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Car Rental in Jacksonville, FL

Rent a car in Jacksonville from $29 a day, booked directly from a local owner rather than an airport counter. RentUFS lists vehicles around Downtown Jacksonville, Riverside, San Marco, the Southside and the beaches.

The largest city by area in the continental US, where distances make a vehicle necessary.

Where to collect your car

Downtown Jacksonville, Riverside, San Marco, Southside, Beaches

Downtown Jacksonville: the riverfront business core.

Riverside: historic and walkable, west of downtown.

San Marco: residential and leafy, south of the river.

Southside: business and retail, closest to the airport corridor.

The Beaches: Atlantic, Neptune and Jacksonville Beach, east of the city.

Driving here

Local rules

Tolls: Fewer tolls than south Florida, though SunPass covers those that exist.

Airport: Jacksonville International (JAX), serving northeast Florida.

Inspection: No periodic state safety or emissions inspection.

Worth knowing: Distances across the city are considerable, so check mileage terms on longer rentals.

Tolls

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

When to book

Steady year-round, with summer beach peaks and a mild winter lift.

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 Jacksonville

Jacksonville is the largest city by area in the continental United States, and that single fact shapes everything. Downtown, Riverside, the Southside and the beaches are all separate places, connected by long drives across a very wide city.

What it costs

Rentals start from $29 a day, with owners setting their own daily, weekly and monthly rates. Because distances here are long, check the mileage allowance before booking.

Collecting the car

Handover is arranged directly with the owner around Downtown Jacksonville, Riverside, San Marco, the Southside and the beaches. Parking is straightforward throughout.

Driving here

Northeast Florida has fewer tolls than the south, though SunPass covers those that exist. Charges are tracked through TollSpot and passed to you. There is no periodic state safety or emissions inspection. Hurricane season runs June to November. All drivers must be at least 21.

What this means for hosts

What listing your car in Jacksonville means

Jacksonville is a large market with comparatively little competition, which means a well-presented vehicle is more likely to stand out than in Miami or Orlando.

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

Who books cars here

Local residents rent when a household car is off the road. Beach visitors add weekend demand. Business travellers fill weekdays around the Southside and downtown. Military families connected to the naval bases book longer.

What you need to list

The vehicle must be registered and insured in Florida. There is no periodic state safety or emissions inspection here.

Set a generous mileage allowance. Jacksonville distances are genuinely long, and a restrictive cap will cost you bookings in this market more than most.

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 Jacksonville?

Rentals in Jacksonville start from $29 a day. Owners set their own rates, so pricing varies by vehicle and dates.

Is Jacksonville spread out?

Jacksonville is the largest city by area in the continental United States, so distances between districts are considerable. Check the mileage allowance on the listing.

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.

How do tolls work here?

Northeast Florida has fewer tolls than the south of the state, though SunPass covers those that exist. Charges are tracked through TollSpot and passed to the renter.

Ready to drive?

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