Cheap Car Rentals in Gainesville

Gainesville, FL, United States

1 Oct — 8 Oct

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Sun 8/10

Noon

Gainesville car rentals in 2023

Most popular company	BUDGET
Price of petrol per litre	฿39.13
Average price per day	฿90
Cheapest price per day	฿88

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Gainesville?

January

฿1,938

February

฿2,081

March

฿2,440

April

฿2,010

May

฿2,045

June

฿2,010

July

฿2,225

August

฿1,902

September

฿1,938

October

฿2,153

November

฿2,404

December

฿2,404

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Gainesville is August. The most expensive time to rent a car is March. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Gainesville

Top rental agencies in Gainesville

Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Gainesville area such as Hertz, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Hertz

8.6

Very Good

32 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Informed at pickup would get electric car. Must return car re-charged...OR PAY A $35 FEE TO DROP CAR AS-IS! Takes 2 HRS to self-recharge, 1 day rental, dropping at MCO. IMPOSSIBLE TO DO THIS. Must find recharge station and then WAIT 2 HOURS TO CHARGE THE CAR? Asked for gas vehicle, and they said one is available, but THERE'S AN UPCHARGE FOR THAT TOO!!!! At this point, I have to go to airport. I finally relented BECAUSE I HAD NO OTHER OPTION - TOOK 20 MINUTES TO "DISINFECT" THE CAR. Drove to airport, and replaced gas. I have before and after photos to prove this. THEN THEY CHANGE ME $21 FOR A FUEL CHARGE!!!!!!!!!! Staff was rude, flippant and condescending. They could have waived ONE of the "Upcharge fees". NEVER AGAIN. I HAVE BEEN BOOKING WITH KAYAK FOR YEARS. Kayak should not play a part in this kind of BAD BUSINESS.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Nothing

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Hertz representative was helpful and friendly!

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

Smooth process in and out pretty quickly. Associates friendly and professional. My car was very clean and ran perfectly. Radio stations tuned in already.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2021

No issues. Did a pick up and drop off with two different locations 5 hours apart. Very smooth and Hertz has always been easy. Defiantly check the off airport sites for cheaper rates

1 out of 11

Budget

7.8

Good

55 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Thank you Mr. James for helping at last minute.

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2023

Small but efficient office in hotel. Car was just what I needed at a reasonable price. Helpful and friendly employee!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Great customer service, clean auto and nice price

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Love the convenience to pickup and dropping off at late hours

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

I was good but next time they need to clean much better the car anything else was good.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

My flight arrived at 10:20 pm. The attendant said that the only reason he was still there was because he had to finish something; otherwise, they close at 10. I would have had to go to another rental agency. Also and probably related, they had no record of my reservation even though I had the confirmation with me.

1 out of 19

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7

Good

21 reviews•4 locations

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5.2

Fair|Jun 2020

Car had no spare tire, tire blew up were on hold on 4 different phones at same time, nobody answer, stranded in the middle of nowhere. After 5 hours standed had to take a lift from 429 to Gainesville (1hr 45 min) $179.00. Didn't get my deposit back. Spoke to a Manager (he even spelled his name for me) when my husband and son went to give the keys back, nobody knew the Manager. No papaerwork at all, blaming COVID-19 for this.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Good service.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

Got to the business wand was informed they don’t have any cars to rent out l

2.0

Poor|Jun 2022

There was no inspection of the vehicle when I picked it up at the airport. As a result I'm involved in an insurance claim for damage, which i'm disputing.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2020

Yes

Nothing

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2019

Nothing! Great experience !

1 out of 7

Avis

6.3

Okay

27 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

great car,good gas mileage

6.0

Okay|Apr 2023

We had to cancel our reservation and did so without issue.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

Unprofessional and rude. Sticky note on the counter “closed til noon” for our 8am pickup. Was not notified of this prior. On the list of companies I’ll never use again and will implore others to never use either.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

They charge us hidden fees after we return the car.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

The car smelled like cigarette smoke. I guess it’s tough to get that out. But it really smelled bad

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Excelent

1 out of 9

Dollar

4.4

Mediocre

3 reviews•1 location

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4.0

Mediocre|Jun 2023

They need to be more accurate when stating the fuel amount in vehicle. Car had a quarter tank when picked up and now they are charging me for a full tank. I took photos of reading at pick up and drop off and matter remains unresolved.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Those robots are the worst. Why can’t I just call a human. Also adding a day is the dumbest possible system.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2021

No one was working at the counter even though I had a reservation. After waiting 20 minutes I went to enterprise and rented a vehicle from them

1 out of 1

Alamo

9 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very Good|Apr 2017

Easy to use

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2017

The young man who greeted me in Gainesville aiport was very professional and personable, nice way to start a journey.

8.4

Very Good|Jan 2017

Reserved and received the product and service as requested, making me a satisfied customer.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2017

Easy pickup and drop off. Super friendly service. Super nice car.

6.4

Okay|Jan 2017

Loved backup camera

Counter closed at pickup. Had to go to the sister counter where there was a big line and it took forever. No one seemed to know what was going on and seemed to be in no hurry to get any of us out of there. They were friendly tho. Then drop off at PBI very poorly marked. Plus I thought the rate was high.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2016

Best Customer Service. Have not seen a Happy Smile at 8:00a.m. LIKE that in years. Everything was perfecto. Will be using Alamo as my go-to from now on.

Nothing

1 out of 3

Florida Van Rentals

1 location

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National

1 location

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Car rental FAQs

What are petrol prices like in Gainesville

The average price of petrol in Gainesville is ฿39.13/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,761 and ฿2,543 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

What is the cheapest hire car found in Gainesville?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿3,244/day when booking a car hire in Gainesville. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿3,171/day from Budget, booked on Sep. 3.

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Gainesville?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Hertz (8.6 rating), Budget (7.8 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Gainesville.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Gainesville for a week from Budget?

Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in Gainesville, offering car hire for around ฿22,711 per week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Gainesville for the best price?

Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 51% on your car hire. For a below average price in Gainesville, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

Can I rent a car for a month in Gainesville?

The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Gainesville it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Gainesville for a month?

You can potentially save up to 3% on a month-long rental by booking with Budget. Budget is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Gainesville can cost you on average ฿97,331 a month or ฿3,244 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.