Gainesville car rentals from $44/day

On average a rental car in Gainesville costs $76 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 Gainesville found in the last 2 weeks is $30.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($44/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 7486 Limestone Drive 20155-4007 (1 miles from city center).

The average gas price in Gainesville is $3.93 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $63, depending on the car size.

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

The only car rental company onsite at Dulles Intl airport is Hertz.

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

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

A Mini car rental in Gainesville costs $84 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Gainesville costs $68 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Gainesville costs $207 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Gainesville costs $532 per week ($76 per day).

On average a rental car in Gainesville costs $2,282 per month ($76 per day).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 2 car rental agencies in Gainesville.

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

When choosing Gainesville car rentals, a versatile and capable SUV would be the recommended type of car to rent. This is because of the terrain and roads in the area, which can range from steep hills to unpaved roads. An SUV with all-wheel drive (AWD) would provide the necessary traction and stability to handle the steep inclines and variable road conditions, while also giving you the space and comfort you need for a comfortable ride.

In Gainesville, Virginia, the speed limits vary depending on the road type and zone. The speed limit on most residential roads is typically 25 mph. The speed limit on major thoroughfares and arterial roads is set between 35 and 45 mph, while on highways within the city limits, the speed limit is typically set at 55 mph. Drivers should also be aware of temporary speed limit changes due to construction zones or school zones, which may have a lower speed limit of 15 to 25 mph.

Gainesville offers a variety of parking options for visitors depending on the location and purpose of their visit. In general, parking in the downtown area may require payment but there are several free parking options for cheap car rentals in Gainesville. For example, the Virginia Gateway Shopping Center offers free parking, as does Gainesville Park and Ride. There are a range of parking options, including street parking and parking garages. The cost of parking meters is typically $1 per hour and paid parking garages in the area can cost upwards of $2 per hour.