Car hire at Palm Springs airport from $91/day

Nissan Versa

or similar Small

$109/day

Toyota Corolla

or similar Medium

$103/day

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Medium

$102/day

Chevrolet Malibu

or similar Large

$135/day

Ford Taurus

or similar Luxury

$91/day

Buick Encore

or similar SUV

$109/day

Nissan Rogue

or similar SUV

$115/day

Chevrolet Equinox

or similar SUV

$140/day

Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

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Most popular agency	Most popular car type	Average price	Good deal
Alamo	Standard	$183/day	$180/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Palm Springs Airport car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Palm Springs Airport with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Palm Springs Airport?

You should book your car hire in Palm Springs Airport around 26 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Palm Springs Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Palm Springs Airport are Hertz (7.7, 63 reviews), Budget (6.8, 92 reviews), and Alamo (8.3, 39 reviews).

What is the most popular car to hire in Palm Springs Airport?

SUV cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Palm Springs Airport. SUV cars in Palm Springs Airport cost $116/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $74/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Palm Springs Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Palm Springs Airport is January at an average cost of $64/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Palm Springs Airport when prices are $96/day on average, which tends to be 92% above the yearly average hire price for Palm Springs Airport.

Which rental car company has the most locations in in in?

Ace, Ace Rental Cars, Advance Van Rental and Airport Van operate 1 location each in Palm Springs Airport, more than any other car hire company.

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There are several modes of ground transportation from Palm Springs Airport (PSP), but car rentals are the most advantageous. Getting a car rental at Palm Springs Airport allows you to relish convenience and flexibility as you explore this city. Public transport might be the cheapest option from the airport, but its rigid travel schedule and delay times won’t give you the best experience while visiting Palm Springs.
Most of the respected Palm Springs car rental companies have their desks in the main terminal building at the Arrivals section, with their pick-up and drop-off lots just adjacent to the terminal building. Several off-site car rental companies are convenient. All you need to do is book your rental in advance, and you can have the rental delivered to you at the airport, or their shuttle can transport you to their lots just a short distance away.
California State Route 111 (CA-111) is one of the major roads connecting PSP to downtown Palm Springs. It is also one of the busiest routes, especially during rush hours. The morning rush hour on CA-111 starts from 7 am to 10 am, while the evening rush is from 4 pm to 7 pm. Traffic is usually packed, so avoid picking up or dropping off your Palm Springs Airport car rental during these hours. Avoid the major city routes during these hours for a smoother experience while driving your Palm Springs Airport car rental.
After-hours returns are available at Palm Springs Airport car rentals. When returning your car rental during after-hours, just follow the car rental returns signs to the return lot in PSP. Park the vehicle in the lot and lock it. Make sure to clear it of all your belongings. Walk into the main terminal building and place the keys and the completed return form in the dropbox of your specific car rental provider.
25% of our users found a car hire at Palm Springs airport for $180 or less
Book your car hire at Palm Springs airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

Which cars are offered at Palm Springs Airport car rentals?
Palm Springs Airport car rentals have all sorts of vehicles to match your budget and needs. Anything you need, they got it, from compact economy rentals to large pick-ups to do the heavy lifting. Whatever kind of adventure you have planned, the roomy SUVs offered at Palm Springs Airport car rentals will ensure the whole family experiences them. Perhaps it is luxury you seek, and you should find affordable luxury rentals with premium features, upgraded performance, and lots of space for passengers and luggage. The passenger van rentals should be ideal for friends and family reunions, while minivans are also available for smaller groups.
Can I pay for my car rental at Palm Springs Airport without a credit card?
Yes, car rentals at Palm Springs Airport accept various forms of payment. However, credit cards are the most preferred mode of payment. American Express, Discover Network, Visa, and MasterCard credit cards will be accepted at PSP car rental locations. You can also use debit cards to make your deposit, however, there are some restrictions while using debit cards. They will be accepted only when presented with a return ticket, and the renter’s name and current address must match the ones present on their driver’s license. Most debit cards with Visa and MasterCard logos will be readily accepted at PSP. Cash, money orders, and prepaid cards cannot be used to make a deposit but will be accepted when clearing balances at the end of your rental period.
What documentation do I need to get a car rental at Palm Springs Airport?
Renters looking for a car rental at Palm Springs Airport must be 21 or older with a valid driver’s license and a credit or debit card in their name. Note that learner’s permits, temporary licenses, and copies of your driver’s license will not be accepted at the rental counters at PSP. Foreign drivers will be required to produce a valid driver’s license from their country of origin, and if the license doesn’t use the Latin alphabet, an International Driving License (IDL) will be required. You can also present a notarized translation of your driver’s license in place of the IDL. Also, the IDL must be submitted alongside your driver’s license for you to get a car rental at Palms Springs Airport.
How much does it cost to hire a car at Palm Springs airport?
On average a car hire at Palm Springs airport costs $183 per day.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Palm Springs airport?
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Palm Springs airport to off-airport locations is Alamo.

Hertz

7.7

Good

Read 63 reviews

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

7.4

One location in Palm Springs Airport

Locations in Palm Springs Airport

3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way

+1 760 778 5100

Monday	08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:00
Thursday	08:00 - 23:00
Friday	08:00 - 23:00
Saturday	08:00 - 23:00
Sunday	08:00 - 23:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2025

Standard SUV

Had no issues with Hertz at all. Wish that the Volvo did not require re-pairing phone and navigation every time I got into it.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2025

Standard SUV

I had changed my reservation April 2nd. Cars were now half the price. They told me my reservation was now confirmed for a mid size car. $448 us. Arrived in Palm Springs, they new nothing of it, regardless of my confirmation. Ended up with the original vehicle. They have now charged me $950 us. I have a complaint in. Never again.

10.0 Wonderful

Lisa, Apr 2025

Compact SUV

All was good! Lines were short and moved quickly at Palm Springs and the staff was very nice and efficient.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Pick-up truck

Vehicle had a bad battery and had to be boosted and returned and then I was charged extra for exchanging it. They could not have done worse if they tried.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Intermediate SUV

The agent at pick up said that Kyak did not include the tax in the price and so in fact I didn’t get the best deal as it stated when I booked. So I had to pay an Extra $24 usd. That was disappointing. I won’t use Kyak again.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Intermediate SUV

Took a long time to check in despite filling out all the material beforehand Car was an EV and there was nowhere to charge that wasn't broken or being used Because I couldn't recharge the car, I was charged a ridiculous amount No acknowledgement of the problem when I returned the car - guy just shrugs

Budget

6.8

Okay

Read 92 reviews

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

7.1

One location in Palm Springs Airport

Locations in Palm Springs Airport

3400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way

+1 760 778 1956

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:59
Sunday	07:00 - 23:59

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Intermediate SUV

Had to wait a long time for a short line. Systems were not working. I had to sign but had no indication what I was signing for. I got no confirming paperwork since the location was declared paperless by the clerk that helped me. Car was nice and worked well On return the agents would not talk to me and would not answer my questions. Conclusion: nice car; shitty, shitty customer service. Shitty! Shitty!

2.0 Poor

carlos, Feb 2025

Full-size SUV

When we arrived the line for pickup was 80 people plus and so we called Budget and cancelled rather than wait 3 hours. It was the worst line I’ve seen in 45 years of renting cars. I

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Intermediate

Pick up was chaotic, with no support. Trying to get a ahold of someone to extend my rental agreement was a nightmare, and then they would not extend, leaving my coworker stranded at the airport, and had to uber back to the office, an hour away ( on our dime, and our time). You would think a company would like to keep a paying customer in a car for a little while longer, instead of losing several customers due to the awful experience. I had to call 5 times. Left a message with no return call. Another call, was on hold for 20 minutes and then hung up on. Then a Supervisor (not sure what you are paying her to be a supervisor for) could not add notes to my reservation because in her words, she works in reservations and that's a customer service thing....soooooo, no customer service provided in reservations. Got it, and experience it! More to say, but wasted enough time with your company.

6.0 Okay

Joe, Oct 2024

Intermediate SUV

Staff friendly, don't understand my bill. Price higher than anticipated.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Full-size SUV

They didn't have the vehicle I reserved and I paid with a credit card, but they still charged me a $150 deposit.

2.0 Poor

robert, Apr 2024

Full-size

Poor follow through on 2nd month and 3rd month of rental. Kept having to fix Budget errors in not renewing my lease until spending an hour waiting and then speaking on the phone to clear up Budget mistakes. Also overcharged by $100 on overall fee.

Alamo

8.3

Very Good

Read 39 reviews

Best rated

Cheapest deal

Most popular

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

8.2

One location in Palm Springs Airport

from$180/day

Locations in Palm Springs Airport

3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way

+1 833 659 1910

Monday	05:30 - 23:00
Tuesday	05:30 - 23:00
Wednesday	05:30 - 23:00
Thursday	05:30 - 23:00
Friday	05:30 - 23:00
Saturday	05:30 - 23:00
Sunday	05:30 - 23:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Pete, May 2024

Standard SUV

Very pleasant person to get car. Liked the car a lot. The check in person in LAS was very nice

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Intermediate SUV

Dry efficient. Timely. All Good

8.0 Very Good

Skip, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

Too expensive.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Economy

Ivan checked me in upon return. He was helpful.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Luxury

Car was clean. But person at added expensive add ons without explanation. Costing me an extra $100.00!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

Pros:

Staff at the counter was very friendly and helpful, they just didn’t have very many people working so the line moved a bit slowly.

Cons:

Vehicle had no upgrades whatsoever (no moonroof, no push to start).

Dollar

7.5

Good

Read 22 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.1

Value for money

7.2

One location in Palm Springs Airport

Locations in Palm Springs Airport

3400 Tahquitz Canyon Way

+1 866 434 2226

Monday	08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:00
Thursday	08:00 - 23:00
Friday	08:00 - 23:00
Saturday	08:00 - 23:00
Sunday	08:00 - 23:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Intermediate

Fast and easy. Staff at pick up was very nice and efficient. Drop off was just as easy. Car was great. No hassles!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Full-size SUV

Heather at the counter was friendly. But we reserved a Nissan pathfinder or similar full size suv described as 7 passenger 4 bags. I screenshotted the Kayak description. A pathfinder is 165 cu. Ft. They only offered us a little Kia Sorento that yes has 7 passenger but with 3rd row up there’s only room for 1 bag. Sorento is only 120cu. Ft. Huge difference. We had 6 people and 2 bags and 2 backpacks we couldn’t fit in it. The only option we were given was to pay an additional $200 a day to get a suburban. That was a huge expense we weren’t expecting so we had to cut some things out of our vacation. I will never do business with Kayak or Dollar again. I’m traveling this week for work and using expedia and enterprise zero issues and even was offered an upgrade at no charge if I’d like. I travel a lot and am disappointed in both Kayak and Dollar they started our vacation off on the wrong foot. Dollar blames Kayak for bad descriptions.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2021

Pros:

The staff was very friendly and professional. The pick up and drop off were both very quick and easy.

6.0 Okay

James, Jan 2021

Pros:

Staff were fine, drop off easy

Cons:

We did not get the car we asked for--the alternative was too small for our needs. And, I felt ripped off by all the extra fees, etc. Based on the "advertised" Kayak price, we should have paid much less buying making an advance deposit. The fees drove up the total significantly. Net, most likely will not use a third party again for car rental.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2021

Pros:

Great experience!

Cons:

N/A

8.0 Very Good

Courtney, Jan 2021

Pros:

The process was pretty smooth and quick.

Cons:

They didn’t have the type of car we reserved (suv) and gave us a 4 door chevy. It fit us fine but wasn’t the size we’d reserved. Also, the car had a big dent and scratch along the back side which looked a little crappy driving it around Palm Springs.

Avis

6.6

Okay

Read 26 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.3

One location in Palm Springs Airport

Locations in Palm Springs Airport

3400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way

+1 760 778 6300

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:59
Sunday	07:00 - 23:59

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2.0 Poor

Joseph, Apr 2025

Full-size

Terrible. From checking in to pick up to the car itself, we had a horrible experience and will never use Avis again.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Intermediate SUV

Had to pick up at the Hertz counter. Hertz employee tried to upsell on almost everything. Curve was good no problems and return was easy.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Supplier choice

That electronic iPad in the car was all in Spanish cannot figure out how to change it to English very poor to leave something like that for someone getting in late and then you gotta try and figure that out which I never did

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Compact

Better advice choosing a vehicle. Offered an upgrade to a Prius that has a weak engine and bad for the highway. I specifically said I was traveling to Vegas and back. Plus charging me almost $100 for half a tank of gas after dropping it off. Feels like a rip off to me.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Intermediate SUV

Extremely long pickup line on arrival Efficient drop-off

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Intermediate SUV

The pick up desk at PSP is a disaster, so many people wanting cars and too few employees helping them. Very aggravated customers in the very long lineup to pick up vehicles. Express drop off, on the other hand, worked very well.

Ace

10.0

Wonderful

Read 7 reviews

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.1

Value for money

10.0

One location in Palm Springs Airport

Locations in Palm Springs Airport

68150 Ramon Road

+1 760 399 4227

Monday	08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:00
Thursday	08:00 - 23:00
Friday	08:00 - 23:00
Saturday	08:00 - 23:00
Sunday	08:00 - 23:00