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Top tips for hiring a car at Gainesville Regional airport
- Opting for a car rental at Gainesville Regional Airport is one of the most important decisions any tourist will take during their vacation. Renting a car here is convenient and easy, as well as affordable. As soon as you step out of your plane, many travel options are awaiting you. Rental cars can be booked with a reservation or with no prior booking. This is a great way to save money and rent a more comfortable vehicle than what is generally available through other transport services.
- The most common car types available for rent at the airport are sedans and minivans. Sedans come with small backseats, but also a large trunk. Therefore, if you plan to pack everything you need for your trip in one go, this is the best car type for you. If not, then consider renting a minivan that has a large trunk, so you can leave your luggage in there and travel with just a handbag or backpack. Business travelers looking for car rentals at Gainesville Regional Airport will find it convenient to rent an SUV. SUVs are perfect for long-distance trips as they are powerful, comfy, have lots of room, and have great fuel consumption rates.
- Gainesville Regional Airport is usually busy between 8 am - 7 pm, so plan ahead for delays and traffic. On average, most car rental companies will provide you with a free map of the city center. Use it to find your way around if you're not familiar with the city. Make sure to rent a GPS at the airport as well. The off-peak hours for renting cars are the best time to get a good deal on your rental car. When using this service, do not forget to ask for directions on how to return it at the car rental desk, as most of them are closed at night.
- When returning your car, make sure to check the damages, and report them if there are any. The process might be different, depending on the company, but generally, you will need to fill out an inspection form at the rental office and return the car key.
- Book your car hire at Gainesville Regional airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Gainesville Regional airport
What kind of documentation is required for a car rental at Gainesville Regional Airport?
When renting a car at the airport, you will need a valid driver's license (make sure that it is not expired), your credit card and/or cash as security deposit. Most companies operating here allow you to rent with no obligation to purchase their additional services. Other documents that may be required depending on your car rental company include your passport completed with a work permit (if applicable), a damage waiver cover, third-party liability, and personal accident insurance.
Which of the rental car companies at the airport are the easiest to use?
There are a number of options for car rental at this airport, but the most convenient car rental agencies are Advantage Rent A Car, Alamo Rent A Car, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. They have all opened locations at this airport so it is definitely worth comparing prices before you decide on which one to rent from. The car rental desks are located inside the baggage claim and the rental process takes less than 15min. You can also arrange your car rental through KAYAK, which allows you to compare prices with many different companies.
What kind of amenities are at Gainesville Regional Airport rental car center?
Amenities at the car rental center include a flight information board to keep track of your flight's arrival and departure time, currency exchange and ATMs, and meeting rooms. The parking lot is secure and there are two car wash services. There are spacious disabled parking spaces available, as well as a designated bus stop where shuttle buses transport passengers to and from other city locations.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Gainesville Regional airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gainesville Regional airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and National.
Gainesville Regional Airport car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.0
Very Good
5 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
8.0
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2.0 Poor
May 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2021
Budget
7.8
Good
19 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
6.9
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8.0 Very Good
Mar 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2023
8.8 Very Good
Sept 2020
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Pick up and drop off very efficient. Staff was excellent.Cons:
Car had smell of smoke2.0 Poor
Sept 2020
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I wish i had something positive to say but i do not.Cons:
Well to be perfectly honest it was the worst experiance i have ever had with any rental car company. After booking i called budget rental in gainsville three different times over 3 days only to be transferred to not 1 but 3 different individuals who could barely speak english and were definately not in Gainsville and of next to no help. They confirmed and told me that someone would be at the budget counter when i arrived or that i would be able to get my keys and that someone would contact me withing 24 hours of flying (which never happened). I landed in Gainsville FL at 936 (they close at 10), but nobody was at the desk, i called the budget company 3 different times that night only to be transferred to individuals that lets face it should not be in customer care and their "supervisors" were an absolute joke and even worse help. Turns out that the card i have on file they didn't charge and they cancelled the booking giving me 0 notification of anything and what customer care do you ask i got as a return? "your rental was cancelled cause we are braindead" oops. no respect, no nothing, if i could fire everyone i spoke with, i would start there. In closing i would like to say that budget your company and your customer care is absolute trash and i would rethink your current business plan and staff before bankruptcy. Worst ever go to ENTERPRISE they were amazing and i could actually talk to someone at their local desk when i called #gasp imagine that? budget = pile of hot garbage. so many other things ill keep to myself......... Please, Please budget do not reach out to me unless you intend to give me cash for the hell you put me, all those others who had to hear me rage and go off in the middle of the airport on your phone staff for screwing me and my brother and sister out of our car stranding us with no apology or reconciliation and zero i mean zero customer care.9.2 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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No one was at the airport counter when I went to pick up the car for about 20 minutes, so it was a bit weird, I only stayed bc the airport employee said someone would be back soon. Otherwise I had an awesome experience, the car was great and affordable.Hertz
7.3
Good
3 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.3
One location in Gainesville Regional Airport
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.0
Good
8 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.2
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10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2024
2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
2.0 Poor
Apr 2023
2.0 Poor
Jun 2022
Avis
6.7
Okay
8 reviewsCleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
6.2
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
6.4 Okay
Jan 2020
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Staff was unfriendly at drop off. She was so unwelcoming it makes me not want to rent from you allCons:
The rate for adding on days at the counter6.0 Okay
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
1.9 Poor
Sept 2021
Dollar
5.1
Fair
8 reviewsCleanliness
6.5
Comfort
6.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.5
Value for money
5.2
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Jun 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2023
2.0 Poor
Jun 2021
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No one was working at the counter even though I had a reservation. After waiting 20 minutes I went to enterprise and rented a vehicle from themNational
5.6
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Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Gainesville Regional Airport
AutoEurope
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Florida Van Rentals
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Sunnycars
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