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Cheap Car Hire in Fort Lauderdale from R469

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 Fort Lauderdale with a pick-up date of 3/3 and drop-off date of 10/3. 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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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Fort Lauderdale?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Fort Lauderdale and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 February 2025.

January

R554

February

R591

March

R646

April

R517

May

R498

June

R498

July

R554

August

R591

September

R480

October

R517

November

R609

December

R849

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Fort Lauderdale is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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.

Popular car types in Fort Lauderdale

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Fort Lauderdale and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 20 February 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Fort Lauderdale this past week from 165 hire locations out of 107 hire agencies. Prices for a Fort Lauderdale small car hire start from R469/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 070+

Convertible

Convertible

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 208+

Compare available car types for rental in Fort Lauderdale

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Fort Lauderdale to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 February 2025.

Small cars

R254 - R2 839

All Car Types

R245 - R2 280

To hire a small car in Fort Lauderdale, the United States, you would pay an average price of R463/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Fort Lauderdale, the United States (~R254/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 839/day). In fact, February is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Fort Lauderdale. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Fort Lauderdale, renting a small car saves you 40% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Fort Lauderdale small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Fort Lauderdale, the United States, you would pay an average price of R598/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Fort Lauderdale, the United States (~R173/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 252/day). In fact, October is about 72% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Fort Lauderdale. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Fort Lauderdale, renting a medium car saves you 22% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Fort Lauderdale medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Fort Lauderdale, the United States, you would pay an average price of R587/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Fort Lauderdale, the United States (~R339/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 090/day). In fact, March is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Fort Lauderdale. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Fort Lauderdale, renting a SUV saves you 24% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Fort Lauderdale SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen PoloR469/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR660/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Top rental agencies in Fort Lauderdale

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Fort Lauderdale known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Fort Lauderdale. Reviews were last updated on 20 February 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Fort Lauderdale, such as Sixt, Budget and Economy Rent a Car. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Sixt

7,0
Good
195 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,0

Budget

5,9
Fair
139 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,9

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

6,0

Economy Rent a Car

5,5
Fair
225 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,7

GREEN MOTION

3,2
Poor
131 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,0

Comfort

3,9

Overall

3,2

Pick-up/drop-off

3,3

Value

3,2

Alamo

8,1
Very Good
51 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,0
Good
59 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,8

Avis

6,5
Okay
64 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,6

Hertz

6,2
Okay
83 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,2

Best Fort Lauderdale car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Fort Lauderdale. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Fort Lauderdale with an average daily rate of R700. Data was last updated on 20 February 2025.
The best offers we've found on car hires in the Fort Lauderdale area. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Volkswagen PoloR469/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Audi A3R473/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
BMW 3 SeriesR570/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Fort Lauderdale, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 February 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Fort Lauderdale?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Fort Lauderdale from the following companies over the past two weeks: Autounion Car Rental (R469/day), Avis (R609/day), and Fox (R654/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Fort Lauderdale?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (8,4 rating), Alamo (8,2 rating) and E-Z Rent-A-Car (7,8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Fort Lauderdale.

  • What are petrol prices like in Fort Lauderdale?

    The average price of petrol in Fort Lauderdale is R16,63/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R748 and R1 080 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Fort Lauderdale for a week from North Car Rental?

    From North Car Rental you can hire a car in Fort Lauderdale from about R1 323 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Fort Lauderdale for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 45% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Fort Lauderdale.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Fort Lauderdale?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Fort Lauderdale however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much is a car hire in Fort Lauderdale for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Fort Lauderdale is R0. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Fort Lauderdale. For the month of March, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Fort Lauderdale for as low as R183/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Fort Lauderdale?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Fort Lauderdale is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe) based on our Cheapflights data.

Car hires by fuel type in Fort Lauderdale

Browse car hires by fuel type in Fort Lauderdale. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Fort Lauderdale. Deals were last updated on 20 February 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Fort Lauderdale. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R34+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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