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Gulf Shores, USA - Alabama
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Cheapest car rental rates

Zero deductible

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
3
$48.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
Gulf Shores International Airport, 3190 Airport Dr, Alabama
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
Gulf Shores International Airport, 3190 Airport Dr, Alabama
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
2
2
$48.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
1155 Commerce Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
1155 Commerce Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Chevrolet Malibu

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
1
$46.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
1155 Commerce Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
1155 Commerce Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible

Chevrolet Malibu

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
4
$48.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
Gulf Shores International Airport, 3190 Airport Dr, Alabama
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
Gulf Shores International Airport, 3190 Airport Dr, Alabama
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
2
5
$49.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
1155 Commerce Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
1155 Commerce Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible

Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
$49.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
Gulf Shores International Airport, 3190 Airport Dr, Alabama
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
Gulf Shores International Airport, 3190 Airport Dr, Alabama
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible

Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
4
A/C
4
7
$51.39
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
Gulf Shores International Airport, 3190 Airport Dr, Alabama
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
Gulf Shores International Airport, 3190 Airport Dr, Alabama
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
$52.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
1155 Commerce Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
1155 Commerce Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Zero deductible

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
$54.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
Gulf Shores International Airport, 3190 Airport Dr, Alabama
Please follow the signs to the car rental area
Drop-off information
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
Gulf Shores International Airport, 3190 Airport Dr, Alabama
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:20 on 17/06/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$75 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
40–72 km/h or 25–45 mph
Speed limit out of town
88–112 km/h or 55–70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.80 per liter or $3.03 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.69 per liter or $2.61 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.87 per liter or $3.29 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Gulf Shores

  1. Foley
    17.9 km / 11.12 miles away
  2. Fairhope
    36.4 km / 22.62 miles away
  3. Daphne
    44.3 km / 27.53 miles away
  4. Mobilefrom $45.71 per day
    59.7 km / 37.1 miles away
  5. Saraland
    73.1 km / 45.42 miles away
  6. Brewton
    112.9 km / 70.15 miles away
  7. Greenville
    204.1 km / 126.82 miles away
  8. Enterprise
    212.6 km / 132.1 miles away
  9. Dothanfrom $68.90 per day
    246.1 km / 152.92 miles away
  10. Selma
    248.9 km / 154.66 miles away
  11. Demopolis
    252.9 km / 157.14 miles away
  12. Montgomeryfrom $26.68 per day
    270.8 km / 168.27 miles away
  13. Prattvillefrom $22.61 per day
    273.3 km / 169.82 miles away
  14. Wetumpka
    292 km / 181.44 miles away
  15. Eufaula
    304.5 km / 189.21 miles away
  16. Auburnfrom $44.38 per day
    336.8 km / 209.28 miles away
  17. Pelhamfrom $46.06 per day
    348.3 km / 216.42 miles away
  18. Birminghamfrom $47.10 per day
    370.9 km / 230.47 miles away
  19. Annistonfrom $62.55 per day
    418.5 km / 260.04 miles away
  20. Huntsvillefrom $30.08 per day
    509.3 km / 316.46 miles away

Top 20 locations near Gulf Shores

  1. Foley Downtown
    17.9 km / 11.12 miles away
  2. Fairhope Downtown
    36.4 km / 22.62 miles away
  3. Daphne Downtown
    44.3 km / 27.53 miles away
  4. Mobile Downtown
    59.7 km / 37.1 miles away
  5. Mobile Brookwood
    62.1 km / 38.59 miles away
  6. Mobile Regional Airport Area
    70.8 km / 43.99 miles away
  7. Saraland Downtown
    73.1 km / 45.42 miles away
  8. Auburn Downtownfrom $44.38 per day
    336.8 km / 209.28 miles away
  9. Auburn North-East
    339.3 km / 210.83 miles away
  10. Pelham Downtownfrom $46.06 per day
    348.3 km / 216.42 miles away
  11. Anniston Downtownfrom $62.55 per day
    418.5 km / 260.04 miles away
  12. Huntsville Downtownfrom $30.08 per day
    509.3 km / 316.46 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)
2 rental locations

When to book in Gulf Shores and for how long?

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Gulf Shores?

Car rental prices in Gulf Shores vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthApril Most expensive month May
Average price $92 A good deal $75 Cheapest supplier Alamo Cheapest car type Large cars
Average rental costs per day in Gulf Shores
$101
$51
$0
Jan

$81

in February

Feb
Mar

$40

in April

Apr

$92

in May

May

$62

in June

Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep

$84

in October

Oct

$62

in November

Nov
Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Gulf Shores is April (when prices average $39.50 per day). This is 57% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting in May (when prices average $91.88).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Gulf Shores?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Gulf Shores is November, and the least popular is April.

Monthly searches in Gulf Shores by pick-up date relative to the average
2.2
1.1
0
Jan

Same as average in February

Feb
Mar

0.5 times in April

Apr

0.5 times in May

May

1.5 times in June

Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep

0.5 times in October

Oct

2 times in November

Nov
Dec

What’s the usual rental length in Gulf Shores?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in June, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in April, they keep their car for 3 days.

Average number of rental days in Gulf Shores
9
4
0
Jan

4 days in February

Feb
Mar

3 days in April

Apr

4 days in May

May

8 days in June

Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep

4 days in October

Oct

4 days in November

Nov
Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations1
✈️ Airport locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersAlamo
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, medium cars, vans, large cars
🤑 Lowest price$74 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierAlamo

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$75
Lowest daily price
$74
Total cars available
22

Top 2 suppliers in Gulf Shores in 2026

Alamo
1 location
Alamo
8.3
Very Good
3 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
$74–$130
per day
Most popular location
1155 Commerce Dr, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, USA
Enterprise
1 location
Enterprise
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.2
$77–$96
per day
Most popular location
Gulf Shores International Airport, 3190 Airport Dr, Alabama

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Jun 17, 2026
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