Gainesville car rentals from $17/day

As Florida is the sun-kissed state, travelers who want to make the most of their time should consider renting a convertible. A compact car is also a wise choice to make when driving through the city, as finding a parking spot or maneuvering through the unfamiliar streets becomes invariably easier.

Do not go faster than 30 mph within the city limits of Gainesville unless otherwise posted. Outside the city, the usual regulated speed limit is 50 mph and 70 mph on freeways. It is important to check ground markings and posted speed limit signs and to adapt your speed to traffic, weather, and road conditions.

There are various options for finding parking spaces in Gainesville. There is some free on-street parking which is time restricted as well as metered on-street parking. Parking garages like the SW Downton garage are plonked amidst many attractions and cost about $1 per hour, and long-term parking is also available. Parking lots like the lot on 2nd Avenue or on Main Street are other good alternatives with hourly rates from $0.25 upwards.

On average a rental car in Gainesville costs $58 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 $44.

The only car rental company onsite at Gainesville Regional airport is National.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Gainesville Regional airport to off-airport locations is National.

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

A Standard car rental in Gainesville costs $49 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Gainesville costs $77 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Gainesville costs $34 per day, on average.

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 12 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.

You must be at least 21 years old to rent a car. However, most car rental companies have policies when renting cars to young renters. Thus, research car rental age policies for various companies before settling for a particular agency.

This depends on the car rental agency. Some agents prefer you to return it refueled, which must show as full. Other companies require renters to pre-pay for the fuel before picking up the vehicle.