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Punta Gorda car hire

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Punta Gorda car hire information

Pick-up locationPunta Gorda
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Hire locations11
Airport locations10

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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Punta Gorda

  • Car rentals in Punta Gorda give you the flexibility to explore this scenic town and to visit nearby cities, like Cleveland and Port Charlotte. Having a rental car is convenient for not only getting to places within the city limits but also locations that are further from downtown, such as the Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park, which spans over 70 miles and can be reached from the city center by car in approximately 25min. Having your own transportation will also allow you to travel throughout the region more quickly, rather than having to rely on the local bus.
  • Punta Gorda Airport’s car rental center can conveniently be found right next to Bailey Terminal. It’s within walking distance from the main airport building, and you can follow the designated crosswalks to arrive there safely. There are several different companies for you to choose from for car rentals in Punta Gorda, including Avis, Budget, and National.
  • The city is known for having many small and winding streets, so adding a GPS system to Punta Gorde car rentals can be an easy way to help you navigate and prevent yourself from getting lost. Because of the beautiful Florida sunshine, there are often many cyclists and pedestrians, particularly in the city center, so pay extra attention to your surroundings when you’re behind the wheel to avoid any collisions.
  • As many of the locals work in neighboring cities, there’s frequent traffic on Highway 41 during rush hour, which is between 8-9am and 5-6pm, so try to avoid taking this road during the early morning and the evening if possible. Many visitors also flock to Punta Gorda in the summer months to be by the ocean, so roads may be more congested than normal during this time. If you’re on a schedule or looking to catch a flight, keep these times in mind when planning your route.
  • Book your rental car in Punta Gorda at least 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Mini rental cars in Punta Gorda are around -30% cheaper than other car types, on average

Punta Gorda car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who rented a car in Punta Gorda 
DebOct 2023
Quick especially if you make reservations
Verified travelerJul 2023
Grabbing at airport is so easy. Drop off in bradenton was so easy too.

FAQs about renting a car in Punta Gorda

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Punta Gorda?

    An SUV is a convenient choice for a rental car in Punta Gorda, as it’ll give you space for your beach equipment. It also will come in handy for the many recreational activities that are common in the region, like biking, surfing, hiking, camping, or kayaking.

  • What’s the speed limit in Punta Gorda?

    Unless there is a sign stating otherwise, all roads within the city of Punta Gorda have a strict speed limit of 30mph. While some stretches of Highway 41 have a speed limit of 55mph, you will find that certain areas have a speed limit of 45mph or 35mph instead. If you are driving near a school, your speed can’t exceed 20mph. Many of the city’s intersections have traffic cameras, so make sure to follow traffic regulations.

  • Where are the best places to park in Punta Gorda?

    While it can be difficult, it is possible to find free street parking throughout the city. Make sure to have an early start to your day if this is your goal. Downtown Punta Gorda also has a few free parking garages that can be found near the Charlotte Harbor Events and Conference Center and the Charlotte County Justice Center. There is a paid public parking garage at Sunloft Center that offers 24h access, and the first 30min are free. After that, you’ll pay $1 for each additional hour of parking.

  • What is the best car hire company in Punta Gorda?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Punta Gorda is Budget (7.8, 80 reviews).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Punta Gorda?

    The average price of fuel in Punta Gorda is ₹ 322 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a petrol tank costs between ₹ 3,858 and ₹ 5,144, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Punta Gorda?

    Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Punta Gorda.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Punta Gorda?

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

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Punta Gorda?

    A Mini car hire in Punta Gorda costs ₹ 7,009 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Punta Gorda?

    An Economy car hire in Punta Gorda costs ₹ 4,339 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Punta Gorda?

    A Compact car rental in Punta Gorda costs ₹ 5,870 per day, on average.

Punta Gorda car rental reviews and directory

Hertz

8.0

Very Good

105 reviews

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

7.9

One location in Punta Gorda

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Locations in Punta Gorda

28000 A-1 Airport Road

+1 941 222 0385

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:30
Sunday08:00 - 23:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2022

KAYAK
The check in & return staff at Punta Gorda were awesome.

10.0 Wonderful

Dec 2021

KAYAK
Easy pick up and drop off. Attentive staff. Nice car.

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

All was good

Cons:

Everything was eady

10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes the lady at pick up was wonderful!!

Cons:

You all need a bigger signs for drop off. And better signs in the back of the building as to where to enter after you drop off. I can figure it out but the older generations may not. Tad bit confusing. You one tiny sign blow over in the back of the building. Just an idea for you ;)

7.2 Good

Feb 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Have someone bring rental to me. Hard to find and poorly lit parking area. Not well marked.

4.8 Mediocre

Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Ease of getting the car

Cons:

I did not get the car I wanted. Also, when I dropped it off there were no people around to help drop it off properly. I didn’t know who to talk to or even that I just dropped the key in a box. Very confusing.

1 out of 19

Budget

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

7.5

One location in Punta Gorda

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Locations in Punta Gorda

28000 Airport Road, Unit A8

+1 941 575 1218

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:30
Sunday08:00 - 23:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2024

KAYAK
Loved it. The wait time at the Budget counter was longer than I would have liked. I had to wait for a car to be prepped as there was a shortage of SUVs when I arrived.

8.0 Very Good

Mar 2024

KAYAK
Check-in was slow.

6.0 Okay

Jan 2024

KAYAK
Unfortunately I left my house key on the rental car keys and it’s impossible to get through to speak to someone when you call the Budget phone at the SW Florida international airport

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2024

KAYAK
Budget was great to deal with for our rental. Plan to use them next time we travel.

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2024

KAYAK
Very nice car and quick and easy process

6.0 Okay

Nov 2023

KAYAK
The person checking me in was unprofessional-Negatively talking about the customer prior to me.

1 out of 27

Alamo

8.7

Very Good

95 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.3

One location in Punta Gorda

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Locations in Punta Gorda

28000 A-1 Airport Road

+1 888 826 6893

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:30
Sunday08:00 - 23:30

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8.4 Very Good

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Super easy to pick it upZ

Cons:

Car smelled bad when I got inside. Appeared clean though.

9.2 Wonderful

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Kiosk to assist with quick rental process.

Cons:

A KIA Sol doesn't seem to be a full size car and we paid for a full size car.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Everything

Cons:

nothing i can think of

9.6 Wonderful

Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

super easy drop off and pick up

Cons:

cheaper rental

6.4 Okay

Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff tried. there were no trucks available for us. We had to wait over 30 minutes and I had a mortgage closing that I had to attend. It was very stressful.

Cons:

The car could have been ready to go at the time specified.

2.0 Poor

Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

I liked nothing about this experience.

Cons:

There was only one staff member working and he was handling multiple agencies. No order to those who reserved and who were just getting a car. They ran out of vehicles and I waited over an hour. Went with a different company.

1 out of 15

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.5

2 locations in Punta Gorda

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2021 Tamiami Trl

+1 941 467 3749

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

28000 A-1 Airport Road

+1 941 205 5015

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:30
Sunday08:00 - 23:30

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4.0 Mediocre

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Rented a Cadillac but only Lincolns at this location. had to wait for the car to be cleaned despite having a 1 pm reservation.

8.0 Very Good

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was good, clean. The lady who checked me in and out was very nice and professional.

Cons:

Car class rented was not available upon pick up. Prices are a little high.

6.0 Okay

Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was ok

Cons:

Kayak's site was not clear. I thought I was picking up at the airport enterprise. When I got to the correct location my online rental had expired. Had to start over. Car had been smoked in and smelled bad.

4.0 Mediocre

Jan 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

There were NOT any cars even tho I had a reservation. There were also 10 other people there waiting for their reserved vehicles.

10.0 Wonderful

Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes

Cons:

Nothing

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Ebony was very helpful and friendly. The truck was what we expected.

Cons:

All went very well, thank you to all!

1 out of 18

National

10.0

Wonderful

2 reviews

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

10.0

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Locations in Punta Gorda

28000 A-1 Airport Road

+1 941 205 5015

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:30
Sunday08:00 - 23:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Very friendly and easy dropoff!

1 out of 1

Avis

8.0

Very Good

22 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.8

Value for money

8.2

One location in Punta Gorda

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Locations in Punta Gorda

28000 Airport Road, Unit A8

+1 941 575 7567

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:30
Sunday08:00 - 23:30

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2.0 Poor

Nov 2023

KAYAK
Car is unsafe Brake rotors warped car vibrates excessively when braking Also either a bent rim or bad tire caused car to vibrate at all speeds Car not safe to drive

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2023

KAYAK
The service rep was kind and super friendly

10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Everything was wonderful

Cons:

Nothing. The car was more than expected, and everyone was professional...down to the lot attendant at ABE in the spring rain

9.6 Wonderful

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Super easy and fast. Great prices.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly, polite and efficient service

8.0 Very Good

Aug 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

The Avis rep in the Naples Airport was super cheerful. She made my day.

1 out of 4

Payless

7.1

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

6.5

One location in Punta Gorda

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Locations in Punta Gorda

28000 Airport Road, Unit A8

+1 941 575 8673

Monday08:00 - 23:30
Tuesday08:00 - 23:30
Wednesday08:00 - 23:30
Thursday08:00 - 23:30
Friday08:00 - 23:30
Saturday08:00 - 23:30
Sunday08:00 - 23:30

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4.0 Mediocre

Mar 2024

KAYAK
Our flight was delayed so we rented a car for 3 hours to get away. Car obviously not inspected prior to us. Smelled like smoke. Dirty exterior. Documentation said it was full, but it was under 1/8th full of fuel. Upon return, no one around. Competitor rental company in same parking lot performing check-ins, said, he wasn't surprised. I see charged on my card, that I have no idea why.

6.0 Okay

Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes, yes

Cons:

The price. WAY TOO EXPENSIVE. Will not rent from you again - found a cheaper company. You should match price

10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Nothing! It all went real well. I wouldn’t mind having a coupon are money off on my next rental. That would always be awesome

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

This location is very easy to find and the staff was helpful.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Ford Escape, good vehicle

Cons:

A little bit of a wait to pick up but it was busy. Employees were nice. Good experience over all.

4.0 Mediocre

May 2023

KAYAK
Nice enough vehicle however I was charged more onto my credit card than my initial payment. I can’t believe tolls for 2 trips over to beach was $108 bucks. We washed and cleaned out van and filled up. Will never do again with this company.

1 out of 3

Dollar

5.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Punta Gorda

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Locations in Punta Gorda

28000 Airport Road

+1 866 434 2226

Monday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday11:00 - 19:00

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9.2 Wonderful

Apr 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Good car, friendly representative

Cons:

Signs where to return car and someone there to acknowledge return

2.0 Poor

Nov 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The car that i reserved being available. I was left stranded bc ur website showed cars avail to rent but when i got there they had no cars. Cost me 4 hours of my vacation time dealing with trying to get another car from another location. Not to mention the extra cost for the taxi to the next town car rental and the extra cost of the diff vehicle. Not happy at all

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Great service and the compact car was great on gas!

4.0 Mediocre

Feb 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

the guy at the desk was friendly

Cons:

The wait at the desk was very long. The car was dirty in and out.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy

Cons:

Easy

2.0 Poor

Oct 2017

KAYAK

Cons:

THEY DID NOT HONOR OUR RESERVATION. THEY HAD NO CAR FOR US. WE WILL NEVER USE KAYAK AGAIN!!! THEY SAID YOUR SITE DIDN'T SHOW ACCURATE ACCOUNT OF WHAT THEY HAD AVAILABLE. THEY HAD 60 RESERVATIONS AND ONLY 30 CARS!!

1 out of 2

AutoEurope

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One location in Punta Gorda

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Locations in Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda Airport

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Sunnycars

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One location in Punta Gorda

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Locations in Punta Gorda

2800 A-1 Airport Road

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471 travellers who rented a car in Punta Gorda gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.0

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Mini

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