs

10.0

Wonderful|May 2024

I was very pleased with the unexpected SIGNIFICANT upgrade -- I originally had booked a convertible, expecting just a Mustang convertible, so you can only imagine how happy I was when I arrived at the counter and was upgraded to a relatively brand new BMW Z4 at the same rate! Even better, with the original reservation, I would have had to return the car the next day by 7:30PM to the Orlando Airport and be charged two days' rate (my pick up was at 5PM Saturday, needing to return by 7:30PM Sunday and otherwise see a MASSIVE rate hike from ~$150 to ~$600). However, because of the change in vehicles, I could return it on Monday by 5PM for the original rate of ~$150 at the hotel I was staying in, saving me a LOT of hassle. I imagine Sixt may have lost some money with my reservation, but a great experience from start to finish.for me!

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2024

It was such a pleasure walking into the Rent-A-Car company, and immediately accosted with a beautiful smile and offer of coffee or drinks. What a pleasant experience.!! Everyone was delightful. It's the little things that make people want to return to a business offering a service. I will definitely talk about my experience at six with all my friends and I will definitely rent from them again.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I was unable to use your services when I landed because of some voucher issue. Had to come out of the pocket on the spot instead of going with the prepaid method. Really big inconvenience coming up with 600+ dollars on the spot for a week long rental.

8.0

Very Good|Jul 2023

The car smelt of stale smoke but was clean. On return, I askled if anything needed to be signed and I was told no. I was then surprised to find the paperwork with my name on it but not my signature.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Rented a Mercedes Benz in Miami and rain started to pour, I discovered that car didn’t have the blade in windshield wipers! It was missing and the wiper on the passenger side was not working!! Very dangerous!! Had to record a video because it was incredible to get a car in such poor basic condition. Very disappointed

1 out of 260

Sixt Locations in Florida

Avis

6.3

Okay

459 reviews•63 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Nov 2024

The car was dirty inside and outside including window:(

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2023

all good, just waiting the closing bill by email

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

It was very good, nice car , great price and everything ran smooth.

6.0

Okay|Aug 2023

I hired my car for 2 weeks and unfortunately was involved in a crash on day 2, I went back to Avis to report this and was advised that my insurance would cover me, and that I could have a new car. I decided I did not want to drive as I was extremely shaken by the whole incident. I have not heard any more and feel I should have received a refund for the remainder of the hire period.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

First, the rental was not ready, we had to wait about an hour to get a car. Second, they overcharged for an extra day after we dropped off the car in time. Although the time they entered as starting time was not the time we left with the rental. They stamped the time at 11:47pm but didn’t get the car until pass 12:30 am. So we had to go the office to get the 2nd day charge removed. Third, they now said the is a crack in the windshield, after 48 hours that we return the car.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

Reeked of smoke and needed an oil change among other things

1 out of 153

Avis Locations in Florida

Payless

6.0

Okay

132 reviews•17 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

The vehicle was not clean, unsafe to drive with damaged piece hanging under the vehicle. Had no replacement. Also had little bugs flying inside.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Muy bien. Nos entregaron las llaves en Orlando y devolvimos en coche en Miami. Todo muy simple, sin necesidad de hacer largas filas, documentos, etc. Altamente recomendable!

8.0

Very Good|Jun 2023

Couldn't have been better!

8.0

Very Good|May 2023

I'm glad we arrived early. The car needed to be cleaned so we had to wait 20min before it was ready. We did take possession of the rental on time. Just get there early to get paperwork done and to allow time to prep the car. The car was clean and had a full tank of gas which was appreciated.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Arrived at airport, no one at Payless counter. Avis was handling Payless rentals. About a 2-3 hour wait to get car as lines were extremely long. Completely unacceptable as we had to be somewhere for a job, so we were never able to pick up our rental.

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2023

There were no signs at rental car level to indicate which way the Payless kiosk was. A non-Payless person actually told me that Payless was off site and that I would have to get there by bus! More signs would help.

1 out of 44

Payless Locations in Florida

Car hire in Florida

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Florida so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How long do people hire a car for when staying in Florida?

The most popular number of days to hire a car in Florida is 7 days, at an average daily price of £30. Only need a rental car for a weekend? Average weekend prices are £77 total. For your week-long Florida road-trip you can find prices averaging £213 altogether or for a whole month, costs can be in the region of £1,346.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Florida?

Prices for cars in Florida were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Florida?

As of April 2025, there are 1,139 operators available to choose from for cars in Florida.

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

Among different countries, including Florida, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Florida?

To rent a car in Florida, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Florida?

You should book a car hire in Florida using momondo because it is quick, free and easy to use and could save you money. momondo does the hard work of finding the car hire prices and policies, all you need to do is compare and choose what works best for your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Florida?

By the use of filters, momondo makes finding a great car hire in Florida easier. Whether it is price, car type, amenities or policies, momondo allows you to refine your search with these and more filters to find the best deal for you.