Cheap Car Rentals in Pensacola

Pensacola, FL, United States

30 Sep — 7 Oct

Same drop-off

Driver's age:

Sat 30-9

Noon

Sat 7-10

Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Pensacola?

January

HK$390

February

HK$477

March

HK$492

April

HK$469

May

HK$461

June

HK$508

July

HK$547

August

HK$500

September

HK$453

October

HK$500

November

HK$461

December

HK$445

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Pensacola is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Pensacola

Top rental agencies in Pensacola

Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Pensacola, including Hertz, Budget and Payless. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Hertz

6.4

Okay

127 reviews•3 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

On pu we waited for about an hr. When looking over to other agencies, their lineups were just as long yet they got through them quickly.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

The SUV reeked of marijuana for one week and Hertz said they could not deliver a replacement car. They said I would have to drive over an hour each way to return the car. The car had a low air pressure message the entire time. Also, when I rented the website said the car was at Pensacola Airport, but it was at PNS HLE. I had to spend $40 to Uber back and forth.

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2018

Nissan Rogue nice car to drive

Car was off site not at the airport like we thought. It was not ready when we arrived. And we were late in getting there. The car was not even cleaned. The back seat was wet. And the gas tank was not full.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

The emphatic the pick up location was extremely helpful and walked me out the the rental area!

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

I originally saw this deal. While waiting for my wife to get the flight info I could no longer find it. By back narrowing it I was able to get back to it. My info was still in so I went forward with the booking. It put my arrival time for the car before my flight took off so, when I got to my destination the off site rental place was closed. Because it was Saturday they were not open again till Monday. Meaning I was stranded at the airport with no car. I called the rental place and they said because I booked through Kayak, there was nothing they could do. I wound up booking at the airport and payed $100.00 more because I didn’t have a choice. Seems I should have compensation for the mistake. We’ll see if anyone contacts me.

4.0

Mediocre|Sep 2022

Misleading. This rental is not in the airport. Had to spend extra money for cabs and wasted time. Rental office was not nice or very clean.

1 out of 43

Budget

6.7

Okay

92 reviews•2 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

The car was unacceptably dirty. Neither the exterior nor the interior had been cleaned. Bugs on the windshield and hood, food in the interior side pockets, stained and dirty seats, ripped floor mats, and windshield wipers with the rubber hanging off — an unacceptable condition for the price. I intend to follow up this review with an email to customer service.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Car not available for 1 hour plus. Cancelled rental and used Uber.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Agent in Pensacola was confusing, saying because I arrive early to pick up vehicle (less than an hour early), I would be charged an extra day. I never did understand his explanation.

8.0

Very Good|May 2023

Rented a truck from Budget. Truck was black, so the half @$$ wash job that was done really showed. I did my initial inspection (ALWAYS do an inspection) and noticed a small scratch on the passenger door. Pointed it out to the employee, and they annotated it on my contract. The folks at Budget were very friendly and helpful. Overall it was good experience. I would recommend them in the future

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Stevie was great to work with!

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

I didn't have a happy experience AT ALL. I rented a 15 passenger van 2 months PRIOR to my pick up date. Something went wrong and they didn't have what I asked to rent, BUT I COULD HAVE A 12 PASSENGER VAN FOR THE PRICE OF THE 15, SINCE THE RATES INCREASED. Not once was I notified that there was a problem, not one apology from anyone on the counter. For my so called inconvenience, I was told to bring the van back empty (not filled with gas) and I should just be happy I got any van because I showed up for pickup at 2:30pm instead of 12pm. I was late due to a flight delay in St Louis, MO but you had the option to cancel my rental after 2 hours late. JUST WOW. When I did return the van before my scheduled time, I was charged $206.79 for 20.7 gallons at $9.99/gallon. I would have filled the van up had I known that! I will never use Budget or Avis again. I don't know why I bothered writing this. You got your money, NO ONE CARES!

1 out of 31

Payless

9.6

Wonderful

19 reviews•1 location

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9.2

Wonderful|Oct 2018

I picked up the car at off-peak time and the rental was a breeze. I don’t think it took 5 minutes, from counter to driving away. Rental car was clean and got great gas mileage which saved money on top of the Kayak/Payless savings. All good!

9.6

Wonderful|Jul 2018

Vehicle was clean and very comfortable. Drop-off was a breeze.

Local taxes are unbelieva

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2018

I liked how fast the service was getting me in and out at the counter. No pressure to purchase extras. Just yes or no and go.

Nothing at all. Smooth sailing

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2018

Was told I would be reimbursed on unused gas if I pre paid which was false

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2018

Check in and check out was fast and efficient.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2017

The price, the car, the service...everything

1 out of 7

Ace

9.0

Wonderful

3 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Very easy and convenient

8.0

Very Good|Feb 2019

Hours you are open needs work. Drop off at the Pensacolsa air port was awkward.

6.8

Okay|Jan 2017

Usually when the rental company states that they are off airport, there is a statement that there is no shuttle to their location if that's the case. Well, this rental company is so far away from the airport that it would have cost me $40 to get there by taxi. No shuttle. And when I called, they said they "could" return me to the airport when I brought the car back. I doubt that would have happened. So, from now on, I will only reserve cars from companies that are co-located at the airport or that explicitly state they have a shuttle. Lesson learned for me. I ended up renting from a company co-located at the airport, by the way. It cost me an extra $30 from my ACE rental but I saved the round trip taxi fare and the time. I had to provide ratings, by the way, in order to have my review published. I never went to ACE.

1 out of 1

Thrifty

8.8

Very Good

16 reviews•2 locations

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7.2

Good|Sep 2020

Our rental ended up being through hertz since i guess they all share a counter down there. So not really any interaction with Thrifty.

JUST DON'T USE PRICELINE. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE COMPANY TO WORK WITH. Especially during covid.

9.2

Wonderful|Jul 2020

Staff very friendly. drop off simple as a man in the garage was able to accept the key.

didnt like that I was told, after charged, that the option I chose for gas meant thst I had to pay for a full tank of gar regardless of how much gas I left in the tank, and that I had to pay for the priveledge.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2020

Yes the staff was extremely helpful and friendly, I definitely would come back in the future. The whole process went smoothly and I am extremely satisfied.

8.0

Very Good|Feb 2020

No windshield wiper fluid

7.2

Good|Jan 2020

Drop off was very easy.

My reservation has for 1600, but they had no cars available and I, along with several others, waited an hour before they started being able to give people cars.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2020

The staff was very friendly and helpful both during car pickup and dropoff. Top rate people! Even when our plane was delayed the person on the phone was very helpful in keeping our car for another day. It was a great experience.

Honestly, the experience was a 10+ all around.

1 out of 6

Dollar

8.1

Very Good

25 reviews•1 location

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4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2022

Car stunk of cigarette smoke. It was a bigger process than we imagined getting the car at the airport and once we did, we didn’t feel like going back and asking for another SUV so we just drove with the windows down a lot.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

If we got the car that was advertised! Ended up with a non SUV

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2021

It all was well done.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2021

easy pick up - easy drop off. car was the perfect size for a family of 5 and lots of room for luggage.

6.0

Okay|May 2021

Drop off easy.

Dollar window was closed so we had to go to Hertz who took their customers first. Car was very stinky and the key fob went dead half way through our trip and we had to stop and replace it as we were afraid the car wouldn't start or we wouldn't be able to lock or unlock it at a stop

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2021

Not Much, the prepaid rate was a joke. I still had to pay 391$ after I picked up the car.

Everything, misleading information from KAYAK and Dollar

1 out of 9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6

Good

27 reviews•7 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

Two days in a row, did not have any car I reserved. Never picked up a car.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Customer service

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

FULL size car, the Chrysler 300. Other cars you list as full size are too small.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

No cars available for all days waiting

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2022

Car reeked of smoke.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Prices are high everywhere. But Enterprise was in line with all the other rental companies.

1 out of 9

Avis

6.5

Okay

24 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Super long wait to pick up, took one hour. Customer service was horrible. Didn’t have the car available that I had a reservation for. Gave me an alternative car that was super small and uncomfortable. I also returned the car early because my trip changed and didn’t get any credit for it being in 2 days early

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

It was very good, nice car , great price and everything ran smooth.

6.0

Okay|Jun 2023

What a mess in Pensacola. Two agents for a line of people stretching out into the baggage claim. 40 minutes in line to get the car. Otherwise no issues.

6.0

Okay|Jul 2022

They charged me a fuel charge automatically and had I not noticed would end up paying for it.

4.0

Mediocre|May 2022

Did not know I would be charged for a booster seat until drop off. Was told just to grab one when asked… did not know there were additional charges. Could have bought one for that price! Outrageous

2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

At pickup at 10am, I was assured I had the car for 24 hours but could drop it off early in the afternoon. I was NOT informed by Kayak or the rental agency that the dropoff location would close early in the afternoon and have zero after-hours options. This caused me to miss several work-related events and fruitlessly drive across the city to another location that was also closed. When I finally was able to return it the following morning at 9am (after paying for unplanned overnight parking and missing more important events in the process), I was charged for two days despite being assured the rental was for 24 hours. I also had to pay for gas because it had gone down from full and I had no time to refill the gas tank for the second time in a row. Terrible experience, and I will think twice before using in the future.

1 out of 8

Car rental FAQs

What are petrol prices like in Pensacola

The average price of petrol in Pensacola is HK$8.53/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$384 and HK$554 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Pensacola?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Payless (9.6 rating), Ace (9.0 rating) and Thrifty (8.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Pensacola.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Pensacola for a week from Hertz?

Hiring a car in Pensacola for a week can be a great option for travel. Hertz, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$3,337/week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Pensacola for the best price?

Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 34% on your car hire. For a below average price in Pensacola, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 28 days in advance.