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Pick-up location | Mobile |
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Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 23 |
Airport locations | 15 |
Popular agencies | Hertz, Dollar, Alamo, Budget, Thrifty |
Because it can get hot in Mobile, you’ll want to rent a car with ample room for your family and a strong air conditioning system. If you travel there during the rainy season, you’ll also want to choose a car that is really safe to drive in harsh weather conditions.
When you are visiting restaurants or movie theaters on main roads in Mobile, the speed limit should be either 55 or 65 mph. To keep children safe, residential neighborhoods require you to drive no more than 25 mph. On highways, the maximum speed allowed is 60 mph in the city and 70 mph on the outskirts of town.
You’ll find plenty of convenient and safe parking spaces for your rental car around Mobile. There are an abundant number of metered parking spots on the streets. Additionally, there are many parking lots and garages around. Some, like the ones on Government Street and the County Garage on Jackson Street, are city-owned and operated.
On average a rental car in Mobile costs $60 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Mobile found in the last 2 weeks is $39.
The average gas price in Mobile is $3.89 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $62, depending on the car size.
Standard (Chrysler 200 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Mobile.
Car rental companies onsite at Mobile Downtown airport include Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar, Thrifty, Avis and Budget.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Standard car rental in Mobile costs $26 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Mobile costs $38 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in Mobile costs $41 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Mobile costs $435 per week ($62 per day).
On average a rental car in Mobile costs $1,866 per month ($62 per day).
Most car rental providers in Mobile offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Mobile, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Mobile so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Travelers picking up Mobile car rentals at the Mobile Downtown Airport (BFM) only need to travel about 4.5 miles north to reach the city center. The easiest way to drive into the city is by taking I-10 (East) to Exit 26A, which leads right into the downtown area.
Yes, U-turns are legal in Mobile provided there isn’t a sign prohibiting U-turns at the intersection. Drivers in Mobile are also allowed to turn right at a red light as long as they stop first and make sure it is safe to complete the turn.
One location in Mobile
Locations in Mobile
8400 Airport Blvd
+1 844 370 1079
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6.0 Okay
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
Pros:
Easy pick up and drop off. The car swap was pretty smooth.Cons:
Flat tire half way through the trip. No damage to the tire it just went flat somehow so that added about 3 hours to the trip. Road side assistance took two hours to get to us when it was estimated to be a little less than an hour (he changed it very quickly though and was very nice).2.0 Poor
Sep 2020
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They cancelled my reservation 8 hours before I needed the car which put me in a bind. Then I had to make a reservation with another company and pay double the price. They would not reimburse me or give me any sort of reparation.8.4 Very good
Sep 2020
Pros:
Drop off was greatCons:
Sat and waited over 20 minutes to get a vehicle during pick up6.0 Okay
Aug 2020
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Customer service rep you walk the customer to the car or employee to help with the bags and the same teach someone how to work the new technology of the vehicle you get... since is going to be yours for fee hrs or days..... and do together a full inspection of the vehicle....6.0 Okay
Jul 2020
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The customer service staff were incredibly friendly and nice. Cannot commend them enough.Cons:
The car had an overwhelming smokers smell. It was intense. Especially in the heat. It was horrible. Also the car's touch screen (which basically controls everything) didn't work well. It routinely would freeze and we'd have to restart the car to get it to work again.6 locations in Mobile
Locations in Mobile
1109 W I-65 Service Rd N
+1 251 344 0730
2455 Michigan Ave
+1 251 432 4476
2929 Government Blvd
+1 251 470 0607
64 North Broad Street
+1 251 432 4476
8010 Airport Blvd
+1 251 639 9609
8400 Airport Blvd
+1 833 740 1723
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Jun 2020
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Due to COVID they aren’t picking anyone upCons:
To ACTUALLY let the customer know before heading there and stand in line for an hour or so OUTSIDE to then get denied the rental8.0 Very good
May 2020
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Pickup took 45 minutes to get a car. I realize we are under a pandemic though. There was really only one guy checking people in and checking the cars in, so he was doing the best he could. Dropping the car off was so much easier. They had streamlined their process. It took 5 minutes.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2020
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Very friendly when I picked up the car thank you for good serviceCons:
It all went good wouldn't change a thing9.6 Wonderful
Nov 2019
Pros:
All of the staff that I interacted with were super friendly, helpful, and accommodating.Cons:
Drop off was a little bit confusing because there didn’t seem to be a dedicated spot for returns. There were two aisles where you could park the car instead and staff would come meet you where you parked.8.8 Very good
Aug 2019
Pros:
The team was kind and quickly went through rental procedure.Cons:
It is very hard to find those who are in parking lot for returning vehicle, or any dents or scratches prior to leaving. A large return sign check point and perhaps a single point outside for scratch and dent concerns would be very helpful. Guys in a badly parked truck looked like other customers.5 locations in Mobile
Locations in Mobile
1107 E I-65 Service Rd S
+1 251 473 3026
2455 Michigan Ave
+1 251 633 4000
312-a Schillinger Rd
+1 251 237 8180
64 South Water St
+1 251 405 5872
8400 Airport Blvd.
+1 251 633 4000
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8.0 Very good
Apr 2024
8.0 Very good
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
May 2021
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The car provided to me was filthy. I could barely see through the smeared windshield, and there wasn't a drop of washer fluid. Worse, there was a terrible scraping sound that Hertz must have known about. This car should not have been rented to anyone, certainly not at the high price that I paid. It was the worst rental car experience I have ever had.8.0 Very good
Mar 2021
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Staff was friendly but somewhat busy for no reasonCons:
The vehicle could have been cleaner and not missing a mat4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2020
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When I picked up the car, I was told that the gas tank was full. When I got on the road, I realized that the tank was only 1/4 full. The vehicle also reeked of cigarette smoke to the point that we had to get air fresheners and all had a massive headache. The car was not clean on the outside. Inside was fine. We also had to put air in one of the tires three different times during our trip. This was not a good car rental experience.2 locations in Mobile
Locations in Mobile
2455 Michigan Avenue
+1 866 434 2226
8400 Airport Blvd
+1 866 434 2226
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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My receipt when I booked was $44 and after I returned the car the price was $806.0 Okay
Mar 2021
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Wreaked of marijuana4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
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They didn’t have a vehicle ready for me to pick up. I had to wait 45 minutes for a car.2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
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Nothing. They gave away our car. Staff was rude at Mobile Airport and basically just said, "We don't have any cars." No offer to help fix this, despite the fact that they didn't hold our reservation.Cons:
1. They could have held our reservation--we did nothing to deserve them not having a car for us. 2. They could have offered to help find another car someplace else after they gave our reservation away. 3. They could have at least act like they cared that they screwed us.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
Pros:
Yes to both!Cons:
The expense, $13.00/day, was a little high to add a second driver. Was not expecting that expense.2.0 Poor
Jan 2021
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Nothing at allCons:
Rude employees. No cars were available at time of pick up. Left me stranded there for 30 hours until I could find a flight back home. Ruined my vacation.2 locations in Mobile
Locations in Mobile
2455 Michigan Avenue
+1 251 633 4745
8400 Airport Boulevard
+1 251 633 4743
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7.6 Good
Jul 2020
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Friendly staffCons:
Cleaner interior10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2018
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Chech out took 5 minutes, forgot to fill out the form. Brought it back a week later with a full tank, perfunctory check on the vehicle took 3 or 4 minutes and I was on my way with receipt.Cons:
Couldn't figure out where the gas cap filler cap release was was? Odd for the vehicle? But all my other kias have had the gas release in the same place ...7.6 Good
Jun 2018
Pros:
The fact that my work discount was applied at the counter during check outCons:
That when I booked this rental through KAYAK I couldn't use my work discount so I won't be using that service again5.2 Fair
Jul 2017
Pros:
clean, timelyCons:
uncomfortable seat and no cruise control - what car doesn't have cruise control?9.2 Wonderful
May 2017
Cons:
Procedure to dropoff required asking a Hertz parking lot staff member for guidance. Simple enough to park and log info to deliver inside, but was unfamiliar when compared with larger airport facilities.2 locations in Mobile
Locations in Mobile
2455 Michigan Ave
+1 251 633 4745
8400 Airport Boulevard
+1 251 633 4743
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4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2023
8.4 Very good
Apr 2017
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It was easyCons:
Everything was fine8.0 Very good
Mar 2023
2.0 Poor
Mar 2023
8.0 Very good
Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
2 locations in Mobile
Locations in Mobile
2455 Michigan Avenue
+1 877 283 0898
8400 Airport Blvd
+1 877 283 0898
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5.2 Fair
Sep 2020
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Pick up and drop off were very easy. The car itself was nice quality and easy to drive.Cons:
Car wasn’t very clean. Smelled like smoke. No wiper fluid.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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They provided a new and clean car for a price that’s hard to beat. Extremely fuel efficient Sentra, wife room to carry my luggage.8.0 Very good
Sep 2019
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Everything was great until we went pick the cardCons:
The airport location could’ve told us that using your debt card to rent a car you would to rent the car 24hours in advance so we unable to make our trip3.2 Poor
Aug 2019
Cons:
They charged me $15 for a chip in the windshield that was not caused by me. It's a scam and I won't ever use Thrifty again.6.8 Okay
Oct 2018
Pros:
I liked the car and the price. The ease of ordering was nice too.Cons:
We had one heck of a time trying to get this car dropped off. There wasn't a Thrifty in Destin Florida that was open and we were told on the phone by customer service that we could not drop off at a Dollar or Hertz only to find out that the Dollar location could easily accept a Thrifty rental. It is a great benefit for clients to be able to drop off at many locations if needed. This should be conveyed to the customer.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2018
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Clean car, easy to find the rental desk, good rateOne location in Mobile
Locations in Mobile
8400 Airport Blvd
+1 844 370 1078
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2017
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PriceCons:
wish I could have dropped at local agency without incurring a massive upcharge. Had to take it to the airport as it was a several hundred dollar difference even though it was only approx 15 miles away.1.9 Poor
Sep 2021
One location in Mobile
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