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Cheap Car Hire in Gainesville from $82

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Gainesville with a pick-up date of 26/3 and drop-off date of 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Gainesville

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Gainesville and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 9 March 2026.
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At $82/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Gainesville in the past week. Out of 12 car hire agencies operating in Gainesville, there are, in total, 19 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

$83+

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Compact

Compact

$82+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$83+

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Standard

Standard

$100+

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Full-size

Full-size

$86+

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People mover

People mover

$110+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$161+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$167+

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Best car hire deals found in Gainesville

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Gainesville. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Gainesville with an average daily rate of $104. Data was last updated on 9 March 2026.
MG 3$82/day
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MG 3
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Toyota Corolla$83/day
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Toyota Corolla
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Toyota Camry$83/day
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Toyota Camry
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Cheapflights insights for Gainesville car hires

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

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

Book your car hire in Gainesville 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $61/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 23% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Gainesville?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Gainesville is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.2/10 with 7 reviews). Hertz (rated 8.2/10 with 13 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2
Hertz
Hertz
8.2
Alamo
Alamo
8.0
Budget
Budget
7.3

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Gainesville is September, when you can expect to pay $56/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Gainesville is March ($80/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$64

February

$74

March

$80

April

$75

May

$70

June

$65

July

$73

August

$67

September

$56

October

$73

November

$73

December

$75

What car do most people hire in Gainesville?

Intermediate cars (Honda Civic or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Gainesville. Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar).

Which car hire 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.

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Top hire agencies in Gainesville

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Gainesville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Gainesville. Reviews were last updated on 9 March 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
7 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.3

Hertz

8.2
Very Good
13 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.8

Alamo

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

8.1

Budget

7.3
Good
29 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.8

Avis

5.7
Fair
11 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

5.3

Thrifty

1 location
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Dollar

4.8
Mediocre
4 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

4.8

VIPCars Recommendation

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Gainesville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 March 2026.

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

    From Turo you can hire a car in Gainesville from about $649 per week on average.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Gainesville for a month is certainly possible.

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

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Gainesville is $0. Hiring a Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Gainesville. For the month of April, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Gainesville for as low as $0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Gainesville

Browse car hires by fuel type in Gainesville. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Gainesville. Deals were last updated on 9 March 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Gainesville. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($42+).

Electric

Electric

$42+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$48+

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