Key West car rental information
| Pick-up location | Key West |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Convertible, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Luxury, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
| Rental locations | 15 |
| Airport locations | 13 |
| Popular agencies | Hertz, Dollar, Budget, Avis, Alamo |
Cheap car rentals in Key West
| Economy | C$ 65/day |
| Compact | C$ 59/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 61/day |
| Standard | C$ 76/day |
| Full-size | C$ 91/day |
| Luxury | C$ 125/day |
| Convertible | C$ 116/day |
| Supplier choice | C$ 64/day |
| Compact SUV | C$ 80/day |
| Standard SUV | C$ 87/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Key West
- Key West city, one of Florida’s island cities, is a dream destination for vacation lovers. And what better way to discover the hidden treasures of this vacationers’ haven than with your own Key West car rental service. From water sports like sailing and snorkeling to outdoor adventures, there is no shortage of things to see and do while visiting this island. Take a relaxing walk down Duval street and enjoy a cold drink while listening to a local back or head off to one of the local restaurants and experience a taste of the Caribbean culture without quite stepping out of the U.S.
- Generally, you may not need a car if you are going to stay in Old Town. However, if you are going to stay on the eastern side of the island in New Town, then car rental will be a wonderful idea as this will help you move around with ease while saving money on high taxi prices.
- Parking in Key West can be a daunting task, especially in the Old Town. Some of the parking options in this area include metered as well as non-metered street parking. Other parking options include the city-owned pay lots and garages as well as privately-owned pay lots and garages. The average parking fee in street-metered parking lots is $3 per hour and the parking regulations are enforced daily from 8 am to midnight. However, if you looking for free parking, then check out Old Town where you might find a handful of free parking. Just be sure to avoid those labeled “Residents Only.”
- Car rentals in Key West make it easy to visit nearby attractions both within and outside of the city. The scenic Bahia Honda State Park can be found just 35 miles outside of the city limits, along with many other small islands that are fun to explore, and driving is a convenient way to get to all of these. If you want to go on a day trip, you can head to Key Largo, a popular destination that’s about a 2h drive away. Key West car rentals will provide you with a lot of flexibility and independence.
- To find Key West International Airport’s rental car center, simply head to the baggage claim area in the arrivals terminal. As the center is located inside of the airport, there is no need to take a shuttle to the location. There are several different companies for you to choose from for car rentals in Key West, with Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz being a handful of the options available.
- Key West is filled with many small streets and cul-de-sacs, so adding a GPS to your rental car can be a convenient choice to help prevent you from getting lost. As it is a beach town that is known for having beautiful weather, there are also quite a few pedestrians and cyclists out and about, particularly in the city center and along the coast, so make sure to keep your eyes open for them when you’re behind the wheel.
- There is one main street to get in and out of Key West, and it is known as Highway 1. During rush hour, Highway 1 often becomes congested with commuters traveling in and out of the city, so try to avoid driving between 7:30-9:30am and 4-6pm. This road also frequently has a high amount of traffic during the summer months, as this is when visitors come to Key West to soak up some sun and spend time at the beach. If you’re on a schedule or catching a flight, keep these times in mind to avoid delays.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Key West for C$ 67 or less
- Book your rental car in Key West at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard rental cars in Key West are around 46% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Key West
What type of car is recommended for driving in Key West?
An SUV is often a convenient choice for a rental car in Key West, as it is spacious and has enough room for you to store all of your beach and recreational equipment, like kayaks, bikes, surfboards, snorkeling supplies, and more. It’s also a comfortable car to have if you will be going on longer road trips away from the city.
What’s the speed limit in Key West?
On Highway 1, you will find that the speed limit is generally around 55mph, with some spots having a maximum of 45 to 35mph instead. If you are driving near a school, the speed limit will normally be 20mph. Highway 1 is known for having many police officers monitoring speeding, so make sure to be vigilant when you’re driving to avoid being pulled over and given a ticket. Key West also has some traffic cameras at major intersections, so avoid speeding within the city limits as well.
Where are the best places to park in Key West?
While there is free street parking in Key West, finding an open spot can be a difficult endeavor. Street-metered parking is offered 7 days a week from 8am to 12am, and rates start at around $3 per hour. There are also a few paid parking garages to choose from, like the Park N Ride Old Town Garage that offers 24h access and has a rate of $4 an hour, with a $32 daily maximum.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Key West?
On average a rental car in Key West costs C$ 73 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Key West?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar (C$ 59/day), Hertz (C$ 64/day) and Budget (C$ 91/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Dollar 3495 S Roosevelt Blvd 33040 (5 kilometers from city center).
What is the best rental car company in Key West?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Key West is Budget (7.2, 53 reviews).
How much is gas price in Key West?
The average gas price in Key West is C$ 4.78 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 57 and C$ 76, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Key West?
Standard (Chevrolet Camaro or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Key West.
How can I find car rentals near me in Key West?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Key West?
A Standard car rental in Key West costs C$ 57 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Key West?
An Economy car rental in Key West costs C$ 58 per day, on average.
How much does a Special car rental cost in Key West?
A Special car rental in Key West costs C$ 59 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Key West?
In Key West, cars are most frequently rented at Dollar 3495 S Roosevelt Blvd (5 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Key West?
On average a rental car in Key West costs C$ 508 per week (C$ 73 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Key West?
On average a rental car in Key West costs C$ 2,179 per month (C$ 73 per day).
What documentation do I need to provide when renting a car in Key West?
All car renters in Key West are required to provide a valid driver’s license issued in their state or country of origin. The car rental company will also require you to produce a payment means, usually your credit card, for processing your payment. And as a standard procedure, the company may decide to conduct a background check on you before allowing you to rent their car. If you are a foreign national, then the car rental company may require you to produce a valid copy of your passport for identification purposes.
Can I extend my Key West car rental period?
Most Key West car rental companies allow clients to extend their car rental periods at a fee. However, it helps if you can inform the agency ahead of time about your intention to extend your rental period. This will prevent potential penalties that may come with late returns.
Key West car rental reviews and directory
Budget
7.2
Good
122 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.0
One location in Key West
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6.0 Okay
May 2021
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People were friendlyCons:
Car wasn't ready for over an hour. Also many other customers were also having to wait as there were not any cars available even though we all had reservations and confirmation numbers.2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Drop off was easy.Cons:
The first car was difficult to get as they had rented all their cars in Key West, so we had to wait several hours. The car they gave us broke down and had to be returned.8.0 Very good
Apr. 2021
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Pick up was disorganized, they didn’t give me all the paperwork which considerably slowed drop off2.0 Poor
Apr. 2021
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Didn’t charge what I was supposed to be charged and never communicated it to me.Cons:
Better communication while booking with accurate pricing. I didn’t receive a receipt or anything and the price was completely different than when I booked it.2.0 Poor
Mar. 2021
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I could of had a car. Ruined our trip. Did not know they closed so early.6.0 Okay
Jan. 2021
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Easy enough to pick upCons:
The car was filthy and stunk of cigarettes/ I PAID EXTRA FOR SOME KIND OF EXTRA COVID CLEANING THAT DID NOT HAPPENAvis
7.6
Good
34 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.5
One location in Key West
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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The staff member told us "we had no hope of getting a car" and to use another agency, therefore we never got our carCons:
The staff should have issued a refund for the prepaid rental, but would not6.0 Okay
Feb. 2021
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Mack was so helpful! He tried to help my reservation when my flights were rerouted and we got in an hour later than expected. He really went above and beyond to try to accommodate the change in plans.Cons:
Closing the office prior to the arrival of the last fight is problematic, there were a number of folks stranded without their rental car. This resulted in additional taxi fees from and returning to the airport to pick up the vehicle during the next days business hours. If business hours could be extended, the arrival in Key West and Avis experience would be more enjoyable.10.0 Wonderful
Aug. 2020
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Staff was very easy which with to work and quick for a small airport.10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
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Stood in line for an hour and a half to get a car. The only had 2 people working.4.4 Mediocre
Mar. 2018
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Car was nice, except had 3rd row of seats that would not go down to make better access for suitcases.Cons:
We returned this car early. AVIS would NOT credit us for the unused days, but instead charged for the full amount. This amount came to over $400. When we picked up the car in Key West, we mentioned that we might return it (to Cutler Bay) early. Nothing was said at that time about the full charge or changing our contract. In Cutler Bay, they insisted on charging the full amount. VERY POOR customer service. Will never rent through AVIS again.8.8 Very good
Dec. 2017
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Sale representative successfully pushed their optional insurance because I forgot I already had one with my VISA credit card, which the sale rep perfectly knew.Thrifty
7.5
Good
36 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.4
One location in Key West
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Staff was helpful and friendly and drop off was super easy.Cons:
All was good.8.8 Very good
Sep. 2020
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Pretty simple in & out. Toll policy so-so.Cons:
Car wasn't ready for pickup at my allotted time.6.0 Okay
Aug. 2020
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The staff was helpful at check-in and check-out.Cons:
The air conditioner was not that great in the daytime heat and the gas tank was not full on pickup.2.0 Poor
Aug. 2020
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I was unable to cancel my rental. Plans changed due to COVID-19Cons:
I was unable to cancel my rental. Plans changed due to COVID-196.0 Okay
Mar. 2020
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Didn't get to take the tripCons:
Didn't get a refund for the auto insurance after my trip was cancelled.10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2020
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cheaper ratesEnterprise Rent-A-Car
6.6
Okay
30 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.5
2 locations in Key West
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4.0 Mediocre
Apr. 2021
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Drop off was easyCons:
The car was filthy and rattling. Ripped up seats in the back..... and the desk guy in key west was so rude and non helpful8.0 Very good
Apr. 2021
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The drop off was fine!Cons:
We had a 10am airport car pickup at Key West International Airport. No cars were available at 9:50am when we arrived. We had to wait until 10:30am for next car coming back to be washed and cleaned. No one asked about Sun Pass. Will have to pay a fortune for each toll we went through without Sun Pass on the car?2.0 Poor
Mar. 2021
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Nice vehicle.Cons:
Arrived at the pickup time. They were closed. Came back the next day to get the vehicle, it wasn't ready. After an hour long wait, the vehicle was presented to me. Clearly it was rushed. Did not have a full tank of gas. There was no walk around to inspect the vehicle. I took off with the vehicle. Already late for my meeting. Upon drop off in Miami, I was informed that there was damage to the vehicle on the passenger side rear door. Since it was a black vehicle and on the passenger side, I did not notice it on pickup. So in Miami I was informed that I will be charged for the damage.4.0 Mediocre
Feb. 2021
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Reserved a full size sedan in Key West. Only available was a compact. Had no choice and told it was an upgrade. Could not debate as that was the only car available. I took out collision when reserved with Kayak which also covered 2nd driver. I was told that would not give me coverage and second driver had additional charge. I ended up paying twice the amount I locked in on with my reservation. Very disappointed in Enterprise.2.0 Poor
Nov. 2020
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NothingCons:
Everything4.0 Mediocre
Oct. 2020
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I first was given a car that I as a female driving 100 plus miles fid not fill safe it. I called and the representative handled it well, however was a very different story when I went to pick up the exchange. they did have a car but refused to exchange it. I told him I wasnt driving the car so to give me options. He said to wait around for an hour and he would have a few. I did, that the whole time not in rep acknowledged I was there or how much time I still had to wait. at about the 1.5 mark he exchanged my key and sent to the parking lot to find the car.Cons:
customer care is all the brick and mortar store have to set themselves apart as everything is moving quickly to having items shipped. The service given was unacceptable but helped me to realize that in my own store I could do better. Shame on the company that doesn't take a few risk now and again or absorb the cost the service their clients with excellence. one of the employees at enterprise was lying and it isn't my job to figure out if it was the rep at the location or the rep on the phone. I would like to rely on the integrity of the company and its staff. This is the first time this has happened but it only tajes once to put a stain on an otherwise clean reputation. Now should I rent again I will not have the same trust not confidence as I had before. I am hoping that moving forward I’ll be able to find a car from another agencyHertz
6.2
Okay
72 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.1
One location in Key West
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2.0 Poor
Oct. 2023
8.0 Very good
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
Nov. 2021
1.9 Poor
Jul. 2021
6.0 Okay
Apr. 2021
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The women at the counter was amazing. She was a true professional under extreme stress. There were no.cars avafor.pick up and people were very upset.Cons:
Not waiting for well over an hour for my rental.2.0 Poor
Apr. 2021
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The customer service ruined my entire experience.Cons:
The Hertz representative could have treated me like a humanDollar
5.8
Fair
66 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.5
Value for money
6.0
One location in Key West
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2.0 Poor
Oct. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Very helpful friendly staffCons:
Nothing really v good8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Key West airport is crowded and when we arrived the Dollar rental sign was off. There was a small sign to go to Hertz that I didn't see until most of the crowd had moved out. Then, there was only ONE agent working. Clearly, there should have been more agents there. Thankfully, there was no line when there for drop off.6.0 Okay
Apr. 2021
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Drop off was very difficult. The staff was ok, but I was not informed on the 3rd party website of all the additional fees at pickup..Cons:
All around could have been better.. every aspect. But was good value10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2021
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Staff was friendly but understaffedCons:
Have more staff at the Key West airport4.0 Mediocre
Jan. 2021
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Dollar did note have the car I reserved on lot. They instead gave me a compact SUV and charged me for the full price of the premium convertible I reserved. Since it was booked via Kayak I couldn't get a refund and there were no other options available. Overall, I would not book a car from Dollar again not use a third party website like Kayak.Alamo
7.2
Good
27 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
7.5
One location in Key West
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Staff was reluctant to help. arrived at pickup and was told cara wouldn’t be ready for another 2 hours.. which was 4 hours over our original pickup time. Stranded at an airport waiting for our car.10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2021
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everything went smoothly, from booking to returnCons:
price can always be better, but in this case Alamo was the best price.2.0 Poor
Apr. 2021
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N/ACons:
Didn’t have my rental car available @ time of pick-up. Had to cancel4.0 Mediocre
Apr. 2021
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Complimentary upgrade because my vehicle was unavailableCons:
Car was not available upon pickup. Was told three hour wait but did not get called for seven hours. Car was dirty and windows needed to be cleaned from all the previous dirt and grim. Customer service disconnected my call six times while trying to remedy the problem2.0 Poor
Apr. 2021
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Friendly staffCons:
Car was not what I reserved. They had no full size cars available. Car smelled like smoke and made my kids sick2.0 Poor
Jan. 2021
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The convenience is good because it's a small airport.Cons:
They never give you the car you reservedNational
2.0
Poor
2 reviewsCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
2 locations in Key West
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2.0 Poor
Jan. 2021
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The car was niceCons:
We had a reservation for 9AM to drive from Key West to Miami. The car was not ready for us to drive away until noon!! When we checked in, the attendant said the car would be ready in an hour, but really took three hours. By the time we left there were 150 people in line waiting to check in to pick up their rental. Airplanes continued to arrive throughout the period with people expecting to pick up a car and continue their journey. Airport security was having a fit trying to make people maintain social distance when the airport physically did not contain enough space to allow 150 people in line waiting and people arriving claiming their bags on the baggage carousel to maintain distinace. The entire problem was caused by National, Enterprise, Alamo car rental mismanagement and inability to think outside the box. In fact, I watched two employees show up to work then disappear when having to confront unhappy customers looking for an explanation for why they couldn’t get their car.Ace
5.7
Fair
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One location in Key West
Sunnycars
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2 locations in Key West
VIPCars Recommendation
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One location in Key West