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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Jacksonville

  • The cheap car rentals in Jacksonville are always the solution if you're planning on touring Jacksonville downtown and beyond. The city is one of the largest destinations which makes the use of car rental more convenient. Some of the major car rental companies in Jacksonville downtown include Gator City Taxi, Yellow Cab, Checker Taxi, and City Cab. You can also find other renowned vendors at the Amtrak train station, including Hertz, Budget, Alamo, National Car, and Europcar. An exciting fact about these companies is that most of them provide free shuttle pick-up services from the airport to their off-airport offices.
  • With your cheap car rentals in Jacksonville, you can visit a number of hotspot locations outside downtown. For example, we recommend that you consider visiting West Jacksonville which is about 5 miles and just 20min via W Beaver St. You can also go to Clay County which is located on the northeastern side and 45 miles away from Jacksonville downtown. The time needed for the travel is approximately 55min on normal traffic via Roosevelt Boulevard. For true road trip enthusiasts, one destination that you should never miss on your bucket list is Oakleaf Plantation which is 25 miles away from downtown and around 2h 20min via Orange Park Northway.
  • Jacksonville has many toll roads throughout the city that will allow you to drive at convenient speeds with the least traffic. You will use the toll roads to move around West Jacksonville, Clay County, New World Avenue, and Oakleaf. The toll transponder used here is the SunPass, which can still serve you on all toll roads in North Carolina and Georgia. You must pay all toll charges at every point and driving your Jacksonville car rental on the toll roads without a SunPass will earn you a Toll Enforcement Notice.
  • Jacksonville is a water-adjacent city with several parks, museums and opportunities for outdoor adventure. The New River, which comprises the city’s southeastern edge, is perfect for kayaking, diving and other aquatic recreation. With all this available to visitors, it’s a prime destination for outdoor adventure. If you’re heading here on vacation, you’ll want to secure a car rental in Jacksonville to ensure you have access to these sites and nearby spots, including the Croatan National Forest. A vehicle also ensures that you can carry gear with you and explore at your leisure. While the city does have some transportation options, the routes are limited and make reaching many of the exciting sites either time-intensive or impossible. Rentals are also likely to be more cost-effective than opting for taxis and rideshares, too.
  • If you’ve secured a Jacksonville car rental for your trip to the North Carolina city, you can pick it up at Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ). Many of the top brand-name rental car companies are represented at OAJ, including Budget, Avis, Enterprise, Hertz and National. To find the desks for these companies, simply head toward the baggage claim area that is situated to the right of the terminal as you’re exiting the building. There are also rental facilities in town: an Enterprise on Marine Blvd. and a Hertz on Western Blvd.
  • Residents and visitors in Jacksonville rely on personal vehicles for transportation, so the streets are often crowded. While driving here, you’ll want to stay alert for other vehicles and, whenever possible, have a clear sense of your directions prior to heading out on the road. While driving downtown or near urban parks, keep an eye out for pedestrians and be prepared to yield to people crossing the road at crosswalks or even where no crossing is designated.
  • There are two major roadways that service Jacksonville: U.S. 17 and North Carolina Highway 24. Both cut through the city and support a network of other frequented expressways used by commuters heading to and from work. While traffic in Jacksonville is not significant, there are windows of rush hour that you’ll want to be aware of, which are between roughly 6am and 7:30am and 4:30pm and 6:30pm.
  • Book your rental car in Jacksonville at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact rental cars in Jacksonville are around 26% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Jacksonville

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Jacksonville?

    Since the area offers several opportunities for outdoor exploration, you’ll likely find that SUVs and pick-up trucks are suitable options for your car rental in Jacksonville. The additional cargo space provides ample room for any rented outdoor equipment.

  • What’s the speed limit in Jacksonville?

    Speed limits in Jacksonville are determined by the type of roadway on which you’re driving. For major roads, such as U.S. 17 and North Carolina Highway 24, you can expect posted speeds to range between about 45mph and 70mph. For streets in commercial areas, you’ll find speed limits are around 35mph to 45mph. Speeds in residential areas will be posted around 30mph to 35mph, and are further reduced around hospitals and schools, where the limits can be as low as 15mph to 25mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Jacksonville?

    There are several designated parking lots and parking garages available to drivers in Jacksonville. One such spot is 121 Circuit Lane Parking, which is located close to shops and restaurants. Drivers can expect parking to cost anywhere from nothing to about $1 per hour.

  • How much is gas price in Jacksonville?

    The average gas price in Jacksonville is C$ 4.79 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 57 and C$ 77, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Jacksonville?

    Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Jacksonville.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Jacksonville?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Jacksonville?

    A Compact car rental in Jacksonville costs C$ 84 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car rental cost in Jacksonville?

    A Mini car rental in Jacksonville costs C$ 121 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Jacksonville?

    An Intermediate car rental in Jacksonville costs C$ 106 per day, on average.

  • Can another driver use my Jacksonville car rental?

    Only the renter’s spouse or domestic partners with the legal authority to drive will be allowed to drive. Any additional driver will pay an additional fee of $15.00 daily.

  • Which are the major restricted driving zones in Jacksonville?

    You are not allowed to drive Jacksonville car rentals in Anastasia State Park or on the beaches next to Fort Matanzas. Other areas only allow drivers to drive after paying a certain amount. For example, St. Johns County charges $10 daily for a non-resident to drive and park on beaches. You will obtain the passes from the toll booth operators.

Jacksonville car rental reviews and directory 
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Hertz

8.1

Very good

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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

8.3

2 locations in Jacksonville

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123 Western Blvd

+1 252 369 8632

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264 Albert Ellis Ap Rd

+1 910 710 4098

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10.0 Wonderful

Sandra, May 2021

KAYAK

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Right in terminal. Great people.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff very friendly and efficient.

Cons:

Nothing really.

1 out of 1

Dollar

6.5

Okay

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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

5.9

One location in Jacksonville

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264 Albert J Ellis Airport Rd

+1 910 710 4098

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7.2 Good

Lori, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Fast check in a check out

Cons:

Dog hair in the car when we picked it up. Was given a number in case there was any problems and it was a wrong number. Never got the problem taken care of so we cleaned it up ourselves. Charged an additional $200 on my credit card for no reason better be returned by tomorrow or there will be a real problem

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jul 2020

KAYAK

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Chey cruz is laid out in a very poor fashion. Hated off feature when you stop, hated dashboard, hated trying to find radio station. I will request not to have a chevy in the future. Windshield wipers were horrible

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did not get any drop off directions. Had no idea what to do.

10.0 Wonderful

Chad, Jul 2020

KAYAK

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Drop off super easy for sure. Car was very nice and in great shape.

5.2 Fair

Anonymous, Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy drop off

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2023

Economy

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Couldn’t even rent they ran out of cars and staff would not help anything

10.0 Wonderful

kuiana, Mar 2022

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The sales associate was very professional. I reserved my rental online so he explained everything to me and answered any questions I had. I didnt even have to wait in line when dropping of the rental i used the drop box🙂 I will definitely be using Dollar rental again!

1 out of 4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4.6

Mediocre

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Cleanliness

3.3

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

5.3

4 locations in Jacksonville

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1127 Western Blvd

+1 910 355 9151

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209 Western Blvd

+1 910 355 9151

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264 Albert Ellis Airport Rd

+1 910 324 4856

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500 N Marine Blvd

+1 910 577 0213

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4.0 Mediocre

Maichelo, Jan 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Fast pick up. However car smelled like smoke and had intense deodorizer trying to mask it. And there was an undocumented scrape on the bumper that held me up for 40 minutes when I returned the vehicle.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

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Nothing

Cons:

They did not have a car for my reservation upon arrival and had no other cars, therefore I had no car that say, making me late for my job.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

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Staff was professional and easy to work with.

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The vehicle smelled like cigarette smoke. It took me a couple of days to get the odor out of the vehicle. I was not given return instructions and had to make the return in a Sunday when Enterprise is closed. There is no one you can speak to for instructions or help. There should be weekend check in information sheets or something on the building/door to assist customers. Not everyone has computer access or knows how to navigate websites to find such information.

4.0 Mediocre

Abby Ann, Dec 2020

KAYAK

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Drop off was easy. There was some confusion about driving on a toll road and who owned the vehicle and what I should do. I think that should be simple and clear. The stuff is cheerful if not super knowledgeable.

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All the vehicles were very dirty, even the one marked "clean". The vehicle they had chosen for us was only a 12-passenger after we had reserved a 15-passenger, confirmed we needed 15, and made an extra deposit. We had to go kill an hour in town and come back for a pickup which they admittedly only sprayed down with Lysol and did a quick vacuum. It was really gross and I had to clean it myself to feel comfortable putting my kids in it. There were visible smears of some substance on the dash and visors etc. The fuel was not full at pickup. I wanted to see how far off it was and it took $6 to fill it. I returned it completely full and told them, but they were apathetic. That's disappointing. *They did offer me a 10% discount for it not being clean. I appreciated that (I did not ask, they offered). This indicated they were aware the vehicle was sub-standard.

1 out of 2

Easirent

4.0

Mediocre

One location in Jacksonville

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264 Albert Ellis Airport Rd

+1 904 204 4811

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Alamo

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264 Albert Ellis Airport Rd

+1 844 868 8190

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2023

Compact

KAYAK
They did not have the car I requested although the car I got was great.

10.0 Wonderful

Justin, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Nothing the service was great as well as the product.

10.0 Wonderful

Roy, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The people on both ends were terrific. Friendly and helpful to the max

Cons:

With the gas shortage it was a little scary leaving on a four hour trip with a little more than 1/2 a tank of gas. Not the fault of Alamo, it was just the reality for me and Alamo. Happily, by driving 5mph under the speed limit, I was able to save gas and extended the expected range of travel by over 45 miles.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy, helpful, clean vehicle

Cons:

1 of the electric windows did not work.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Showed up and they said they had no car for me. 10pm and in the middle of nowhere. Apparently they tried contacting me but Hotwire via Kayak gave them a wrong phone #. I have no idea where they got the wrong phone # as my reservation has my phone and e-mail.

10.0 Wonderful

James, Mar 2023

Standard

KAYAK
The non smoking car had definitely been smoked in shortly before we picked it up. It did air out in a couple days.

1 out of 3

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264 Albert Ellis Airport Rd

+1 844 855 7204

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

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When we landed the car was ready everyone was friendly and helpful would use them again and highly recommended 5 stars

1 out of 1

Sunnycars

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264 Albert Ellis Airport Rd

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Locations in Jacksonville

264 Albert Ellis Airport Rd, Albert J. Ellis Arpt, Richlands, , USA North Carolina

+1 914 368 0091

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