Why rent a car in Florida?
Florida is a great place for renting a car. From large cities to theme parks, and stunning beaches and nature, it is not only best discovered with the freedom of a rental car, but one is almost essential depending on your destination.
Americans and those from abroad flock to the state year-round for its warm weather with California being the only state that receives more tourists. The most popular entry points and destinations in the state are listed below, but be sure to see our individual pages for each city for extensive information about what to see and do in those cities, day trip ideas, and further destinations to travel to with your rental car.
One-way Car Rentals in Florida
Here are the most popular one-way rental options for pickup in Florida and drop-off in another country:
- From Florida to New York - 18 offers from €81.13 per day
- From Florida to Tennessee - 44 offers from €60.17 per day
- From Florida to Missouri - 28 offers from €99.01 per day
- From Florida to Massachusetts - 46 offers from €81.13 per day
- From Florida to Ohio - 15 offers from €59.49 per day
Top ways to enter Florida
- Orlando International Airport: The busiest airport in Florida, it is a focus city for many leading U.S. airlines.
- Miami International Airport: Less than 10 mi (16 km) from downtown Miami, this airport serves countless destinations both in the U.S. and abroad.
- Fort Lauderdale International Airport: Also known as Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood, this airport is served by some major airlines.
- Tampa International Airport: The main gateway to Florida's western coast, travelers flock to Tamp for its nightlife and to the stunning beaches up and down the coast.
- Palm Beach International Airport: The third airport in the Miami metro area, PBI serves as the gateway to the upmarket Palm Beach area.
- Southwest Florida International Airport: The major entry point to Southwest Florida, this airport is located near Fort Myers and is popular with those heading to the surrounding beaches.
- Jacksonville International Airport: In the northern part of the state on the Atlantic coast, JAX serves the fourth largest metro area in the state. It is also a convenient place to fly into if heading to the Georgian coast.
- By land: You can also pick up a car in another state and then drive to Florida. Major airports in nearby states include Atlanta Airport in Georgia, Charlotte Airport in North Carolina, and New Orleans Airport in Louisiana.
- Miami: Florida’s largest city is one of the most famous beach and party destinations in the U.S., although there is something for every traveler.
- Orlando: Home to Walt Disney World, Orlando is the world capital of theme parks and a famous family travel destination.
- Florida Keys: A stunning tropical archipelago of nearly 2,000 islands, Florida Keys is more relaxed than some of Florida’s mainland beach destinations.
- Everglades National Park: This national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to countless wildlife species. If you get lucky, you can even see some of them on one of the many tours you can take.
- Fort Lauderdale: Sometimes called the Venice of America thanks to its countless canals, Fort Lauderdale is another great beach destination.
- Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg: Tampa with its Channel District and River Walk is an extremely popular destination both for those coming from Orlando on a short trip and those taking a whole week's vacation in the area.
- Jacksonville: While Jacksonville has a large metro area and population, it's not often thought of as a tourist destination. There are plenty of amazing beaches nearby both in Florida and over the state line in Georgia.
- Southwest Florida: The Gulf Coast of South West Florida is also an extremely popular destination for its beaches.
Cheapest Car Rental Rates:
- Convertibles - from €46 per day
- Station wagons - from €33 per day
- Large cars - from €4 per day
- Medium cars - from €4 per day
- Vans - from €23 per day
- Premium cars - from €23 per day
- Small cars - from €6 per day
- SUVs - from €10 per day
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Florida in June:
— when rental costs average €20.02 per day. This is 17% cheaper than the yearly average and 41% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average €33.79 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
Money-saving and other tips
You can do some things to get a good car rental deal in Florida:
- Compare rates of different rental car providers
- Book your rental car well in advance
- Plan your route before you go
- Know your fuel and mileage requirements
- Visit on the month when the rental prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Florida is the cheapest in August when renting a car is about 35% cheaper than the yearly average and 45% cheaper than renting a car in July.
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