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St. Petersburg car rentals from C$ 50/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car rental in St. Petersburg with a pick-up date of 12/5 and drop-off date of 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap car rentals in St. Petersburg

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EconomyC$ 56/day
CompactC$ 52/day
MinivanC$ 68/day
Full-size SUVC$ 87/day
LuxuryC$ 75/day
ConvertibleC$ 106/day
Pick-up truckC$ 50/day
Premium SUVC$ 122/day
Intermediate SUVC$ 57/day
Standard SUVC$ 62/day
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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in St. Petersburg

  • When using cheap car rentals in St. Petersburg to travel with children, it will be necessary to adhere to the child car safety laws and regulations. The law requires all children up to the age of 3 to be in separate carriers or child restraint devices, or the integrated child car seat provided with the car rental. Children between the ages of 4 and 5 should always be in an approved booster seat or child seat. Check with your car rental service provider to make sure they provide car seats for rent upon reserving your car rental. Alternatively, you can use any of the several child car seat rental services provided in St. Petersburg.
  • St. Petersburg car rentals provide you with rental car insurance, which covers liability insurance in the basic car rental contract. The liability insurance provided in the basic car rental contract covers bodily injury liability insurance and property liability coverage. However, if you already have your personal automobile insurance policy that includes an extensive range of coverages, this will be applied as an extension to the basic car rental insurance policy provided in the car rental contract.
  • When using cheap car rentals in St. Petersburg, you are likely to use Interstate 4, which is one of the major routes in the city. Make sure to be extra vigilant when using Interstate 4 as it is the highway with the most traffic accidents nationally. Also look out for lane blocking from other drivers, which may be especially challenging for drivers who are not used to driving in St. Petersburg during rush hour when there is heavy traffic.
  • As a tourist in Saint Petersburg, the best way to see this exciting city is by car. Within the comfort of your own car, rather than taking the time-consuming public transport, you can visit all the sights at your own pace. From exploring the coast of Tampa Bay to the Museum of Fine Arts, you can easily access all the sights with the luxury of a rental car.
  • Looking forward to renting a car on your trip to Saint Petersburg? When you fly into Tampa International Airport, the on-site car rental desks can be located using the SkyConnect train from the Main Terminal. If you have booked an off-site car rental company, you can use the courtesy vehicle service in the Red and Blue Baggage Claim areas. It is really easy to find a rental car in the terminal.
  • Driving around Saint Petersburg is a very laid back, thanks to its navigable roads. When you are in your car, it’s good to know that cyclists have the same rights to the roadways as other vehicles, so they must obey the same traffic laws. Throughout Florida, drivers must always keep headlights on and may turn right at a red light unless a “no turn on red” sign is posted.
  • In Saint Petersburg, the rush hour begins in the morning between 7:30 am and 9:30 am and again in the afternoon from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. During these peak times, it’s best to avoid the popular I-275 exits and Hillsborough Avenue as well as the Veterans Expressway. It’s a good idea to steer clear of driving during rush hour on Monday mornings and Friday evenings, along with national holidays.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in St. Petersburg for C$ 47 or less
  • Book your rental car in St. Petersburg at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard rental cars in St. Petersburg are around 38% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in St. Petersburg

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in St. Petersburg?

    Blessed with predominantly large roads which are ideal for a wide range of vehicle sizes, Saint Petersburg is a great place to rent all types of car. If you are planning to visit Tampa Bay or the beach, you shouldn’t have any trouble driving around in an SUV or a compact car.

  • What’s the speed limit in St. Petersburg?

    In Saint Petersburg and throughout the state of Florida, the maximum speed limit on highways is 55 mph, unless otherwise posted. In urban and residential areas, the speed limit is 30 mph, whilst on rural interstate highways the speed limits are 70 mph. If you are driving in school zones, the speed limit is 20 mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in St. Petersburg?

    Saint Petersburg has a variety of parking options, both in the city center and on its beaches. There are several public parking garages open seven days a week, as well as on-street metered parking in downtown. Metered parking spaces are free of charge in the evening and on weekends.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in St. Petersburg?

    On average a rental car in St. Petersburg costs C$ 50 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in St. Petersburg?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget (C$ 50/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (C$ 52/day) and Hertz (C$ 62/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Budget 4037 66th St North 33709 (10 kilometers from city center).

  • How much is gas price in St. Petersburg?

    The average gas price in St. Petersburg is C$ 5.33 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 64 and C$ 85, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in St. Petersburg?

    Standard (Nissan Frontier or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in St. Petersburg.

  • Which car rental companies are at Tampa airport (TPA)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Tampa airport include Fox, Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar, AZ Car Rental, Easirent, Budget, Alamo, NextCar and GREEN MOTION.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Tampa airport (TPA)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Tampa airport to off-airport locations include Fox, Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar, Budget, Alamo, Sixt, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Europcar.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in St. Petersburg?

    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 St. Petersburg?

    A Standard car rental in St. Petersburg costs C$ 44 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in St. Petersburg?

    An Intermediate car rental in St. Petersburg costs C$ 34 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car rental cost in St. Petersburg?

    A Special car rental in St. Petersburg costs C$ 122 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular rental car location in St. Petersburg?

    In St. Petersburg, cars are most frequently rented at AZ Car Rental 4100 George J Bean Parkway (25 km from city centre ).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in St. Petersburg?

    On average a rental car in St. Petersburg costs C$ 350 per week (C$ 50 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in St. Petersburg?

    On average a rental car in St. Petersburg costs C$ 1,498 per month (C$ 50 per day).

  • Can I find any car rental services in downtown St. Petersburg?

    Cheap car rentals in St. Petersburg are spread out across the entire town, allowing you to pick up your car rental conveniently. If you would want to pick up your car in downtown St. Petersburg, book your St. Petersburg car rentals from companies such as Hertz and Enterprise, both of which are available in downtown St. Petersburg.

  • How do I pay for tolls when using St. Petersburg car rentals?

    If your planned route will involve using any of the toll roads in St. Petersburg, book your cheap car rental in St. Petersburg from a company that allows you to use the Toll-By-Plate electronic payment system. This will provide you with the most convenience, allowing you to enjoy an uninterrupted drive through St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg car rental reviews and directory

Budget

6.6

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.7

Value for money

6.7

One location in St. Petersburg

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Locations in St. Petersburg

4037 66th St North

+1 727 345 1871

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 14:00

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6.0 Okay

Oct. 2023

KAYAK
Vehicle was dirty inside and out. Check-out took longer than normal.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct. 2022

KAYAK
Excellent customer service. The woman at the front desk was the best. If there was anything wrong she would turn any bad experience into a positive. Smiles, jokes. She’s someone you always want to meet when you first come into the store.

2.0 Poor

Feb. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

We Ubered there to pick up the car and there was no one there. We wasted time and money.

5.6 Fair

Feb. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was nice. They just didn’t have any cars when we got there. Said it would be 3 hours or I could upgrade. We had planned on have a full size. I had to upgrade to an suv that cost $100 more then plan on.

Cons:

Just having a a car for me or budget making up the difference.

2.0 Poor

Oct. 2018

KAYAK

Cons:

Reserved for convertible- was told none was available. This is I spite of reserving it several months in advance. No attempt to try to find another vehicle in surrounding areas. Asked to call central reservation number for budget - they were no help at all. Did not even offer to reduce rates as promised vehicle was not available. Very poor service.

6.0 Okay

Mar. 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Got the keys right away, was able to drop the car off after hours.

Cons:

After getting the keys, was told to remove the sunpass from windshield since I had my own and didn’t want the additional charges. I couldn’t remove it- no one was around to help. I saw a man that worked there and asked for help, then yelled for help but he ignored me and kept walking. Also, if you leave your vehicle there you have to park it across the street.... so walking across 6 lanes of fast moving traffic is a little unsettling.

1 out of 6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.5

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.3

4 locations in St. Petersburg

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Locations in St. Petersburg

313 18th Ave S

+1 727 803 0066

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday09:00 - 16:00
Thursday09:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

3400 5th Ave S

+1 727 323 2144

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

3445 34th St N

+1 727 202 3833

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

4700 34th St N.

+1 727 528 9291

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday09:00 - 16:00

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2.0 Poor

Oct. 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

It would have helped to know that the Enterprise agency where we had rented from on-line was closed at noon on Saturday, especially as we didn't arrive until 1:00 p.m.. We were never able to pick up our rental car.

2.0 Poor

Oct. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Prices and online selection were great...

Cons:

Actually having a car for me to drive anywhere in 75 miles would have been better

4.4 Mediocre

Sep. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly but unhelpful when I needed to return the rental after an hour when we realized the mattress we were trying to donate would not fit safely into the truck bed. They would not refund the purchase although fuel unchanged and plenty of inventory on lot indicating we were not tying up any vehicles. Very disappointing.

Cons:

Staff was friendly but unhelpful when I needed to return the rental after an hour when we realized the mattress we were trying to donate would not fit safely into the truck bed. They would not refund the purchase although fuel unchanged and plenty of inventory on lot indicating we were not tying up any vehicles. Very disappointing

8.8 Very good

Jun. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff friendly!

Cons:

Vehicle was not ready upon arrival

10.0 Wonderful

Mar. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly, process was quick.

2.0 Poor

Mar. 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Got to the place to find out i needed 2 other forms of identification.

1 out of 7

Hertz

6.1

Best rated

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.6

3 locations in St. Petersburg

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14700 Terminal Blvd

+1 727 532 4801

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

2525 34th Street North

+1 727 327 1748

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00

6190 34th Street North

+1 727 528 0557

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00

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2.0 Poor

Apr. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

We cancelled this vehicle via phone call and on line. We are still being charged for the car.

Cons:

Accept a cancellation by phone and via online and refund charged fees to the customer in a timely fashion.

2.0 Poor

Apr. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Pickup experience was a nightmare and I was placed into a dirty car.

Cons:

Speed at checkout. They should have cleaned the car... esp during Covid. They should have placed me into a different car if they didn’t have time to clean the car they put me into. I also could not get ahold of customer service for the life of me. Awful experience.

2.0 Poor

Apr. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off at SFB was easy. We had to change our drop-off location mid-trip and this was easy to do over the phone using the “rental extension” phone number on our initial receipt.

Cons:

Was traveling with an IL driver’s license that had its expiration date extended 6 months by the state of IL due to Covid-19. No issues with TSA in 3 different airports. No issues anywhere except Hertz in St. Petersburg where the store manager would not allow me to pick up the car. In the state of FL, Hertz does not have good options for dealing with toll roads. You can either pay an exorbitant amount of money up-front (for our rental period something like $70, way more than the amount we would pay in tolls), or you can get charged afterwards for the tolls you use + a $10 administrative fee for each. There are several toll roads where you can only “pay by plate” or transponder and there is no option for paying with cash, so if you don’t know the area and your navigation takes you on one of these roads, Hertz has you over a barrel.

2.0 Poor

Mar. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Agent called an hour before pickup saying no vehicle was available. No alternative given. No help offered. I would never trust hertz again.

Cons:

Providing the service promised.

2.0 Poor

Mar. 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Made appointment online for same day rental and went to pick up and there's none available. I live in area and saw vans/cars there never move. Also never received a call when one came available.

2.0 Poor

Dec. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The Hertz rental at that location no longer exists. I took an Uber to and from the location from my home, $18. I waited outside on hold for over 20 minutes while an agent tried to find another location with a car. No such luck. My Christmas plans were ruined.

Cons:

Update your website to reflect accuracy.

1 out of 15

Dollar

7.3

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.3

2 locations in St. Petersburg

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3535 Ulmerton Rd

+1 727 573 1507

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday09:00 - 16:00

6190 34th Street North

+1 727 528 0557

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00

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2.0 Poor

Dec. 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Car rental was not at airport, was offsite at an old hotel which was very strange. Shuttle was broken down upon arrival and not running for our departure. We had to take an Uber to the airport which was very inconvenient because we were traveling with a car seat and a small child. This location should not be included as an airport location.

10.0 Wonderful

Nov. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Everything was seamless and price was lowest anywhere .

Cons:

I can’t say anything that could have gone better .

9.2 Wonderful

Dec. 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Clean and comfortable

10.0 Wonderful

Dec. 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Our plane was late getting into the airport and they still had a nice car for us.

Cons:

The car didn't have mats in it and we hated getting sand i it.

6.0 Okay

Feb. 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

The free upgrade.

Cons:

Long wait for the van at the airport, cultural preference playing music for preferred culture loudly in the van, no one at the desk to return the car, one was driving one was washing cars. The car I ordered was unavailable. The next car was dirty, and the trunk would not open. The last car I was offered was wonderful.

5.6 Fair

Jul. 2017

KAYAK

Cons:

Drop off was at a desk tucked away in the side of the lobby of a holiday inn and required waiting on a shuttle to drive us the mile to the airport terminal.

1 out of 5

Thrifty

7.2

Most popular

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

8.0

One location in St. Petersburg

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Locations in St. Petersburg

3535 Ulmerton Road

+1 727 573 1507

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday09:00 - 16:00

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5.2 Fair

Feb. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

the drop off location is a tiny kiosk located in the back of a holiday inn There are no signs telling you where it's located out by the main road The shuttle service is in no hurry to take you to the airport

10.0 Wonderful

Jan. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly and fast. Great value.

8.8 Very good

Dec. 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly, accommodating, and good value. Our keep compass was clean and comfortable.

2.0 Poor

Dec. 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

We were a group of six getting two cars. We waited outside for over a half hour. When your van finally arrived the rest of the people that came out after us rushed to the van and climbed in. Leaving us one seat. We were told that he would be back in 20 minutes or so to pick us up. Another rental was there in fact this was their third trip there while we were waiting for our guy to show up the first time. He offered us the same deal and we went with them maybe you need to have better service for pick up. We had two ladies that were almost 70 standing out in the sun waiting. We will think twice before using you again

1 out of 2

Avis

6.6

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.7

One location in St. Petersburg

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Locations in St. Petersburg

4037 66th St North

+1 727 347 7875

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 14:00

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9.2 Wonderful

Jul. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was a beautiful brand new 2020 model. The interior was sparkling clean and the exterior only had a few chipped paint spots. The car drove smoothly and fit my wife and I’s need.

Cons:

The staff at the pickup location was rude. Was not friendly and could’ve made the process of checking in for the car for enjoyable and less stressful.

8.8 Very good

Jul. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was abrupt, but during the pandemic that was appreciated.

Cons:

Not sure how well the car's interior was sanitized .

2.8 Poor

May 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Bad staff, bad cleaning, bad charge

Cons:

Attention!! The priced supposed to be one but the final charge was 4x more

2.0 Poor

Oct. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Worst experience with a rental company I have ever had. Was not able to retrieve my rental car because even though I had a reservation they decided to give my car away. Missed my best friends wedding because surrounding car rental companies were too expensive to buy the day of. Could have figured out a different option had I known my reservation would not be honored.

Cons:

Worst customer service.

8.0 Very good

Mar. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

staff was friendly , ended up with a great car! great price!

Cons:

When I showed up my reservation car was not there and the only car available was a minivan, I had reserved a compact car for ease in the city to park etc, I was not happy, but at the last minute someone drove in with a vw beetle turbo so I was saved !

10.0 Wonderful

Aug. 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

I like the service and the car. I also like the speed

1 out of 4

Exotic Luxury Rental

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One location in St. Petersburg

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Locations in St. Petersburg

200 2nd Ave So

+1 813 444 8188

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Sunnycars

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One location in St. Petersburg

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Locations in St. Petersburg

14700 Terminal Boulevard

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189 travellers who rented a car in St. Petersburg gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.4

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Most popular agency

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most popular car type

Standard

Average price

C$ 50/day

Good deal

C$ 47/day

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