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Florence car rentals from $42/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car rental in Florence with a pick-up date of 5/20 and drop-off date of 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Florence car rental information

Pick-up locationFlorence
Car typesCompact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Pickup truck, Premium SUV, Standard
Rental locations12
Airport locations9
Popular agenciesEnterprise Rent-A-Car, Turo, Budget

Cheap car rentals in Florence

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Economy$45/day
Compact$51/day
Intermediate$57/day
Standard$42/day
Full-size$54/day
Full-size SUV$114/day
Pickup truck$59/day
Premium SUV$62/day
Intermediate SUV$59/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Florence

  • A car rental in Florence will allow visiting the many fantastic places in the area. Because there are so many day trip choices from Florence, it's a beautiful place for tourists who want to visit Tuscany to base themselves, especially if they have a rental car. The Uffizi Gallery, home to collections that date back hundreds of years, is a must-visit location for art enthusiasts. Visitors won't have to travel far to see fascinating landmarks and monuments because breathtaking architecture can be found everywhere. Every visitor to Florence must visit Florence Cathedral, which stands out from the rest due to its striking red dome.
  • If you plan to drive cheap car rentals in Florence, remember that the city hosts several events and festivals annually. As such, you may find the streets leading to the venues of these celebrations closed. This causes significant traffic snarl-up due to diversions. Consequently, there could be a delay at the car rental agencies, and you may have to wait a little longer before you pick up or drop off Florence car rentals. Some popular events include Scoppio del Carro, held in April between the Baptistry and Cathedral, the Florence Dance Festival is celebrated at the Teatro Romano in Fiesole from June through July, and Festival of the Paper Lanterns observed every September at the Piazza Santissima Annunziata.
  • It makes perfect sense to organize a car rental at the airport. You can rent a car at the Florence airport and drive around the city and surroundings. The Florence airport offers various car rental services from Hertz, Avis, Budget, and Europcar. However, rental agency offices at the airport close in the afternoon, and booking ahead of time is advisable.
  • Florence car rentals require renters to be 21 or older to use their services. However, the age requirements may vary depending on the agency and vehicle categories. Usually, most companies restrict SUVs and luxury cars to those aged 25 and above, and they require young drivers to pay a surcharge. Renters from abroad should ensure that they have valid driver’s licenses issued from their home countries and must have held them for at least a year. If you're from another country, you should also bring along a valid identification document, such as a passport, just in case you are asked to provide proof of your legal status in Florence. Payments are made via credit and debit cards. Still, check with your agency, as some only accept credit cards.
  • If you intend on renting a car in Florence, you should be aware of the Limited Traffic Zones (ZTLs), which call for a specific authorization to drive into. Those zones with restricted traffic are subject to fines. Typically, only those who live and work there have access to these areas, which are closed to regular traffic. When picking accommodations and travel plans for the city, you should bear this in mind.
  • South Carolina has strict penalties for breaking traffic laws. Therefore, endeavor to know and understand the regulations before hitting the road in cheap car rentals in Florence. Remember that motorists keep on the right-hand side of the road in Florence unless overtaking.  Using a wireless electronic communication device when driving is prohibited. If you have a pet in the car, you should ensure that your furry friend is correctly secured in a portable kennel or a pet carrier. Also, change lanes or slow down when approaching emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire trucks.
  • Avoid peak hours if you plan to get a car rental in Florence. Florence's morning rush hour is 7 am until 9 am. Visitors are encouraged to avoid it. An evening rush hour from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. impacts motorists exiting the city area. The streets surrounding the Giardino della Fortezza, which are particularly congested during rush hour, are other places to avoid.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Florence for $69 or less
  • Book your rental car in Florence at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in Florence are around 5% cheaper than airport locations on average
  • Mini rental cars in Florence are around -27% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Florence

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Florence?

    On average a rental car in Florence costs $81 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Florence found in the last 2 weeks is $54.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Florence?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($51/day) and Budget ($57/day).

  • How much is gas price in Florence?

    The average gas price in Florence is $3.89 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $62, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Florence?

    Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Florence.

  • Which car rental companies are at Florence airport (FLO)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Florence airport include Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Budget and Alamo.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Florence airport (FLO)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Florence airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Budget, and Alamo.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Florence?

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

  • How much does a Mini car rental cost in Florence?

    A Mini car rental in Florence costs $126 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car rental cost in Florence?

    A Special car rental in Florence costs $63 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Florence?

    A Compact car rental in Florence costs $96 per day, on average.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Florence?

    On average a rental car in Florence costs $566 per week ($81 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Florence?

    On average a rental car in Florence costs $2,424 per month ($81 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when renting a car in Florence?

    Most car rental providers in Florence offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Florence, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

  • How many car agencies are operating in Florence?

    KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 9 car rental agencies in Florence.

  • What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Florence?

    Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

  • Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Florence?

    KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Florence so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Florence?

    If you are considering a car rental in Florence, you will undoubtedly be able to locate a car in Florence that meets your needs. Consider hiring a Vespa scooter if you're going on a trip seeking adventure. Driving through heavy traffic and busy streets will be more manageable with a tiny or compact automobile. Compact or economy cars are more suited for short commutes and are easier to park. If you're traveling with family or friends and need additional space, an SUV or sedan will provide a more comfortable ride.

  • What is the Blood Alcohol Content limit in Florence?

    Like other cities in South Carolina, Florence is a “zero tolerance” city regarding driving under the influence. The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.02% for those aged 21 or below and 0.08% for those above 21. An officer can pull you over anytime and conduct a breathalyzer test.

  • What is the speed limit in Florence?

    The speed limits in Florence are regulated to the same regulations as those in most Italian towns, with urban areas having limits of 31 mph and rural routes having limits of 56 mph. While bigger motorways often have speed limits of 80 mph, smaller highways typically have 68 mph speed limits. So when driving in Florence, look out for speed limit signs.

  • What are the child seat rules when driving in Florence?

    Florence is very strict with child passenger safety. If you are driving with your family, ensure that any infant in the car is secured in a rear-facing car seat. Kids aged four should be strapped in booster seats, while those aged eight or older and are at least 57" tall can be restrained by an adult safety belt.

  • Where are the best places to park in Florence?

    The Piazza Ghiberti has a paid parking area if you're looking for a parking spot for your Florence car rental. Private garages provide the highest level of protection because they are indoors and have CCTV. It's perfect if you want to drive in from one of our villas in Florence for a few hours of shopping, dining, and sightseeing because most private garages are in the historical center. Street parking is an additional choice if you don't mind walking ten to twenty minutes to reach the historic center. Typically, the top locations are on the outskirts of Florence's city center. The few places that are available on the street are in high demand due to the lack of parking. Parking outside the city core and utilizing public transportation should be considerably simpler.

Florence car rental reviews and directory

Hertz

7.5

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.4

2 locations in Florence

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Locations in Florence

1921 2nd Loop Road

+1 843 731 9035

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

2100 Terminal Drive

+1 843 662 7930

Monday12:00 - 20:00
Tuesday12:00 - 20:00
Wednesday12:00 - 20:00
Thursday12:00 - 20:00
Friday12:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 15:00
Sunday12:00 - 20:00

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10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off a little confusing

Cons:

Could have been informed that gates would be locked at noon since my return time was 2:00

6.0 Okay

Oct 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

I was charged for tolls, I have easy pass and I was charged for a full tank of gas, it wasn't full

10.0 Wonderful

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very friendly service with a smile.

Cons:

I have to go into Manning and Kingstree the end of the month. I wish y’all had locations there.

2.4 Poor

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was not friendly they was not helpful

Cons:

I paid online with my debit card but when I got to Hertz they told me that I needed a major credit card the customer service was very poor

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

the guy that helped me was really nice and accommodated my requests.

6.4 Okay

Dec 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

No isctructuon or agent to assist you in returning car.

1 out of 6

Budget

7.5

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.0

One location in Florence

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Locations in Florence

2100 Terminal Drive

+1 843 667 1190

Monday08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday08:00 - 15:00
Thursday08:00 - 15:00
Friday08:00 - 15:00
Saturday08:00 - 15:00
Sunday08:00 - 15:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2022

KAYAK
Vehicle wasn't clean. There was food between the center console on the floor.

2.0 Poor

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Gas tank only had 1/4 tank. Rep told me I could fill it up and get reimbursed if I brought it back with more which is not true. Car smelled like BO and ran very rough with a rattle. Rep at return site was unfriendly. Terrible experience that cost way too much.

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly

Cons:

Nothing

2.0 Poor

Mar 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

That they called me before I arrived...to find no cars

Cons:

Kayak allowed me to book a car through budget that wasn't available. The budget rental car and the 3rd party vendor (K), should have a better form of communication to ensure people do not reserve a rental car that is not available.

2.0 Poor

Jul 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Ease of transaction

Cons:

Price charged was more than chosen. Lengthy back and forth to get it resolved

2.0 Poor

Jul 2017

KAYAK

Cons:

Their website said they would be open until 9pm they closed at 6pm.

1 out of 3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.5

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

7.1

3 locations in Florence

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2100 Terminal Dr

+1 843 669 4868

Monday11:00 - 16:00
Tuesday11:00 - 16:00
Wednesday11:00 - 16:00
Thursday11:00 - 16:00
Friday11:00 - 16:00
Saturday11:00 - 16:00
Sunday11:00 - 16:00

2639 W Palmetto St

+1 843 669 6309

Monday08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday08:00 - 15:00
Thursday08:00 - 15:00
Friday08:00 - 15:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday13:00 - 16:00

900 S Irby St

+1 843 413 5039

Monday08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday08:00 - 15:00
Thursday08:00 - 15:00
Friday08:00 - 15:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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2.0 Poor

Apr 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

I made my reservation a week in advance & they called me at 8:30a on the morning I was to pick the car up to tell me nothing was available. I had to cancel my reservation. I called Enterprise directly & booked another location only to arrive at 12p for pick up but there were no cars available. Never again!!!

10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2023

KAYAK
It was very easy to rent a car in Florence and the car was immaculate! I would do it again, the only draw back was we were supposed to go into Myrtle Beach airport,the flight was oversold so we flew into Florence . We rented a car but had to return it to Florence and change our plans from Myrtle Beach . They do not do one way.

2.0 Poor

Jun 2022

KAYAK
My pick up was scheduled for 12:00 I got there and they didn’t have a SUV available like I selected and kept trying to get me to get a van the guy told me to they would call me when they had something so after 2 hours went by and I went back because they told me they would hav something then and still had nothing but sent them workers to get a highlander I waited for 45 minutes for them to return vehicle wasn’t washed but I didn’t complain. And they had no empathy at all not apologizing or nothing it was just we have nothing and we’re trying to accommodate you with a Van.

2.0 Poor

May 2022

KAYAK
My pickup was at 12:00 and they closed at 12:00

1 out of 2

Avis

5.4

Most popular

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.2

Value for money

5.6

One location in Florence

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2100 Terminal Drive

+1 843 669 7695

Monday08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday08:00 - 15:00
Thursday08:00 - 15:00
Friday08:00 - 15:00
Saturday08:00 - 15:00
Sunday08:00 - 15:00

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5.2 Fair

May 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Better selection of cars...did not have Altima that I reserved, nor did they have any of that class...only choices were a Jetta that was very dirty and had bald tires, and a Corrolla that was ok...took the Corrolla despite the smaller size.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2022

KAYAK
There were two reservations. Drop off had no attendants at all. And the drive in area was closed. There was no drop off box or any notes on anything including the Avis desk. We all had to leave our cars in the drive blocking others from driving in. And we didn’t know what to do with keys. Again. No one there at all and the gate was closed off so no cars could pull in to return cars. Plus the double reservation. Please call me.

8.0 Very good

Jan 2022

KAYAK
Considering the cost of the rental, we expected something much nicer. The vehicle had a dent on the hood. Couldn't tell if the vehicle was properly sanitized and it just didn't look look like it had been well maintained.

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2021

KAYAK
The process was quick and easy. Loved the vehicle. Nice employees

1 out of 2

Alamo

2.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Florence

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2100 Terminal Dr

+1 843 669 4868

Monday11:00 - 16:00
Tuesday11:00 - 16:00
Wednesday11:00 - 16:00
Thursday11:00 - 16:00
Friday11:00 - 16:00
Saturday11:00 - 16:00
Sunday11:00 - 16:00

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2.0 Poor

Oct 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

My rental pickup was for 2pm. The flight got in at 2 and the Alamo agent left before any customers got to the Alamo counter, even though he/she must have known there were people in that flight that booked rentals with Alamo. I spent over $200 extra having to rent through another company and will never use Alamo again. I also question Kayak’s booking platform for not flagging the early closure of Alamo rental countries at the airport.

1 out of 1

National

8.7

Very good

No reviews available

Best rated

One location in Florence

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2100 Terminal Dr

+1 843 669 4868

Monday11:00 - 16:00
Tuesday11:00 - 16:00
Wednesday11:00 - 16:00
Thursday11:00 - 16:00
Friday11:00 - 16:00
Saturday11:00 - 16:00
Sunday11:00 - 16:00

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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

No reviews available

One location in Florence

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Locations in Florence

Florence Regional Airport

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Florence

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2100 Terminal Drive

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VIPCars Recommendation

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One location in Florence

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2100 Terminal Dr, Florence

+1 914 368 0091

Monday00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday00:00 - 00:00
Thursday00:00 - 00:00
Friday00:00 - 00:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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56 travelers who rented a car in Florence gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.7

Car rental locations in or near Florence

Good to know

Most popular agency

Avis

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

$81/day

Good deal

$69/day

When to book a rental car in Florence

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