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Car Rental in Annapolis, MD

Rent a car in Annapolis from $29 a day, booked directly from a local owner rather than a rental counter. RentUFS lists vehicles around Historic Annapolis, Eastport and West Annapolis.

The state capital and a sailing destination with strong seasonal weekend demand.

Where to collect your car

Historic Annapolis, Eastport, West Annapolis

Historic Annapolis: the waterfront capital district, walkable but with limited parking.

Eastport: across the creek, residential and sailing-focused.

West Annapolis: quieter, easier parking.

Driving here

Local rules

Tolls: E-ZPass covers Maryland including the Bay Bridge.

Nearest airport: BWI Thurgood Marshall, roughly 30 minutes northwest.

Inspection: Safety inspection on transfer of ownership. Emissions testing is biennial in Anne Arundel County.

Worth knowing: Historic district parking is limited and metered, so confirm a handover point in advance.

Tolls

Tolls are tracked automatically through our TollSpot integration and charged to the renter.

When to book

Strong summer and sailing season peaks, with October boat shows among the busiest dates.

Coverage

Coverage tiers are selected at checkout. Liability up to $1M plus state minimums. The deductible is $3,500 for vehicles valued at $55,000 or under, and $6,000 above that.

What this means for drivers

Why people rent a car in Annapolis

Annapolis is Maryland's capital and a sailing destination, and its historic district is compact and walkable. A car matters for everything beyond it: the Eastern Shore across the Bay Bridge, Baltimore, Washington DC and the wider Chesapeake.

What it costs

Rentals start from $29 a day. Summer weekends and the October boat shows price highest and book out early.

Collecting the car

Handover is arranged directly with the owner around Historic Annapolis, Eastport and West Annapolis. Eastport and West Annapolis have easier parking than the historic core.

Driving here

E-ZPass covers Maryland including the Bay Bridge, tracked through TollSpot and charged to you. Anne Arundel County requires biennial emissions testing. Historic district parking is limited and metered. All drivers must be at least 21.

What this means for hosts

What listing your car in Annapolis means

Annapolis demand concentrates into summer weekends and the sailing calendar, which rewards hosts who price by date rather than setting one flat rate.

Listing is free, you set your own rates, and we charge zero commission on what you earn.

Who books cars here

Summer visitors and sailing-season traffic dominate weekends. The October boat shows are among the busiest dates of the year. Naval Academy families add demand around graduation and parents weekends. Government travel provides a weekday baseline.

What you need to list

The vehicle must be registered and insured in Maryland. Safety inspection is required on transfer of ownership, and Anne Arundel County requires biennial emissions testing.

Parking is your differentiator. Historic district parking is limited and metered, so a driveway or reliable space makes a listing noticeably more attractive.

Every booking carries liability coverage up to $1M plus state minimums, with a $3,500 deductible for vehicles valued at $55,000 or under and $6,000 above.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a car in Annapolis?

Rentals in Annapolis start from $29 a day. Summer weekends and sailing season price highest.

What about parking in the historic district?

Historic Annapolis parking is limited and metered. Agree a handover and return point with the owner before you book.

Is insurance included?

Coverage tiers are selected at checkout. Liability up to $1M plus state minimums, with a $3,500 deductible for vehicles valued at $55,000 or under.

When is Annapolis busiest?

Summer and the sailing season, particularly weekends. The boat shows in October are also among the busiest dates of the year.

Ready to drive?

Book directly from a local owner. No counter, no queue.
Coverage is selected at checkout. Drivers must be 21 or over.