Gainesville car rentals from $30/day

On average a rental car in Gainesville costs $59 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 $34.

Car rental companies onsite at Hartsfield-Jackson airport include Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Payless, Fox, Dollar and Europcar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Hartsfield-Jackson airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Payless, Sixt, Dollar, National, and Europcar.

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

A Compact car rental in Gainesville costs $187 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Gainesville costs $155 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Gainesville costs $85 per day, on average.

In Gainesville, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz 4125 Buford Drive (17 miles from city center).

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 4 car rental agencies in Gainesville.

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!).

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.

If you will be visiting the area with a larger group of travelers, you will always want to opt for a spacious vehicle, such as a van or SUV. A car such as this will give you the room that you need for all of your passengers and luggage. Visitors that plan on just mainly sticking to the city center will find an economy vehicle to be convenient, as its compact size will make it easy to park in smaller spaces and navigate crowded city streets.

Yes, you can rent an electric car in Gainesville from any of the car rentals upon request. You will charge these cars using the 55 electric vehicle charging station in the city, whereby 9 of them are free, and 4 has DC fast chargers.

When driving within the city limits, the maximum speed limit will often be between 25 and 45 mph. If you are on an undivided rural road, you can expect for the speed limit to be around 55 mph. For a divided rural road, the speed limit is often up to 65 mph. On freeways or highways, you can expect for the speed limit to be up to 70 mph.

Yes, you need to pay for the congestion charge while using cheap car rentals in Gainesville. However, you are subjected to these charges as the driver for the car rental agencies do not cater to you while reserving cars.

There are quite a few metered parking spaces in downtown Gainesville, and these meters charge hourly rates that can be paid for either with coins or cards. There are also many different parking garages for you to choose from, including the SW Downtown Garage, Criminal Justice Center, and City Hall parking garages. The city has an app that drivers can use in order to easily pay for their parking, including for both meters and garages.