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Gulf Shores, USA - Alabama

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$162.17

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Travel information

Languages

English

Currency

USD

Drive on

Right-hand side

Country code

Average car rental price

$194 per day

Average car rental length

3 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 4 cities near Gulf Shores

Mobilefrom $68.96 per day
59.7 km / 37.1 miles away
Dothanfrom $70.59 per day
246.1 km / 152.92 miles away
Montgomeryfrom $44.62 per day
270.8 km / 168.27 miles away
Huntsvillefrom $57.53 per day
509.3 km / 316.46 miles away

Top 2 locations near Gulf Shores

Mobile Regional Airportfrom $68.96 per day
71.8 km / 44.61 miles away
Huntsville International Airportfrom $61.35 per day
496.3 km / 308.39 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF)

3 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
A good deal $194	Cheapest supplier Budget	Cheapest car type SUVs

Average rental costs per day in Gulf Shores

$97

$49

Jan

$78

in February

Feb

Mar

$38

in April

Apr

$89

in May

May

$47

in June

Jun

Jul

$41

in August

Aug

Sep

$54

in October

Oct

$64

in November

Nov

Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Gulf Shores is April (when prices average $38.10 per day). This is 40% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting in May (when prices average $88.62).

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 June, and the least popular is April.

Monthly searches in Gulf Shores by pick-up date relative to the average

1.5

Jan

0.8 times in February

Feb

Mar

0.4 times in April

Apr

0.4 times in May

May

2.7 times in June

Jun

Jul

1.2 times in August

Aug

Sep

0.4 times in October

Oct

1.2 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 5 days, and in April, they keep their car for 3 days.

Average number of rental days in Gulf Shores

Jan

4 days in February

Feb

Mar

3 days in April

Apr

4 days in May

May

5 days in June

Jun

Jul

4 days in August

Aug

Sep

3 days in October

Oct

3 days in November

Nov

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations	1
✈️ Airport locations	1
🔥 Popular suppliers	Alamo
🚗 Popular car types	Large cars, SUVs, medium cars
🤑 Lowest price	$162 per day
👛 Cheapest supplier	Budget

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Type
Alamo	Volkswagen Jetta	4	Large car
Alamo	Nissan Rogue	5	SUV
Alamo	Nissan Versa	2	Medium car
Enterprise	Toyota Corolla	4	Large car
Alamo	Chevrolet Equinox	4	SUV
Alamo	Toyota Corolla	2	Large car

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 6, 2026)

When is the best time to rent a car in Gulf Shores?

Prices are lowest during April, starting at $38 for an Economy car and highest in May, when economy cars start at $89. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Gulf Shores is June, while the least popular month is April.

What car rental companies are available in Gulf Shores?

Gulf Shores hosts: Alamo, Enterprise, Budget. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company

Alamo (rated 8.5 / 10)

Lowest-rated company

Budget (rated 8.2 / 10)

Total rental companies

Average daily price

$194

Lowest daily price

$162

Total cars available

Top 3 suppliers in Gulf Shores in 2026

Alamo

1 location

8.5

Very Good

4 ratings

Value for money

8.3

Ease of finding

8.5

Agent helpfulness

8.6

Pick-up speed

8.1

Drop-off speed

8.5

Car cleanliness

8.5

Car condition

8.6

$69–$362

per day

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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025

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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021

FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021

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