Punta Gorda car rentals from C$ 50/day

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.

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.

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.

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A Compact car rental in Punta Gorda costs C$ 76 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Punta Gorda costs C$ 76 per day, on average.

The town's core and the outskirts both have a ton of parking spaces accessible for your cheap car rental in Punta Gorda. Consider parking at the Public Parking Garage, Parking Lot-4 Open Parking, or Parking Lot 1 if you're in the city center.

Most areas of the city that you pass through allow you to drive up to 30 mph. Longer sections of road permit greater speeds of 40 to 60 mph, but you must watch out for speed warning signs and police-enforced speed traps to maintain the recommended speed limit.