KAYAK’s insights & trends for Gainesville car hire
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Gainesville with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Gainesville?
You should book your rental car in Gainesville around 74 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the most popular rental car in Gainesville?
Hires in the Medium category (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are the most popular option in Gainesville, costing $64/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $55/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Gainesville?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Gainesville is September at an average cost of $71/day. March is the most expensive month to hire a car in Gainesville when prices are $101/day on average, which tends to be 12% above the yearly average hire price for Gainesville.
Which car hire company in Gainesville has the most locations?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 4 locations in Gainesville, more than any other car hire company.
Gainesville car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Gainesville by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
4WD
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
$52 - $83
All Car Types
$114 - $182
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Gainesville?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Gainesville?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Gainesville?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Gainesville?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Gainesville?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Gainesville?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Gainesville?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Gainesville?
Small car hire in Gainesville typically costs around $73 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $52 per day, which is about 29% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 49% cheaper than the average car hire in Gainesville, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Gainesville typically costs around $107 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $87 per day, which is about 19% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 25% cheaper than the average car hire in Gainesville, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Gainesville typically cost around $115 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $91 per day, which is about 21% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 19% cheaper than the average car hire in Gainesville, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV hire in Gainesville typically costs around $140 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average $116 per day, which is about 18% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 1% cheaper than the average car hire in Gainesville, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van hire in Gainesville typically costs around $211 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $183 per day, which is about 14% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 34% more expensive than the average car hire in Gainesville but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Gainesville typically costs around $136 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average $95 per day, which is about 31% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 4% cheaper than the average car hire in Gainesville, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Gainesville typically costs around $205 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $137 per day, which is about 34% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 32% more expensive than the average car hire in Gainesville but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Gainesville typically costs around $163 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $97 per day, which is about 41% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 14% more expensive than the average car hire in Gainesville but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular car type
Small
Gainesville car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
Insights shared by verified travellers who hired a car in Gainesville
GNV airport has options but is far. There are main st and Hilton locations but they are not 24/7 pickup although have drop off boxes.
Verified travelerAug 2023
Rent a car in the airport is the best option
Verified travelerAug 2023
It’s a small airport so you don’t have to stress
Juan JAug 2023
The airport location has the most variety of vehicles
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Gainesville
Whether you’ve come to see a game of the Florida Gators in the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, to visit the many golf courses dotting the city, or to check out museums and art, with a hire car you can easily reach any destination stress-free and on your own terms. Gainesville is also a great base for day trips to Newnans Lake or the Paynes Prairie Preserve, which are 10 and 15 minutes away by car, respectively.
Travelers arriving at Gainesville Regional Airport can rent a car directly from the airport facilities. Internationally renowned agencies like Avis, Alamo, and Hertz have onsite service desks and make it easy to start your time in Gainesville stress-free. When leaving the airport, head to NE State Road 24 to reach the city center in less than 10 minutes.
Drunk driving is an absolute no-go in Florida and the state has one of the toughest drunk driving controls and enforcements in the US. The legal alcohol limit lies at 0.08 BAC, so it is important to always make sure you don’t drink over the limit and drive. Also be aware that many intersections have red light cameras and hefty fines can be issued if you run a red light.
In order to experience a hassle-free driving experience in Gainesville, it is worth avoiding the roads at certain times of the day. During weekdays, rush hours increase traffic between 7 and 9 am and 5 and 8 pm. If there is a football game on the weekend, traffic can also dramatically increase around the Ben Griffin Stadium.
Small rental cars in Gainesville are around 23% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Gainesville
What type of car is recommended for driving in Gainesville?
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.
What’s the speed limit in Gainesville?
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.
Where are the best places to park in Gainesville?
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.
How can I find car hires near me in Gainesville?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Small car rental cost in Gainesville?
A Small car rental in Gainesville costs $89 per day, on average.
How much does a Medium car rental cost in Gainesville?
A Medium car rental in Gainesville costs $106 per day, on average.
How much does a Large car rental cost in Gainesville?
A Large car rental in Gainesville costs $305 per day, on average.
Could have been better than the fact that I couldn’t you my debit card for the deposit so I couldn’t use it so I wasn’t able to get it rental car
10.0 Wonderful
Georgia, Jun 2025
Intermediate SUV
Great! Just the instructions for After hour drop off was not given and the set up there was confusing
10.0 Wonderful
Georgia, Jun 2025
Intermediate SUV
Overall was good. I wish I would have received more instruction on drop off for after hours. I think at the GNV airport there are boxes outside to drop keys but then after I Did that I saw them on the rental car counter so that was confusing at this location. Over all everything and the workers at the counter were great!
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2025
Compact
Very convenient, nice car, friendly professional service.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2025
Intermediate
I had asked for a GPS in the car and there was none. I was advised to use my cell phone and connect it to the on-board computer. But there was no connection between the phone and the car. So we had to change cars, which took an hour in total. Despite this, the time taken to return the car was not extended by an hour. So I'm the one who had to bear the brunt of the malfunction when it was the budget's fault. I find this totally abnormal.
1 out of 10
Hertz
8.4
Very Good
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
7.9
2 locations in Gainesville
Locations in Gainesville
3620 N. Main Street
+1 352 376 3123
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
3880 Ne 39th Ave Ste F
+1 352 373 8444
Monday
09:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
09:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
09:00 - 23:59
Thursday
09:00 - 23:59
Friday
09:00 - 23:59
Saturday
09:00 - 23:59
Sunday
09:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2025
Intermediate SUV
Everything was quick and easy .
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2025
Supplier choice
Poor and stressful. The office said my reservation was for EV, but this was not on the agreement anywhere. I had to pay more to upcharge to gas powered.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Compact
Dirty car, charged for 3 days when 2 days and a few hours, charged extra beyond what I paid kayak
10.0 Wonderful
Brent, Nov 2021
No issues. Did a pick up and drop off with two different locations 5 hours apart. Very smooth and Hertz has always been easy. Defiantly check the off airport sites for cheaper rates
1 out of 3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2
Very Good
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
8.4
4 locations in Gainesville
Locations in Gainesville
3423 Sw Williston Rd
+1 352 371 7141
Monday
07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 17:00
Thursday
07:30 - 17:00
Friday
07:30 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
Sunday
3880 N E 39th Avenue
+1 833 679 2053
Monday
08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
08:00 - 23:59
Thursday
08:00 - 23:59
Friday
08:00 - 23:59
Saturday
08:00 - 23:59
Sunday
08:00 - 23:59
410 Nw 39th Avenue Suite B
+1 352 371 6599
Monday
07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 17:00
Thursday
07:30 - 17:00
Friday
07:30 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
Sunday
09:00 - 12:00
730 W University Ave
+1 352 336 3390
Monday
07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 17:00
Thursday
07:30 - 17:00
Friday
07:30 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
Sunday
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2025
Compact
Friendly, fast and courteous service.
10.0 Wonderful
Mike, Jul 2024
Intermediate SUV
Enterprise was able to rent me a car with everything I needed in it over a very busy weekend. The employees were understanding and helpful. They did not price gouge me.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Compact SUV
When I arrived, they did not honor the reservation. They didn’t have a car for me.
10.0 Wonderful
Vanessa, Apr 2024
People mover
Everyone was friendly and personable. I didn’t have to wait long for the car and it was easy to return to the vehicle.
1 out of 3
Alamo
8.0
Very Good
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
8.2
One location in Gainesville
Locations in Gainesville
3880 Ne 39th Ave Ste G
+1 844 841 7825
Monday
08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
08:00 - 23:59
Thursday
08:00 - 23:59
Friday
08:00 - 23:59
Saturday
08:00 - 23:59
Sunday
08:00 - 23:59
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No reviews available
Dollar
6.5
Okay
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
6.5
3 locations in Gainesville
Locations in Gainesville
3620 N. Main Street
+1 352 376 3123
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
3880 Northea Saint 39th Avenue
Opening times not available
3880 Northeast 39th Avenue
+1 866 434 2226
Monday
09:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
09:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
09:00 - 23:59
Thursday
09:00 - 23:59
Friday
09:00 - 23:59
Saturday
09:00 - 23:59
Sunday
09:00 - 23:59
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Reviews
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2024
People mover
Staff are accommodating and very helpful
1 out of 2
Avis
5.7
Fair
Cleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
5.5
2 locations in Gainesville
Locations in Gainesville
1714 Sw 34th St
+1 352 371 2424
Monday
07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
07:30 - 18:00
Thursday
07:30 - 18:00
Friday
07:30 - 18:00
Saturday
08:00 - 15:00
Sunday
08:00 - 15:00
3880 N.E. 39th Avenue Suite E
+1 352 375 4326
Monday
09:00 - 22:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 22:00
Thursday
09:00 - 22:00
Friday
09:00 - 22:00
Saturday
09:00 - 22:00
Sunday
09:00 - 22:00
Filters
Reviews
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2026
Full-size
The car was old lots of miles. I returned the auto 2 days early never received a refund., also my deposit has not been refunded.
10.0 Wonderful
Eric, Mar 2026
Standard
The car smelled a little when i got in but it wasn’t that bad and was not worth the time to doing anything different upon pick up. Overall the service and equipment was great.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Supplier choice
Good price and car was clean and efficient in gas consumption
1 out of 4
National
8.3
Very Good
One location in Gainesville
Locations in Gainesville
3880 Ne 39th Ave
+1 844 841 7826
Monday
08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
08:00 - 23:59
Thursday
08:00 - 23:59
Friday
08:00 - 23:59
Saturday
08:00 - 23:59
Sunday
08:00 - 23:59
Filters
No reviews available
Thrifty
5.7
Fair
2 locations in Gainesville
Locations in Gainesville
3620 N. Main Street
+1 352 376 3123
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
3880 Northeast 39th Avenue
+1 866 434 2226
Monday
09:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
09:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
09:00 - 23:59
Thursday
09:00 - 23:59
Friday
09:00 - 23:59
Saturday
09:00 - 23:59
Sunday
09:00 - 23:59
Filters
No reviews available
AutoEurope
No score available yet
One location in Gainesville
Locations in Gainesville
Gainesville Regional Airport
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Florida Van Rentals
No score available yet
One location in Gainesville
Locations in Gainesville
3880 Northeast 39th Avenue
+1 407 438 8010
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Gainesville
Locations in Gainesville
3880 Ne 39Th Ave Ste G
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
VIPCars Recommendation
No score available yet
One location in Gainesville
Locations in Gainesville
3880 Ne 39Th Ave Ste G, Gainesville, , USA Florida
+1 914 368 0091
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
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No reviews available
99 travellers who rented a car in Gainesville gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.1
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