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Top tips for renting a car in Augusta
- You will be able to get the most value from Augusta car rentals if you are driving in light traffic or when there are minimal traffic disruptions. The Masters Golf tournament hosted in Augusta every spring is one of the major events that cause greater disruption to traffic in the city. The city receives more than 200,000 visitors from around the world, attending the tournament at the August National Golf Club. The number of people looking for cheap car rentals in Augusta during this period is high, and so is the number of vehicles on various roads in the city.
- Traveling to various attraction sites in nearby cities is more convenient if you use cheap car rentals in Augusta. For instance, you can use your rental visit Aiken County Historical Museum Aiken, which is 19.9 miles from Augusta. In light traffic, this journey will take you about 32min. You can also visit Evans Towne Center Park in Evans, which is 10.1 miles or a 23min drive from Augusta. August car rentals also offer the most convenient means of transport for travelers who what to visit the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta. It will take about 2h 18min to travel from Augusta to Georgia Aquarium, covering a distance of 147.3 miles.
- You can save time and money when connecting to the Augusta Regional Airport from the city center if you choose to use cheap car rentals in Augusta. Driving through Doug Barnard Parkway is the most convenient way for drivers. In light traffic, it will take about 13min to drive your rental car from the city center to the airport. The distance from Augusta city center to the airport through Doug Barnard Parkway is 7.1 miles.
- While the downtown area of Augusta is walkable and there is access to public transportation, much of the attraction to the city comes from the draw of the Master’s Tournament and, more broadly, Augusta National Golf Course. Opting for an Augusta car rental will allow you to easily go between your hotel, the course, and restaurants, even providing access to outdoor recreation areas in the more rural regions of the city. During periods when events are hosted in Augusta, rentals may also be a cost-effective option compared to taxis and rideshares, as prices typically surge during these times.
- There are several car rental companies at the Augusta Regional Airport (AGS), including Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, Budget, National, Thrifty, and Payless. Travelers who have opted for a car rental in Augusta, and who are picking up their vehicles at the airport, will want to exit the terminal from baggage claim and head directly across the street to the Rental Car Ready / Return area, which sits between Lot D Short-Term Parking and Lot A Long-Term Parking.
- The city of Augusta is easy to navigate and the roadways are simple to drive. Since there are several points of interest near the Olde Towne and downtown districts, such as the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson and the Augusta Museum of History, numerous pedestrians are wandering the space at any given time. Drivers are encouraged to keep an eye out for people crossing streets, even in places where there is no formal crosswalk.
- The weather in Augusta is hot in the summer and temperate in the winter, making snow and ice a non-issue for drivers in the city. However, if you've opted for a car rental in Augusta during the summer—specifically sometime during June through August—you'll want to keep an eye on the weather as this is the rainy season. Ensure the windshield whippers are in working order and, if driving a convertible, check the forecast before putting the top down. While in Augusta for the week-long Master’s Tournament, you’ll want to plan your commute to the course carefully to avoid traffic before and after rounds. Otherwise, Augusta is considered one of the least traffic-laden cities in the state, practically unaffected by traditional rush hours.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Augusta for C$ 87 or less
- Book your rental car in Augusta at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
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Augusta car rental reviews and directory
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6.5
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55 reviewsBest rated
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2 locations in Augusta
from C$ 131/day
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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They ripped me off by Making me pay $65 to refill my gas tank due to saying that there is no gas available in Georgia during the crisis. The very next day every single gas station was open and so that was not true. I only used one quarter of a tank of gas. I am going to never use project again6.4 Okay
Sep. 2020
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One staff member was helpful .Cons:
Initial greeting and service was awful. Probably won’t use this branch again8.4 Very good
Jun. 2020
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For pickup, the staff was friendly but upset because of not having a break.Cons:
Employees/ employers issue should not be communicated to customers2.0 Poor
Nov. 2019
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They said they had a minivan at that location. I even called their service line to make sure. Then the branch opened and they called to say they did not have a minivan and did not provide me with any other option. They just left a message saying, 'sorry, we don't have a minivan at this location.' Another call to the service line was totally pointless. 'well our system says that they have one' 'we can't call the store ourselves, no'8.8 Very good
Jul. 2019
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The staff was extremely friendlyCons:
The car was not cleaned out properly, floors were dirty and the seats had a little dirt on them. Not bad enough to take it back but could have been better10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2019
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staff was very helpful and pick up and drop off were very easyHertz
6.5
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60 reviewsCheapest deal
2 locations in Augusta
from C$ 44/day
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2.0 Poor
Apr. 2021
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When you book and pay for a vehicle, it should be yours for the entire time. After 30 minutes after the scheduled pickup time my car was unavailable and I had to rent a higher priced vehicle plus a $200 deposit.8.0 Very good
Apr. 2021
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Staff was helpful and courteous.Cons:
It was a decent experience.2.0 Poor
Dec. 2020
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The customer service at pickup was terrible. Gentleman behind the counter barely spoke and when he did it was almost unintelligible. Individual would simply get up and walk off, with me having no idea what was going on. Check in took an extensive amount of time. I asked about entering my rewards number and received no response and no entering of said number. Guy walks outside, no idea where he’s going and stands beside a car (I assumed it was my rental). He takes a video walk around of the car, shoved me keys and handed me something to sign, then walked off10.0 Wonderful
Jul. 2020
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Stanford, FL staff was very helpful and friendly!!Cons:
Clarification on final bill. Are more charges pending or is the amount charged to my card the final bill?2.0 Poor
Dec. 2020
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They were unprofessional and did not have the vehicle I rented.Cons:
Having the vehicle I rented.2.0 Poor
Jul. 2019
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There were no cars available despite making a reservation multiple days in advanceAlamo
6.5
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65 reviewsOne location in Augusta
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2.0 Poor
Aug. 2020
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After calling Alamo main reservation to make sure they had a car and everything went through. When I arrive no car. Lady at desk said they were all out. And they should have never told me they had a car for me. Poor customer service2.0 Poor
Aug. 2020
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The car wasn’t available for pickup. I did a reservation for a car and when I showed up for the rental, they told me they don’t do same day rentals.Cons:
Notification about rental being unavailable.9.2 Wonderful
Jun. 2020
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Staff was quick and friendlyCons:
Yes lower some fees with the virus around and everything is closed how do any rental place expect us to pay high rates? Plus gas travel.5.6 Fair
Jun. 2020
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The third party insurance that was sold to me online. Thought I was purching it from the car renta0 company who wedsite I was on. It did nothing if any accident would have accused it still would have gone through my insurance So it is very misleading10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2020
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El precio9.2 Wonderful
May 2019
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It was very quick and easy getting my van and before hour key return.Cons:
My van smelled of smoke, even after having it for a couple of days.Thrifty
6.5
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42 reviewsOne location in Augusta
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2021
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There wasn't anything wrong with the service I got from Thrifty. The poor rating was intended for Kayak. Through this service I was able to reserve a vehicle that wasn't available. I don't know anyone that has nothing better to do than waste precious time online and on the road in an effort to find creative new ways to waste more of their time. Thank you Kayak for making just a tiny part of my life a complete waste. After all, I'm gonna live forever, right...7.6 Good
Sep. 2020
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Had truck reserved for 3pm, didn't get the truck till 8 pm.10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2020
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Everything was great2.0 Poor
Jan. 2020
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Not a damn thingCons:
Posting that there were limits to how far a customer could drive the vehicle rented rather than cause said customer to scramble on the day they were scheduled to leave. Pound sand Thrifty. Never again.9.2 Wonderful
Nov. 2019
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Staff is always friendly and helpfulCons:
I dont like how whenever you get a suppliers choice vehicle they give you the smallest vehicle possible. I understand its a gamble but as a renter you want to try out nice cars at a decent price. I feel like this is just a way to cut cost so I won't be using that option anymore. The price was amazing but my husband an I are not twigs and the Ford Fiesta was good on gas but the tank is small and the car barley fit us and our luggage.10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2019
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The staff was quick and friendly. No line. Offered deals and the blue chip membership.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.5
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28 reviews5 locations in Augusta
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2.0 Poor
Oct. 2020
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NothingCons:
You guys could have a better grasp of inventory. I was sent to 2 different places with reassurance that they cars only to be told they have nothing. I even spoke with customer service line who said the same thing. After giving me the run around, I was told very nonchalantly and rudely ’there is nothing we can do for you. Try again tomorrow. Goodbye.’ Very inconvenient and inconsistent. Very little care about peoples time or plans. Should change a lot of things.8.4 Very good
Sep. 2020
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Easy pick up and drop off despite the covid19 pandemic.Cons:
The car wasn't the most comfortable and the visibility out the back window wasn't very good. Also knowing we were traveling through a state with electronic tolls, they could have been more informative about whether there is a service fee or not. I was told there wouldn't be but there was an additional $8 charge!10.0 Wonderful
Dec. 2019
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Nothing everything was great10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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We had reserved a smaller truck but ended up with a full-size one for the same rate.Cons:
Nothing! Would rent from them again. Friendly staff, convenient to my work...zero complaints!8.8 Very good
Apr. 2019
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Drop off super easy and they returned a fairly valuable item I had left in the car via their Lost n Found department. That turned what could have been a sour ending to our trip into a very positive view of Enterprise.Cons:
The car was not quite a clean as it could have been a pick up. However it may have been one of the busiest weeks of the year for them in Augusta with the Masters just getting over that day.2.0 Poor
Mar. 2018
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EverythingAvis
6.5
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20 reviews2 locations in Augusta
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6.0 Okay
Dec. 2020
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There were no cars available for the time my reservation was for. They told me I had to wait an hour to receive a car. The service lady was pretty rude, too.5.6 Fair
Jun. 2019
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Drop off was quick and easy.Cons:
Augusta pick up location was understaffed, the one agent was doing her best to take care of customers. My vehicle was filthy inside with sticky stuff all around. The agent did take the time to try to wipe it down and had Sears agents clean off the exterior. 2 agents could make a world of difference2.0 Poor
Aug. 2017
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Not much.....Cons:
Rep was either u trained, didnt care, or wasnt empowered to handle my problem... Phone line customer service was horrible! This does it for me and avis!4.0 Mediocre
Jul. 2017
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I paid a premium to drop a vehicle off at a different location than I picked it up at ($122 for a one day rental). The vehicle was a crappy Kia Rio that had a super low and uncomfortable passenger seat (my husband is 6'5" and couldn't see over the dash...) Here's the kicker.. I ended up driving the EXACT same car back for the return part of my trip... dropping the car at the original pick up location. So, essentially, I paid a premium to drive a crappy car for Avis back to it's original location. The car also smelled like smoke.2.0 Poor
Dec. 2016
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I was charged for a two day car rental, when I only had it for a few hours. It has injected my soul with the fear of trusting this car rental agency ever again. *Thank you so much for making me feel comfortable when traveling (*sarcasm)Cons:
I was charged for a two day car rental, when I only had it for a few hours. It has injected my soul with the fear of trusting this car rental agency ever again. *Thank you so much for making me feel comfortable when traveling (*sarcasm)10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2016
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All good.Dollar
6.5
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26 reviewsOne location in Augusta
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4.0 Mediocre
Dec. 2019
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The cost was unbelievable and I didn’t have a choice but to pay bc I was headed out of town at that moment to my grandfathers funeral. So being blindsided wasn’t not good for a single mother. But I won’t rent here again.7.6 Good
Dec. 2019
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The drop off was super easy.Cons:
Waiting to confirm my online booking was longer than I would have liked.5.6 Fair
Nov. 2018
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everything except:Cons:
Not washed at pick-up. Not cleaned out at picked up2.0 Poor
Apr. 2017
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They said that they were not taking reservations that were made that day, and that if I had a complaint, that it was not their problem as they were locally owned and could do what they want.8.0 Very good
Jan. 2017
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The car and service was good.Cons:
I was not aware of the $200 deposit policy. It wasn't a problem but would like to have known ahead of my visit.8.8 Very good
Dec. 2016
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Extremely low rental prices, always have vehicles on hand, clean cars, no wait drop off and friendly customer service.Cons:
Every time I rent with dollar they try and put you in a truck or or constantly try to get you to upgrade. It comes off pushy sometimes and the truck isn't ideal for a person who tells you the have to travel more than an hour away. Not a real issue but if i had to knit pick to find something negative then that would be it: andPayless
6.5
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26 reviewsOne location in Augusta
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8.4 Very good
Nov. 2019
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The car was clean and ready.Cons:
At pick up I did ask if we could add one hour to our end time and the agent said it would add another days charge. I thought that seemed odd as we picked up at 7am and planned to drop it off originally the next day at 3pm. Later I called and a different agent allowed the extension without additional charges. As a customer I find it frustrating when you get two different answers to the same question.9.2 Wonderful
Jul. 2017
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Due to thrifty car rental incompetence, I had to reserve an SUV last minute. They took good care of me.4.4 Mediocre
Apr. 2017
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Price was ok and counter staff was greatCons:
No washer fluid and tires didn't have adequate pressure. Had to stop for both and pay.10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2017
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I appreciated the professionalism of the agent that waited on me and the courteous manner in which I was treated. He took the time to find the most comfortable car on the lot for me. The automobile, a 2017 Mazda 6, was a comfortable smooth riding vehicle with great fuel economy.2.0 Poor
Dec. 2016
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They got my request but they did not call me that they dont have it.. made my day disgusting.Cons:
All about it6.0 Okay
Nov. 2016
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Nice carCons:
Car smelled like marijuana when I got in. Staff was a bit unorganized when I checked in.National
6.5
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Easirent
6.1
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Sunnycars
7.2
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