Car rental Tallahassee

1255 Lighthouse Road, Tallahassee, FL 32355

Created in 1931, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge provides a winter habitat for migratory birds – one of the oldest of its kind in the National Wildlife Refuge System. It stretches across a whopping 86,000 acres in Wakulla, Jefferson and Taylor counties, with another 43 miles on the north Florida Gulf coast.  There are multiple parking options, such as at the Tower Pond Trail, five miles south of the Visitor Center, with parking spots next to the bathrooms. Head over here to be in the wilderness, breathing in the fresh air of the heavenly surroundings.

6725 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308

Located just on the outskirts of Tallahassee is Backwoods Crossing – a great stop on the journey if you’re driving from Tally to Lake City or Jacksonville, or even Lake Miccosukee. Created and run by the Rice Brothers, the restaurant serves a farm-to-table menu. The high-quality ingredients provide flawless flavors that are a treat for your palate. It’s not just from local farms and producers nearby, as they also grow their own on their amazing three-and-a-half-acre ‘farmette’. Menu items include crab claw cakes, crossroad eggs, season’s greens, chicken Caesar and plenty more.

3388 Lonnbladh Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308

Located close to Eastgate is Hampton Inn & Suites Tallahassee I-10-Thomasville Road – around three miles from Midtown, five miles from the Florida State Capitol building, and seven miles from Florida State University. It’s a stone’s throw away from them, as well as being close to Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens and Governor’s Square Mall. Room options include queen, king, studio and more. There’s an outdoor pool to have a splash in the summer heat. The rooms are pet-friendly too, with Wi-Fi and parking for your car rental.

8.2 miles & 19 minutes

Head south through the Florida Panhandle as you pass through the Apalachee Savannahs. Explore wetlands such as Bradwell Bay Wilderness and small communities like Crawfordville before reaching Apalachicola National Forest. Discover cypress swamps, freshwater springs, and scenic hiking trails in Florida’s largest national forest. Hertz SUV or truck rentals can be good for carrying equipment for such activities with their roomy trunks.

166 miles & 2 hours and 30 minutes

Travel east across north Florida, passing Lake City and the Osceola National Forest before arriving in Jacksonville. Expect a vibrant city with miles of Atlantic beaches, which include Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach. There are also museums like the Beaches Museum and a thriving waterfront dining and entertainment scene. Convertibles can turn heads while letting you enjoy the Floridian rays as you drive with the Atlantic offshore breeze in your hair.

259 miles & 3 hours and 50 minutes

Drive southeast through rolling farmland and small towns, passing Ocala and the Ocala National Forest before reaching Orlando. Enjoy world-famous theme parks like Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom and Universal Orlando Resort. There are shopping spots like the Florida Mall for some retail therapy. And the Orlando Science Center can be a fascinating day out, especially if you’re traveling with family. Electric vehicles give you an eco-friendly driving experience.