Visiting Northeast Florida Without a Rental Car? Here's Your Transportation Guide

Many visitors to Northeast Florida assume they need a rental car to get around. The truth is, with a combination of private car service, hotel shuttles, and the Old Town Trolley in St. Augustine, you can have a completely car-free vacation — and often save money in the process.

Getting from JAX Airport to Your Hotel

The first challenge for car-free travelers is getting from Jacksonville International Airport to their hotel. Uber and Lyft are available at JAX, but surge pricing during peak hours can make the 45-55 minute ride to St. Augustine unexpectedly expensive. A pre-booked private car service with a flat rate of $115-125 is often the smarter choice — especially for families with luggage.

Getting Around St. Augustine Without a Car

• Old Town Trolley Tours — hop-on, hop-off service covering 23 stops in the Historic District and beach areas
• Beach Bus Shuttle — free shuttle from Historic District hotels to St. Augustine Beach (seasonal)
• Walking — the Historic District is highly walkable; most major attractions are within 1 mile
• Electric golf carts — rentable for short trips around the Historic District
• Private car service — for trips beyond walking distance, to the beach, or to other towns

Day Trips Without a Rental Car

Want to visit Gainesville, Daytona Beach, or the St. Johns River area from St. Augustine? Our private car service can take you there and back on a day trip basis. You set the schedule, we handle the driving. Rates for day trips start at $150 for destinations within 90 miles.

Getting Back to the Airport

The most critical transportation moment of any car-free trip is the return to the airport. Book your hotel-to-airport car service at the same time you book your arrival transfer to ensure availability, especially during peak season (June-August) and holiday weekends.