Car Rentals in Florida — Miami, Orlando, Keys, Tampa
Florida is the second-largest US car-rental market — 5 major airport hubs (MIA, MCO, FLL, TPA, JAX), year-round driving weather, and the only US state with the Florida Keys Overseas Highway (US-1, 113 mi). PickRV's FL car catalogue covers convertibles, family SUVs, Orlando theme-park minivans, and Miami exotic rentals.
Rental classes Florida leans on
The body types this state's market is built around — each opens its PickRV hub.
Primary Florida car-rental markets
Miami (MIA + Lauderdale FLL)
Convertibles + exotic-car capital of FL; South Beach + Brickell + Wynwood.
Orlando (MCO)
Theme-park minivans + family SUVs; Disney + Universal traffic patterns.
Tampa (TPA) + St. Petersburg
Beach + Gulf Coast rentals; sedans + family SUVs dominate.
Florida Keys (Key Largo to Key West)
Overseas Highway US-1 convertible cruise destination.
Jacksonville (JAX)
North FL beach + St Augustine historic-region rentals.
Florida state rental rules
Florida Highway Safety + Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)- 1
Out-of-state US licenses honored without restriction for tourist rentals.
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International tourists from countries with US driving reciprocity may rent with home-country license + IDP.
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Minimum rental age typically 21; renters 21-24 face Young Driver Surcharge ($15-35/day).
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Florida no-fault insurance + minimum coverage 10/20/10 — verify your insurance/credit card meets requirements.
Florida rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- State rental tax
- 7% · not collected by PickRV
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00
What the Florida DMV doesn't tell you
First-hand context the official .gov pages skip.
- The rental class
Miami exotic-car rental scene is the densest in US (Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren — daily rental rates $1,500-5,000).
- Coastal driving
Florida Keys Overseas Highway (US-1, 113 mi from Key Largo to Key West) is best driven dawn-departure to avoid afternoon traffic + heat.
- What it costs
Hurricane season (June-November) cancellation policy: PickRV honors NHC tropical-storm watch issuance for full-refund cancellation.
- On the road
Orlando theme-park traffic peaks 11 am-3 pm; book early-morning park entries + return rental car late-afternoon.
- What it costs
Florida toll roads (Florida's Turnpike + SunPass) — most rentals include transponder ($5/day + tolls); confirm with host.
Best season in Florida
November-April (dry season + lower humidity). May-October hot + hurricane-prone.
Where PickRV is active in Florida
Florida is PickRV's second-largest car market — Miami + Orlando + Tampa all active. Keys + Jacksonville smaller markets.
Florida car rental FAQ
Can I drive a Florida rental to the Keys?
Yes — US-1 Overseas Highway 113 mi to Key West. Most rentals allow Keys driving; verify with host on listing.
Is exotic-car rental in Miami legitimate?
Yes — Miami has the densest US exotic-car rental scene. PickRV verifies host insurance + maintenance records.