Travel Information

Florida from the front seat

With the key in the ignition and a full tank of gas, the Sunshine State is yours for the taking. If you’re renting a car in Florida, you’re free to head off to swing through the sleepy seaside towns of the Panhandle, spot alligators in the Everglades, defy gravity at the Kennedy Space Center and fling yourself into a bikini contest (if that’s your thing!) on Palm Beach.

Further south, you can scoot along the Florida Keys Scenic Highway all the way to Key Largo, crossing the stunning Seven Mile Bridge. Just be sure to stop for a stack of pancakes drenched in maple syrup en route.

Cheap Florida hire cars

Fly-driving is the done thing in these parts, so it’s easy to rent a car in Florida from all the international airports and main city centres. However, for the cheapest car hire deals, it’s best to shop around in advance, checking for hidden costs and sneaky extras as you go.

Booking ahead will also allow you to dodge queues, making the pick-up process far less painful after a long-haul flight. Double check – and then triple check – that the cheap Florida car rental rate you have been quoted includes third party insurance, airport fees, breakdown cover, local surcharges and a collision damage waiver.

To further cut costs, it’s also worth buying your car hire excess insurance in advance.

Florida car hire pick-ups

Orlando is one of the biggest car hire hubs in the world, while Miami International Airport is home to an ingenious setup that guarantees to make any Florida fly-drive holiday a stress-free affair. On arrival, the elevated MIA Mover will whisk you from the 3rd level train station straight to the airport’s own RCC (Rental Car Center).

Here, you’ll find a whopping 6,500 rental cars from 15 different car hire outfits, including big hitters such as Budget, Avis and Hertz. The RCC can wash and refuel up to 300 vehicles per hour, while its state-of-the-art Quick Turnaround Area includes 120 gas pumps to get you on the road.