Ocala car hire

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Most popular car type

Full-size

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Ocala car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Ocala with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Ocala?

You should book your car hire in Ocala around 49 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Ocala?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Ocala are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.2, 12 reviews), Budget (6.1, 19 reviews), and Hertz (5.8, 10 reviews).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 7.2/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 6.1/10
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 5.8/10
Avis
Avis
Rated 4.6/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Ocala?

Economy cars (Honda Fit or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Ocala. Economy cars in Ocala cost £155/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as £155/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Ocala is January at an average cost of £41/day. December is the most expensive month to hire a car in Ocala when prices are £52/day on average, which tends to be 14% above the yearly average hire price for Ocala.

What car hire company in Ocala has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz operate 3 locations each in Ocala, more than any other car hire company.
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Ocala

  • Most people touring Ocala city visit The Silver Spring State Park or go ziplining at The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park. While these attractions are relatively close to the city, having a rental car will give you the freedom to venture further to places like Rainbow River, about 23 miles away, or go snorkeling in Silver Glen Springs, situated around 38 miles away. The beauty of renting a car when traveling to a new city is the flexibility of being able to go wherever you want, whenever you want, without necessarily having to limit yourself to designated routes. You can discover the hidden attractions, hotels, and bars in the rural areas without worrying about transportation to and from. Ocala City is a relatively small city, but there’s so much to offer, and a rental car will give you the ability to indulge as much as you want.
  • Once you arrive at the Ocala International Airport, you’ll find several Ocala car rentals in the airport terminal building. The car rental agencies present at the airport include Hertz, Dollar, Avis, and Enterprise. You can compare prices and types of cars prior to the trip and book your car through KAYAK in advance.
  • Florida is notorious for pedestrian accidents and the city of Ocala is no exemption. You’ll notice many jaywalkers as you drive through Ocala, so keep an eye out to avoid an accident. Watch out for motorcyclists as well, especially in intersections and when changing lanes.
  • State Road 200, in the direction of Interstate 75, can have bumper-to-bumper traffic, especially during rush hours from around 6am to 9am and 3pm to 7pm. Still, this is not as bad as most cities, so don’t expect a gridlock. The north of Florida, Ocala included, experiences snow, slush, sleet, and icy roads during winter, so if you travel at this time, get yourself a four-wheel-drive or an all-wheel-drive car from car rentals in Ocala to ensure a safe trip.
  • Full-size hire cars in Ocala are around 47% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire in Ocala

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Ocala?

    The Ocala National Forest is well-known for off-roading adventures. If this happens to be one of the reasons that you’re in the city, having a vehicle well-suited for off-roading terrain, including sandy terrain and rocky roads, will make the trip worthwhile. A Jeep or a four-wheel-drive would be a good choice for this task. If you intend to stay within the city, any on-road vehicle will do just fine as long as it meets your capacity needs and budget.

  • What’s the speed limit in Ocala?

    Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit in Ocala is 55mph. That said, when you venture into a municipal speed area, keep in mind that the limit is typically 30mph, which also goes for business and residential areas. School zones demand a lower limit of 20mph, but when driving on rural interstates or a limited-access highway, you can maintain 70mph. In any area where the speed limit is not posted, you should drive at a maximum of 30mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Ocala?

    In downtown Ocala, there’s a free parking garage on Southeast Osceola Avenue and East Fort King Street known as the 402-space facility. There are parking meters available along the streets, operating from 8am to 6pm on weekdays and charging approximately $0.50 per hour. Find free parking on N. Magnolia Avenue and SW. 1st Avenue. The downtown parking garage, which is located on SE Broadway St., also has free parking available every day if you prefer not to park in the street.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Orlando airport (MCO)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Orlando airport include Alamo, Blue Auto Trading, Sixt, GREEN MOTION, OtoQ Car Rental, Final Rentals, Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Easirent, NU Car and Rroa Car Rental.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Orlando airport (MCO)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Orlando airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, GREEN MOTION, Routes Car & Truck Rentals, Easirent, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz and Avis.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Ocala?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Ocala?

    A Full Size car hire in Ocala costs £56 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Ocala?

    A Compact car hire in Ocala costs £155 per day, on average.

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Ocala?

    Most car hire providers in Ocala offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Ocala, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Ocala car hire reviews and directory

 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2

Good

Read 12 reviews

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.2

3 locations in Ocala

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Locations in Ocala

1770 Sw 60th Ave

+1 352 861 2528

Opening times not available

448 Sw 10th St

+1 352 237 0002

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

4480 Se Maricamp Rd

+1 352 694 4480

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
I rented a Nissan Marano when I arrived, they only had Mitsubishi something or another with 12 inch wheels. I needed to get back to Miami so I really didn’t care until I got on the highway. I didn’t realize that I couldn’t get over 50 miles an hour without swerving all over the place and jumping lanes. I attempted to call them. It was after five and held for an hour. Decided to get off the highway and spend the night and call them in the morning. They told me if I drove to Clearwater Beach 25 minutes away each way they will have another car for me when I arrive there. There was no car, but somebody walked in with the van and they gave it to me. I told him they didn’t even need to clean it as long as I can get back to Miami. I get the van with a quarter of a tank of gas stop at the gas station and It will not take gas. It took me 40 minutes to get 3/4 of a tank vapor lock on the fuel system seems to be clogged., running very very late now and told by the agency that there would be no extra charges when I arrive into Miami late what I did, I was very late because they shut down the I 75 due to an accident took me an additional four hours to get out of that when I arrived and enterprise was closed. There was signs on the doors. This location does not have drop off service and post their hours 730 open to Return the next day I come in the next day drop off the car and to my surprise they charge me an additional day on my credit card so we will no longer be using enterprise which used to be my favorite car rental while traveling

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
I had no oil in my van

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Pick-up truck

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Wonderful...just wish there was a closer on...like in Belview. , Florida. Will definitely rent fron Enterprise again.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was great in assisting receiving the car

Cons:

Make sure to thoroughly clean the car from cigarette smoke (even though people are not supposed to smoke in cars)

3.2 Poor

Michelle, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up was easy

Cons:

Dropping off wasn’t convenient because of their hours and even though they’re closed Sunday and I dropped off on Sunday they still charged me a full day for Monday.

6.8 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly

Cons:

The drop off location had been shut down and had to locate another drop off site. Gentleman was nice and waived the charge to return it to a different site than stated on contract. This should not have happened, if a location has been shut down, then it should not have been in the drop off options.

1 out of 4

Budget

6.1

Okay

Read 19 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Ocala

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1506 South Pine Avenue

+1 352 369 5556

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

1770 Southwest 60th Avenue

+1 352 237 0649

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Terrible customer experience and customer service. I arrived early to pickup my vehicle (I needed to get a ride and the person needed to get to work so 9am was the only time window I could get there). My pickup was scheduled for noon (12pm). I was the ONLY customer there and the parking lot was full of cars. The front desk employee was not helpful and told me “your car isn’t cleaned yet, I could probably have it cleaned by 1130” I told him I didn’t care about the cleanliness and also stated he could upgrade or downgrade my vehicle as I didn’t care. He just stared at me and told me to wait in the lobby til the car is ready and there was “nothing he could do” I tried calling 1800 number to speak to customer service to see if there was anything they could help with because I could not wait around for 3 hours. Customer service was terrible and no help. They kept passing me to another agent, causing the phone to hang up 3 times. Finally after my 5 transfer, I spoke to someone in “rental trucks” who didn’t understand why I was transferred to him in the first place, told me (after I explained the situation) that my request was not unreasonable and there job was to help me get a vehicle even if it was looking at another location. He recommended I talk to the guy at the front desk again and see if he could help or ask for a manager. When I went back in and asked to speak to a manager, magically my vehicle (which was the same vehicle I saw in the lot earlier and it never moved) was “ready”

2.0 Poor

Melissa, Oct 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
My scheduled pick up time was 6 pm. I arrived at 6:03 and Budget was closed and no one was there so I could not pick up the vehicle. Why would the schedule a 6 pm pick up when the leave at 6?

2.0 Poor

Emanuel, Sept 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
I never got the car

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Pick-up truck

KAYAK
They didn’t have my rental and wouldn’t have one!! I had to cancel my trip!🤬🤬

10.0 Wonderful

Patrick, Dec 2023

Compact

KAYAK
Fast and easy!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Compact

KAYAK
The pickup service was fine, but drop-off at the Orlando airport was the worst customer service I have ever experienced. And the only vehicle available was a gas-guzzling pickup truck, which compounded the price gouging for gas.

1 out of 7

Hertz

5.8

Fair

Read 10 reviews

Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

5.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.7

Value for money

6.1

3 locations in Ocala

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Locations in Ocala

1770 Sw 60th Avenue

+1 352 861 1888

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

2511 E Silver Springs Blvd

+1 352 622 9980

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

970 Sw 6th Ave Suite 107

+1 352 622 9980

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Car not so damaged

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes, the staff were friendly. Their price for the large high-roof van was awesome, especially with the unlimited miles. Actually got over 20 mpg with the van, even when fully loaded with furniture during a 234 mile round trip.

Cons:

The van was a little dirty inside the cargo area, but nothing serious. If the price remains the same, I'd use Hertz again if I have need for a cargo van rental.

6.8 Okay

Alan, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff member had personality of a fish.

Cons:

STAFF

1 out of 4

Avis

4.6

Mediocre

Read 11 reviews

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.9

Value for money

4.9

2 locations in Ocala

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1506 South Pine Avenue

+1 352 368 1937

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

1770 Southwest 60th Avenue

+1 352 237 2714

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Juliana, Jul 2024

Economy

KAYAK
More than i expected

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

when i arrived in Ocala to pick up my car i was asked to show two pictured forms of id, i did not fly there so i did not carry my passport and i do not even need one unless i travel out of country. Katie was just doing her job and would not rent to me because your computer requested the 2nd id. i usually use Enterprise to travel, however your rates appeared to be better. i arrived much earlier and returned my car early and was charged over 300 dollars for two days. i called avis and you rerouted me to pick up a car in the ocala airport, the gentleman also has the same request of me to show two form of picture id. he rented to me anyway but gave me a crossover which ate more then half the gas that the ikea would have used. you should have stated that i would need that id, what a stress you caused me to an already stressful time in my life.

Cons:

state you might need a second picture id. your prices werent the price you state upon holding your car. i will not use avis if i can help it in the future.

2.0 Poor

Cynthia, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

VERY, VERY BAD experience. Reserved a convertible for 9AM. When we arrived convertible was not available. We were given a DIRTY Dodge Charger. The car was dusty on the outside had not been cleaned or disinfected in the inside. We had to wipe down the seats and steering wheel. This is a pandemic I expected a disinfected car. Car also smelled of cigarette smoke. Why would two grandmothers want a Dodge Charger. We ordered a mustang convertible to enjoy the Florida sun. We are very unhappy. I will tell everyone I know about my BAD experience with Avis/KAYAK.

Cons:

The car we ordered (Convertible) should have been at the pick up area. Attendant should have worked with us, we were willing to go to another location for a convertible. He was not helpful Attendant needs customer service training Attendant needs more Avis training. Replacement car was filthy both inside and out. Replacement car needed to be disinfected inside we are in a pandemic Replacement car needed the smell of smoke removed WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH BOTH AVIS AND KAYAK

2.0 Poor

William, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing. They didn’t have the vehicle I ordered and tried to get me to take another for more money.

1 out of 4

National

7.7

Good

One location in Ocala

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1770 Sw 60th Ave

+1 352 861 2528

Opening times not available

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Dollar

5.7

Fair

One location in Ocala

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Locations in Ocala

2511 E Silver Springs Blvd

+1 352 622 9980

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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Thrifty

5.5

Fair

2 locations in Ocala

Locations in Ocala

2511 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala

+1 352 622 9980

Monday00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday00:00 - 00:00
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Friday00:00 - 00:00
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2511 E Silver Springs Blvd

+1 352 622 9980

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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Florida Van Rentals

No score available yet

One location in Ocala

Locations in Ocala

750 SW 60th Avenue Ocala

+1 407 438 8010

Opening times not available

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Ocala

Locations in Ocala

1770 SW 60th Avenue

Opening times not available

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80 travellers who hired a car in Ocala gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.7

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Car hire insurance in Ocala

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Ocala car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Ocala.

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Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Ocala car hire.

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