Fort Lauderdale

Cheap Car Hire in Fort Lauderdale from R257

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 24/4 and drop-off date of 23/5. 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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Fort Lauderdale car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Fort Lauderdale. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 April 2026.

Most popular company

CAPITALRENTACAR

Price of petrol per litre

R19,27

Average price per day

R376

Cheapest price per day

R257

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 18 April 2026.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Fort Lauderdale this past week from 199 hire locations out of 119 hire agencies. Prices for a Fort Lauderdale small car hire start from R257/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 039+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 029+

Compare car hire deals in Fort Lauderdale by type

Here are the best Fort Lauderdale small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Fort Lauderdale medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i10R257/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Citroen C3 AircrossR525/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
BMW 1 SeriesR686/day
4
M
A/C
BMW 1 Series

Best car hire deals found in Fort Lauderdale

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 R656. Data was last updated on 18 April 2026.
Hyundai i10R257/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Ford FocusR265/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Focus
BMW 1 SeriesR525/day
4
M
A/C
BMW 1 Series

Cheapflights insights for Fort Lauderdale car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Fort Lauderdale, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Fort Lauderdale?

For the best savings on car hire in Fort Lauderdale, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R327/day – about 1 044% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Fort Lauderdale?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Fort Lauderdale is Sixt (rated 7.3/10 with 124 reviews). Budget (rated 5.9/10 with 139 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Fort Lauderdale?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Fort Lauderdale is September, when you can expect to pay R359/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Fort Lauderdale is December (R686/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R457

February

R474

March

R506

April

R523

May

R441

June

R425

July

R474

August

R425

September

R359

October

R376

November

R441

December

R686

What car do most people hire in Fort Lauderdale?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Fort Lauderdale are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar), and Luxury cars (Audi A4 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Fort Lauderdale?

Hertz has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Arow Enterprises Corp. has the second-highest number of locations in Fort Lauderdale at 9.

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 18 April 2026.

Sixt

7,3
Good
124 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,3

Budget

5,9
Fair
139 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,9

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,9

Value

6,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,4
Good
42 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,2

Avis

6,4
Okay
61 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,6

Hertz

6,3
Okay
68 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,2

Thrifty

5,6
Fair
59 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,8

Dollar

5,0
Fair
57 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

5,9

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

5,3

Payless

3 locations

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 18 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Fort Lauderdale?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R376/day when booking a car hire in Fort Lauderdale. The absolute best deal a user found was for R365/day from Capital Rent A Car, booked on Apr. 11.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Fort Lauderdale for a week from Capital Rent A Car?

    From Capital Rent A Car you can hire a car in Fort Lauderdale from about R2 630 per week on average.

  • 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 does it cost to rent a car in Fort Lauderdale for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Fort Lauderdale is R11 272 (R376/day) on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Fort Lauderdale

Browse car hires by fuel type in Fort Lauderdale. Deals were last updated on 18 April 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Fort Lauderdale. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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