Punta Gorda car rentals

An SUV is a convenient choice for a rental car in Punta Gorda, as it’ll give you space for your beach equipment. It also will come in handy for the many recreational activities that are common in the region, like biking, surfing, hiking, camping, or kayaking.

Unless there is a sign stating otherwise, all roads within the city of Punta Gorda have a strict speed limit of 30mph. While some stretches of Highway 41 have a speed limit of 55mph, you will find that certain areas have a speed limit of 45mph or 35mph instead. If you are driving near a school, your speed can’t exceed 20mph. Many of the city’s intersections have traffic cameras, so make sure to follow traffic regulations.

While it can be difficult, it is possible to find free street parking throughout the city. Make sure to have an early start to your day if this is your goal. Downtown Punta Gorda also has a few free parking garages that can be found near the Charlotte Harbor Events and Conference Center and the Charlotte County Justice Center. There is a paid public parking garage at Sunloft Center that offers 24h access, and the first 30min are free. After that, you’ll pay $1 for each additional hour of parking.

On average a rental car in Punta Gorda costs $56 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 Punta Gorda found in the last 2 weeks is $36.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($33/day), Alamo ($46/day) and Hertz ($54/day).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Punta Gorda are Budget (7.7, 75 reviews), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.7, 50 reviews).

The average gas price in Punta Gorda is $3.82 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $46 and $61, depending on the car size.

Economy (Nissan Cube or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Punta Gorda.

Car rental companies onsite at Charlotte County airport include Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo, Hertz, Payless, Dollar, Avis and National.

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

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

An Economy car rental in Punta Gorda costs $32 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Punta Gorda costs $37 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Punta Gorda costs $37 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Punta Gorda costs $392 per week ($56 per day).

On average a rental car in Punta Gorda costs $1,678 per month ($56 per day).

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

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

Some car rental companies in Punta Gorda which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo

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 Punta Gorda so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

The town's core and the outskirts both have a ton of parking spaces accessible for your cheap car rental in Punta Gorda. Consider parking at the Public Parking Garage, Parking Lot-4 Open Parking, or Parking Lot 1 if you're in the city center.

Most areas of the city that you pass through allow you to drive up to 30 mph. Longer sections of road permit greater speeds of 40 to 60 mph, but you must watch out for speed warning signs and police-enforced speed traps to maintain the recommended speed limit.