Cheap Car Rentals in Florida from $5

You need to be at least 21 to get a cheap car rental in Florida. The car rentals in Florida require you to present a valid driver’s license with a credit or debit card in your name. Drivers with learner’s or instructional permits are not eligible for Florida car rentals. International drivers need to present their home country’s driver’s license, and if it’s not in the Roman alphabet, an International Driver’s License is required. Drivers below age 25 are considered young drivers, and a daily surcharge is applied. Moreover, drivers under 25 don’t have access to electric car rentals, passenger van rentals, and luxury car rentals in Florida.

Before getting behind the wheel of a cheap car rental in Florida, here’s what you need to know. When driving in Florida, stick to the right side, and ensure every passenger in the vehicle buckles up. Children below 16 should be restrained in a seatbelt or child safety seat as appropriate, depending on their height, weight, and age. Don’t drink and drive, and don’t get behind the wheel of rental cars in Florida with a BAC higher than 0.08%. Stick to 30 mph when driving in urban and residential areas, 60 mph on all state highways, 65 mph on four-lane highways outside city limits, and 70 mph on Florida Interstates. It’s recommended to check with the local DMV for any recent law changes before getting rental cars in Florida.

The type of Florida car rental you choose will largely depend on where you’re visiting and what you’ll be doing. If you are visiting Florida on business, a compact or economy car rental should be ideal for squeezing through the streets of Florida’s business districts. For those on vacation with the kids, consider renting something bigger with more space for seating and storage, like an SUV. If you and your partner are visiting Florida for a romantic getaway, feel the sea breeze in a convertible or premium model. Since you’re in the Sunshine State, it’s also recommended to book car rentals in Florida with air conditioning.

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $17/day when booking a rental car in Florida. The best deal a user found was for $8/day from Right Cars, booked on Sep. 14.

From Rent-A-Wreck you can rent a car in Florida from about $85 per week on average.

Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Florida however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

Prices can be as low as $363 if you consider booking with Right Cars. That price represents savings of 67% compared to the Florida average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Florida is on average $363 ($12/day).