Georgia Car Rental
Car Rental in Georgia
Rent a car in Georgia to discover the southern charm of the USA’s Peach State. As well as being known for this juicy fruit, Georgia is ripe with spectacular views, natural escapes and epic road trips.
Hertz has car rental pick-up locations across the state. Start in Savannah to take a road trip in your Hertz Georgia car rental along the southern coast. Or head for Atlanta, Georgia’s capital city in the north and head straight for the Chattahoochee National Forest. If you want to drive between the two, it’ll take just under four hours.
You’ll find a wide range of cars to choose from at Hertz, including family hatchbacks, spacious SUVs and open-top cabriolets perfect for romantic trips.
Reserve your Georgia rental car now and discover quaint towns and lively cities such as Savannah, Macon and Atlanta.
Why Choose Hertz Car Rental in Georgia?
Our Fleet
With our wide range of vehicles available, you’ll find the perfect rental car in Georgia. Explore Georgia’s variety of natural wonders – from the Appalachian Mountains to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. Tour the state’s scenic offroad trails in the comfort of an SUV, or head to Atlanta behind the wheel of a sleek sedan to soak in the city’s thriving arts and culture scene – from theatres, museums, concert venues, and festivals.
If you prefer an eco-friendly ride, choose from our fleet of hybrids or EVs that can help you save on fuel costs. Plus, Georgia has more than 1300 publicly available charging stations to help you tour the state without worrying about range anxiety.
Our Locations
Looking forward to touring the Peach State? Start your adventure by picking up your Georgia car rental in any one of our Hertz offices and drop it off once you’re done. We have several Hertz locations conveniently located across Georgia and beyond if you’re planning to extend your tour to Alabama or Tennessee.
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Georgia Car Rental FAQs
What are the main roads and highways in Georgia?
Georgia is home to some of the country’s most famous highways. Below you can find the best ones to drive your Georgia car rental while touring this great State.
- The I-95 runs for more than 1900 miles and crosses through Georgia’s coastal region linking Houlton Maine to Miami, Florida.
- The I-75 runs for more than 1700 miles and travels through Georgia in the northwest down to the southern border, connecting Miami to Michigan.
- The I-85 runs from north to south for more than 600 miles providing convenient access from Atlanta into Alabama if you plan to head to the Heart of Dixie
What are the state laws for driving in Georgia?
Here are some important rules to remember when driving your car rental in Georgia:
- Drives below the age of 18 can’t ride in the open bed of a pick-up on the interstate.
- You can’t merge from the center lane.
- You can’t text while driving.
- Headlights must be on when using wipers.
- You need to use headlights from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise, during rainfall, and when visibility is poor.
Speed limits:
- 30 mph in residential or urban districts.
- 35 mph in an unpaved county road.
- 70 mph in a rural interstate.
- 65 mph in a multi-lane divided highway or urban interstate.
- 55 mph in all other areas.
Traffic
The heaviest traffic in Georgia can be found in its capital Atlanta, which also happens to be the 10th most congested city in the United States. Morning rush hour usually starts from 7:00 am to 9:30 am, and evening rush hour from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Are there tolls to pay when driving in Georgia?
Georgia Express lanes are optional tolls that run alongside interstates, especially in some of Atlanta’s most congested urban areas. These include:
- The I-75 South Metro Express Lanes
- I-85 express lanes
- The Northwest Corridor lanes from I-75 to Akers Mill Road to Hickory Grove Road
- I-575 from I-75 to Sixes Road
- The I-85 extension from I-85 in Gwinnett County to Hamilton Mill Road
Find out more about Georgia roads.
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Fancy a Road Trip in Georgia?
Enjoy a four-hour scenic drive in your Georgia car rental from Atlanta to Savannah, which runs for about 250 miles on the I-75. You’ll be blown away by the natural beauty. And you can also make a pit stop at Macon to stretch your legs and soak in the scenery.
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