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Punta Gorda car rental information

Pick-up locationPunta Gorda
Car typesCompact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Standard, Standard SUV
Rental locations10
Airport locations9
Popular agenciesAvis, Budget, National, Payless

Cheap car rentals in Punta Gorda

EconomyC$ 72/day
CompactC$ 72/day
IntermediateC$ 74/day
StandardC$ 82/day
Full-sizeC$ 75/day
MinivanC$ 95/day
Full-size SUVC$ 96/day
LuxuryC$ 92/day
Intermediate SUVC$ 76/day
Standard SUVC$ 81/day
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Top tips for renting a car in Punta Gorda

  • The roads in the city are well maintained and may tempt you to speed when looking for the thrill of speed, so it's crucial to make sure you follow traffic laws when renting a cheap car in Punta Gorda. Since there have been more people caught breaking the speed limit, the police department uses a radar speed display trailer in such locations. They have been able to apprehend violators of the speed limit thanks to citizen reports or police observations while on routine patrol. The trailer is periodically moved around the City of Punta Gorda to educate drivers to drive cautiously and within the posted speed limits.
  • You should be aware that renting a small car from the cheap car rentals in Punta Gorda is more practical if you're traveling to Solana, the Central Business District, Charlotte Harbor, or any other area with moderate to heavy traffic. Renting a tiny car if you're going to one of these three locations will save you money because you'll be able to save on fuel and navigate the congested streets with ease. You should also keep in mind that smaller automobiles are simpler to park. It is advised that you stay on the highway (E. Olympia Avenue) since there was little to no traffic there.
  • If you like off-roading, Punta Gorda car rentals can ensure you can take advantage of the many available trails. This extends to the Arcadia Peace River Campground, which connects the lovely places with somewhat challenging terrain. Other places you can go off-roading include the Sandlot Off-Road Adventure Park and the Redneck Mud Park. You can transfer your camping supplies with SUVs because they have large luggage capacities. Additionally, Enterprise offers a variety of vehicles that can seat more than five people, making them ideal for off-road excursions with a large group. If you are traveling alone or in a small company, these vehicles can also be used for sleeping.
  • 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.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Punta Gorda for C$ 57 or less
  • Book your rental car in Punta Gorda at least 4 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy rental cars in Punta Gorda are around 60% cheaper than other car types, on average

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Hertz

8.2

Very good

100 reviews

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

8.1

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. 2022

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

8.2

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

7.3

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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8.0 Very good

Oct. 2022

KAYAK
the drop-off early in the morning, to a dark unlit area the drop-off box was crammed with keys, and was just barely able to get it in the slot.

4.0 Mediocre

Aug. 2022

KAYAK
After looking at my credit card statement I realized that I was overcharged. Since no one would answer the phone st the rental location I had to call the 1-800 number. After waiting on hold for 15+ minutes, the agent tells me I was charged for the damage loss waiver, which I had clearly declined, as I had a copy of the rental agreement in my hands. First she told me she was unable to refund me, then she offered to refund me 50% of the damage loss waiver cost. She finally refunded me the cost of the damage loss waiver, after I told her I was holding the rental agreement in my hands. I will try to avoid Budget next time I need to rent a car. Trying to rip off unsuspecting customers, not nice!!!

4.0 Mediocre

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Too much time spent up selling. At 10pm, I want to pick up and move on. Not stand in line while others face up selling and I rehearse my lines to address my own up selling. Even pizza carry out was closed by the time we reached our accommodations...

10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very fast and friendly at the pick up

Cons:

Better signage and directions for return of the car would be more helpful and have made for a better experience

2.0 Poor

Apr. 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Let’s start with professionalism at check in and continue with providing a safe automobile to customers. Last time I will rent from Budget

10.0 Wonderful

Mar. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes

Cons:

No suggestions

1 out of 24

Alamo

9.1

Wonderful

90 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

8.8

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 14

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.3

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
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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 19

Avis

8.7

Very good

20 reviews

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.1

Value for money

7.9

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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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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.

7.2 Good

Mar. 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Once I got inside, very fast and friendly dropoff

Cons:

Waited outside for a while because there was no sign saying to go inside and no one there

2.0 Poor

Oct. 2016

KAYAK

Cons:

I called the morning before picking up to make sure the reservation was set and was told there were no problems. When I arrived, they did not have the car and suggested I rent from a competitor at a rate $500 more.

1 out of 3

Dollar

8.0

Very good

10 reviews
Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

8.0

One location in Punta Gorda

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from C$ 66/day

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

Payless

7.5

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

6.7

One location in Punta Gorda

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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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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.

10.0 Wonderful

Feb. 2023

KAYAK
Easy pickup and drop off. Friendly staff. Car was less expensive booking thru Kayak than directly with the company.

1 out of 3

National

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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

Sunnycars

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One location in Punta Gorda

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2800 A-1 Airport Road

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440 travellers who rented a car in Punta Gorda gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.1

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Most popular agency

Dollar

Most popular car type

Economy

Average price

C$ 67/day

Good deal

C$ 57/day

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