How much does it cost to rent a car in Oxford, AL?

On average, car rentals in **Oxford (AL)** cost around **$83** per day, with the lowest-priced rentals starting at **$33** per day.

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Car Rental Locations & Options

Unlike larger cities, Oxford has limited rental car options and no commercial airport service directly in town.

Location	Pros	Cons
Oxford Town Locations	Convenient access to downtown and campus No airport fees or surcharges Can arrange pickup from hotels in some cases	Limited operating hours (business hours only) Smaller vehicle selection Advance reservations essential, especially during events Limited fleet availability
Memphis Airport (90 miles away)	Larger selection of vehicles More competitive rates Extended hours Greater availability during peak times	1.5-hour drive to Oxford Need to factor in travel time for returns May need to pay one-way fee if not returning to Memphis
University-Oxford Airport	Small private airport for charter flights Some rental companies can meet customers here by arrangement	No commercial flights Very limited rental facilities Advance booking mandatory Not a walk-up rental location

Available Rental Companies

Enterprise and Hertz maintain offices in Oxford
No on-site airport rentals at University-Oxford Airport (private facility)
Rental fleet is limited, especially during university events

Car Rental Prices

Average: $83/day
From: $33/day

Saving Tips

Compare Oxford vs Memphis Airport pick-ups. Rates at MEM often beat Oxford prices, even after factoring gas for the 90-mile drive. Run both options in the search tool before you lock in.
Shift your dates around big Ole Miss events. Moving your pick-up to Thursday and drop-off to Monday can dodge the football-weekend spike that hits Fri–Sun.
Toggle the "flexible dates" filter. A one-day slide in August move-in week or May graduation can drop the daily rate by 20-30 percent.
Look for "unlimited mileage" in the listing. Most Oxford rentals include it, so skip providers that still charge per mile if you plan day trips to Memphis or Tupelo.
Return where you collected when possible. One-way fees Oxford⇆Memphis can add $75+; keeping the loop closed usually keeps the total lower.

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Parking and Driving Tips

Finding a Spot in Oxford

The Oxford Square (downtown) has a garage just off the Square for public use
On the Square itself, 2-hour limited curbside spots (paid via meters or mobile app) are enforced weekdays
University of Mississippi campus has designated visitor lots (permits required during business hours)
During game days, campus lots are restricted to permit holders; shuttle services are recommended
Avoid residential permit zones around the Square during enforcement hours

Local Driving Rules

Speed limits: 70 mph on highways, 55 mph on rural roads, 25 mph in town near campus
No toll roads in Mississippi
Right turn on red allowed after complete stop (unless signed otherwise)
Seat belts required for all front-seat passengers
Texting while driving is prohibited
Expect heavy pedestrian traffic around the Square and campus areas

Why rent a car in Oxford

Get a rental car to easily:

Ole Miss campus – stadium, Grove tailgating
Holly Springs National Forest – trails, lakes
Sardis Lake – boating, fishing spots
Memphis – Beale Street, Graceland
Tupelo – Elvis Presley Birthplace Museum

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FAQs

How far in advance should I book a rental car for an Ole Miss football weekend?

For home football game weekends, you should book 3 to 6 months ahead of time. The local rental companies have very few cars and they sell out completely for popular games. If you can't find a car in Oxford, try looking at the Memphis airport.

Is it possible to rent a car for one day in Oxford?

Yes, you can rent a car for one day from the local Enterprise and Hertz offices, but they might not have many cars available, especially on weekends or during university events. You should try to book ahead of time whenever possible.

Do I need a car if I'm staying near the Square or campus?

If you plan to stay just around the downtown Square and campus areas, you might not need a car because you can walk around those areas. However, you will need a car to get to other parts of Oxford like shopping centers, restaurants outside the Square and any regional attractions.

What's the best way to handle parking during Ole Miss football games?

During games, the university mostly restricts campus parking to people with permits. You can use the park-and-ride shuttle services from lots farther away. If you must drive, plan to get there very early, at least 4 hours before kickoff, for a chance to find a parking spot within walking distance of the stadium.

Are there any scenic drives around Oxford worth taking?

Yes, you can take a scenic drive to Sardis Lake (about 15 miles west of Oxford), which is especially nice in the fall. The roads through Holly Springs National Forest (northeast of Oxford) have pretty, wooded views. While you are in Oxford, you should also drive by the historic homes along North and South Lamar boulevards.