Pensacola car rental information
| Pick-up location | Pensacola |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Premium, Premium SUV, Standard |
| Rental locations | 26 |
| Airport locations | 13 |
| Popular agencies | Dollar, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Cheap car rentals in Pensacola
| Economy | C$ 85/day |
| Compact | C$ 85/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 96/day |
| Standard | C$ 77/day |
| Full-size | C$ 85/day |
| Full-size SUV | C$ 148/day |
| Premium | C$ 126/day |
| Luxury | C$ 114/day |
| Premium SUV | C$ 160/day |
| Compact SUV | C$ 98/day |
| Intermediate SUV | C$ 117/day |
Top tips for renting a car in Pensacola
- There are many different places to rent a car in Pensacola. The place where you rent your car will likely depend on what type of car you want to rent. If you're going to rent an economy car, you can likely find one at the airport or the port where you arrive. Economy cars are the least expensive type of car to rent, so they are often found at airports and ports. If you want to rent a larger car, you will likely need to go to a rental lot. Most of the larger rental lots are located near hotels.
- Make sure you know how much the car rental will cost. Some rental car places may charge you a fee if you are under 25 or have less than perfect credit. If you know that this type of thing is likely to happen to you, you can take care of it before you go.
- Before renting a car, ensure you know what type of insurance coverage the rental comes with. You will likely be charged a fee for insurance, but it may be worth the cost. Getting into a car accident while you are in Pensacola could end up costing you thousands of dollars. If you have insurance, you will only have to pay your deductible.
- A rental car is the perfect way to explore not only the coastal city of Pensacola, but also the state of Florida and its world-famous attractions, as public transportation between cities is not widely available. Drive to the famous Pensacola Beach, located on Santa Rosa Island, just 10 miles away from Pensacola. For a day filled with adventure, go to the Blackwater River State Park, just 52 miles from the city.
- All the big car rental agencies, including Alamo and Avis, can be found at Pensacola International Airport (PNS), which is conveniently located almost 4 miles from the city center. Car rental services are situated just across the baggage claim area, which is on the first floor of the airport’s main terminal. If you’re heading to Pensacola during peak season, consider booking your vehicle in advance.
- While Pensacola is rather easy to navigate, the main attractions are pretty spread out, so be prepared to drive longer distances sometimes. All vehicles should stop at a red light, but a right-hand turn is then allowed if there is no oncoming traffic. The city is home to many college students, so if you’re driving at night be extra careful with reckless drivers or drunken pedestrians. Downtown is particularly crowded on weekends, so stay within speed limits and be alert.
- The commute times in Pensacola are some of the best in the country, and traffic jams aren’t common. The I-98, which takes you to Pensacola Beach through Pensacola Bay and English Navy Cove, is usually pretty crowded during weekends and the summer. It’s also more packed on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. If you’re planning on heading to the beach, try going as early as possible or wait for the morning crowds to dissipate.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Pensacola for C$ 57 or less
- Book your rental car in Pensacola at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Full-size rental cars in Pensacola are around 6% cheaper than other car types, on average
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Pensacola car rental reviews and directory
Budget
6.9
Okay
162 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.8
2 locations in Pensacola
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2.0 Poor
Sep. 2022
6.0 Okay
May 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2021
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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The pensacola budget staff went out of their way to help usCons:
They let me book a pick up time for when the store closed and we missed the pick up window entirely. Zero help to fix it except from the penscaola airport budget rental counter.6.0 Okay
May 2021
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Service was polite, and professional.Cons:
Price4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Car itself was great, clean, new, and the vehicle we reserved was the one we received.Cons:
Pickup was extremely slow. It was understaffed both at the desk and in the lot. It took over an hour to complete and that was with our reservation already done days before online. We paid an exorbitant price for the car. Same car was cheaper at other airports.Hertz
6.4
Okay
181 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
6.6
3 locations in Pensacola
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4.0 Mediocre
Jun. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2022
2.0 Poor
Nov. 2021
6.0 Okay
Oct. 2021
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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The staff were awesome and the car was great, very helpful with a car seat and also with drop off.Cons:
The only hindrance was that the actual rental building was away from the airport, so we had to Uber to and from the airport.2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Nothing.Cons:
They had no cars. They rented a package delivery van to a family. I was turned away with no solution offered. I had made my reservation more than 2 weeks out. Had to cancel and pay a premium at the airport through a different rental agency.Payless
9.2
Wonderful
43 reviewsCleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.1
Value for money
9.1
One location in Pensacola
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9.2 Wonderful
Oct. 2018
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I picked up the car at off-peak time and the rental was a breeze. I don’t think it took 5 minutes, from counter to driving away. Rental car was clean and got great gas mileage which saved money on top of the Kayak/Payless savings. All good!9.6 Wonderful
Jul. 2018
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Vehicle was clean and very comfortable. Drop-off was a breeze.Cons:
Local taxes are unbelieva10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2018
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I liked how fast the service was getting me in and out at the counter. No pressure to purchase extras. Just yes or no and go.Cons:
Nothing at all. Smooth sailing10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2018
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Was told I would be reimbursed on unused gas if I pre paid which was false10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2018
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Check in and check out was fast and efficient.10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2017
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The price, the car, the service...everythingDollar
8.2
Very good
61 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
8.2
One location in Pensacola
from C$ 69/day
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6.0 Okay
May 2021
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Drop off easy.Cons:
Dollar window was closed so we had to go to Hertz who took their customers first. Car was very stinky and the key fob went dead half way through our trip and we had to stop and replace it as we were afraid the car wouldn't start or we wouldn't be able to lock or unlock it at a stop4.0 Mediocre
Apr. 2021
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Not Much, the prepaid rate was a joke. I still had to pay 391$ after I picked up the car.Cons:
Everything, misleading information from KAYAK and Dollar10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2021
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Both pick up and drop off were slow. The staff was great but there were too many customers for the single staff member.10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2021
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Fast check out.6.0 Okay
Mar. 2021
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The size of the vehicle was just as described and worked well for our needs.Cons:
The car smelled strongly of smoke. Additionally, the car had clearly been in an accident ... and drove like it.9.6 Wonderful
Nov. 2020
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Pick up staff at hertz counter not that pleasant or gave a damn.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.7
Good
49 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.7
7 locations in Pensacola
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2021
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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The drop off at airport was convenient which was comp’d because of the terrible service.Cons:
Everything. We waited over an hour for a rental truck that smelled like cigarettes and marijuana. It was awful.6.0 Okay
Apr. 2021
Pros:
Comfortable car. Service at pickup was good, they were very busy and the cars weren’t clean at the time of pickup.Cons:
The first car we got was obviously recently smoked in and we requested a change in car. We got a less valuable car than the original (smoked in car). The car was previously smoked in but had been covered up and was not as strong as the first. That was very disappointing. Ever had a bad experience with an enterprise car until this rental.10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2021
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Everything went smoothly10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2021
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Rental building was offsite so was MOST grateful they were busy enough to still be open after 5:00pm when I arrived.Cons:
Nothing!10.0 Wonderful
Aug. 2020
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Yes and yesCons:
The car had been smoked in buy a previous driver and it smelled very bad all weekAvis
6.7
Okay
43 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
5.9
2 locations in Pensacola
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2.0 Poor
Feb. 2021
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Nothing. No cars available.Cons:
Dont let me reserve a car if none are available.8.0 Very good
Oct. 2020
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Yes, very easy pickup and drop off and person checking me out was very friendly and sfraightfoward.4.4 Mediocre
Jun. 2020
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We booked an SUV online but were told they didn’t have any available. In fact they didn’t have any cars at all. We had to wait about 3 hours (there were several other who we’re waiting as well) for a car to be returned and cleaned. This put us off schedule and we missed our appointment.8.0 Very good
Jan. 2020
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The value was great, the car was nice and clean.Cons:
I did not like the drop off, it was confusing and frustrating.3.6 Poor
Nov. 2019
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NothingCons:
Despite having a reservation, had to wait in line at counter for over 45 minutes, as three agents were handling all rentals for Avis, Budget, and Payless, and none of the three seemed to have cars ready. After finally making it out to the garage, had to wait another 30 minutes because the car assigned to me was not ready—over an hour after my scheduled (reserved?) pick up time. Received a hybrid vehicle and did not appreciate the engine cutting off at every stop and the lack of power on the road. On return, only one guy was on duty trying to check in all the cars being returned. This operation is a joke; avoid it at all costs!7.2 Good
Oct. 2017
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The price of the vehicle was great.Cons:
The vehicle itself was a commercial van. Not cool dudes. I got their lowest price by having the vehicle assigned to me at the counter. Turned out to be a commercial van. Luckily I had candy to hand out to the local childrenThrifty
8.8
Very good
24 reviewsCheapest deal
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Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
9.0
2 locations in Pensacola
from C$ 49/day
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7.2 Good
Sep. 2020
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Our rental ended up being through hertz since i guess they all share a counter down there. So not really any interaction with Thrifty.Cons:
JUST DON'T USE PRICELINE. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE COMPANY TO WORK WITH. Especially during covid.9.2 Wonderful
Jul. 2020
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Staff very friendly. drop off simple as a man in the garage was able to accept the key.Cons:
didnt like that I was told, after charged, that the option I chose for gas meant thst I had to pay for a full tank of gar regardless of how much gas I left in the tank, and that I had to pay for the priveledge.10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2020
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Yes the staff was extremely helpful and friendly, I definitely would come back in the future. The whole process went smoothly and I am extremely satisfied.8.0 Very good
Feb. 2020
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No windshield wiper fluid7.2 Good
Jan. 2020
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Drop off was very easy.Cons:
My reservation has for 1600, but they had no cars available and I, along with several others, waited an hour before they started being able to give people cars.10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2020
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The staff was very friendly and helpful both during car pickup and dropoff. Top rate people! Even when our plane was delayed the person on the phone was very helpful in keeping our car for another day. It was a great experience.Cons:
Honestly, the experience was a 10+ all around.Ace
8.0
Very good
3 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
One location in Pensacola
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8.0 Very good
Feb. 2019
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Hours you are open needs work. Drop off at the Pensacolsa air port was awkward.6.8 Okay
Jan. 2017
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Usually when the rental company states that they are off airport, there is a statement that there is no shuttle to their location if that's the case. Well, this rental company is so far away from the airport that it would have cost me $40 to get there by taxi. No shuttle. And when I called, they said they "could" return me to the airport when I brought the car back. I doubt that would have happened. So, from now on, I will only reserve cars from companies that are co-located at the airport or that explicitly state they have a shuttle. Lesson learned for me. I ended up renting from a company co-located at the airport, by the way. It cost me an extra $30 from my ACE rental but I saved the round trip taxi fare and the time. I had to provide ratings, by the way, in order to have my review published. I never went to ACE.American Rent-A-Car
5.6
Fair
5 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.4
One location in Pensacola
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2.0 Poor
Jan. 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct. 2022
6.0 Okay
Jun. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2022
Alamo
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One location in Pensacola
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8.0 Very good
Aug. 2017
Pros:
The fully loaded Pacifica I started with was terrific, except it had a bad rear tire that kept deflating. I called roadside assistance and they very kindly directed me to an Enterprise only 5 miles away to exchange vehicles with minimal hassle.Cons:
I wish Alamo could have just replaced the tire, because the van I got in exchange from Enterprise was an ancient, dirty Grand Caravan with absolutely no modern features such as a backup camera, Bluetooth, or even USB. Not Alamo's fault but man that was a buzzkill for the rest of the week. Also, the line at the airport was just ridiculous.4.0 Mediocre
Jul. 2017
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Long lines and waiting !!! Pré rental damage they are hassling me about. Then turn it over to independent DRU. For mysterious reason could not charge my current credit card - more inconvenience7.6 Good
May 2017
Pros:
it was a nearly new unit!Cons:
Booked a SUV about a month in advance got to Pensacola and no SUV they first tried to put me in a mini van or a car (I said no way I already had prepaid $700) then they went to all the other rentals to find a SUV finally they decided to go clean up a return we waited for 45-60 minutes for this all to take place then they had the nerve to charge me $80 for a car seat rental by that time I was not to happy with the whole situation our kids were hungry and unhappy we was needing to get on the road. Also I don't believe that the unit was ever cleaned up from factory delivery it only had 349 miles on when we rented it but there was still film and residue on the inside of the windshield.9.2 Wonderful
Apr. 2017
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Fast service at the start and return.Cons:
Inside of the windshield could've been cleaner.10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2017
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The pickup process was simple and easy! The agent was awesome and very helpful! Thank you guys!4.0 Mediocre
Apr. 2017
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Had trouble with headlightsAce Rental Cars
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One location in Pensacola
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