Jeep Rental
Key West
Florida Keys
Pick up your Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco in Summerland Key and cruise into Key West in about 25 minutes. No airport lines. No franchise hassle. Just locals, great vehicles, and the open road.
The Best Way to
Experience Key West
Key West is one of the most unique destinations in the entire United States and the best way to experience it is with the top down and the wind in your hair. A Jeep rental near Key West puts you in control of your day, your route, and your adventure.
Aqua Jeep Rentals is located in Summerland Key, just 25 miles from Key West on the Overseas Highway. Pick up your Jeep Wrangler Rubicon or Ford Bronco 4×4 at our Summerland Key location and you will be rolling into Old Town Key West in about 25 minutes along one of the most scenic stretches of highway in America.
Skip the airport rental lines and the chain prices. We are locally owned, fully insured, and come with real local knowledge that no corporate rental company can offer. We will tell you exactly where to go, what to skip, and how to make the most of your day in Key West.
Book Your Jeep NowTop Key West Landmarks
to Explore in Your Jeep
Key West is packed with iconic spots, hidden gems, and local favorites. Here are the must-see landmarks and attractions you can reach easily with your Jeep rental from Aqua Jeep Rentals.
Southernmost Point
The most photographed landmark in Key West. This massive red, black, and yellow buoy marks the southernmost point in the continental United States, just 90 miles from Cuba. Park your Jeep nearby and walk over for the quintessential Key West photo. The colors are bold, the backdrop is stunning, and the bragging rights are real.
Mallory Square
Every evening at Mallory Square, Key West puts on a show. Street performers, live music, food vendors, and a crowd of every kind gather to watch the sun sink into the Gulf of Mexico. It is free, it is electric, and it is pure Key West. Drive your Jeep to the waterfront, grab a spot, and watch the sky light up. There is truly nothing else like it in the United States.
Duval Street
The heart and soul of Key West runs for just over one mile from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. Duval Street is lined with open air bars, restaurants, galleries, music venues, and shops that define the Key West experience. Cruise it in your Jeep with the top down for the full effect, then park and explore on foot. From Sloppy Joe’s Bar to the Green Parrot, every block has a story.
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
Home to the best beach in Key West, Fort Zachary Taylor State Park sits at the westernmost tip of the island. The water is crystal clear, the snorkeling is excellent, and the historic Civil War era fort adds a dose of history to your beach day. Drive your Jeep right to the park entrance, pay a small entry fee, and spend the afternoon snorkeling, fishing, or just soaking up the Florida sun on the shore.
Hemingway Home and Museum
One of the most visited attractions in Key West, the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum is a Spanish Colonial style house where the legendary author lived and wrote during the 1930s. Today it is home to roughly 50 six-toed cats, many of them direct descendants of Hemingway’s own cats. Take a guided tour through the rooms where works like A Farewell to Arms and For Whom the Bell Tolls were written. It sits directly across from the Key West Lighthouse, making it easy to visit both in one stop.
Key West Lighthouse
Built in 1825, the Key West Lighthouse guided countless ships through the treacherous reef-lined waters of the Florida Keys for over a century. Today you can climb all 88 iron steps to the top for panoramic views of Key West and the surrounding ocean. The adjacent Keeper’s Quarters museum is filled with nautical artifacts, vintage maps, and antique furnishings. Combined with the Hemingway House directly across the street, this is one of the most rewarding stops in all of Key West.
Smathers Beach
Key West’s largest public beach stretches for half a mile along South Roosevelt Boulevard on the Atlantic side of the island. The water is warm and calm, the palm trees provide shade, and the beach is lined with vendors renting kayaks, paddleboards, and beach chairs. It is a perfect spot to decompress after a morning of exploring. Drive your Jeep along the beachfront boulevard for a scenic cruise before you settle in for the afternoon.
Sloppy Joe’s Bar
No trip to Key West is complete without a stop at the most famous bar in the Florida Keys. Sloppy Joe’s has been a Key West institution since 1933 and was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favorite watering holes. Located at the corner of Duval and Greene Streets, the open air bar pumps live music all day and all night. Grab a seat, order a Sloppy Joe’s signature cocktail, and take in the scene. It is loud, it is colorful, and it is completely Key West.
The Overseas Highway
The 113 mile Overseas Highway is one of the most iconic drives in the entire world. Built over the ruins of Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway, the highway connects 42 bridges and strings together the islands of the Florida Keys all the way from Key Largo to Key West. With your Jeep’s top down and the Atlantic on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other, driving the Overseas Highway is an experience you will never forget. This is what you rented a Jeep for.
Skip the Airport
No rental car lines, no airport pricing, no corporate fees. Pick up at our Summerland Key location and be in Key West in 25 minutes on the most scenic road in America.
Local Knowledge
We are lifetime Keys residents. Every rental comes with real insider tips on where to go, where to eat, and what to skip in Key West. No guidebook beats a local.
Better Value
Starting at $199 per day with multi-day discounts available. Transparent pricing with no hidden fees. What you see is exactly what you pay at pickup.
Fully Insured
All vehicles are fully insured. Drive to Key West, Bahia Honda, Big Pine Key, or anywhere else in the Florida Keys with complete confidence.
Choose Your Ride to Key West
All vehicles are clean, maintained, and ready for the drive. Pick up in Summerland Key and head straight to Key West with the top down.
Jeep Rental Key West, FL
If you are searching for a Jeep rental in Key West, Florida, Aqua Jeep Rentals is your best option in the Lower Florida Keys. While Key West does have larger chain rental companies at the airport, nothing beats the experience of picking up a clean, well-maintained Jeep Wrangler or Ford Bronco from a locally owned operation staffed by people who actually live here and know the Keys inside out.
We are based in Summerland Key, which is located just 25 miles north of Key West on the Overseas Highway. The drive from our pickup location to Key West takes approximately 25 to 30 minutes along one of the most scenic stretches of road in the country. Many of our customers find that picking up in Summerland Key is actually more convenient than dealing with Key West airport traffic, and the drive itself becomes one of the highlights of their trip.
Why Rent a Jeep for Key West?
Key West is a small island, roughly 7 square miles, but there is an enormous amount to see and do. Having your own vehicle gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace without relying on taxis, rideshares, or expensive tour buses. With a Jeep Wrangler rental near Key West you can cruise Duval Street with the top down, park at Fort Zachary Taylor for an afternoon at the beach, drive to the Southernmost Point for the quintessential photo, and catch the sunset at Mallory Square all in the same day.
A Jeep also makes it easy to explore beyond Key West itself. From Key West you are a short drive from Bahia Honda State Park, Big Pine Key and the Key Deer sanctuary, and the legendary Seven Mile Bridge near Marathon. Having a Jeep rental gives you the flexibility to turn a Key West vacation into a full Florida Keys adventure.
How to Get to Key West from Summerland Key
After picking up your Jeep at 24838 Overseas Hwy in Summerland Key, simply head south on US-1 toward Key West. The drive is completely straightforward and entirely scenic. You will cross several bridges, pass through Big Pine Key where you may spot the famous miniature Key Deer, and arrive in Key West in about 25 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. We will give you a detailed local breakdown of the route and any tips for the day when you pick up your vehicle.
Serving Key West and All of the Florida Keys
Aqua Jeep Rentals serves visitors exploring Key West, Big Pine Key, Bahia Honda, Marathon, Islamorada, and all of the Florida Keys. We are fully licensed and insured, locally owned and operated, and committed to giving every customer the kind of experience that only a small, family-run business can deliver. Call or text us at (305) 849-4498 to check availability and reserve your Jeep rental near Key West today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about renting a Jeep near Key West, FL.