Cheap Car Hire in Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA, United States

9 Feb — 16 Feb

Same drop-off

Thu 9/2

Noon

Thu 16/2

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Palm Springs?

January

AED 235

February

AED 268

March

AED 304

April

AED 282

May

AED 264

June

AED 253

July

AED 290

August

AED 257

September

AED 260

October

AED 279

November

AED 271

December

AED 264

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Palm Springs is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is March. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Top rental agencies in Palm Springs

All major car rental suppliers in Palm Springs

Alamo

8.4

Very Good

145 reviews•1 location

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Recent reviews

4.0

Mediocre|Dec 2023

We were given incorrect information about our vehicle pickup when our flight was delayed. We were told that an agent would be available and when we arrived it was closed even though we were told that an agent would be there.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

Beware of the off-hours drop box for keys! I had a 6am flight from PSP so I had to drop off the car before the Alamo desk opened. Boarded my flight. And my connection. When I got to my destination 5 hrs later, I was informed at the next airport that they couldn’t rent to me… because I had an open contract at PSP! Literally spent 1 hr 45 min at the counter trying to get someone at PSP to answer the phone. No idea why they couldn’t close out a contract within 5 hours of opening. Terrible service. Don’t trust the drop box process.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

The agent at the Alamo desk in Palm Springs was most helpful and efficient. The car was super-clean.

6.0

Okay|May 2022

Iwould have liked to have the model size i choose but instead of compact i got a full size.

2.0

Poor|May 2022

I got call from Alamo 1 hour before pick up the car and they told me that car is not available!!!!

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

I had some questions with my rental that they were able to address quickly in person. The staff was super patient despite having so many customers arrive at the same time. They were quick and friendly as they processed customers. Individuals rom Alamo went above and beyond to reach out to me during my rental to make sure I was satisfied with my car and service. I haven't had that happen before with another car rental so it was a nice touch to know that they cared I was having the best experience during my vacation.

1 out of 49

Budget

7.2

Good

147 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

The line at the counter was 3 hours long. I stayed for an hour and barely moved. Took an Uber instead. The next day went back and the line was 2 hours long. The counter had 2 people working and every customer was taking 10 minutes because of the upselling being done. Do the upselling online and just check IDs and hand over the keys at the counter.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

Stood in line for 2 hours in Palm Springs to pick up car. Drop off was slap dash as well.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

Palm Springs pickup counter is a disaster regardless of reservations. Prepare to wait TWO HOURS in line, maybe more

4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2023

Long line up and pickup and got charged for fuel even I just came back from the gas station with full tank 5 mins ago.

8.0

Very Good|Jan 2023

The rental agent was very professional. The wait time at the counter was excessive. I had to call CS to get my receipt emailed to me.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

The rental car facility was a nightmare--I waited nearly an hour in the FastBreak line--with just one other party in front of me. They were understaffed and/or staff was not actually working, their systems were having issues, and they didn't have cars available.

1 out of 49

Avis

5.9

Fair

118 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

Smooth as silk at both ends. One person operation in Palm Springs. He was friendly and made sure our vehicle was clean, as it had just arrived. At LAX, AVIS is super well organized. Even though there were quite a few cars pulling in all the time, they quickly processed us, and we were on the shuttle bus within 10 minutes of our arrival.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Loved the truck

6.0

Okay|Jan 2023

the cost of this vehicle was ridiculous. 1 day $350 and when I asked what an additional 8 hours would be I was quoted an additional $300 dollars. Not going to use Avis again. Sorry.

4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2023

The reservation was not clear that the location was offsite of the airport. At the airport, there was an Avis desk with an incredibly long line and one person working. After an hour - even in the preferred line - I got to speak with someone and was told I was at the wrong location. There were no signs indicating this possibility. No shuttle. Took Uber to the correct location, which had little wait but almost no vehicles. I chose this reservation explicitly for the SUV I wanted, and we had to choose between a pickup that would be uncomfortable for the third passenger, a Camaro (nonstarter), and an oversized minivan with low ground clearance. We accepted the latter. After one day in Joshua Tree, the undercarriage cover falls off, having been hanging by zip ties. No way to get a person on the phone. The staffer we returned it to was gracious, but that day the line was long and he was working alone, also dealing with vehicles as well as customers. Cannot recommend Avis for future rentals.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

I booked the rental to start at 4pm. When I arrived, the office was closed and the entrance was pad locked.

4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2023

Check in was ok. However I had to modify my reservation to to match my flight as they did not do it correctly over the phone. They wanted to charge an extra day to the rental for a two hour change. I did not do this, but had to sit in airport for an extended time due to the mix up. The car was fine and had no issues. Next time around I am doing Uber, would have been a lot cheaper. M.

1 out of 40

Hertz

8.0

Very Good

92 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very Good|Oct 2022

not very happy with the bill at drop of wasn't expecting more fees

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2022

Everything was good

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Friendly agent with no major lineup. Car rental rates were high but a new Nissan kick provided.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Friendly and helpful service

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

I asked to cancel 2 minutes after booking and fought with Kayak and Hertz about that, to no avail. The non-refundable car reservation is new to me, and should be made more obvious. I will not be using Kayak again. This inflexibility was not appreciated.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

Cabin air filter needed cleaning.

1 out of 31

Thrifty

7.8

Good

32 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Everything was perfect. This time.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Line up at the counter was long, but three attendants processed people quickly. Drop off was easy and done efficiently. I was told I would be emailed my receipt.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2021

Poor service, 25 people on line to get their car and only 2 working, waited over and hour for the car

8.0

Very Good|Dec 2021

Car had no GPS, was higher mileage and somewhat tired. Rode well, good on fuel. Size worked out well.

6.0

Okay|Jun 2021

Staff was friendly when picking up the car.

The "SUV" was a modest sedan with a hatch-back. Thrifty "support" is very poor, as I needed to consider a change to my reservation and they were not helpful. Additionally, it was difficult to understand the person on the phone. I would not recommend using Thrifty for car rentals.

2.8

Poor|Oct 2020

The staff was ok but your policy lies.

Keep it real when it says a rule in the policy they should stick to it

1 out of 11

Dollar

7.7

Good

58 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

We rent multiple times a year at Palm Springs Airport. We have used all the various rental companies. This rental from Dollar provided the best price for an amazing SUV. Very good experience. Rental prices have skyrocketed at all companies from previous years. Dollar had the best rates this trip and a much superior vehicle.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Rented a “Murano of similar” and received a brand new Edge. Great car, clean, service at Palm Springs airport great both entering and exiting.

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

Let me know what your full price is. Including your fees.

4.0

Mediocre|Feb 2022

We ordered one car for 7 people but they gave a tiny SUV. It was super squishy and was not comfortable. They also had these hidden fees and it ended up costing way more then anticipated. Overall, pretty bad experience. I would rather just rent a car from Turo next time.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2022

Feel the value for my money was fantastic. And the return process was the best I have ever experienced.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2021

Service was very good

1 out of 20

Enterprise

7.2

Good

93 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Enterprise is a terrific company. My husband and I interacted with Enterprise staff on at least four occasions during our month in Palm Springs this January (adding drivers, having a baby car seat installed, getting a ride to the airport, etc.) and each time we found the staff to be helpful, kind, professional and competent. Vince and Jianni (sp?) were particularly wonderful. I just cannot say enough about how taken care of we felt. We have always had good experiences with Enterprise and this time was no exception!

6.0

Okay|Jan 2023

Friendly staff that did their best and compensated the final price. However. We scheduled a pick up of 12:00 and then we arrived at 1:00, had to wait 90 minutes for a car to show show up so we could leave. The staff was lovely and offered fish crackers and waters but it ruined the plans we had for the remainder of the day.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Very friendly, helpful and efficient staff on site and on the phone when I had to make pickup changes due to delayed flights. Wish there was a shuttle from the airport to the location, but it is so close to the airport that the cab ride was just a few bucks. If there were 2 people one person could probably easily walk the 10 minutes there. Plus, there is a shuttle to return to the airport so it is a very small concern.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Excellent service at car pick up. Fast, friendly and accurate with the details. The value compared to other options was excellent, and the pick up—while off the airport premises—was still easy to get to. For the savings, I’d do it the same way all over again.

6.0

Okay|Nov 2022

This location is NOT at the airport even though the address is Airport Center Drive! And they do not offer a shuttle so you have to take a taxi or Uber /Lyft to this Enterprise location. It is only 1/2 mile from the airport but Uber/Lyft rides will be expensive. It’s crazy! We paid $80 in Uber rides to go 1/2 mile. The location staff was nice but by the time we got tot Enterprise, it was already a very frustrating experience.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

They called and said they didn’t have any cars and not to bother to show up. Very poor customer service from both Enterprise and Kayak! Why make a reservation when there are no cars? Really bad!

1 out of 31

Airport Van

1 location

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Car Rental FAQs

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Palm Springs?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), Hertz (8.0 rating) and Thrifty (7.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Palm Springs.

What are gas prices like in Palm Springs?

The average price of petrol in Palm Springs is AED 3.64/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 164 and AED 236 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Palm Springs for a week from Alamo?

Alamo offers hire cars in Palm Springs for about AED 2,999 per week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Palm Springs for the best price?

Generally, for a better deal in Palm Springs it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 3%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 23 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.