24 August 2020 - ALEKSANDRS BURAKS
Best Car Rental Companies in Fort Lauderdale
Best Car Rental Companies in Fort Lauderdale
By Aleksandrs Buraks | August 24, 2020
South Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations not just in the United States, but the world. Every year millions of vacationers descend on the region to enjoy the sunny weather and beaches. Fort Lauderdale lies at the center of the region.
With many resorts and hotels drawing in tourists, in addition to its stunning beaches, Fort Lauderdale is one of the largest markets for rental cars in the country. It's almost impossible to get around the area without a car. And families, especially, prefer to have a vehicle for their beach vacation.
the size of the rental market means that there's a large choice of rental companies from which to choose. This includes all of the major, international brands as well as smaller, local brands. Given such a selection, how do you know which is right for you?
Thankfully, we ask all of our customers to rate their experience with each rental company after their rental. In this article, we have used the ratings to compile a list of the best rental companies in Fort Lauderdale. We'll also detail each rental company's strong points, according to our customers. So don't fret, after reading this you should know exactly which rental company is best for your trip to South Florida.
With many resorts and hotels drawing in tourists, in addition to its stunning beaches, Fort Lauderdale is one of the largest markets for rental cars in the country. It's almost impossible to get around the area without a car. And families, especially, prefer to have a vehicle for their beach vacation.
the size of the rental market means that there's a large choice of rental companies from which to choose. This includes all of the major, international brands as well as smaller, local brands. Given such a selection, how do you know which is right for you?
Thankfully, we ask all of our customers to rate their experience with each rental company after their rental. In this article, we have used the ratings to compile a list of the best rental companies in Fort Lauderdale. We'll also detail each rental company's strong points, according to our customers. So don't fret, after reading this you should know exactly which rental company is best for your trip to South Florida.
Best Value
Dollar (Cat. Score - 8.6☆)
""Great prices and great service!"
""Great prices and great service!"
Cleanest Cars
Dollar (Cat. Score - 9.1☆)
"The car was clean. inside and outside"
"The car was clean. inside and outside"
Best Upkept Cars
Alamo (Cat. Score - 8.9☆)
"You can tell they take care of the cars!"
"You can tell they take care of the cars!"
Easiest to Find
Dollar (Cat. Score - 8.9☆)
"It is in the Rental Car Center"
"It is in the Rental Car Center"
Quickest Pickup
Snap Rentals (Cat. Score - 8.5☆)
"Easy pick-up process."
"Easy pick-up process."
Quickest Dropoff
Fox (Cat. Score - 9.2☆)
"Returning the car was easy. The girls at the return were very fast."
"Returning the car was easy. The girls at the return were very fast."
South Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations not just in the United States, but the world. Every year millions of vacationers descend on the region to enjoy the sunny weather and beaches. Fort Lauderdale lies at the center of the region.
With many resorts and hotels drawing in tourists, in addition to its stunning beaches, Fort Lauderdale is one of the largest markets for rental cars in the country. It's almost impossible to get around the area without a car. And families, especially, prefer to have a vehicle for their beach vacation.
the size of the rental market means that there's a large choice of rental companies from which to choose. This includes all of the major, international brands as well as smaller, local brands. Given such a selection, how do you know which is right for you?
Thankfully, we ask all of our customers to rate their experience with each rental company after their rental. In this article, we have used the ratings to compile a list of the best rental companies in Fort Lauderdale. We'll also detail each rental company's strong points, according to our customers. So don't fret, after reading this you should know exactly which rental company is best for your trip to South Florida.
With many resorts and hotels drawing in tourists, in addition to its stunning beaches, Fort Lauderdale is one of the largest markets for rental cars in the country. It's almost impossible to get around the area without a car. And families, especially, prefer to have a vehicle for their beach vacation.
the size of the rental market means that there's a large choice of rental companies from which to choose. This includes all of the major, international brands as well as smaller, local brands. Given such a selection, how do you know which is right for you?
Thankfully, we ask all of our customers to rate their experience with each rental company after their rental. In this article, we have used the ratings to compile a list of the best rental companies in Fort Lauderdale. We'll also detail each rental company's strong points, according to our customers. So don't fret, after reading this you should know exactly which rental company is best for your trip to South Florida.
Best Overall Car Rental Company in Fort Lauderdale
As rated by DiscoverCars.com's customers
Dollar Car Rental
With an average customer rating of 8.8☆, Dollar is the best overall car rental company in Fort Lauderdale.
Best Overall Car Rental Company in Fort Lauderdale
As rated by DiscoverCars.com's customers
Dollar Car Rental
With an average customer rating of 8.8☆, Dollar is the best overall car rental company in Fort Lauderdale.
#1 Dollar - 8.8☆
In Fort Lauderdale, Dollar tops the list of the best rental companies just as in Orlando. In addition to being the best overall, it is also the category winner in the following categories:
Fort Lauderdale has a Rental Car Center where most of the large brands have rental desks, including Dollar. This makes Dollar incredibly easy to find and is part of what makes it be the company our customers rate as having the fastest pick up.
Dollar, as it often does, provides excellent customer service in Fort Lauderdale. Our customers also report that its cars cleanliness is second to none. In addition, the company's fleet of cars is in excellent condition, meaning you won't have to worry much about your car breaking down during your vacation.
Its clear — if you want to have the best bang for your buck when it comes to your rental car in Fort Lauderdale, Dollar is the company you should choose — the perfect balance between price and quality.
- Best Value
- Cleanest Cars
- Easiest to Find
- Quickest Pickup
Fort Lauderdale has a Rental Car Center where most of the large brands have rental desks, including Dollar. This makes Dollar incredibly easy to find and is part of what makes it be the company our customers rate as having the fastest pick up.
Dollar, as it often does, provides excellent customer service in Fort Lauderdale. Our customers also report that its cars cleanliness is second to none. In addition, the company's fleet of cars is in excellent condition, meaning you won't have to worry much about your car breaking down during your vacation.
Its clear — if you want to have the best bang for your buck when it comes to your rental car in Fort Lauderdale, Dollar is the company you should choose — the perfect balance between price and quality.
Excellent value
Blazing fast pickup
Blazing fast drop-off
Excellent customer service
Spotless car
Car in excellent condition
#2 Alamo - 8.7☆
Second on our list of best rental companies in Fort Lauderdale is Alamo. Alamo, owned by Enterprise, is another major international brand that focuses on providing great quality service. Alamo, with locations throughout the world, is known for its consistent level of service and in Fort Lauderdale, it's no different.
It's worth noting that Alamo is only available for customers from outside of North America on our website and therefore its rentals always have a Collision Damage Waiver and Third-Party Liability insurance included in the rates.
Alamo has a rental desk in FLL's Rental Car Center, making it easy to find. This is makes picking up and dropping of a car incredibly fast.
Another reason Alamo is a popular company is its fleet. Alamo is known for its wide-ranging fleet of cars. This includes many different types of luxury and specialty vehicles. So if you are looking to rent something special for your beach vacation, Alamo would be a great choice.
Almost provides excellent customer service in Fort Lauderdale as it does in almost all of its locations. This is in addition to its cars being spotless and in tiptop shape. All of this leads to our customers concluding that Alamo, though its prices may be higher than some other companies, provides excellent value for their money.
So it's clear, if you are an international customer, want great service, and particularly if you want a wide selection of cars, Alamo is a great choice to go with when renting a car in Fort Lauderdale.
It's worth noting that Alamo is only available for customers from outside of North America on our website and therefore its rentals always have a Collision Damage Waiver and Third-Party Liability insurance included in the rates.
Alamo has a rental desk in FLL's Rental Car Center, making it easy to find. This is makes picking up and dropping of a car incredibly fast.
Another reason Alamo is a popular company is its fleet. Alamo is known for its wide-ranging fleet of cars. This includes many different types of luxury and specialty vehicles. So if you are looking to rent something special for your beach vacation, Alamo would be a great choice.
Almost provides excellent customer service in Fort Lauderdale as it does in almost all of its locations. This is in addition to its cars being spotless and in tiptop shape. All of this leads to our customers concluding that Alamo, though its prices may be higher than some other companies, provides excellent value for their money.
So it's clear, if you are an international customer, want great service, and particularly if you want a wide selection of cars, Alamo is a great choice to go with when renting a car in Fort Lauderdale.
Excellent value
Fast pickup
Blazing fast drop-off
Execellent customer service
Spotless car
Car in excellent condition
#3 Enterprise - 8.6☆
Coming in at number three on the list is Enterprise, the largest rental company in the world. Being that large and well-known, it is inevitable that the company would be somewhere on our list.
Enterprise is located in the airport's Rental Car Center, making it incredibly easy for deplaning passengers to find. It also means that renters spend very little time picking up and dropping off the car. Not having to return to the airport as early as if you had renting from a company requiring you to take a shuttle from a location outside of the airport.
Enterprise is known across the world for its excellent customer service, so one won't be shocked to learn that our customers say that its customers service in Fort Lauderdale is excellent, just as in Orlando.
It's worth noting that only international customers can book with Enterprise in Fort Lauderdale.
Finally, being a huge global brand, it maintains an excellent fleet of cars, both in terms of choice and in how they are taken care of. You can expect not to have any problems with your rental car if using Enterprise.
Finally, even though Enterprise may have slightly higher prices than those companies located away from the airport, our customers report receiving excellent value for their money with the company. So if you want to save time, have convenience, and be sure you get excellent service, you can't go wrong renting from Enterprise in Fort Lauderdale.
Enterprise is located in the airport's Rental Car Center, making it incredibly easy for deplaning passengers to find. It also means that renters spend very little time picking up and dropping off the car. Not having to return to the airport as early as if you had renting from a company requiring you to take a shuttle from a location outside of the airport.
Enterprise is known across the world for its excellent customer service, so one won't be shocked to learn that our customers say that its customers service in Fort Lauderdale is excellent, just as in Orlando.
It's worth noting that only international customers can book with Enterprise in Fort Lauderdale.
Finally, being a huge global brand, it maintains an excellent fleet of cars, both in terms of choice and in how they are taken care of. You can expect not to have any problems with your rental car if using Enterprise.
Finally, even though Enterprise may have slightly higher prices than those companies located away from the airport, our customers report receiving excellent value for their money with the company. So if you want to save time, have convenience, and be sure you get excellent service, you can't go wrong renting from Enterprise in Fort Lauderdale.
Great value
Qick pickup
Blazing fast drop-off
Excellent customer service
Spotless car
Car in excellent condition
#4 National - 8.5☆
Coming in fourth, just behind its parent company Enterprise, is National. National, like Enterprise, is only available for international customers on our website.
National, like Enterprise, is also a great company to chose if you want a wide selection of cars, having everything from convertibles to larger passenger vans.
Unsurprisingly, the ratings for National in all of the categories are exactly the same as those of Enterprise. Customers think they get great value for their money with the company. They also think they receive excellent customer service.
It's worth noting that only international customers can book with National in Fort Lauderdale.
Finally, being a huge global brand, it maintains an excellent fleet of cars, both in terms of choice and in how they are taken care of. You can expect not to have any problems with your rental car if using National.
So there you have it, if you live outside of North America, National is an excellent choice of rental company to use when renting a car in Fort Lauderdale.
National, like Enterprise, is also a great company to chose if you want a wide selection of cars, having everything from convertibles to larger passenger vans.
Unsurprisingly, the ratings for National in all of the categories are exactly the same as those of Enterprise. Customers think they get great value for their money with the company. They also think they receive excellent customer service.
It's worth noting that only international customers can book with National in Fort Lauderdale.
Finally, being a huge global brand, it maintains an excellent fleet of cars, both in terms of choice and in how they are taken care of. You can expect not to have any problems with your rental car if using National.
So there you have it, if you live outside of North America, National is an excellent choice of rental company to use when renting a car in Fort Lauderdale.
Great value
Quick pickup
Blazing fast drop-off
Excellent Great customer service
Spotless car
Car in excellent condition
#5 Sixt - 8.4☆
Sixt is tied with Thrifty for number 5 on our list. Sixt is a well-known German car rental brand with locations across the world. As a major brand, it is not surprisingly that it ends up on our list, especially given its reputation for high-quality service.
Sixt, as all the other companies on this list, has a rental desk inside the airport's Rental Car Center. This means it's easy to find. But this also means that picking up and dropping off a rental car is quick and easy.
Sixt really shines when it comes to its customer service, though. And given the company's global focus on customer service, this isn't surprising. Our customers rate Sixt as providing some of the best customer service out of all the companies in Fort Lauderdale.
Do be aware that with Sixt, you can only travel to certain states with the rental car, though this includes most states on the East Coast and in the Midwest. So unless you plan to travel coast to coast, you should be fine.
You can also rely on Sixt's modern and well-equipped fleet of vehicles. So if you value excellent service and want to rent from a well-respected global brand, you can't go wrong with Sixt at FLL.
Sixt, as all the other companies on this list, has a rental desk inside the airport's Rental Car Center. This means it's easy to find. But this also means that picking up and dropping off a rental car is quick and easy.
Sixt really shines when it comes to its customer service, though. And given the company's global focus on customer service, this isn't surprising. Our customers rate Sixt as providing some of the best customer service out of all the companies in Fort Lauderdale.
Do be aware that with Sixt, you can only travel to certain states with the rental car, though this includes most states on the East Coast and in the Midwest. So unless you plan to travel coast to coast, you should be fine.
You can also rely on Sixt's modern and well-equipped fleet of vehicles. So if you value excellent service and want to rent from a well-respected global brand, you can't go wrong with Sixt at FLL.
Great value
Quick pickup
Blazing fast drop-off
Excellent customer service
Spotless car
Car in excellent condition
#5 Thrifty - 8.4☆
Thrifty is tied with Sixt for fifth on our list with a score of 8.4/10, so not that far behind the previous companies. Thrifty, like Dollar, is owned by Hertz and is focused on vacation travel rather than business travel.
Thrifty, according to your customers, provides great value for your money. It's location inside the Rental Car Center is easy to find and makes from a quick pick-up and drop-off process.
Thrifty, as one would expect, provides great customer service in Fort Lauderdale. It also has an immaculate fleet, keeping all of its cars both incredibly clean and in tiptop shape.
Note that Thrifty is currently only available on our website for domestic customers. But if you are from the United States (or Canada) then you can be assured you'll have a great experience with Thrifty with no hassles over insurance as you may find with some of the smaller rental companies that are located away from the airport.
Thrifty offers great cars, great service, and at a great value. There's not much more you could want in a rental car for you vacation, so you wouldn't be steering in the wrong direction if you were to be considering renting from Thrifty in Fort Lauderdale.
Thrifty, according to your customers, provides great value for your money. It's location inside the Rental Car Center is easy to find and makes from a quick pick-up and drop-off process.
Thrifty, as one would expect, provides great customer service in Fort Lauderdale. It also has an immaculate fleet, keeping all of its cars both incredibly clean and in tiptop shape.
Note that Thrifty is currently only available on our website for domestic customers. But if you are from the United States (or Canada) then you can be assured you'll have a great experience with Thrifty with no hassles over insurance as you may find with some of the smaller rental companies that are located away from the airport.
Thrifty offers great cars, great service, and at a great value. There's not much more you could want in a rental car for you vacation, so you wouldn't be steering in the wrong direction if you were to be considering renting from Thrifty in Fort Lauderdale.
Great value
Quick pickup
Blazing fast drop-off
Great customer service
Spotless car
Car in excellent condition
#7 FOX - 8.1☆
Fox Rent a Car comes in at number 7 on our list. Fox is a smaller company owned by Europcar with 21 locations across the United States.
Fox's mainstay has been to offer lower prices while still provide quality service. In some locations it is not located at the airport, but in Fort Lauderdale it is located int he airport's Rental Car Center. This makes it both easy to find and provides the quick picup and drop-off that, in part, lands it on this list.
The company is available on our website for both international and domestic customers, with coverage included for international customers.
Customers report getting good customers service, despite having to wait just slight longer in line at the rental desk. They also rate Fox's cars to be very clean and in good condition, but crucial aspects to the rental experience.
Fox has seen its level of service only increase since being purchased by Europcar in 2019. Therefore, if you are looking for value while being budget-concious, you wouldn't go wrong by considering Fox as your rental company of choice in Fort Lauderdale.
Fox's mainstay has been to offer lower prices while still provide quality service. In some locations it is not located at the airport, but in Fort Lauderdale it is located int he airport's Rental Car Center. This makes it both easy to find and provides the quick picup and drop-off that, in part, lands it on this list.
The company is available on our website for both international and domestic customers, with coverage included for international customers.
Customers report getting good customers service, despite having to wait just slight longer in line at the rental desk. They also rate Fox's cars to be very clean and in good condition, but crucial aspects to the rental experience.
Fox has seen its level of service only increase since being purchased by Europcar in 2019. Therefore, if you are looking for value while being budget-concious, you wouldn't go wrong by considering Fox as your rental company of choice in Fort Lauderdale.
Good value
Quick pickup
Blazing fast drop-off
Good customer service
Very clean car
Car in good condition
#8 Ace - 8.1☆
Ace Rent a Car is number 8 on our list with a score of 8.1/10. Ace is an American company that has since expanded to more than 40 countries around the world. It focuses on provide good service and low prices.
Ace, like all the other companies on this list, has a rental desk in the airport's Rental Car Center. This both makes it easy to find and allows customers to pick up and drop off their rental car quickly.
Ace provides good customer service according to our customers. They also report that the company's cars are both very clean and in great condition, meaning you can relax on your vacation not worrying about the car breaking down or getting COVID-19 from the previous renter.
One thing that should be noted is that the company only offers limited mileage for local residents. Therefore, if you are a local, you may want to rent from a different company. However, all other renters get unlimited mileage.
So if you are looking for low prices but still want good, fast service, then you should consider Ace as the company you should rent from in Fort Lauderdale.
Ace, like all the other companies on this list, has a rental desk in the airport's Rental Car Center. This both makes it easy to find and allows customers to pick up and drop off their rental car quickly.
Ace provides good customer service according to our customers. They also report that the company's cars are both very clean and in great condition, meaning you can relax on your vacation not worrying about the car breaking down or getting COVID-19 from the previous renter.
One thing that should be noted is that the company only offers limited mileage for local residents. Therefore, if you are a local, you may want to rent from a different company. However, all other renters get unlimited mileage.
So if you are looking for low prices but still want good, fast service, then you should consider Ace as the company you should rent from in Fort Lauderdale.
Good value
Quick pickup
Fast drop-off
Good customer service
Very clean car
Car in great condition
#9 Europcar - 7.9☆
Our top ten list finishes with the well-known European company Europcar. The company doesn't have a direct presence in Fort Lauderdale. It, instead, works with another rental company to provide service. Previously, this was Advantage. However, the company purchased Fox Rent a Car last year; it, therefore, uses Fox's rental desk to serve its rentals.
In light of this, is not very surprising that the company's rating is similar to that of Fox. That means our customer thing that they get good value for their money with the company. This is due to a quick pickup process, incredibly fast drop off, and the state of the cars, being both very clean and in great condition.
The point where Europcar most matches Fox is customer service, as the rental desk agents are Fox agents. Our customers report receiving good customer service, though not excellent. This is in mostly due to longer lines and waiting times.
Like some of the other companies on the list, Europcar is only available to international customers on our website. But if you are an international customer, it is definitely worth considering using the company!
In light of this, is not very surprising that the company's rating is similar to that of Fox. That means our customer thing that they get good value for their money with the company. This is due to a quick pickup process, incredibly fast drop off, and the state of the cars, being both very clean and in great condition.
The point where Europcar most matches Fox is customer service, as the rental desk agents are Fox agents. Our customers report receiving good customer service, though not excellent. This is in mostly due to longer lines and waiting times.
Like some of the other companies on the list, Europcar is only available to international customers on our website. But if you are an international customer, it is definitely worth considering using the company!
Good value
Quick pickup
Blazing fast drop-off
Good customer service
Very clean car
Car in great condition
Aleksandrs Buraks
Head of Growth at DiscoverCars.com
Aleksandrs has over 10 years of experience in marketing with a focus on creating stellar content that provides topical insights using data. Having taken five road trips across Europe and one in the U.S., he is passionate about traveling by car. His favorite countries to visit are Denmark and Thailand. You can find him on Linkedin, Facebook, and Twitter.