Car rental at Orlando Sanford Intl Airport
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Cheap car rentals at Orlando Sanford Intl airport
| Economy | $58/day |
| Compact | $70/day |
| Intermediate | $71/day |
| Standard | $78/day |
| Full-size | $75/day |
| Full-size SUV | $92/day |
| Luxury | $84/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $69/day |
| Standard SUV | $70/day |
| Compact SUV | $75/day |
Top tips for hiring a car at Orlando Sanford Intl airport
- Orlando Sanford Intl Airport (SFB) is the secondary airport that services travellers to Orlando, and as such it tends to be less busy which will make picking up your Orlando Sanford Intl Airport car hire a relatively fast process. As a small airport, getting around will be relatively easy. It is conveniently located, and it will only take roughly 25–35min to drive from the airport to downtown Orlando. Your own hire car gives you more freedom and will let you decide whether you wish to travel into the city centre or go straight to one of the city’s amusement parks.
- Make sure you understand your provider's return policy before you pick up your car hire at Orlando Sanford Intl Airport. Some will have a simple drop-off process whereas others will take more time and need you to plan ahead. Some companies ask that you book a time slot for your return when you take the car while others will give you a deadline. Most providers offer after-hours returns but make sure you know if the charges cease at drop off or continue to accrue until the company opens the next day.
- Orlando is a popular tourist destination so the airport can get busy. Generally, the easiest time to pick up and drop off your car will be on the weekend or on a weekday during the early morning or late afternoon and evening. However, all the providers at the airport are usually open between 08:00 and 23:00 and some are open until 23:59 giving you some extra flexibility. After-hours pick up and drop off services are available from most companies that provide car hire at Orlando Sanford Intl Airport, but these are required to be booked ahead of time. Make sure you check the car for any damages and understand what your insurance covers to avoid any unexpected fees.
- Some providers will offer a premium service that includes full insurance, a full tank of petrol and extra car seats. This can often work out cheaper as a package than if you acquire these individually from other sources. Companies such as Alamo will sometimes allow you to choose a specific vehicle from the category you've chosen.
- Book your car hire at Orlando Sanford Intl airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Orlando Sanford Intl airport
Which providers are the most convenient?
Different providers will be more convenient depending on your needs. Budget, for example, is located very close to the arrivals hall; simply exit baggage claim and turn right. Alamo is known for having a very easy and quick drop-off process; it simply hands out the keys and is located a short walk from the exit.
Where are hire cars located?
Once you arrive and have gone through baggage claim you will be able to follow signs directing you outside the terminal and to the right where the building housing car hire at Orlando Sanford Intl Airport is located. This building houses all the car hire companies at the airport. Once they have gone over your paperwork your provider will direct you to your vehicle. Most of these will be on-site and if they are off-site there will usually be a shuttle bus provided to transport you; whether the car is on or off-site will be clear in the booking process.
What documentation is required?
As in most places, in order to collect your hire car, you will need your normal driver’s licence as well as your passport. In addition, you will need a passport size photograph which you can obtain before your trip from certain post offices. You will also need a credit card with an expiry date after your return date. Have your documentation ready to go so that you can get through the process as quickly as possible.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Orlando Sanford Intl airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar ($72/day), Alamo ($86/day) and Budget ($175/day).
What is the best rental car company at Orlando Sanford Intl airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies at Orlando Sanford Intl airport are Hertz (7.7, 117 reviews), and Budget (6.6, 75 reviews).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Orlando Sanford Intl airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Orlando Sanford Intl airport to off-airport locations include Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Europcar, Florida Van Rentals, Hertz, and National.
Orlando Sanford Intl Airport car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
7.7
Good
183 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.5
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8.0 Very Good
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2022
2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
2.0 Poor
Dec 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
Budget
6.6
Okay
176 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.7
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2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2022
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Literally nothing. As soon as I landed (at midnight) I had a message from Budget saying that they didn’t have a car for me and there was nothing they could do. I had to sleep in the airport because it was too late and too expensive to try and get another car. Worst experience I’ve ever had with a car rental, and I’ve had some pretty bad ones.Cons:
Everything, literally anything and everything would’ve been better. I’m never using your service again, and will strongly discourage anyone I ever meet from using your service either because of this.2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Got there and they did not have a car for me despite making a confirmed reservation.Cons:
It would jave been better to have a car available as promisedThrifty
8.8
Very Good
64 reviewsCleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
8.2
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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The experience was beyond my expectations. Friendliness cheerful person to serve and helpful helpful in every way.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2019
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I felt some pressure to purchase numerous add-ons.9.6 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Friendly staff gave us a free upgradeCons:
Lower prices4.8 Mediocre
Jun 2019
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Staff was friendlyCons:
The purchased insurance ended up being from 3rd part and not recognized by Thrifty. It was very deceitful in how it was presented on-line. Never again.5.6 Fair
Feb 2019
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Pickup, dropoff, and staff were all good. Van needed some alignment or frontend maintenance and was much higher mileage and the associated wear and tear than other rental cars we've had6.0 Okay
Jul 2018
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Car was great.Cons:
Agent uncharged us at her recommendation for the sun pass because she stated we would spend at least $10.00 in tolls just to get to the hotel. We spent $1.00. I feel this is seriously unethical and taking advantage of someone not knowing the area.Alamo
8.7
Very Good
83 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
7.9
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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I had been experienced bait and switch with a different car rental office the night before, so wasn’t really feeling too confident about going elsewhere. However, my husband and I were pleased with the customer service at Alamo and appreciated they had cars available for rental.Cons:
I had to pay $501 for 2 days of rental. I think the price could’ve been a bit better.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Your staff was amazing!Cons:
Everything was perfect10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Very quick service, friendly staff, car was in good condition. Was in and out in 10 minutes each timeCons:
Prices :-)10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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The staff was very friendly and helpful. Provided us with a better solution for our vehicle needs.2.0 Poor
Jan 2021
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LieEnterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
Good
38 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.6
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Nothing, the company that advertises drop off would not come from the terminal to an FBO on the other side of the airport. We rented from Hertz! This is the second time they did not live up to their advertising!8.0 Very Good
Oct 2020
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The staff were very friendly and helpful10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2020
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Yes great service10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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The staff at sanford was extremely helpful and attentive.8.0 Very Good
Dec 2018
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Customer service was excellent and car was great on gas!Cons:
Car was not very clean and was expensive.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2018
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FastDollar
7.2
Good
71 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.3
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Jun 2021
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I asked for a rental out of Orlando, FL Airport. When I arrived I found out that the car was in Sanford, FL 45 minutes away with no shuttle as promised. I could not get to Sanford to pick up the car and they would not honor the reservation in Orlando's Dollar Rental. It cost me $75 to pay a taxi to get me to my hotel and I never got my rental. Had to pay for a taxi the whole time I was in Florida.Cons:
Could have provided a car at the right airport.8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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Car was clean, ready to go.Cons:
Instructions on how to get into return lot. Lot was shared with Wally Park and not knowing that I had to almost touch the cross bar to get into the lot I had to swipe a credit card to get in. Manager said he canceled the charge so it should come out alright8.0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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Counter staff courteous and friendly Drop off was efficientCons:
The car upholstery was dirty with spots and smear Front passenger and rear passenger.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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There was bubble gum in the passenger door pocket. Otherwise very clean and nice. Return guy was funny and pleasant.6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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Counter was understaffed.Cons:
More staff. Better selection of cars.Avis
6.1
Okay
60 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.1
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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Staff was helpful and very efficient.Cons:
The price was really excessive, specially when there was available inventory.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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Well I would like a receipt which I have not received yet10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2020
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staff was nice and helpful.Cons:
Drop off was confusing. There were no spots empty to return car to Avis markings2.8 Poor
Jun 2020
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The Rogue we had smelled like smoke and was very beat up. Big dent passenger door, rust knicks, scratches On interiors, parts broken off of seatbelt. Cheap but gross.6.4 Okay
May 2020
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Car was new and clean. The local AVIS reprepsentative at 340 FL-16 St Augustine, FL 32084 gets a major kudos on this one - see below for what he helped us avoid.Cons:
We had to change the driver on our reservation at the last minute bc my sister-in-law suffered an eye injury at work and wasn't able to see to drive (she's a nurse). Instead of allowing us to change the driver on our original reservation, they made us cancel it - with penalty - and make an entirely new reservation for double the original cost. Very very disappointing, especially treating a front line worker like that during the time of COVID! Then, at the end of the reservation, we needed to return the car to a different location than where we picked it up due to a change in our flight. The local AVIS reprepsentative at 340 FL-16 St Augustine, FL 32084 gets a major kudos on this one. I called his location which was only 4 miles from where we were staying and he said he could accept our return. I called back because I forgot to ask him if there was any fee for returning to a different location than the pick-up location, but he was busy so I got AVIS national. They told me I could return the car there for the low low price of a little over $700!!! WTF .... unbelievable. And the representative tried to convince me that paying over $1000 for a 4-day car rental was somehow a "good deal." Absolutely ridiculous. I called the local rep back and he told me he would waive that fee. Thankfully, he was true to his word and we were only charged the original fee we were quoted. However, still double our original reservation. So I have to say AVIS, I don't see renting from you again in the future.National
9.2
Wonderful
5 reviewsCleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
9.0
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8.8 Very Good
Feb 2020
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picking up the car was excellent. Everyone most helpful. Car was everything I expected and fun to drive. Dropping off car in lot, I did not appreciate being harassed by the return agent while I was trying to get my 3 pieces of luggage organized, and loose items stowed away, like my GPS. I only asked for 5 minutes, but agent would not leave me alone. However: All in all the best experience I had renting a car at Sanford in a long time.Cons:
Keys were a wad in my pocket for the entire week. Had to stuff them in a pants pocket wherever I went. How about some thoughtfulness when giving out 4 separate items on a braided steel cord that will not compress flat. Perhaps, give customer the option to "cut the cord" at the counter. Particularly for people dropping off at the pickup point.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2022
8.0 Very Good
Jan 2022
You Tourist Car Rental
6.0
Okay
3 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
4.6
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
2.0 Poor
Jul 2023
6.0 Okay
Jul 2023
NextCar
2.0
Poor
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
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Right Cars
8.0
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Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
10.0
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Elita Rent A Car
4.0
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2185 Red Cleveland Blvd, Sanford, Seminole County, Florida
+1 407 585 4445
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1200 Red Cleveland Boulevard
+1 407 347 2200
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1200 Red Cleveland Boulevard
+1 407 967 0855
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6307 Hansel Avenue
+1 407 438 8010
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8100 Red Cleveland Blvd, Sanford, , USA Florida
+1 914 368 0091
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