5 seatsHybrid
Toyota Camry Hybrid LE — white
$102Per day
$5107 days
$2,24430 days
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Miami to Key West Road Trip: Choose Your Rental Car
Plan a Florida Keys drive with a rental collected and returned in the Miami area. Compare the route, rental period, mileage allowance and actual cars before requesting dates. This guide is for a return trip; it does not advertise a Key West drop-off service.
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Three details to get right
Allow time for both directions, stops and the agreed Miami return.
Compare your planned distance with the mileage allowance.
Choose seats and luggage space for the whole group.
THE ACTUAL CARS
Compare your options
Compare photographs, seating and pricing for the length of your stay.
5 seatsHybrid
Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring — white
$101Per day
$5057 days
$2,22230 days
5 seatsGas
Honda CR-V LX — gray
$99Per day
$4957 days
$2,17830 days
7 seatsGas
Kia Sorento LX — gray
$98Per day
$4907 days
$2,15630 days
8 seatsGas
Honda Odyssey EX-L — white
$110Per day
$5507 days
$2,42030 days
5 seatsGas
Toyota Corolla LE — silver
$87Per day
$4357 days
$1,91430 days
COMPARE THE SAME DATES
The length of your stay matters
An example using one selected vehicle.
Toyota Camry Hybrid LE — white
$102Per day
$5107 days
$2,24430 days
THE DETAILS THAT MATTER
A choice that fits your plans
The drive follows the Florida Keys along US 1, the Overseas Highway. Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon and the Lower Keys lie along the route toward Key West. Choose the places you actually want to stop rather than trying to include every island in a short visit. The official destination guide linked here helps with route planning.
Think of the rental as the complete journey from collection to return. The outbound drive is only one part. Add local driving, the journey back and any time between leaving your accommodation and meeting the team. That full period determines which daily or longer package is worth comparing.
Build the route before choosing the rental period
US 1 connects the island chain, so a visit to Key West involves travelling through the Upper, Middle and Lower Keys. Miami to Key West is approximately 160 miles one way, depending on the starting point. Plan a substantial part of the day for each direction and check live navigation for your exact departure time. Stops, traffic and weather can extend the trip. A route estimate is not a guaranteed arrival time, and the rental should not depend on reaching Miami at the last possible minute.
Day trip or overnight stay?
A same-day return concentrates both long drives into one day and leaves less time in Key West. An overnight visit separates the driving, but also changes the rental duration and may involve parking at your accommodation. Decide what you want to see and when you must be back in Miami before choosing a package. If you have a flight after the return, add a practical buffer for handing over the vehicle and reaching the airport. Confirm the rental's return instructions separately from your hotel checkout time.
A hybrid, SUV or minivan from the real fleet
Compare the Camry Hybrid and Civic Hybrid for a smaller party that wants a fuel-powered hybrid. The CR-V and Sorento are SUV alternatives, while the Odyssey offers a minivan layout. The Corolla is also shown for a straightforward sedan comparison. Look at the actual seat count and photographs of each vehicle. Bring the passenger and luggage requirements together: a fully occupied cabin may leave less room for larger bags. Do not choose by a model name alone or assume a particular fuel saving without your own route and driving conditions.
Calculate the return distance, not just one direction
The standard allowance is 100 miles per day, with extra mileage charged at $3 per mile. A roughly 160-mile outbound route also has a roughly 160-mile return, before local driving or detours. That makes mileage an essential part of the quote for this trip. Send the full itinerary and rental duration so the team can confirm the applicable allowance and any expected excess. A lower daily rate does not remove mileage charges, and a longer package should be compared by its complete total rather than by one number alone.
What to bring and what to confirm
Prepare your route, accommodation details, navigation and a way to keep your phone charged. Check current weather and road information before leaving. For the rental itself, the driver must be at least 24 and the deposit is $500–$2,000. Insurance arrangements depend on the renter. Ask the team which documents and policy information are needed before collection; do not send card details or document scans in the initial form. Confirm fuel, tolls, taxes and any agreed delivery charge as part of the full quote.
Keep the return in Miami in your plan
Request a car for the complete trip and agree the Miami-area return location and time. No one-way return in Key West is offered on this page. If you decide to stay longer, contact the team before the existing return deadline; availability and the revised price must be confirmed. A booking at an island hotel does not extend the rental automatically. Keep the confirmed return instructions available offline along with your rental contact, especially when several members of your party are managing different parts of the travel plan.
Compare the cars shown here
Prices use the vehicles on this page. Send your dates for the full rental quote.
| Vehicle class | From / day |
|---|---|
| Sedans | $87 |
| Suvs | $98 |
| Minivans | $110 |
BEFORE YOU ENQUIRE
A few useful answers
Can I leave the rental in Key West?
A Key West drop-off is not offered here. This guide covers a trip with return in the Miami area at the location and time agreed with the team.
How far is Miami from Key West?
The road journey is roughly 160 miles each way, depending on the starting point. Check your exact route and include local driving in the mileage calculation.
How long should I allow for the drive?
Treat each direction as a substantial driving part of the day. Check current navigation for the actual start point, and add time for stops and traffic rather than relying on a fixed arrival promise.
Which rental car should I compare?
The Camry Hybrid and Civic Hybrid suit a hybrid comparison; CR-V and Sorento offer SUV layouts, and Odyssey is a minivan option. Match the actual seats and luggage to your party.
Does the rental have unlimited mileage?
No. The standard allowance is 100 miles per day and additional miles cost $3 each. Ask for the full itinerary and duration to be included in the quote.
Can I extend if I spend another night in the Keys?
You can request an extension before the existing return time. The team must confirm continued availability and the additional price.
You do not need to send payment-card details, passport copies or driving documents with the initial enquiry.
YOUR REQUEST
Request availability
Choose your dates. Our team will help with the details.
Rental terms
Deposit $500–$2,000. 100 miles/day · extra miles $3/mile. Drivers aged 24 and over. Insurance is included in the agreed rental or a suitable customer policy is used; the arrangement depends on the renter. Extensions can be arranged. For a longer stay, request an offer covering all your dates. Mileage, insurance & handover