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Car Rental in Gainesville

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  • 8rental companies
  • from $54 per day
  • 8.8 top rated · Alamo

A rental car here costs $100 a day on average, about $700 for a week. Hertz is the cheapest for a small car, about $67 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Feb 2026.

  • In the terminal: 4
  • Free cancellation: 8 of 8
  • Alamo
  • National
  • Enterprise
  • Hertz
  • Avis
  • Thrifty
  • +2

Car rental prices in Gainesville by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta 7 $67
Compact Nissan Versa, Ford Focus, Kia Niro Electric 7 $54
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Prius Hybrid 7 $61 $74
Standard Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima 5 $61
Full size Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry 6 $61
Small SUV Buick Encore, Jeep Renegade 2 $76
Medium SUV Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Rav4, Jeep Compass 7 $80 $110
Large SUV Chevrolet Tahoe, Nissan Pathfinder, Ford Expedition 6 $103
Minivan Dodge Grand Caravan, Nissan Quest, Chrysler Pacifica 6 $105
15-passenger van Chevrolet Express 1 $203
Luxury Audi A4, Dodge Challenger RT 2 $89
Premium Nissan Maxima 1 $97
Small or medium truck Nissan Frontier 3 $92

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Feb 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Kia Niro Electric rental car in Gainesville Avis

Kia Niro Electric

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $54/day
Ford Fiesta rental car in Gainesville Dollar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $67/day
Chevrolet Spark rental car in Gainesville Thrifty

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $67/day
Nissan Versa rental car in Gainesville Dollar

Nissan Versa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $67/day
Ford Focus rental car in Gainesville Thrifty

Ford Focus

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $67/day
Mitsubishi Mirage rental car in Gainesville Enterprise

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $94/day
Kia Rio rental car in Gainesville Avis

Kia Rio

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $99/day
Kia Soul rental car in Gainesville Avis

Kia Soul

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $101/day

Car rental companies in Gainesville

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Feb 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Alamo

In the terminal 23 min wait Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $105/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 9.3

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Alamo in Gainesville
3880 NE 39th Ave, Ste G, Gainesville, 32609, FL
8448417825

National

In the terminal 21 min wait Credit card only
8.6
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $105/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 8.7 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

National in Gainesville
3880 NE 39th Ave, Ste G, Gainesville, 32609, FL
8448417826

Enterprise

23 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.4
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $94/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise in Gainesville
410 NW 39th Avenue Suite B, Gainesville, 32609 4144, FL
3523716599

Hertz

18 min wait Credit card only
7.4
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $61/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.1 Cleanliness 7.7 Service at the rental desk 7.2 Pick-up process 6.8 Drop-off process 8.3

Included in the price

  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz in Gainesville
3620 N. Main Street, Gainesville, Fl, 32609, FL
3523763123

Avis

In the terminal 18 min wait Credit card only
7.0
Good 5000+ reviews
from $64/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.6 Cleanliness 6.8 Service at the rental desk 7.0 Pick-up process 6.6 Drop-off process 8.1

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis in Gainesville
3880 N.e. 39th Avenue Suite E Gainesville Regional Airport, Gainesville, 32609, FL
352-375-4326

Thrifty

15 min wait Credit card only
6.8
Good 5000+ reviews
from $61/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.3 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.4 Pick-up process 6.1 Drop-off process 7.8

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty in Gainesville
3620 North Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, 32609
(352) 376-3123

Budget

In the terminal Daily 09:00–22:00 14 min wait Credit card only
6.8
Good 10000+ reviews
from $98/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.6 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 6.6 Pick-up process 6.0 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Gainesville Airport
3400 Northeast 39th Avenue Gainesville Regional Airport, Gainesville, 32609, FL
352-373-3959

Dollar

15 min wait Credit card only
6.6
Good 5000+ reviews
from $61/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.1 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.3 Pick-up process 6.0 Drop-off process 7.6

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Dollar in Gainesville
3880 Northeast 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, United States, 32609
(866) 434-2226

Rental conditions in Gainesville

Based on 8 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Feb 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21.
Debit card Not accepted by any of the 8 suppliers.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 8 of 8 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 8 suppliers.
Transmission All cars are automatic.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Prius Hybrid, Kia Niro Electric, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model 3 Long Range, from $54 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 8 suppliers.
Insurance included Third-party liability (TPL) (7 suppliers), Theft protection (TP) (6 suppliers), Glass and tire waiver (2 suppliers).
Included in the price Breakdown assistance, Airport fee, Taxes
Extras GPS (8 suppliers), Infant seat (8 suppliers), Child seat (8 suppliers), Booster seat (8 suppliers), Ski rack (6 suppliers), Winter tires (3 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (4 suppliers), Special discount (1 supplier)

Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

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Car rental in Gainesville: what to expect

3 suppliers have their desk at 3880 NE 39th Ave, Ste G, Gainesville, 32609, FL (In the terminal). Enterprise, Hertz, Avis and Thrifty are at other addresses. Customers report an average wait at the desk from 15 min at Thrifty to 23 min at Enterprise.

For a small car, Hertz is the cheapest at about $67 a day and is rated 7.4 out of 10. Alamo is rated 8.8 and costs about $105.

100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 8 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 21. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

Car rental in Gainesville: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Gainesville?
Car rental in Gainesville starts from $54 per day, and the average price is $100 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Feb 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $300 for a 3-day weekend and $700 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Gainesville?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Gainesville over the last 12 months:
  • Dollar, average price $79 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Feb 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Gainesville?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Gainesville are:
  • Alamo: rated 8.8/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $118 per day
  • National: rated 8.6/10 by 500+ customers
  • Enterprise: rated 8.4/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $113 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Feb 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Gainesville?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Gainesville are:
  • Hertz: about $67 per day
  • Dollar: about $67 per day
  • Thrifty: about $67 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Feb 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Gainesville?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Alamo, National and Avis
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Gainesville and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Gainesville?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Gainesville is 21, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Gainesville:
  • Alamo: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car in Gainesville with a debit card?
Rental companies in Gainesville typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Gainesville offer unlimited mileage?
6 rental companies in Gainesville include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Alamo, National and Hertz. Enterprise offers it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Gainesville?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Gainesville are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Alamo, National, Hertz and Avis.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Gainesville?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Gainesville include Hertz, Avis and Dollar. The cheapest is Avis, from $54 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

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