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Cruise the Gulf of Mexico in a Pensacola airport car hire

Tucked away in the corner of northwest Florida and just a stone’s throw away from Alabama is the energetic city of Pensacola. Explore the best beaches across the Pensacola Bay when you book a cheap airport rental car.

Enjoy your Florida holiday on a Pensacola car hire

Wake up on the Gulf of Mexico and spend your days on white-sand beaches on Santa Rosa Island, just minutes away from the historical downtown district. Hang out on the Pensacola Beach boardwalk full of shops, restaurants and bars on the Santa Rosa Sound and catch a sunset on the Gulf Pier, one of the longest piers in the Gulf of Mexico. Watersports enthusiasts can scuba dive, snorkel, surf, fish, kayak, parasail and even book a dolphin cruise, while urban dwellers can head downtown to check out museums, gourmet food trucks and the area’s best shopping. You’ll never run out of activities on your Florida holiday.

Interested in a cross-country road trip? Head to the West Coast, making stops in New Orleans, San Antonio, and Phoenix, and arrive in California’s favourite city, Los Angeles.

Renting a Pensacola airport car hire with GoSee

Hire a cheap rental car from GoSee to cruise along the Gulf Coast on your Florida holiday. Find the perfect vehicle in just a few clicks by entering your desired travel dates into our search engine and comparing multiple rental companies such as Alamo, Budget, Dollar and Hertz. Use the filters to narrow your choices further and choose from convertibles, SUVs, compacts and more. Complete your booking on our secure website and and pay no booking fees.

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Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

Pensacola International Airport hosts over one million travellers each year. It has one main concourse offering gift shops, charging stations and fast-food eats. The Pensacola Beach House Bar & Restaurant is a great spot for meals and libations.

The terminal is open 24 hours a day and free WiFi is accessible throughout the airport. Head to the first floor near baggage claim to locate your rental car counter.

Pensacola car hire driving guide

Driving from the airport to Pensacola

Pensacola International Airport is 9 kilometres northwest of the historic downtown area. From the airport, take a left on N 12th Ave then a slight right onto E Fairfield Drive. Turn left on US-29 S and arrive downtown in about 15 minutes.

To head to Pensacola Beach from the airport, take US-98 E across the Pensacola Bay Bridge and continue on to FL-399 S until you reach the beach. This route will cost a $1 toll.

Driving your rental car in Pensacola

New to the USA? Stick to the right-hand side and follow these tips for driving your car hire in Florida:

  • Legal speed limit signs are posted on the right side of the road.
  • The law requires every passenger to wear a seatbelt.
  • Right turns on red are allowed unless stated otherwise, treat it as a stop sign and only turn if there is no oncoming traffic.
  • Keep change in the car for tollways.
  • For more tips, read our USA driving guide.

Parking at the airport and downtown

Park nearby the airport in the Surface Lot for only $9 per day or $2 an hour. If you prefer your car to be covered, park in the garage or choose one of the two economy lots for only $6 per day. All lots are within walking distance.

If you’re staying at Pensacola Beach check with your accommodation provider for parking availability. When parking in the historic downtown area, park at one of the many free lots or choose one of the paid garages. Check the designated parking signs to avoid fines.

An overview of your visit to Pensacola

Where to stay in Pensacola

Stay within walking distance of the Pensacola International Airport at one of the following:

  • Hampton Inn
  • Hilton Garden Inn
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton
  • Hyatt Place

Stay downtown Pensacola at one of these fine hotels:

  • Days Inn
  • Lee House
  • Pensacola Victorian B&B

Cross the bay for an ocean view spot at Pensacola Beach:

  • Beachy Beaut at Emerald Isle
  • Margaritaville Beach Hotel
  • SpringHill Suites by Marriott

Pensacola’s annual events

Once you’ve booked your rental car, check out which festivals are on when you’re in town. Here are some of Pensacola’s best:

  • Pensacola Beach Air Show (July)
  • Fiesta of Five Flags Seafood Festival (September)
  • Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival (November)
  • Blue Angels Homecoming Show (November)
  • Annual Snowball Derby (Nov/Dec)

Tourist spots in Pensacola

Cruise the Gulf of Mexico for stunning coastlines and historical sights. Explore nature at Fort Pickens Aquatic Preserve or learn about the flora and fauna on the Pensacola Beach Footprints in the Sand Eco Trail. Here are a few more of the city’s best attractions:

  • Bay Bluffs Park
  • Fort Barrancas & Advanced Redoubt
  • National Naval Aviation Museum
  • Historic Pensacola Village
  • Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum

Tour more of the panhandle state with a cheap rental car and use our distance guide to help plan your USA car hire route! Experience an epic American spring break when you visit Miami in your airport car rental, explore Panama City, or get amongst theme park mania in Orlando.

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