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Cheap Car Rentals in Gainesville from $24

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Gainesville with a pick-up date of 9/26 and drop-off date of 10/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Gainesville car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Gainesville. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on September 11, 2025.

Most popular company

TURO

Price of gas per gallon

$3.52

Average price per day

$56

Cheapest price per day

$24

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Here are the best Gainesville luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Nissan Versa Note$24/day
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Nissan Versa$31/day
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Best car rental deals found in Gainesville

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Gainesville. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Gainesville with an average daily rate of $37. Data was last updated on September 11, 2025.
Nissan Versa Note$24/day
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Nissan Versa Note
Nissan Sylphy$26/day
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A/C
Nissan Sylphy
Subaru Crosstrek$28/day
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A/C
Subaru Crosstrek

Cheapflights insights for Gainesville car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Gainesville, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Gainesville?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Gainesville, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $46, which is about 13% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest rental car company in Gainesville?

In Gainesville, the most affordable rental car company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just $18.69/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at $22.51/day.

What is the best car rental company in Gainesville?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest rated car rental company in Gainesville is Budget (rated 7.4/10 with 30 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.3/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Gainesville?

At Gainesville, the best time to rent a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just $47. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging $61 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Gainesville, the best time to rent a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just $47. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging $61 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$50

February

$54

March

$57

April

$53

May

$49

June

$47

July

$51

August

$48

September

$49

October

$60

November

$61

December

$59

What car do most people rent in Gainesville?

Economy rentals (Ford Fiesta or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Gainesville. Passenger van rentals (Ford Transit or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini rentals (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

Which car rental company has the most locations in Gainesville?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second highest number of locations in Gainesville at 2.

Top rental agencies in Gainesville

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Gainesville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Gainesville. Reviews were last updated on September 11, 2025.

Budget

7.4
Good
30 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.3
Very good
8 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.5

Hertz

8.1
Very good
14 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.7

Alamo

7.9
Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

8.0

Avis

5.9
Fair
11 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

5.6

Thrifty

1 location

Dollar

4.8
Mediocre
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

4.8

VIPCars Recommendation

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Gainesville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on September 11, 2025.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Gainesville?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $56/day when booking a rental car in Gainesville. The best deal a user found was for $23/day from Turo, booked on Sep. 7.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Gainesville for a week from Turo?

    Renting a car in Gainesville for a week can be a great option for travel. Turo, the most popular car rental company for this area, offers rental cars for around $406/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Gainesville?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Gainesville.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Gainesville for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Turo can potentially be 61% below the average car rental price in Gainesville. Check prices and availability for Turo and save on this extended rental. The cost of renting a vehicle in Gainesville is on average $1,738 a month or $58 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Gainesville car rental.

  • How much is a car rental in Gainesville for a weekend?

    $35 is, on average, how much a car rental costs for the weekend in Gainesville. To save money, consider booking a Compact car rental, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car rental in October, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $43 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Gainesville

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Gainesville. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Gainesville. Deals were last updated on September 11, 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Gainesville. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($28+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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