Car Hire
at Gulfport Airport

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car hire brands operating at Gulfport Airport, giving you exclusive access to our All Inclusive+ rate. This rate includes benefits that no other company can match:

• Free liability coverage starting at US$ 300,000 in case of an accident (applies only to certain rates and itineraries)
• Toll cashback: recover up to 5% of the reservation's total value for toll charges incurred during your hire period
• Premium travel medical assistance providing up to US$ 150,000 in coverage for a maximum of 5 passengers in case of a medical emergency, excluding pre-existing conditions
• No Extra Charges© guarantee: if the counter charges you for something not listed on your confirmation and not an optional add-on you accepted, Hola Car Rentals will work to remove or reimburse the charge after verification

All of this comes at no extra cost, ensuring a fully protected car hire experience and peace of mind throughout your trip at Gulfport Airport.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking at Gulfport Airport are clearly shown at the time of reservation and in your confirmation email, so you know exactly what you are paying before you arrive at the counter.

On top of that, every Hola Car Rentals booking includes the No Extra Charges© guarantee. This is a pricing guarantee (not insurance) that protects you if the counter at Gulfport Airport charges you for something that was not listed on your confirmation and was not an optional add-on you accepted. If that happens, Hola Car Rentals will work with the hire partner to remove or reimburse the charge after verification.

The only costs outside this guarantee are:

• Optional add-ons you choose at the counter (GPS, child seats, prepaid fuel)
• Usage-based charges (tolls, fuel shortfall, traffic fines)

At Gulfport Airport (GPT), the hire counters are located inside the terminal near the baggage reclaim area. The hire lot is approximately 45 feet outside the terminal, so no shuttle is required. You can walk directly from arrivals to collect your vehicle.

Brands operating on-site at Gulfport Airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz. Budget's counter address is 14035 Airport Road, Gulfport, MS 39503. Some agencies may operate from locations just outside the airport perimeter, so confirm your specific brand's setup when you receive your booking confirmation.

To find your counter quickly at Gulfport Airport, check your reservation for the operating brand name and match it to the signage near baggage reclaim. If you are unsure, airport information staff can direct you to the correct desk.

To collect your hire car at Gulfport Airport, you must bring the following physical documents:

• A valid, unexpired driving licence with a photograph (original, not a digital copy)
• A major credit card in the main driver’s name, with the driver’s name printed on the card, for the authorisation hold
• A passport or valid government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight or cruise tickets

If your driving licence is not written in the Latin (Roman) alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory at Gulfport Airport. For licences in other non-English languages that do use Roman letters, an IDP is recommended but not strictly required.

The IDP is a translation document only and must always be presented alongside your original licence. It is not accepted on its own. Obtain your IDP in your home country before travelling, as it cannot be issued abroad.

All documents must be physical. Digital versions shown on a phone or tablet are not accepted at the Gulfport Airport counter.

No, there are no toll roads in Mississippi, so you will not encounter any toll charges when driving from Gulfport Airport or anywhere else in the state.

Systems such as E-ZPass, SunPass, or any cashless toll network do not operate in Mississippi. This means there are no toll transponder programmes to enrol in, no daily toll pass fees, and no risk of toll-related administrative charges on your hire bill from Gulfport Airport.

If your trip takes you beyond Mississippi into neighbouring states such as Louisiana, toll roads may apply. In that case, your hire vehicle will typically include an electronic toll device, and you can choose between an unlimited daily toll package (usually US$11 to US$25 per day, depending on the hire company) or a pay-per-use arrangement where actual tolls plus processing fees are billed to your card after the hire ends.

For any tolls paid during your hire, all bookings include Tolls Cashback, which lets you claim up to 5% of your total booking value back. See the dedicated FAQ below for details on how to claim.

Yes, Tolls Cashback is included with every booking made through Hola Car Rentals, including hires starting at Gulfport Airport.

Because Mississippi has no toll roads, you will not pay any tolls driving around the Gulfport Airport area. However, if your trip takes you into Louisiana or other neighbouring states where toll roads exist, any tolls you pay during the hire period are eligible for reimbursement of up to 5% of your total booking value.

To claim your cashback after returning the vehicle at Gulfport Airport:

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of vehicle return
• Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback - Reservation [Your Confirmation Number]
• Attach your Hola Car Rentals reservation confirmation, the signed hire agreement, and a receipt or statement showing the toll charges paid

Refunds are issued to the original payment method used for your booking and typically process within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Submissions received after 30 days are not accepted.

Hiring a vehicle at Gulfport Airport involves several state and local taxes on top of your base rate. The most notable is Mississippi's 3% Automobile Hire Tax, which applies statewide to all hires including those picked up at Gulfport Airport. Standard Mississippi state sales tax also applies.

Compared to many major US airports, Gulfport Airport does not appear to impose the high airport concession recovery fees (typically 10 to 12% at larger airports) or customer facility charges (often US$5 to US$8 per day at airports like Tampa or New Orleans) that significantly inflate hire costs elsewhere. This can make hiring at Gulfport Airport more cost-effective than at larger regional hubs.

If you are considering an off-airport pickup location in Gulfport or nearby Biloxi, airport-specific surcharges may be reduced or eliminated, though the 3% state hire tax still applies statewide.

Your booking confirmation will clearly show which taxes and charges are included in your prepaid rate versus what is due at the Gulfport Airport counter. If a charge appears at the counter that was not disclosed on your confirmation, the No Extra Charges© guarantee may apply.

Counter hours at Gulfport Airport vary by hire brand. Enterprise operates daily from 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM. Budget observes standard business hours with adjusted schedules on certain holidays, for example operating 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM on New Year’s Day 2027. Hours for other brands such as Alamo, Avis, and Hertz at Gulfport Airport should be confirmed directly with your specific provider or in your booking confirmation.

If you need to return your vehicle outside of counter hours at Gulfport Airport, you can park in the designated hire spaces, lock the car, and place the keys along with your completed hire agreement in the drop box at the hire counter inside the terminal. Note that your hire contract will remain open until a staff member processes the return on the next business day, and charges may continue to accrue until that time.

If your flight is delayed and you expect to arrive outside the counter's operating window, hire companies at Gulfport Airport will generally hold your booking for up to 24 hours from the original pickup time.

Yes, a major credit card in the main driver’s name is required to hire a vehicle at Gulfport Airport.

The credit card must be physical (not a virtual or digital wallet), have the driver’s name printed on the card, and carry sufficient available credit to cover the authorisation hold. In the United States, typical holds range from US$300 to US$400 for standard vehicles, though the exact amount is set by the hire company at the Gulfport Airport counter and may be higher for premium vehicle classes.

Debit cards are generally not accepted for the authorisation hold at airport locations like Gulfport Airport. Some brands such as Enterprise may accept a debit card only if accompanied by a ticketed return travel itinerary, but this is not guaranteed. Prepaid and virtual cards are not accepted under any circumstances.

Even if you have prepaid your hire in full through your booking, you must still present a physical credit card at the Gulfport Airport counter for the hold. The hold is a temporary authorisation, not an additional charge, and is released after you return the vehicle. Your bank controls how quickly the funds become available again, which can take up to 15 business days.

At Gulfport Airport, the standard minimum age to hire a vehicle without additional surcharges is 25. Drivers aged 21 to 24 can hire but will be subject to a daily young-driver surcharge, and most vehicle classes are restricted to drivers aged 25 and over.

Vehicle categories typically unavailable to under-25 drivers at Gulfport Airport include full-size sedans, SUVs, minivans, convertibles, luxury, and premium classes. Economy, compact, and intermediate vehicles are generally the categories available to younger drivers.

Additional driver fees at Gulfport Airport also vary by brand:

• Alamo: all drivers and additional drivers must be 21 or older
• Avis and Budget: additional drivers must generally be at least 25 at pickup
• Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty: standard young-driver surcharges apply for drivers under 25

If you are aged 21 to 24 and from Latin America or the Caribbean, certain Avis and Budget rates at Gulfport Airport may waive the underage fee for the main driver. Check your booking confirmation to see if this waiver is explicitly listed.

Most bookings include Travel Assistance provided by Terrawind Global Protection, which can be especially useful if you experience an emergency while driving from Gulfport Airport through Mississippi or into neighbouring states.

Coverage typically includes:

• Travel insurance with medical cover for up to 5 passengers
• Legal assistance in the event of a road accident
• Compensation for luggage lost by the airline
• Flight cancellation insurance

This benefit is designed for travellers who are away from their home country. Residents of the United States and Canada do not qualify for this coverage.

If you need assistance during your hire from Gulfport Airport, contact Terrawind 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:

• Phone (toll-free or collect): +1 888 980 9992
• WhatsApp: +1 208 910 1001
• Email: [email protected]

Have your full name, Hola Car Rentals confirmation number, current location, and a brief description of the situation ready when you call. Always contact the assistance line before incurring medical or legal expenses, as some reimbursements require prior authorisation. Check your booking confirmation for the exact terms and coverage limits that apply to your reservation.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your hire at Gulfport Airport, either as an included benefit or for a daily fee depending on your rate.

If your booking confirmation explicitly states that an additional driver is included at no charge, the first extra driver is free. If it is not included, the daily fees at Gulfport Airport are:

• Avis, Budget, and Payless: US$13 per day plus taxes, capped at US$65 per hire
• Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty: US$13.50 per day plus taxes, capped at US$189 per hire
• Alamo, National, and Enterprise: US$15 per day plus taxes

The additional driver must be present at the Gulfport Airport counter at pickup, bring their own valid driving licence (and IDP if required), and sign the hire agreement. Only drivers listed on the agreement are covered by the hire protections such as CDW/LDW and liability cover.

For Avis and Budget at Gulfport Airport, additional drivers must generally be at least 25 years old. The underage fee waiver available to Latin American and Caribbean renters applies to the main driver only and does not extend to additional drivers.

Hires at Gulfport Airport follow a Full-to-Full fuel policy by default. You receive the vehicle with a full tank and must return it full to avoid additional charges.

To avoid fuel charges at Gulfport Airport:

• Check the fuel gauge with the agent at pickup and confirm the starting level is recorded on the hire agreement
• Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge
• Refuel within approximately 10 miles of the Gulfport Airport return location before dropping off the car
• Keep your final fuel receipt as proof in case of any dispute

If you return the vehicle below the recorded starting level, the hire company will charge you for the fuel shortfall at their own refuelling rate, which is typically higher than local pump prices, plus an administrative service fee.

The research does not specify the nearest fuel station to the Gulfport Airport return area, so ask the counter agent at pickup or use a navigation app to locate the closest station along your return route.

If the car was not full at pickup, ask the agent to note the exact level on the hire agreement. You are only required to return it at that same recorded level.

When hiring at Gulfport Airport, two main types of cover are worth understanding before you arrive at the counter.

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) reduces your financial liability for damage to the hire vehicle itself, including collision, theft, and vandalism. A deductible may apply unless your confirmation shows zero excess. CDW/LDW does not cover damage to other vehicles or injuries to other people.

Third-Party Liability (LIS/ALI/SLI) covers bodily injury and property damage you may cause to others while driving. Not all US states require hire companies to include minimum liability cover by default, so it is worth confirming whether your Gulfport Airport rate includes this or whether you need to add it at the counter.

Note that Mississippi does not have the same mandatory minimum liability inclusion rules as some other states, so check your booking confirmation carefully.

Cover that CDW/LDW does not include:

• Damage to tyres, wheels, undercarriage, or roof (unless a specific add-on is purchased)
• Incidents involving unauthorised drivers not listed on the agreement
• Damage resulting from prohibited use such as off-road driving or driving under the influence

Review your Gulfport Airport booking confirmation to see exactly which protections are included in your selected rate before arriving at the counter.

Yes, after-hours returns are possible at Gulfport Airport, though the process requires a few extra steps to avoid additional charges.

To complete an after-hours return at Gulfport Airport:

• Park the vehicle in the designated hire spaces in the hire lot, which is approximately 45 feet from the terminal
• Lock the car and place the keys along with your completed hire agreement in the drop box at the hire counter inside the terminal
• Keep a photo of the fuel gauge and odometer before leaving the vehicle
• Retain your final fuel receipt if you refuelled before returning

Be aware that your hire contract at Gulfport Airport will remain open until a staff member processes the return on the next business day. Charges may continue to accrue until the contract is officially closed, so plan your return time carefully relative to your scheduled drop-off.

The standard grace period for returns is approximately 30 minutes beyond your agreed return time. After 30 minutes, additional time charges may apply, and after 90 minutes a full extra day may be billed. Confirming the exact grace period with your hire company at the Gulfport Airport counter at pickup is recommended.