Tallahassee car rental comparison

Car Rental in Tallahassee

Nestled on the outskirts of the appealing Apalachicola National Forest, Tallahassee is a captivating state capital with a relaxing easy-going vibe. The city has more in common with its Georgia neighbors than it does with beach-loving east Florida. You'll find interesting museums in town, as well as some jaw-dropping natural attractions that are reachable with rental cars from Tallahassee. Find out what you can discover when you rent a car in Tallahassee.

Book the best car rental in Tallahassee

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• What type of vehicle should I rent in Tallahassee?
  |Unless you have a lot of luggage or a large family, it’s best to opt for a compact car rental in Tallahassee. This will allow you to navigate one-way lanes with ease.
• What is the speed limit in Tallahassee?
  Speed limits are largely between 20 to 30 mph in the city, reaching 55 mph on rural roads, and 70 mph on highways.
• Can I pick up my car from the airport?
  Yes. The closest option is Tallahassee Airport. Many more airport rentals are bookable through HAPPYCAR, including cheap car rentals from Boston Airport BOS and Seattle Airport SEA.
• Can I add an extra driver to my booking?
  Yes, you can add an extra driver to your booking. Filter this option on HAPPYCAR to find offers with this service included.

Tallahassee’s top attractions

Downtown Tallahassee is home to several alluring museums and attractions, which are clustered around College Park. Starting at the Florida State Capitol, you can take a tour of the old capitol building or take the elevator up to the 22nd floor of the new Capitol for excellent panoramic views of the city. Nearby, you’ll find the interesting Museum of Florida History, which tackles everything from ancient mastodons to Spanish conquistadors. The Museum of Fine Arts hosts a range of international traveling exhibitions as well as graduating shows from Florida State University students. The Knott House Museum is another curious museum in this area. It's a quirkier choice, which displays 1928 furnishings and memorabilia relating to Tallahassee’s past.

There’s plenty more to see with a car hire in Tallahassee, including Tallahassee Museum beside Lake Bradford, a curious museum with outdoor zip-lines and manicured gardens. Then there’s the Meek-Eaton Black Archives, a strong research museum, which is dedicated to all aspects of black American history. No visit to this city would be complete without visiting the Missions San Luis with a Tallahassee car hire. It recreates in great detail the seventeenth-century grounds of a mission, which once housed both Spanish colonists and Apalachee Native Americans. You'll also find the Lichgate on High Road nearby, a fascinating historic house that lies in a majestic oak forest trail. 

Kids' activities in Tallahassee

Tallahassee has its fair share of engaging outdoor adventures for children. Fans of wildlife and nature should visit Wakulla Springs, with a Tallahassee car rental, and head out on a jungle boat tour. There, you’ll be able to spot alligators, manatees, and a wide variety of birds. Heading south with your cheap car hire from Tallahassee, you can visit the coast and Apalachee Bay. The kid-friendly Gulf Specimen Marine Lab near Piney Island is the perfect introduction to conservation. You can even touch and feed some sea turtles while there. If your kids still have lots of energy to burn, head on over to Tree to Tree Adventures’ aerial zip-line course.

Day trips from Tallahassee

There's so much more of the Florida Panhandle you can see with car rentals from Tallahassee. Heading to the beautiful Gulf Coast, Apalachicola is a perennial beach-lover’s favorite, which offers great sand, sea, and fishing opportunities. St. George Island State Park is another must. You can get there with scenic coast-hugging drives with your rental car from Tallahassee. Take your time in this beautiful area and explore the coastline with a kayak or canoe, before settling back onto the beach to watch the sunset. Panama City is another fantastic option for sand lovers, which offers great waterfront restaurants and the kid-friendly Cobra Adventure Park. If you’re experiencing beach fatigue, take your low-cost car hire from Tallahassee up to the Alabama border area to visit picturesque Marianna.

Book your cheap car rental in Tallahassee today, with HAPPYCAR, and get ready for your trip to the Florida Panhandle. HAPPYCAR can save you money wherever you’re traveling, either locally or globally.