Cheap Car Hire in Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA, United States

17 Dec — 24 Dec

Same drop-off

Sat 17/12

Noon

Sat 24/12

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

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

January

₹ 5,432

February

₹ 6,009

March

₹ 6,832

April

₹ 6,338

May

₹ 5,926

June

₹ 5,679

July

₹ 6,503

August

₹ 5,762

September

₹ 5,844

October

₹ 6,256

November

₹ 6,091

December

₹ 6,256

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

144 reviews•1 location

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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.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Everything was smooth, easy and perfect! When the vehicle was dropped off, Gloria was quick and efficient and so friendly!!

1 out of 48

Budget

7.3

Good

141 reviews•2 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2022

Nasty reception at pick up. Reported immediately to budget

6.0

Okay|Nov 2022

Not the car expected, got a "free" upgrade which in the end cost me more in gas.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

Was not able to rent a car because of requirement for a second form of ID which I was not made aware of, had a very unpleasant experience at the counter as a result.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

Car reservation was switched by Budget or Kayak to an off-terminal pickup point without me realizing it. It cost me $33 in round trip Lyft fees to find out that the off-terminal location was closed so had to pay double at the terminal without a reservation...and they had no compact SUV's so I had to take a truck. Not ideal when gas is $6.65 per gallon.

8.0

Very Good|Sep 2022

Could use a larger reception area-cramped if too many people picking up. Fast friendly service.

6.0

Okay|Sep 2022

So, the business closes at 4pm during the week. Due to traffic I did not make it back in time. There is no way to drop the vehicle off after hours, no key Dropbox, everything was completely gated and inaccessible. I certainly hope I am not going to be charged an extra day when I drop it off in the morning!!!

1 out of 47

Avis

5.9

Fair

110 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Dec 2022

Still havent gotten my deposit back or any notification emailed to me that they received my rental back over a month ago!

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Really, really minor, but the button on the dashboard to open the rear door doesn’t work unless the door unlock switch is pressed first, and it took a while to figure that out (this was a CX-9)

8.0

Very Good|Nov 2022

Hard to get hold of anyone with a problem

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2022

Did not email the receipt as represented

8.0

Very Good|Nov 2022

Nobody told me that the rental office was only open from 9 am to noon on Saturday. I got to the office at 1:00 pm and it was closed. Had to go back on Sunday morning to pick up the car

6.0

Okay|Oct 2022

The car gave me problems and I was unable to reach anyone for help. One of the tires had a flat and I had to keep filling it with air. I called AAA but there was no spare and the gel to fill a flat was missing, so they couldn’t do anything. The number for Avis in Santa Barbara said it was out of service and when I called the national number, no one answered.

1 out of 37

Hertz

8.1

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

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

Thrifty

7.7

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

Enterprise

7.2

Good

90 reviews•2 locations

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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!

6.0

Okay|Oct 2022

The price is beyond what one should pay for a rental

4.0

Mediocre|Oct 2022

I was not aware that I would have to pay to take an Uber/taxi from the airport to pick up the car.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Good afternoon the complete staff at the Enterprise located off of Airport Drive in Palm Springs was excellent they were respectful courteous and most important very friendly I would certainly recommend renting from this location to my family and friends excellent job well done. Really, well done job!

1 out of 30

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 (8.1 rating) and Dollar (7.7 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 ₹ 82/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ₹ 3,704 and ₹ 5,351 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

Budget is one of the top picks in Palm Springs. They can have you in a hire car for about ₹ 66,888 per week on average.

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

Booking your car hire early can save you up to 3%. Aim to book your car hire at least 15 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Palm Springs.

Can I rent a car for a month in Palm Springs?

Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Palm Springs however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.