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Key West car hires from $142

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Key West with a pick-up date of 28/11 and drop-off date of 30/11. 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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Mitsubishi Mirage car
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
M
$157/day
Nissan Versa car
Nissan Versa
or similar SMALL
4
2
2/4
M
$158/day
Honda Civic car
Honda Civic
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
$142/day
Ford Fusion car
Ford Fusion
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
M
$155/day
Dodge Grand Caravan car
Dodge Grand Caravan
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
M
$172/day
Nissan Maxima car
Nissan Maxima
or similar LARGE
5
5
2/4
M
$183/day
Cadillac XTS car
Cadillac XTS
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
M
$185/day
Ford Mustang Convertible car
Ford Mustang Convertible
or similar CONVERTIBLE
5
3
2/4
M
$153/day
Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$153/day
Nissan Pathfinder car
Nissan Pathfinder
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$163/day
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Key West

  • Car rentals in Key West make it easy to visit nearby attractions both within and outside of the city. The scenic Bahia Honda State Park can be found just 35 miles outside of the city limits, along with many other small islands that are fun to explore, and driving is a convenient way to get to all of these. If you want to go on a day trip, you can head to Key Largo, a popular destination that’s about a 2h drive away. Key West car rentals will provide you with a lot of flexibility and independence.
  • To find Key West International Airport’s rental car center, simply head to the baggage claim area in the arrivals terminal. As the center is located inside of the airport, there is no need to take a shuttle to the location. There are several different companies for you to choose from for car rentals in Key West, with Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz being a handful of the options available.
  • Key West is filled with many small streets and cul-de-sacs, so adding a GPS to your rental car can be a convenient choice to help prevent you from getting lost. As it is a beach town that is known for having beautiful weather, there are also quite a few pedestrians and cyclists out and about, particularly in the city center and along the coast, so make sure to keep your eyes open for them when you’re behind the wheel.
  • There is one main street to get in and out of Key West, and it is known as Highway 1. During rush hour, Highway 1 often becomes congested with commuters traveling in and out of the city, so try to avoid driving between 7:30-9:30am and 4-6pm. This road also frequently has a high amount of traffic during the summer months, as this is when visitors come to Key West to soak up some sun and spend time at the beach. If you’re on a schedule or catching a flight, keep these times in mind to avoid delays.
  • Book your rental car in Key West at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate rental cars in Key West are around 9% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Key West

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Key West?

    An SUV is often a convenient choice for a rental car in Key West, as it is spacious and has enough room for you to store all of your beach and recreational equipment, like kayaks, bikes, surfboards, snorkeling supplies, and more. It’s also a comfortable car to have if you will be going on longer road trips away from the city.

  • What’s the speed limit in Key West?

    On Highway 1, you will find that the speed limit is generally around 55mph, with some spots having a maximum of 45 to 35mph instead. If you are driving near a school, the speed limit will normally be 20mph. Highway 1 is known for having many police officers monitoring speeding, so make sure to be vigilant when you’re driving to avoid being pulled over and given a ticket. Key West also has some traffic cameras at major intersections, so avoid speeding within the city limits as well.

  • Where are the best places to park in Key West?

    While there is free street parking in Key West, finding an open spot can be a difficult endeavor. Street-metered parking is offered 7 days a week from 8am to 12am, and rates start at around $3 per hour. There are also a few paid parking garages to choose from, like the Park N Ride Old Town Garage that offers 24h access and has a rate of $4 an hour, with a $32 daily maximum.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Key West?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at National ($142/day), Alamo ($153/day) and Budget ($155/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at National 3491 S Roosevelt Blvd 33040 (4 kilometres from the city centre).

  • What is the best car hire company in Key West?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Key West is Budget (6.7, 51 reviews).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Key West?

    The average price of fuel in Key West is $6.20 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $74 and $99, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Key West?

    Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Key West.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Key West?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Key West?

    An Intermediate car hire in Key West costs $114 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Key West?

    A Standard car hire in Key West costs $155 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Key West?

    A Mini car hire in Key West costs $193 per day, on average.

Key West 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.

Budget

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

6.5

One location in Key West

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Locations in Key West

3495 South Roosevelt Road

+1 305 294 8868

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Economy

KAYAK
The condition of the rental car at pickup was very scratched. Its appearance caused doubt about its maintenance.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
My trip was supposed to cost $1214.33. Budget receipt showed a charge of $1278.83. My amex charge to Budget was 1478.83. Budget agent said $200.00 would be credited to my Amex Card. That leaves $68.50 that Budget overcharged me.

2.0 Poor

Robert, Mar 2024

Pick-up truck

KAYAK
They didn't accept Affirm for payment but on your website you guys said I was able to use Affirm at check I was very disappointed with Kayak . I doubt that I'll ever use your company again . Getting told at check out that budget doesn't accept Affirm as payment really put a strain on my trip !!!!

8.0 Very Good

Sandy, Mar 2024

Compact

KAYAK
It was a good rental. The only problem we had was after flight delay and we landed in Key West the Budget rental booth was closed! We had to go to the Hertz booth to rent a car to get us to our house.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Pick up procedure was slow

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
They did and bait and switch. Told me they didn’t have the car I rented. Upgraded me and cost me $290 more than I paid originally. Unless I get a refund I’ll not use you again.

1 out of 11

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.7

3 locations in Key West

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Locations in Key West

2516 N Roosevelt Blvd

+1 305 292 0220

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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3491 S Roosevelt Blvd

+1 844 958 1292

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Bldg A 4203 Midway Ave

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

People mover

KAYAK
Jesse in Key West was great.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Easy pick up. Car had a damaged bumper when I picked it up, but it was documented. When dropping it off at the end point, they questioned the bumper multiple times and made it seem like it never should have been on the road.

4.0 Mediocre

Abby, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off was easy

Cons:

The car was filthy and rattling. Ripped up seats in the back..... and the desk guy in key west was so rude and non helpful

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The drop off was fine!

Cons:

We had a 10am airport car pickup at Key West International Airport. No cars were available at 9:50am when we arrived. We had to wait until 10:30am for next car coming back to be washed and cleaned. No one asked about Sun Pass. Will have to pay a fortune for each toll we went through without Sun Pass on the car?

2.0 Poor

Clif, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nice vehicle.

Cons:

Arrived at the pickup time. They were closed. Came back the next day to get the vehicle, it wasn't ready. After an hour long wait, the vehicle was presented to me. Clearly it was rushed. Did not have a full tank of gas. There was no walk around to inspect the vehicle. I took off with the vehicle. Already late for my meeting. Upon drop off in Miami, I was informed that there was damage to the vehicle on the passenger side rear door. Since it was a black vehicle and on the passenger side, I did not notice it on pickup. So in Miami I was informed that I will be charged for the damage.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Reserved a full size sedan in Key West. Only available was a compact. Had no choice and told it was an upgrade. Could not debate as that was the only car available. I took out collision when reserved with Kayak which also covered 2nd driver. I was told that would not give me coverage and second driver had additional charge. I ended up paying twice the amount I locked in on with my reservation. Very disappointed in Enterprise.

1 out of 7

Hertz

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.5

Value for money

5.7

One location in Key West

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Locations in Key West

3491 S. Roosevelt Blvd

+1 305 294 1039

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Key West had few cars because of recent storms. A relatively valid excuse. Your staff was not at all helpful seeking alternate solutions. Eventually after about two hours we were given an adequate vehicle which still smelled of cigarette smoke. The return was easy.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
I’m President Circle in my car was not ready, I had to use a Budget. :(((

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
The Hertz location where I was supposed to drop off the car was closed and I didn't know exactly what to do. I wish the employee had told me this when I picked up the car in Key West. There shouldn't be any ambiguity when dealing with a car.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Reservation was confirmed with confirmation number….would you stranded at airport be cause NO vehicles were available at location. Terrible experience will NEVER do business with kayak again

1.9 Poor

Dylan, Jul 2021

KAYAK
The woman checking me out and setting up the rental was hands down the rudest woman I’ve ever dealt with at a rental car facility. There was a tropical storm and people were trying to leave and she made it extremely difficult and spoke extremely rudely to myself and other. Horrendous service.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The women at the counter was amazing. She was a true professional under extreme stress. There were no.cars avafor.pick up and people were very upset.

Cons:

Not waiting for well over an hour for my rental.

1 out of 9

Avis

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

7.8

One location in Key West

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Locations in Key West

3495 South Roosevelt Boulevard

+1 305 296 8744

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff member told us "we had no hope of getting a car" and to use another agency, therefore we never got our car

Cons:

The staff should have issued a refund for the prepaid rental, but would not

6.0 Okay

Erica, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Mack was so helpful! He tried to help my reservation when my flights were rerouted and we got in an hour later than expected. He really went above and beyond to try to accommodate the change in plans.

Cons:

Closing the office prior to the arrival of the last fight is problematic, there were a number of folks stranded without their rental car. This resulted in additional taxi fees from and returning to the airport to pick up the vehicle during the next days business hours. If business hours could be extended, the arrival in Key West and Avis experience would be more enjoyable.

10.0 Wonderful

Michael, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very easy which with to work and quick for a small airport.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2023

People mover

KAYAK
Quicker at the arrival counter. Waited about an hour before got to teller.

2.0 Poor

Jeffrey, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

My reservation was not honored. Arrived at my destination and was told there were no cars available. Ended up being forced to pay more than double the amount to get a car at a different agency. Terrible!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was excellent and the vehicle was exactly what we wanted

1 out of 2

Thrifty

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.5

One location in Key West

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Locations in Key West

3495 S Roosevelt Blvd

+1 877 283 0898

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was helpful and friendly and drop off was super easy.

Cons:

All was good.

8.8 Very Good

Anonymous, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Pretty simple in & out. Toll policy so-so.

Cons:

Car wasn't ready for pickup at my allotted time.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was helpful at check-in and check-out.

Cons:

The air conditioner was not that great in the daytime heat and the gas tank was not full on pickup.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

I was unable to cancel my rental. Plans changed due to COVID-19

Cons:

I was unable to cancel my rental. Plans changed due to COVID-19

6.0 Okay

Joe, Mar 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Didn't get to take the trip

Cons:

Didn't get a refund for the auto insurance after my trip was cancelled.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

cheaper rates

1 out of 3

Alamo

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

7.2

One location in Key West

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3491 S Roosevelt Blvd

+1 844 958 1293

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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2.0 Poor

Kam, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was reluctant to help. arrived at pickup and was told cara wouldn’t be ready for another 2 hours.. which was 4 hours over our original pickup time. Stranded at an airport waiting for our car.

10.0 Wonderful

Robin, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

everything went smoothly, from booking to return

Cons:

price can always be better, but in this case Alamo was the best price.

2.0 Poor

Mike, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

N/A

Cons:

Didn’t have my rental car available @ time of pick-up. Had to cancel

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Complimentary upgrade because my vehicle was unavailable

Cons:

Car was not available upon pickup. Was told three hour wait but did not get called for seven hours. Car was dirty and windows needed to be cleaned from all the previous dirt and grim. Customer service disconnected my call six times while trying to remedy the problem

2.0 Poor

Jerry, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Car was not what I reserved. They had no full size cars available. Car smelled like smoke and made my kids sick

2.0 Poor

Juan, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The convenience is good because it's a small airport.

Cons:

They never give you the car you reserved

1 out of 7

National

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

2 locations in Key West

Locations in Key West

2516 S Roosevelt Blvd

+1 844 868 8504

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3491 S Roosevelt Blvd

+1 844 958 1294

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was nice

Cons:

We had a reservation for 9AM to drive from Key West to Miami. The car was not ready for us to drive away until noon!! When we checked in, the attendant said the car would be ready in an hour, but really took three hours. By the time we left there were 150 people in line waiting to check in to pick up their rental. Airplanes continued to arrive throughout the period with people expecting to pick up a car and continue their journey. Airport security was having a fit trying to make people maintain social distance when the airport physically did not contain enough space to allow 150 people in line waiting and people arriving claiming their bags on the baggage carousel to maintain distinace. The entire problem was caused by National, Enterprise, Alamo car rental mismanagement and inability to think outside the box. In fact, I watched two employees show up to work then disappear when having to confront unhappy customers looking for an explanation for why they couldn’t get their car.

Ace

5.6

Fair

One location in Key West

Locations in Key West

3424 N Roosevelt Blvd

+1 305 293 3555

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Economy Rent a Car

5.5

Fair

One location in Key West

Locations in Key West

3424 N Roosevelt Blvd

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Free2Move

No score available yet

One location in Key West

Locations in Key West

3424, N Roosevelt Blvd

+1 305 293 3555

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 14:00

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Key West

Locations in Key West

3491 S. Roosevelt Boulevard

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VIPCars Recommendation

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One location in Key West

Locations in Key West

2516 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, , USA Florida

+1 914 368 0091

Monday07:00 - 20:00
Tuesday07:00 - 20:00
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165 travellers who rented a car in Key West gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.7

Car hire locations in or near Key West

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Most popular car type

Intermediate

When to book a car hire in Key West

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Key West car hire information

Pick-up locationKey West
Car typesCompact, Convertible, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, People mover, Premium, Standard SUV
Hire locations17
Airport locations14
Popular agenciesAlamo, National, Budget