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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in The Villages

  • Hiring a vehicle from The Villages car hire will provide you with the flexibility and freedom to visit various places in The Villages, Florida on your own terms. With a hire car, you can conveniently explore The Villages for the numerous amenities available, including golf courses, entertainment venues, town squares, and recreation centres, without relying on schedules by public transport. You can also visit various natural attractions in The Villages, including Lake Griffin State Park and Lake Harris, more accessible by car. You can drive and explore beyond The Village's borders to nearby towns and cities, including Ocala and Mount Dora, for annual festivals and antique shops.
  • Several airports serve The Villages, including Orlando Sanford International (SFB) Airport and Orlando International Airport (MCO). In SFB, the car hire counters are in a separate facility, accessible by a shuttle service operating every 10 to 15 minutes outside the airport's terminal. The car hires in The Villages at SFB include Avis, Budget, Hertz, and Enterprise. You will pick the car up at the separate facility's car park. The car hires in The Villages at MCO are also in an independent facility served by 24/7 shuttle buses from Level 1 of terminals A and B. Ensure you have all the necessary documents, including the driving licence and identification documents, to hire a car from The Villages' car hire companies at these airports.
  • The Villages has an extensive network of golf cart paths, and the golf carts are common in transportation among the city's residents. Golf carts have the right of way in specific paths; therefore, ensure you yield to them when the designated trails are crossings, and look out for the golf cart crossing signs along the road. The Villages is pedestrian-friendly, so be aware of cyclists and pedestrians, especially near recreational centres, town squares, and shopping centres.
  • The Villages experience rush hours during work commutes from 07:00 to 09:00 and 16:00 to 18:00. During the rush hours, you will encounter a larger volume of vehicles, especially on major roads, including Morse Boulevard, County Road 466, and Buena Vista Boulevard. Avoid the major highways, as they experience heavier traffic during rush hours. The Villages experiences hot and humid summers and mild winter seasons. During heavy rain and thunderstorm, road visibility will decrease, so consider hiring a car with good visibility to manoeuvre the roads in those seasons.
  • Book your car hire in The Villages at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact hire cars in The Villages are around 51% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about car hire in The Villages

  • How much is the price of fuel in The Villages?

    The average price of fuel in The Villages is £2.86 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £34 and £46, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in The Villages?

    Compact (Buick Encore or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in The Villages.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Orlando airport (MCO)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Orlando airport include Hertz, OtoQ Car Rental, Dollar, Budget, Alamo, Avis, Fox, Sixt, Thrifty and NU Car.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Orlando airport (MCO)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Orlando airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Dollar, Budget, Alamo, Avis, Fox, Thrifty, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National.

  • How can I find car hires near me in The Villages?

    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 hire cost in The Villages?

    A Compact car hire in The Villages costs £27 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in The Villages?

    An Intermediate car hire in The Villages costs £41 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in The Villages?

    A Standard car hire in The Villages costs £42 per day, on average.

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in The Villages?

    Most car hire providers in The Villages offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in The Villages, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in The Villages, Florida?

    When visiting The Villages, consider hiring a compact or mid-size car, as they offer good manoeuvrability for the well-maintained roads. These vehicles also provide comfortable seating and ample boot space for various transportation needs. If you need more cargo space, consider hiring an SUV, which is also a good choice when visiting during heavy rainfall and thunderstorm periods. Since The Villages has increased the use of golf carts, you can also consider hiring a golf cart to navigate the city, as there are designated golf cart paths.

  • What's the speed limit in The Villages, Florida?

    The default speed limit in The Villages is 30 mph in residential areas, 35 mph to 45 mph on main and multi-lane roads, and 20 mph on golf cart paths. Pay attention to construction ones, as they may have reduced speed limits. There are no speed cameras in The Villages; however, ensure safety by driving within the set speed limits. Be extra cautious when driving in residential areas and the golf cart paths, and keep an eye out for speed signage along the roads.

  • Where are the best places to park in The Villages, Florida?

    There are various car parks that you can go to when using car hires in The Village. If you are working on a budget and want to save money on parking, consider car parks in Town Square, recreational entrances, shopping plazas, golf courses, and residential areas, offering free parking spaces. The cost for parking in the Villages is about $4 (£3.09) daily rate and $150 (£115.77) to $300 (£231.54) monthly rate, if you are looking for long-term parking. You can find paid car parks in The Villages Regional Hospital and Event Venues.

The Villages car hire reviews and directory 
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Hertz

Best rated

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.8

2 locations in The Villages

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Locations in The Villages

8806 Airport Road

+1 352 323 8629

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

990 Main Street

+1 352 430 1039

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
No high pressure to buy extras. Pleasant employees.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Bigger car

8.0 Very Good

Ron, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Pickup and drop off went smoothly. No problems.

Cons:

The van was not washed before rental. Windows and mirrors were so dirty, I had to spend 15 minutes cleaning them before I could start my journey.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The car was excellent. Easy and comfortable driving

Cons:

The Hertz office in Lady Lake (The Villages) was a very bad experience. We had to wait for about 1 hr for the understaffed office to clean a car for a person in front of us and to clean our car. Knowing we were coming to pick up the car, it should have been ready! Further, the inside was nice and clean but the outside was very dirty. I paid for a carwash before I left FL. Also, the office was very soiled looking and tacky. The pick up experience was quite annoying.

2.0 Poor

Latasha, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

I called the day before and put a reservation in online. I had a family emergency in Alabama and needed to get there as soon as possible. I called before setting the reservation to see if they excepted debit cards they stated yes. The next day I spent 30 dollars on a taxi to get there. When I arrived, I had to wait for 30 more minutes to be told that my credit score was not high enough to rent a car from them. One hundred sixty dollars later, I rented from another company. I will never recommend them to anyone else who has an emergency.

2.0 Poor

Tara, Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

We arrived 12min after the stated time on the reservation and the doors were locked!

Cons:

It would've been nice to know that the place closed at 12 and that even though the reservation said to pick up at 12, we should arrive by 11:30. Had to drive an extra hour and a half to get another rental that day and paid $150 more.

1 out of 5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.6

4 locations in The Villages

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1076 Lake Sumter Lndg

+1 352 751 2417

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Friday08:00 - 17:00
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1725 Mount Vernon Rd

+1 352 787 1128

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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4480 Se Maricamp Rd

+1 352 694 4480

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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4828 Se 102nd Pl

+1 352 694 4480

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Enterprise had no SUV's available.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

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we liked it all.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was great in assisting receiving the car

Cons:

Make sure to thoroughly clean the car from cigarette smoke (even though people are not supposed to smoke in cars)

8.0 Very Good

Daniel, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes, pickup was quick and easy.

Cons:

No issues at all.

3.2 Poor

Michelle, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up was easy

Cons:

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

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly. But pick up process a disaster. The company computer wouldn’t verify my billing address. I had to call my husband at home, find and take pictures of water bill, light bill , email them to company. It took a very long time to get car.

1 out of 3

Dollar

5.8

Fair

One location in The Villages

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990 Main Street

+1 352 430 1039

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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Thrifty

5.8

Fair

One location in The Villages

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990 Main Street

+1 352 430 1039

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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Avis

No score available yet

One location in The Villages

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2201 Us Highway 441 South

+1 352 315 0278

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly

Cons:

Car had multiple dents, scratches, odor

9.6 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very nice and made the rental process very easy. Drop off was a breeze.

Cons:

The car smelled of smoke when we got it, which really stood out since we aren't smokers. Other than that, vehicle was very clean. We personally bought a Maguires odor bomb and set it off on the car and that got rid of the smoke smell. Overall very happy with the rental.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2022

KAYAK
They said to come in at 11:30 because cars were being returned at noon. I came in at 11:30 and they said no cars are available or will be available.

1 out of 1

Budget

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One location in The Villages

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2201 Us Highway 441 South

+1 352 787 5555

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

People carrier

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They could have cleaned the car before we picked it up. The inside and outside was dirty. I found Gatorade bottles in the back the van wasn't vacuumed. When we went to drop it off they made us vacuum it out because he said there was pet hair on the carpet (isn't that your job) he was very rude and was Persistent, that we had a pet in the van.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly staff

10.0 Wonderful

Jennifer, Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was great for both pickup and dropoff. Easy, quick, and very happy with the experience. Vehicle was clean and comfortable and exactly what we needed!

10.0 Wonderful

Anita, May 2023

Compact

KAYAK
Smooth sailing at both pickup and drop off.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
I selected a compact car. I got a pick up truck. Gas mileage was terrible. It cost me double for gas. Not a good deal. Drop off at airport was a mess. No one at drop off point, and no instructions as to where to leave the truck. I had to guess what to do, after spending entirely too much time before my flight in the rental parking lot. Not good.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Compact

KAYAK
I was charged 500 dollars for a 24 hour rental. I picked up the car in Leesburg Fla and drove to Ft Meyers airport. The car was returned in less than 8 hours and I was charged and extra 400 dollars to drop it off at a different location. I could not understand the representative because her English was terrible. Use a different rental company. My airfare roundtrip from NY was cheaper than the car!!!!!

1 out of 3

55 travellers who hired a car in The Villages gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.8

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Car hire insurance in The Villages

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some The Villages car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in The Villages.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your The Villages car hire.

The Villages car hire information

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