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A rental car in Fort Lauderdale doesn't have to mean an airport counter, a line, and a bill that grew on the way to the desk. At Atlas, a 2024 Volkswagen Jetta is $65 a day, delivered to you — no counter, no airport concession fee, and the delivery cost shown before you pay.
Below is what a rental actually costs with us, and the handful of decisions that genuinely change the number.
What a three-day rental actually costs
Most rental pricing is only clear at the end. Here is ours in full, for a three-day Jetta delivered in Fort Lauderdale:
- Vehicle — $195.00 (3 days at $65/day)
- Delivery — $20.00. Free in Hollywood and Dania Beach, $20 in Fort Lauderdale and Hallandale Beach, $30 in Aventura and Davie
- Mileage — included. 200 miles per day, then $0.35 per additional mile
- Damage waiver — optional. Standard $14.95/day with a $1,000 deductible, Premium $24.95/day with $250
- Renter liability — only if we can't verify your own insurance, then $33/day
- Tolls — as used. SunPass-tracked and billed back after your trip
- Total before tax — $215.00, itemized before you pay
- Security deposit — $300, a hold rather than a charge, released after you return the car
Cheapest doesn't always mean best value
Compare the total, not the advertised daily rate. Worth checking before you book anywhere:
- Vehicle age and condition
- Airport concession and facility fees
- What the deposit is, and when it's released
- Whether insurance is required or optional
- Mileage limits and the overage rate
- How tolls are billed
A lower headline rate often costs more once those land.
Book early
Fort Lauderdale demand spikes around cruise sailings, winter travel and spring break. Booking a few weeks ahead usually gets you a better choice of vehicle and more flexible delivery times.
Choose the right vehicle
Traveling as a couple or solo, the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta is the economical pick. With family, luggage or beach kit, the 2023 Volkswagen Taos adds room without much penalty at the pump. A 2024 Honda HR-V is joining the fleet shortly.
Not sure which suits your trip? Read Should You Rent a Sedan or SUV in Fort Lauderdale?
Insurance: what you'll actually pay
If you have your own auto insurance and we can verify it, you pay nothing extra — a damage waiver stays optional. If you can't verify coverage, renter liability is $33 a day.
Optional damage waivers are $14.95/day with a $1,000 deductible, or $24.95/day with a $250 deductible. A waiver is not insurance; it limits what you owe for damage to our vehicle.
Tolls
South Florida runs on electronic tolls. We track them with SunPass and bill them back to you after the rental — no stopping, no cash lanes, and no administrative surprise, because the charge is the toll.
Where we deliver
Atlas is locally owned and delivery-only. We come to you across Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Dania Beach, Davie and Aventura, plus nearby South Broward. Delivery is free in Hollywood and Dania Beach, $20 in Fort Lauderdale and Hallandale Beach, and $30 in Aventura and Davie.
Drivers must be at least 23. We don't charge a young-driver fee. Cancel at least 24 hours before your start time for a full refund. Full details are on our FAQ page.
Affordable doesn't have to mean basic
Book a little ahead, pick the vehicle that fits the trip, and check the total rather than the headline rate. That's most of the saving — and none of it requires settling for a tired car or an hour in line.
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