Car rental in Daytona-Beach

Car Rental in Daytona Beach: visiting major location for motorsports lovers

The World Center of Racing, Daytona Beach is an excellent destination for lovers of NASCAR, beaches, and is increasingly full of family-oriented fun. As a major location for car lovers worldwide, Daytona Beach is also an excellent city to explore via rental car. The roads are wide, parking spots are frequently available, and most of the area’s attractions are most accessible via rental car. Make the most of your visit to this haven for car racers and beachgoers by booking your rental car today!

Beach season in the Daytona Beach area typically runs from March through November, with the hottest days in July, when temperatures typically range between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit (21 and 32 degrees Celsius). Winters are cooler in Daytona Beach, though freezing temperatures are very rare.

The de facto national language of the United States is English, which is also the native language of the majority of Floridians. The original language spoken in the Daytona Beach area was Timicuan, one of the few indigenous languages that is considered officially extinct today.

Daytona Beach is in the Eastern Time Zone, UTC-5.

The currency throughout the United States is the dollar. Currency exchange is available at airports and popular tourist destinations, and credit cards are accepted at the vast majority of businesses.

Automobile hire is available in 4 locations throughout Daytona Beach, at the Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB), downtown, west, and on Nova Road.

Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Tiger Bay State Forest, Daytona Beach is an excellent place to spend your vacation while taking day trips to the numerous world-renowned attractions in the area:

• Orlando and numerous theme parks, such as Disney World, Discovery Cove, and Universal Studios, are located about an hour’s drive southwest of Daytona Beach.
• St. Augustine, the United States’ oldest still existing city, is located just one hour’s drive to the north.
• For a weekend trip, consider heading south to Miami and the nearby Everglades National Park, located about 4 hours south of Daytona Beach.

Visa Regulations

38 nationalities can enter the United States as tourists without applying for a visa, though if you are among these nationalities, you are still required to fill out the ESTA in advance. Visit esta.us for more information. Visitors to the United States will be fingerprinted and biometrically photographed upon entry. If your nationality is not included in the visa-waiver program, you will be required to apply for a B-1 or B-2 visa in advance of your arrival.

Driving in Daytona Beach

With wide roads, frequently available parking, and excellent car culture, driving a rental car is truly the best way to experience Daytona Beach!

Right-Hand Driving

• Traffic drives on the right-hand side of the road throughout North America.

Speed Limits

• In business and residential areas: 30 miles per hour (circa 50 km/h)
• On highways and turnpikes near the city: 55-65 mph (circa 80-110 km/h)
• On rural interstates and limited access highways: 70 mph (circa 110 km/h)
• Avoid driving into or out of Daytona Beach during morning and evening rush hours. Morning rush hour peaks around 7:30 am.

Other Regulations

1. The easiest parking to find in and around Daytona Beach will be metered street parking spots or paid parking garages, though if you’re looking to parking for free, there are certainly some free lots somewhat outside of city center.
2. Your domestic driver’s license is sufficient to drive in Florida.
3. There are numerous toll roads in and around major cities in Florida, such as Orlando. Ask your rental company if your car includes a SunPass transponder.
4. While the minimum driving age in Florida is 16, you will have to be 21 years of age to rent a car. Drivers under 25 may be charged extra.

Cheap Car Rental in Daytona Beach

Automobile hire in Daytona Beach typically starts at around $40 a day. Here are some of the best deals in Daytona Beach:

• Toyota Yaris or similar (economy class) – $41/day
• Nissan Note or similar (compact class) – $42/day
• Hyundai Elantra or similar (intermediate class) – $44/day
• Volkswagen Jetta or similar (standard class) – $46/day
• Ford Fusion or similar (fullsize class) – $49/day

Note that prices vary depending on the availability of each specific car and the season in which you rent. For the most accurate offers, use the search bar above.

Tips for Renting a Car Inexpensively in Daytona Beach

There is no seasonal variation in price for rental cars in Daytona Beach, and prices do not range much depending on location. For the most diversity in rental car agencies, book your car from the Daytona Beach International Airport, located about 4 miles west of downtown. At the airport, agencies such as Alamo, Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty compete to offer customers the cheapest rental car options depending on the month in which you intend to arrive. Hertz on Nova Road, about 3 miles northwest of city center, offers equally competitive prices.

Regardless of where you rent, you can typically save around $15 a day by extending your rental period to over a week.