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The sunshine state of Florida is an exciting and fun packed place to take a holiday. There are numerous sights to take in and one of the best ways to get around Florida is with a car. Renting a car in Florida is no problem but there are some things you may wish to take into account when considering car hire in Florida.

You may wish to pre-book your rental car. Travelling by car in the USA is the first choice of many who take holidays there. By pre-booking in advance you are typically able to have your pick of the type of vehicle you want. Another benefit is that you are able to avoid the queues. After all, after many hours of flying there is nothing worse than having to hang around in queues. Especially if you have small children!

Age limit for renting

Bear in mind that there is typically a minimum age limit for car hire Orlando, Florida. Typically you have to be over the age of 21. You may have to have held a driving licence for a minimum amount of time, typically one year. You may also wish to bear in mind that if you are under the age of 25 you may pay slightly more when renting a vehicle.

Driving around Florida

When considering car hire in Florida you may wish to consider there are many differences to driving in the USA when compared with the UK:

• for instance when you pick up your rental car bear in mind that you have to drive on the opposite side of the road to that in the UK. You do not want to be the cause of a collision due to driving on the wrong side of the highway at the start of your holiday;

• check for the speed limit postings on roads in the USA on the right hand side of the road;

• Car hire in Florida is typically one of the best means of transport for you and your family and these few tips may help you to get the