Tallahassee car hire information
| Pick-up location | Tallahassee |
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| Car types | |
| Hire locations | 24 |
| Airport locations | 12 |
Cheap car rentals in Tallahassee
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| Compact |
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Top tips for hiring a car in Tallahassee
- With not one but several huge national parks just around the corner, it is a good idea to rent a car for your next trip to Tallahassee and discover the beauty of the city as well as the surrounding areas. Explore every nook and cranny of Tallahassee, from the Tallahassee Museum in the southwest, to the Automobile Museum in the very northeast. Get the most out of your trip on your own wheels and also explore some breathtaking nature beyond the city borders.
- If you fly into Tallahassee International Airport, the most convenient way to start your journey is by choosing to rent a car directly from there. Various agencies offer their vehicles to be picked up from the airport garage, so you can be in the center of Tallahassee in about 15 minutes. Keep in mind that there is no public service running between the airport and the city, so you would otherwise have to get an expensive cab or Uber to get to your next destination.
- The state of Florida has many toll roads so, if you’re planning on leaving Tallahassee, make sure to have enough change to pay the tolls (about $1). There is also the Move Over law enforced now in the state, which means if there is an emergency vehicle on the side of the road, drivers have to slow down 20 mph from the original speed, or move into the left lane.
- Try to avoid the rush hours in Tallahassee for a smooth and hassle-free driving experience. Usually, peak times are on weekdays between 7 and 8:30am and 5 and 6:30pm. During that time, especially Monroe Street, Tennessee Street, and Apalachee Parkway can be severely congested, and familiarizing with the one-way streets of Duval or Bronnough can be helpful to circumnavigate the main routes.
- Book your rental car in Tallahassee at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Full-size rental cars in Tallahassee are around 21% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Tallahassee
What type of car is recommended for driving in Tallahassee?
Especially when remaining in the city for most of your trip, opting for an economy compact car is a wise choice to make. Unless you have a big family or lots of luggage, a compact car will have an easier job of navigating through the one-way lanes, and finding a parking spot is also less of a challenge.
What’s the speed limit in Tallahassee?
The speed limits indicated on the posted signs always state the absolute maximum which can be driven in good weather and road conditions. It is required of the driver to adapt their speed if these conditions are not given. General regulations allow 20 mph around schools, 30 mph in residential areas, 55 mph on rural roads, and up to 70 mph on rural interstates.
Where are the best places to park in Tallahassee?
There are numerous parking opportunities in Tallahassee. There is on-street parking, which is free in some places (usually the further out of the city center drivers go), or metered parking with time limits between 30 minutes going up to 10 hours. Parking garages and lots can also be found, for example around College Avenue or W. Gaines Street.
How much is the price of fuel in Tallahassee?
The average price of fuel in Tallahassee is $6.93 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $83 and $111, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Tallahassee?
Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Tallahassee.
How can I find car hires near me in Tallahassee?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Tallahassee?
A Full Size car hire in Tallahassee costs $100 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Tallahassee?
An Intermediate car hire in Tallahassee costs $121 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Tallahassee?
An Economy car hire in Tallahassee costs $107 per day, on average.
Tallahassee car rental reviews and directory
Budget
8.0
Very Good
84 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
7.9
3 locations in Tallahassee
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9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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quick pickup, good carCons:
Couldn’t locate the dropoff location easily. It was within another establishment, with no notice9.6 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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The staff was very nice and the car was perfect for my meedsCons:
Well, my original rental time was at 9, so I went to pick it up at 9, but they didn’t have the car yet.... so that was frustrating but luckily I wasn’t too stressed about time10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Yes, easy pick up and drop offCons:
I can't think of anything4.8 Mediocre
Aug 2019
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Cars in tallahassee location usually in decent condition.Cons:
Pickup / drop-off awful. If theres rain, Avis/Budget requires customers to walk in the rain to terminal to return cars rather than have staff in return lot. Lines in parking lot trying to find a parkingspot(again need staff) and lines in terminal for returns. Enterprise/Alamo/Hertz had on-site staf10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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If they had a pickup service10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2018
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the service was excellenceAlamo
8.0
Very Good
60 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.4
One location in Tallahassee
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Staff was friendly and helpful - quick pick-up. Car was great. After-hours drop-off was quick & easy. Would definitely recommend!7.2 Good
May 2017
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They said they would refund the cab ride from and to the airport with proper receipts, and they did.Cons:
My plane was late and I am not from where I needed the car. I was told the system was down for maintenance (at 11 pm?) and they would not be able to give me a car - they did not expect the system to come back up for 3 hours. In other words, I had to find my own way to my hotel and back again the next day to pick up the car once the system was up. No company runs maintenance at that hour! The guy behind the desk was, in my opinion, a bit too glib about the situation and offered no help. I was quite disturbed by his attitude! It was not easy to find a cab at that hour.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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Price and service was up to par. Vehicle was clean.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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pickup and car were greatCons:
drop off was a tad off, because at 8am no one was manning the store10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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Wonderful deal and car was awesome!! Thanks AlamoCons:
The suv was perfect for my family of 34.0 Mediocre
Apr 2017
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I had to wait in line for 40 minutes to get the car and ended up not getting the type of car I paid for. I mentioned this to the agent and she basically told me there was nothing she could do. Upon return, it was not clear at all where to return.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.7
Good
40 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.8
5 locations in Tallahassee
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2020
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Great location. Far better than having to go to Airport for a car. Very friendly staff. Non-smoking car.Cons:
Pleased with car and service.5.2 Fair
Oct 2019
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pick-up and drop-off were fineCons:
Not sticking me in a truck that I could barely get into due to my height. Very uncomfortable vehicle for the week I had it10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
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Very friendly staffCons:
Not hmbeing able to get a receipt confirmation that the rental vehicle was returned to the second location10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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I reserved a car and when I got there they informed me that they were all out of cars. I started getting upset cause it took me an hour to get there and the guy asked if I would be ok with a mini van. I said ok and figured I was gonna end up paying 3 times more. They apologized for the inconvience and discounted the entire thing so I paid the same price for the car. They had really great customer service.Cons:
I'm not usually a minivan guy (It was really nice though).2.0 Poor
Apr 2017
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I arrived at the location and they didn't have my reservation and there was no vehicle available for me at that time. I had to go across town and came back with nothing. The people at Enterprise acted as if they didn't even care. Very disappointed and will never go there again.9.6 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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I booked for a 3:00 pickup. Kayak didn't tell me they closed at 3:00. I was running a little late and called. I was told system shuts down at 3:05. I arrived at 3:06 and rep unlocked doors and assigned my rental. Was very friendly while she did it. Pretty sure I got upgraded in the process because I ended up with a larger vehicle than expected.Cons:
I booked for a 1:00 rental pickup on another site at another agency. . Only to find out rental agency closed at 1:00. Missed that rental. Booked this rental for 3:00 Via Kayak and Kayak didn't tell me rental store closed at 3:00. I arrived at 3:06 and only by great cust svc from Enterprise was I able to pick up car. If I missed this one, it would have cost $100+ more to get from airport. both rentals ended up booking through the site with Captain Kirk and Penny, so my real beef is with them, I guess, but on the second one, I went through Kayak to get rental.Thrifty
7.3
Good
42 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.3
One location in Tallahassee
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2020
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Haven't received my money back from this rental... So glad I have a car now4.8 Mediocre
Jul 2018
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Friendly and helpful staff at the desk.2.0 Poor
Jun 2018
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They secretly charged me $100 more than my contract. Currently fighting it.Cons:
They secretly charged me $100 more than my contract. Currently fighting it.2.0 Poor
Apr 2018
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Nothing.Cons:
When we arrived, on time, at 7:00 pm there was no one in the Thrifty booth. A sign referred us to the Avis booth. The Avis clerk told us that Thrifty had given our car to someone else. It would take a while to get another one. One and 45 minutes later we cancelled the reservation by phone and rented from Budget. They had us on the road within 20 minutes. The service person at Budget was personable and very helpful. We got the Budget rental for $200.00 less than the Thrifty rental. Perhaps they need to change their name. They definitely need to learn what the word "service" means. I'll NEVER go to Thrifty again.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2018
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Easy to pick up and drop off No surprises Competitive price!10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2017
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I had very bad experiences in the past with this company at my hometown location. However the lady that was working today make me change my overall opinion about the company. Professional, kind, happy to be working, smiling, fast....Avis
6.3
Okay
45 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
6.4
3 locations in Tallahassee
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4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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They cancelled my reservation9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Everything happened smoothly.9.6 Wonderful
Apr 2020
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The people that I dealt with were all very professional and very nice. This rental was easy and a great experience.Cons:
When I picked up the car, it didn't have a full tank of gas. The needle was clearly below the full mark. I was headed to Costco in preparation for my drive on the next day and the tank took over five dollars of gas. Gas that day was $1.70/gallon. That is not a full tank in anyone's book. Otherwise everything else was great.6.4 Okay
Nov 2019
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Car was very clean and in great shape.Cons:
The first car I was given was an SUV that I was not expecting as I preferred a sedan. In addition, this car had flat tire that forced me to return to the rental station after leaving to exchange. I was not happy having to walk back and forth from the lot with my belongings twice in rain.10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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Everything was perfectHertz
6.1
Okay
68 reviewsCleanliness
6.1
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
5.9
3 locations in Tallahassee
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2021
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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NothingCons:
Allowing a different pay option if failed credit check. It’s frustrating when you have the funds but are still turned away because of credit2.0 Poor
May 2021
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They Don't answer the phone in Tallahassee. Our flight was delayed, we called repeatedly to let then know. They ended up giving our car to someone else. Hope we get our money back. We had to make other arrangements to get to our destination.2.0 Poor
Jan 2021
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I did reserve car when i get ti the place there was not cars available5.2 Fair
Jul 2020
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Location is understaffed.Cons:
No cruise control. Dirt & stains in the van. Windshield wipers smear/streakDollar
2.8
Poor
31 reviewsCleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
One location in Tallahassee
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2.0 Poor
May 2020
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The service were good, but my rental car wasn’t all that great.Cons:
The car selection and the cost for the amount of days I had it8.0 Very Good
May 2018
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The counter service was great.Cons:
The car had a plugged tired with a leak on the rear passager side. That called for multiple stops by gas stations to fill up with air.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2017
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The car was a great size for the price.Cons:
I couldn't pick it up early but that was not Dollar Rent a Car's fault. It was a busy weekend..2.0 Poor
Aug 2017
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Sat there for over an hour and he did not have a car available so that the detail guys did not show up and he was running way behind along with about 15 other reservations. Very poor service. If he is been straightforward and told me when I got to the counter that it was not going to be Ready for a good while I would've walk next-door and got a car next-door and I wouldn't of been upset.7.6 Good
Jul 2017
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Customer service reps were very friendly and helpful.Cons:
The car smelled like cigarette smoke.8.0 Very Good
Jan 2017
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The clerk wanted to give me a compact car after reserving a Large car,Carl's
8.0
Very Good
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One location in Tallahassee
Priceless
4.6
Mediocre
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One location in Tallahassee
National
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One location in Tallahassee
NextCar
No score available yet
One location in Tallahassee
Sunnycars
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One location in Tallahassee
One location in Tallahassee
Locations in Tallahassee
3300 Capital Cir Sw, Tallahassee, , USA Florida
+1 914 368 0091
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Most popular car type | Full-size |
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