The TaxSlayer Gator Bowl is scheduled for Wednesday, December 30, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at Bill Gay Grounds at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. If your group is flying in or staying across town, plan the airport and hotel legs before you decide how to reach the stadium. A self-drive van rental can cover the full trip, even if you leave the van at the hotel on game day.
Check the official Gator Bowl event page for kickoff and venue updates. This is the postseason bowl game, not the annual Florida–Georgia regular-season matchup.
Build the rental around your group’s trip
| If your group is… | Plan for… |
|---|---|
| Arriving on different flights | One meeting point and a realistic pickup window. Decide in advance whether a late arrival will meet everyone at the hotel. |
| Staying the night before | An evening luggage drop, breakfast plans and a departure time that works for the morning kickoff. |
| Leaving right after the game | Time to regroup, collect bags and return the van before onward travel. Don’t plan a tight airport connection around the final whistle. |
Start with Carl’s Jacksonville rental location and confirm the pickup arrangements that apply to your reservation. Count passengers, suitcases and any equipment together. A seat count alone doesn’t tell you whether everything will fit.
Decide where the van will stay on game day
If you want to drive to the stadium, check the bowl’s official parking information before you commit to a lot. Confirm the pass, entry instructions and whether the assigned vehicle can use that space. Don’t assume a standard space fits every van or that your game ticket includes parking.
If the hotel is a better place to leave the van, confirm its parking rules and arrange the stadium leg separately. Name a meeting spot for after the game and pick an authorized driver before the trip. Check the stadium policies for entry rules, and use the official game-week schedule when the current year’s details are available.
Gator Bowl rental FAQs
When is the 2026 Gator Bowl?
The organizer lists December 30 at 11:30 a.m. in Jacksonville. Check its event page again before finalizing the trip.
Does a rental come with stadium parking?
No. Arrange parking separately and confirm the lot’s vehicle rules before you rely on it.
Can we pick up the day before the game?
Choose the dates and times you need when you search, and confirm the pickup arrangement for that reservation. Arriving a day early may help groups with staggered flights.
Should we reserve based on headcount alone?
No. Count carry-ons, checked luggage and gear as well as passengers. Check the fit before selecting a vehicle.
Does Carl’s supply a driver?
This guide is for a self-drive rental. Make sure the drivers you plan to use meet the rental requirements and are authorized on the agreement.
Once the group knows its flight, hotel and game-day plans, search Jacksonville rental dates for the whole trip.