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Do You Need a Rental Car in Key West?
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.
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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.
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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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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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Key West Adventures
DowntownVerified
Local Key West rental company offering Jeep Wranglers, Mini convertibles, minivans, SUVs, and other island-friendly vehicles.
- SUV
- Jeep
- Convertible
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- (305) 293-3555
- Airport pickup available
- Hotel delivery available
Keys Auto Rental
DowntownVerified
Independent Key West car rental company offering Jeeps, Toyota sedans and SUVs, pickups, hybrids, and long-term rental options.
- Midsize
- SUV
- Jeep
- (305) 333-1454
- Hotel delivery available
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Driving Guides
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.
Airport Rentals
Picking up a car at Key West International Airport (EYW): which companies operate on or near the terminal, how shuttles work, and what to expect on arrival and return.
Rental Comparisons
Deciding between rental options: whether you need a car at all, how companies compare on requirements and fees, and where the real costs sit.
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- 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.
- Should You Rent a Jeep in Key West?5 min read — Open-top Jeeps are the signature Keys rental. They are also hotter, louder, and harder to park. An honest look at the trade-offs.
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