Popular routes from Jacksonville International Airport include the scenic drive south along A1A to St. Augustine, America's oldest city, passing through beautiful coastal communities. The westward journey to Gainesville offers access to natural springs and state parks throughout north-central Florida. Many travelers head northeast to Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach for pristine beaches and historic charm accessible from the airport location.

Multiple gas stations operate along Airport Road and nearby major intersections, providing convenient fuel access for rental cars departing Jacksonville International Airport. Several hotels and shopping centers near the airport feature electric vehicle charging stations for drivers with electric rentals. The airport vicinity offers numerous fuel and charging options within a short drive of the passenger terminals and rental locations.

From Jacksonville International Airport, take Airport Road south to I-95 South, then merge onto I-95 South toward downtown Jacksonville. Follow I-95 for several miles before taking the appropriate exit for downtown, typically FL-228 East or Main Street. The route from the airport to downtown Jacksonville involves major highways and well-marked exits leading directly to the city center.

Turo accepts valid licenses (not expired, suspended, or revoked) that allow for full driving privileges; this includes driver's licenses issued outside of the US. Licenses that Turo doesn't accept in the US include any that have expired, have been altered, are conditional, probational, provisional, or restricted. Learner's permit/instruction permits are not accepted.

Florida requires all vehicle occupants to wear seat belts, and drivers must carry valid identification and vehicle registration documents. Jacksonville experiences frequent afternoon thunderstorms during summer months, so adjust your driving accordingly when weather conditions change. The rental car should have current registration and insurance documentation readily available for any traffic stops throughout your Florida travels.

You can get discounts and low cost car rental on Turo. On your Account page, make sure you've checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we'll send you occasional promo codes, discounts, and deals. Additionally, frequent travelers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totaling 10 days in a 90-day period.

No, you don't need personal insurance coverage to rent a car on Turo. In the US, any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host's vehicle would kick in before your Turo protection plan. When booking a car in the US, you'll choose between three protection plans — Premier (eligibility requirements apply), Standard, or Minimum — to get the level of protection that's right for you. On each trip, you're covered with third-party automobile liability insurance provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company.* In New York state, you'll also choose between Premier (if available), Standard, or Minimum. With each plan, you're covered with liability insurance of $1,250,000.* Protection plans for New York trips also include access to roadside assistance, priority phone support, and 24/7 customer assistance.

Several toll roads operate near Jacksonville International Airport, including portions of I-295 and the First Coast Expressway system. The airport area connects to various toll facilities that provide faster access to different parts of Jacksonville and surrounding counties. Keep cash or a SunPass transponder handy when driving rental cars on Florida's toll road network from the airport location.

To rent a car on Turo, you must create a Turo account, have a valid driver's license, get approved to drive on Turo, and be 18 years old or older in the US, 21 years old or older in Australia, or 23 years old or older in Canada. In the UK, you must be 21 years old or older and have held a UK or EU license for at least one year, or another driver's license for at least two years. In France you must be 18 years old or older and have held a driver's license for at least 2 years, longer for certain makes and models of vehicles. When you're booking your first trip, you'll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver's license and some other information. In most cases, you'll get approved immediately, and you'll be set for all future road trips, day trips, and business trips!