Car Hire
in Gulfport

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car hire brands operating in Gulfport, 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 in Gulfport.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your booking in Gulfport 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 in Gulfport 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)

All major hire car companies at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) operate from counters located at 14035 Airport Road, Gulfport, MS 39503. Brands available at this address include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Alamo, Enterprise, and National.

Enterprise has relocated its counter in-terminal, and vehicles are within walking distance, so no shuttle is required. Alamo offers a touch-screen kiosk at the Gulfport airport where you can skip the counter line, check in directly, receive a receipt-sized hire agreement, and be directed to your vehicle on the lot.

Counter hours at the Gulfport airport vary by brand:

• Enterprise: 8:00 AM to 11:59 PM daily
• Budget: 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily
• Avis: 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily

Both Avis and Enterprise offer 24-hour drop-off service at the Gulfport airport location. If you are returning after hours, follow the key-drop instructions provided on your hire agreement.

No, there are no toll roads in Gulfport or anywhere in Mississippi. hire car drivers in Gulfport will not encounter any toll systems, cashless toll lanes, transponder requirements, or toll-related fees during their trip.

Because Mississippi has no toll infrastructure, programmes such as E-ZPass, SunPass, or similar electronic toll systems do not operate in the state. No toll pass enrolment is needed, and there are no administrative charges for toll evasion because tolls simply do not exist on Gulfport roads or Mississippi highways.

If your itinerary takes you beyond Mississippi into neighbouring states that do have tolls, standard toll billing through your hire vehicle's transponder would apply in those areas. Keep receipts for any tolls paid outside Gulfport so you can submit a Tolls Cashback claim after your hire ends.

To collect your hire car in Gulfport, you must present the following physical documents at the counter:

• A valid, original driver’s licence in the main driver’s name
• A major credit card with the driver’s name printed on the physical card, for the security deposit authorisation hold
• A passport or valid government-issued photo ID (recommended for international visitors)
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher

If your driver’s licence uses a non-Latin alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script, you must also carry an International Driving Permit (IDP) as a translation. The IDP is not a standalone document and must be presented alongside your original licence at the Gulfport counter.

Digital documents are not accepted. All paperwork must be physical originals. If you plan to pay with a debit card at the Gulfport airport location, additional ID such as a round-trip airline ticket, passport, or a recent utility or bank statement may be required by the hire company.

Yes, Tolls Cashback is included on all bookings, including Gulfport hires, even though Mississippi itself has no toll roads.

If your Gulfport trip takes you into neighbouring states where tolls do apply, you can claim back up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during the hire period. The reimbursement covers the lesser of the actual tolls paid or the 5% cap.

To claim after returning your Gulfport hire car, email [email protected] within 30 days of vehicle return and include:

• Your Hola Car Rentals reservation confirmation
• A copy of the hire agreement signed at pick-up
• 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.

U.S. Highway 49 in Gulfport is undergoing a major widening project that introduces Mississippi's first continuous flow intersection (CFI) at State Route 53. This is a non-traditional road design that may be unfamiliar to drivers visiting Gulfport for the first time.

In a CFI, vehicles making a left turn are diverted to a parallel roadway before the main intersection, separating left-turning traffic from through traffic. This reduces delays but can be disorienting if you are expecting a standard left-turn lane at the signal.

Additional factors to be aware of on U.S. 49 in Gulfport include:

• Frequent nighttime lane closures during the widening from four to six lanes over a 3-mile stretch from School Road to O'Neal Road
• Over 25,000 average daily vehicles in 2024, with heavy congestion near Harrison Central High School
• Relocated signal poles and new frontage roads that may affect access to businesses near the construction zone

Allow extra travel time when using U.S. 49 in Gulfport, especially during school hours and at night.

Yes, a major credit card in the main driver’s name with the driver’s name printed on the physical card is required at the Gulfport hire counter to cover the security deposit authorisation hold.

Debit cards and prepaid cards are not accepted for the deposit hold, even if you have already prepaid your booking online. The hold is a temporary authorisation that reduces your available credit until the hire company releases it after you return the vehicle. Banks may take up to 15 business days to reflect the release.

For standard vehicles hired in Gulfport, typical deposit holds in the United States range from approximately US$300 to US$400, though the exact amount depends on the hire brand, vehicle class, and location. Ask the agent at the Gulfport counter to confirm the authorisation amount before they process your card.

It is a good idea to bring a backup credit card in your own name in case your primary card is declined.

Yes, a valid foreign driver’s licence is generally accepted to hire a car in Gulfport, provided you also present a valid government-issued photo ID such as a passport.

However, if your driver’s licence uses a non-Latin alphabet, such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic script, you must carry an International Driving Permit (IDP) alongside your original licence. The IDP serves as a translation only and is not valid on its own. Obtain your IDP in your home country before travelling, as it cannot be issued abroad.

All documents presented at the Gulfport hire counter must be physical originals. Digital copies are not accepted. If you are unsure whether your licence requires an IDP for your Gulfport hire, check with the hire company listed on your booking confirmation before your travel date.

Most bookings include travel assistance provided by Terrawind Global Protection, which can be especially useful if you experience an emergency while driving in the Gulfport area, including on busy routes such as U.S. 49 or U.S. 90.

Core benefits typically include:

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

To reach assistance 24 hours a day, call +1 888 980 9992 (toll-free) or contact WhatsApp at +1 208 910 1001. Have your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number ready when you call.

Important: this benefit applies only to non-North American customers. Residents of the United States and Canada do not qualify for this travel assistance cover. Check your booking confirmation for the exact terms, limits, and exclusions that apply to your Gulfport hire.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your Gulfport hire car at the counter when you pick up the vehicle.

The additional driver must be present at the Gulfport counter with a valid driver’s licence and any required ID. Both the main driver and the additional driver must sign the hire agreement. Drivers not listed on the agreement are not covered by the hire protections.

Whether the additional driver fee is included depends on the rate you selected. Check your booking confirmation for the line that reads "Additional driver free of charge" to confirm. If the fee is not included, typical daily charges at Gulfport partner brands are:

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

For Avis and Budget in Gulfport, additional drivers must generally be at least 25 years old at the time of pick-up.

Yes, drivers aged 21 to 24 hiring a car in Gulfport will be subject to a young-renter surcharge, also called an underage fee, charged daily at the counter.

Mississippi does not have a state law requiring hire companies to serve drivers under 25, so the standard U.S. policy applies: the minimum age is typically 25 without a surcharge, and drivers aged 21 to 24 may hire but pay an additional daily fee. Most vehicle classes, including full-size sedans, SUVs, minivans, luxury, and premium categories, are restricted to renters aged 25 and older at Gulfport locations.

If you are aged 21 to 24 and booking a Gulfport hire through Avis or Budget, and you are a citizen or resident of Latin America or the Caribbean, your booking confirmation may show that the underage fee is waived for the main driver. This exception applies only when explicitly stated on your confirmation and only for eligible vehicle categories such as economy, compact, medium sedan, standard sedan, compact SUV, and medium SUV.

The standard fuel policy for Gulfport hires is Full-to-Full. You receive the vehicle with a full tank and must return it full to avoid additional charges.

At pick-up at the Gulfport counter, verify the fuel gauge with the agent and confirm the starting level is recorded on your hire agreement. Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge before leaving the lot.

When returning your Gulfport hire, refuel within approximately 10 miles of the return location so the gauge does not drop below full before you arrive. Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address. If you return the vehicle with less than a full tank, the hire company may charge you for the fuel shortfall at their own refuelling rate, which is typically higher than the pump price, plus an administrative service fee.

If the vehicle was not full at pick-up, ask the Gulfport agent to record the exact starting level on the agreement and return it at that same level to avoid charges.

Yes, one-way hires that start in Gulfport and end in a different city are possible, but a drop-off fee may apply depending on the route, hire brand, vehicle class, and season.

When searching for a Gulfport hire with a different return location, the booking details page will show any applicable drop-off fee under the "To pay at destination" section. This fee is set by the hire partner and cannot be prepaid. It is separate from mileage, fuel, and taxes.

General patterns to expect for Gulfport one-way hires:

• Returning to a different city in the same region: a drop-off fee often applies
• Returning to a distant city or across state lines: a drop-off fee usually applies and may be higher
• Cross-border returns (for example, into Mexico or Canada): typically restricted or subject to special partner approval

If the drop-off fee shown at the Gulfport counter differs from what appeared on your booking confirmation, keep all paperwork and contact support after the hire ends.

When hiring a car in Gulfport, two main types of coverages are worth reviewing 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 still apply unless your confirmation explicitly states zero. CDW and LDW do not cover damage you cause to other vehicles or people.

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

Neither CDW nor LDW covers:

• Injuries to you or your passengers (that requires Personal Accident Insurance)
• Your personal belongings (that requires Personal Effects Cover)
• Prohibited use such as off-road driving or driving under the influence

Check your booking confirmation to see which coverages are already included in your Gulfport rate before accepting or declining anything at the counter.