Fort Lauderdale

Cheap Car Hire in Fort Lauderdale from R223

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 11/3 and drop-off date of 20/3. 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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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 12 February 2026.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Fort Lauderdale this past week from 188 hire locations out of 116 hire agencies. Prices for a Fort Lauderdale small car hire start from R223/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

R1 459+

People carrier

People carrier

R1 541+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 146+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 742+

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:

BMW 1 SeriesR223/day
4
M
A/C
BMW 1 Series
Kia RioR308/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

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 R833. Data was last updated on 12 February 2026.
BMW 1 SeriesR223/day
4
M
A/C
BMW 1 Series
Ford FocusR308/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Volkswagen PoloR308/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo

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 R318/day – about 1 022% 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 154 reviews). Budget (rated 5.8/10 with 141 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 R349/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Fort Lauderdale is December (R667/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

R445

February

R461

March

R445

April

R492

May

R445

June

R413

July

R461

August

R413

September

R349

October

R365

November

R429

December

R667

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

Hertz has 11 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 12 February 2026.

Sixt

7,3
Good
154 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,3

Budget

5,8
Fair
141 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,9

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,9

Alamo

8,3
Very Good
36 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

8,3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,2
Good
58 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,0

Avis

6,4
Okay
59 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,5

Hertz

6,3
Okay
76 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,2

Thrifty

5,7
Fair
73 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,8

Dollar

5,3
Fair
72 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

5,6

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 12 February 2026.
  • 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 558 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 is a car hire in Fort Lauderdale for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Fort Lauderdale is R1 301. Hiring a Compact 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 R0/day.

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 12 February 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Fort Lauderdale. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R9+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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