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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Mobile
- Rich in history, Mobile is a popular destination in the United States’ South. You will find it beneficial to rent a car so that you can visit some of the nearby resort and beach towns like Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Dauphin Island (accessed via ferry). With a hire car you can also enjoy the white sandy beaches of the Florida Panhandle.
- Mobile Regional Airport offers easy access to many cities around Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. This airport provides travelers with many modern conveniences including free wi-fi, coffee shops, eateries, and car hire services. Several hire car agencies are just steps from the terminal, including Thrifty, National, and Hertz. Some others are right across the street.
- When driving on the Alabama highways, keep an eye out for construction workers. By law, you must move over to the lane farthest away from the worker(s) for added safety. Rainstorms are also very common in Mobile, which can cause difficult driving situations. If it starts to rain heavily while you are driving on vacation, be sure to turn on your headlights, slow down to keep control of your vehicle, and don’t brake suddenly, as this can cause you to hydroplane.
- Rush hour in Mobile can add to your travel times. Traffic tends to get busy by around 6 a.m. for the morning commute, although it is the heaviest from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. approaching downtown. In the evenings commuters typically return home from work between the hours of 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., which can also cause some traffic delays. You’ll especially want to avoid driving on the George Wallace Tunnel during these times.
- Book your rental car in Mobile at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard rental cars in Mobile are around 24% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Mobile
What type of car is recommended for driving in Mobile?
Because it can get hot in Mobile, you’ll want to rent a car with ample room for your family and a strong air conditioning system. If you travel there during the rainy season, you’ll also want to choose a car that is really safe to drive in harsh weather conditions.
What’s the speed limit in Mobile?
When you are visiting restaurants or movie theaters on main roads in Mobile, the speed limit should be either 55 or 65 mph. To keep children safe, residential neighborhoods require you to drive no more than 25 mph. On highways, the maximum speed allowed is 60 mph in the city and 70 mph on the outskirts of town.
Where are the best places to park in Mobile?
You’ll find plenty of convenient and safe parking spaces for your hire car around Mobile. There are an abundant number of metered parking spots on the streets. Additionally, there are many parking lots and garages around. Some, like the ones on Government Street and the County Garage on Jackson Street, are city-owned and operated.
How much is the price of fuel in Mobile?
The average price of fuel in Mobile is $6.47 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $78 and $103, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Mobile?
Standard (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Mobile.
How can I find car hires near me in Mobile?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Mobile?
A Standard car hire in Mobile costs $103 per day, on average.
How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Mobile?
A Full Size car hire in Mobile costs $100 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Mobile?
An Intermediate car hire in Mobile costs $110 per day, on average.
Mobile car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.0
Very Good
30 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.5
One location in Mobile
Locations in Mobile
8400 Airport Blvd
+1 844 370 1079
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6.0 Okay
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
Pros:
Easy pick up and drop off. The car swap was pretty smooth.Cons:
Flat tire half way through the trip. No damage to the tire it just went flat somehow so that added about 3 hours to the trip. Road side assistance took two hours to get to us when it was estimated to be a little less than an hour (he changed it very quickly though and was very nice).2.0 Poor
Sep 2020
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They cancelled my reservation 8 hours before I needed the car which put me in a bind. Then I had to make a reservation with another company and pay double the price. They would not reimburse me or give me any sort of reparation.8.4 Very Good
Sep 2020
Pros:
Drop off was greatCons:
Sat and waited over 20 minutes to get a vehicle during pick up6.0 Okay
Aug 2020
Cons:
Customer service rep you walk the customer to the car or employee to help with the bags and the same teach someone how to work the new technology of the vehicle you get... since is going to be yours for fee hrs or days..... and do together a full inspection of the vehicle....6.0 Okay
Jul 2020
Pros:
The customer service staff were incredibly friendly and nice. Cannot commend them enough.Cons:
The car had an overwhelming smokers smell. It was intense. Especially in the heat. It was horrible. Also the car's touch screen (which basically controls everything) didn't work well. It routinely would freeze and we'd have to restart the car to get it to work again.Hertz
6.0
Okay
34 reviewsCleanliness
5.9
Comfort
6.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
6.1
5 locations in Mobile
Locations in Mobile
1107 E I-65 Service Rd S
+1 251 473 3026
2455 Michigan Ave
+1 251 633 4000
312-a Schillinger Rd
+1 251 237 8180
64 South Water St
+1 251 405 5872
8400 Airport Blvd.
+1 251 633 4000
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8.0 Very Good
Apr 2024
8.0 Very Good
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
May 2021
Cons:
The car provided to me was filthy. I could barely see through the smeared windshield, and there wasn't a drop of washer fluid. Worse, there was a terrible scraping sound that Hertz must have known about. This car should not have been rented to anyone, certainly not at the high price that I paid. It was the worst rental car experience I have ever had.8.0 Very Good
Mar 2021
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Staff was friendly but somewhat busy for no reasonCons:
The vehicle could have been cleaner and not missing a mat4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2020
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When I picked up the car, I was told that the gas tank was full. When I got on the road, I realized that the tank was only 1/4 full. The vehicle also reeked of cigarette smoke to the point that we had to get air fresheners and all had a massive headache. The car was not clean on the outside. Inside was fine. We also had to put air in one of the tires three different times during our trip. This was not a good car rental experience.Budget
8.9
Very Good
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.5
Value for money
9.0
2 locations in Mobile
Locations in Mobile
2455 Michigan Avenue
+1 251 633 4745
8400 Airport Boulevard
+1 251 633 4743
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7.6 Good
Jul 2020
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Friendly staffCons:
Cleaner interiorEnterprise Rent-A-Car
7.3
Good
15 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
7.4
6 locations in Mobile
Locations in Mobile
1109 W I-65 Service Rd N
+1 251 344 0730
2455 Michigan Ave
+1 251 432 4476
2929 Government Blvd
+1 251 470 0607
64 North Broad Street
+1 251 432 4476
8010 Airport Blvd
+1 251 639 9609
8400 Airport Blvd
+1 833 740 1723
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2.0 Poor
Jun 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Jun 2020
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Due to COVID they aren’t picking anyone upCons:
To ACTUALLY let the customer know before heading there and stand in line for an hour or so OUTSIDE to then get denied the rental8.0 Very Good
May 2020
Cons:
Pickup took 45 minutes to get a car. I realize we are under a pandemic though. There was really only one guy checking people in and checking the cars in, so he was doing the best he could. Dropping the car off was so much easier. They had streamlined their process. It took 5 minutes.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2020
Pros:
Very friendly when I picked up the car thank you for good serviceCons:
It all went good wouldn't change a thing9.6 Wonderful
Nov 2019
Pros:
All of the staff that I interacted with were super friendly, helpful, and accommodating.Cons:
Drop off was a little bit confusing because there didn’t seem to be a dedicated spot for returns. There were two aisles where you could park the car instead and staff would come meet you where you parked.Avis
7.1
Good
12 reviewsCleanliness
5.8
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
6.8
2 locations in Mobile
Locations in Mobile
2455 Michigan Ave
+1 251 633 4745
8400 Airport Boulevard
+1 251 633 4743
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4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2023
8.0 Very Good
Mar 2023
2.0 Poor
Mar 2023
8.0 Very Good
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
8.0 Very Good
Oct 2021
Thrifty
7.0
Good
8 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.0
3 locations in Mobile
Locations in Mobile
1107 E I-65 Service Rd S
+1 251 473 3026
2455 Michigan Avenue
+1 877 283 0898
8400 Airport Blvd
+1 877 283 0898
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5.2 Fair
Sep 2020
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Pick up and drop off were very easy. The car itself was nice quality and easy to drive.Cons:
Car wasn’t very clean. Smelled like smoke. No wiper fluid.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
Pros:
They provided a new and clean car for a price that’s hard to beat. Extremely fuel efficient Sentra, wife room to carry my luggage.8.0 Very Good
Sep 2019
Pros:
Everything was great until we went pick the cardCons:
The airport location could’ve told us that using your debt card to rent a car you would to rent the car 24hours in advance so we unable to make our trip3.2 Poor
Aug 2019
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They charged me $15 for a chip in the windshield that was not caused by me. It's a scam and I won't ever use Thrifty again.8.0 Very Good
Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
Dollar
6.3
Okay
19 reviewsCleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.4
3 locations in Mobile
Locations in Mobile
1107 E I-65 Service Rd S
+1 251 473 3026
2455 Michigan Avenue
+1 866 434 2226
8400 Airport Blvd
+1 866 434 2226
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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My receipt when I booked was $44 and after I returned the car the price was $806.0 Okay
Mar 2021
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Wreaked of marijuana4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
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They didn’t have a vehicle ready for me to pick up. I had to wait 45 minutes for a car.2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
Pros:
Nothing. They gave away our car. Staff was rude at Mobile Airport and basically just said, "We don't have any cars." No offer to help fix this, despite the fact that they didn't hold our reservation.Cons:
1. They could have held our reservation--we did nothing to deserve them not having a car for us. 2. They could have offered to help find another car someplace else after they gave our reservation away. 3. They could have at least act like they cared that they screwed us.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
Pros:
Yes to both!Cons:
The expense, $13.00/day, was a little high to add a second driver. Was not expecting that expense.2.0 Poor
Jan 2021
Pros:
Nothing at allCons:
Rude employees. No cars were available at time of pick up. Left me stranded there for 30 hours until I could find a flight back home. Ruined my vacation.National
1.9
Poor
1 reviewCleanliness
1.9
Comfort
1.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
1.9
Value for money
1.9
One location in Mobile
Locations in Mobile
8400 Airport Blvd
+1 844 370 1078
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1.9 Poor
Sep 2021
Easirent
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One location in Mobile
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Sunnycars
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One location in Mobile
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