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Driving the Overseas Highway
US‑1 from Key West to the mainland is one of the great American drives. Here is how to plan it, where to stop, and what to watch for.
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Driving in Key West and the Florida Keys: the Overseas Highway, bridges and mile markers, day-trip drives, and the local rules that surprise visitors.
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Best Day Trips from Key West by Car
Five drives that justify the rental, from a thirty-minute hop to Big Pine Key to a full day up to Islamorada.
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Budget Car Rental
AirportVerified
In-terminal Budget location at EYW offering cars, SUVs, Jeeps, convertibles, vans, and luxury rentals.
- Economy
- Compact
- Midsize
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- (305) 294-8868
- After-hours return
Hertz
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Hertz location at Key West International Airport offering airport car pickup with cars, SUVs, Jeeps, and convertibles shown in its local fleet.
- Midsize
- Full-size
- SUV
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Key West Adventures
DowntownVerified
Local Key West rental company offering Jeep Wranglers, Mini convertibles, minivans, SUVs, and other island-friendly vehicles.
- SUV
- Jeep
- Convertible
- +1 more
- (305) 293-3555
- Airport pickup available
- Hotel delivery available
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Vacation Planning
Planning the transport side of a Key West trip: when a rental car earns its keep, delivery and hotel pickup, and how to build day trips into your itinerary.
Vehicle Types
Choosing the right vehicle for Key West: Jeeps and convertibles for the drive up the Keys, economy cars for Old Town parking, SUVs and vans for families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the Key West car rental questions visitors ask most often, grouped by topic and linked to the guides that cover them in depth.
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- Do You Need a Rental Car in Key West?6 min read — Key West is walkable and compact, so a car is optional for most of a stay — but essential for some kinds of trips. Here is how to decide.
- Key West Airport Car Rental Guide5 min read — What to expect when picking up a rental car at Key West International Airport, from counter locations to peak-season availability.
- Parking in Old Town Key West6 min read — Parking is the single biggest practical drawback of having a car in Key West. Here is how the zones, meters, and garages work.
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