Southwest Florida car rentals

On average a rental car in Southwest Florida costs $40 per day.

Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Southwest Florida.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Fox Autorent ($21/day), Thrifty ($22/day) and Hertz ($27/day).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Southwest Florida are Alamo (8.8, 332 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.7, 297 reviews), and Sixt (7.7, 268 reviews).

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Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Southwest Florida are Fort Myers (55% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Southwest Florida), Sarasota (25%) and Punta Gorda (9%).

On average a rental car in Southwest Florida costs $370 per week ($53 per day).

On average a rental car in Southwest Florida costs $1,584 per month ($53 per day).

Renting a car in Southwest Florida is to your advantage because this region has a ton to offer visitors. For example, you can explore Everglades National Park at the southern tip, then drive up the coast to Fort Myers and Cape Coral, and even farther north to Tampa. There is public transport available in the form of buses, but if you utilize these you will have to rely on fixed schedules and you may experience delays, especially as connections between cities can be scarce. As a result, Southwest Florida car rentals are the best way to explore the region as you like.

Driving in Southwest Florida is pretty easy. The roads are in good condition throughout the region and drivers generally respect the rules of the road. When in suburban and rural areas, you will need to keep an eye out for cyclists and pedestrians who will share the road with you. The climate in Southwest Florida is such that it frequently experiences heavy rains, so try to avoid driving during these conditions as they can significantly reduce visibility.

In Florida, you must be 21 years old to rent a car. However, some car rental companies may charge young driver fees to those under the age of 25. Certain car categories, such as luxury and exotic, may also be restricted only to drivers 25 and older. In addition to your driver’s license, you will need a credit or debit card in your name. If you are a foreign renter, you will need an International Driver’s Permit if your license is not written in English, as well as your valid passport.