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KAYAK’s top tips for renting 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.
- Book your rental car in Ocala at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car 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 $0.50 per hour. Find free parking on N. Magnolia Avenue and SW. 1st Avenue. The downtown parking garage, which is located on SE Broadway St., also has free parking available every day if you prefer not to park in the street.
How much is the price of fuel in Ocala?
The average price of fuel in Ocala is S$ 4.58 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between S$ 55 and S$ 73, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Ocala?
Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Ocala.
Which car rental companies are at Orlando airport (MCO)?
Car hire companies onsite at Orlando airport include Avis, Dollar and OtoQ Car Rental.
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 Compact car rental cost in Ocala?
A Compact car rental in Ocala costs S$ 49 per day, on average.
Ocala car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9
Good
Read 11 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.7
3 locations in Ocala
Locations in Ocala
1770 Sw 60th Ave
+1 352 861 2528
448 Sw 10th St
+1 352 237 0002
4480 Se Maricamp Rd
+1 352 694 4480
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Pick-up truck
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
Staff was great in assisting receiving the carCons:
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
Pros:
Pick up was easyCons:
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
Pros:
Staff was friendlyCons:
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.8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Sept 2020
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Yes8.4 Very Good
Anonymous, Sept 2020
Pros:
The staff and the lady that helped me was very helpful.Cons:
I just did not like the style of the car. It was uncomfortable. It smelled like a dog had been in there previously. I had to drive to pick my son up and all of his stuff smelled like dog when we got home. Maybe take more time to clean it better before someone else rents it.Budget
6.5
Okay
Read 19 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
6.2
2 locations in Ocala
Locations in Ocala
1506 South Pine Avenue
+1 352 369 5556
1770 Southwest 60th Avenue
+1 352 237 0649
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2.0 Poor
Melissa, Oct 2024
Passenger van
2.0 Poor
Emanuel, Sept 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Pick-up truck
10.0 Wonderful
Patrick, Dec 2023
Compact
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Intermediate
Hertz
5.7
Fair
Read 11 reviewsCleanliness
5.3
Comfort
5.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.7
Value for money
6.0
2 locations in Ocala
Locations in Ocala
1770 Sw 60th Avenue
+1 352 861 1888
970 Sw 6th Ave Suite 107
+1 352 622 9980
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10.0 Wonderful
Jeffrey, Oct 2023
Compact SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2021
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
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Staff member had personality of a fish.Cons:
STAFF2.0 Poor
Jaime, Mar 2020
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They didn't allow us to pick up the rental.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2023
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2022
Avis
4.6
Mediocre
Read 12 reviewsCleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.8
Value for money
5.0
2 locations in Ocala
Locations in Ocala
1506 South Pine Avenue
+1 352 368 1937
1770 Southwest 60th Avenue
+1 352 237 2714
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10.0 Wonderful
Juliana, Jul 2024
Economy
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2021
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
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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 KAYAK2.0 Poor
William, Dec 2020
Pros:
Nothing. They didn’t have the vehicle I ordered and tried to get me to take another for more money.6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jun 2020
Pros:
The price was right on. Ease of pick and drop off was good.Cons:
We were given a car with a tire that had a known issue of leaking air. This created a situation on our road trip where we needed to swap out the car. The office in Ocala, Florida was disorganized, and the representative at the counter was disinterested. The gentleman in the car area was helpful and kind and filled the tires with air. However, this car should not have been rented out to anyone as there was a known tire leak.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2022
National
7.8
Good
One location in Ocala
Locations in Ocala
1770 Sw 60th Ave
+1 352 861 2528
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Dollar
5.8
Fair
One location in Ocala
Locations in Ocala
970 Southwest 6th Avenue
+1 352 622 9980
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970 Sw 6th Ave Suite 107
+1 352 622 9980
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750 SW 60th Avenue Ocala
+1 407 438 8010
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Most popular car type | Compact |
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Ocala car hire information
| Pick-up location | Ocala |
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| Car types | |
| Hire locations | 14 |
| Airport locations | 6 |