Car Rental at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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Mitsubishi Mirage


Nissan Versa


Toyota Corolla


Hyundai Kona


Hyundai Kona


Hyundai Kona


Ford F-150


Ford F-150


Ford F-150


Hyundai Elantra


Audi Q3


Audi Q5


Volkswagen Jetta


Toyota Corolla


Nissan Versa


Audi Q3


Toyota Corolla


Nissan Versa


Audi Q3


Audi Q5


Audi Q5


Nissan Altima


Volkswagen Jetta


Mitsubishi Mirage


Volkswagen Jetta


Mitsubishi Mirage


Nissan Altima


Chevrolet Malibu


Nissan Altima


Chevrolet Malibu


Nissan Rogue


Nissan Rogue


Nissan Rogue


Chevrolet Equinox


Chevrolet Equinox


Chevrolet Equinox


Chevrolet Spark


Kia Soul


Toyota Corolla


Chrysler Pacifica


Chrysler Pacifica


Chrysler Pacifica


Mazda CX-50


Volkswagen Jetta


Toyota Camry


Chevrolet Equinox


Mitsubishi Mirage


Kia Soul


Toyota Corolla


Toyota Camry


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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 4 locations near Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 8 suppliers at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is also known as Williams Gateway Airport, Williams Air Force Base, and Mesa Airport. The city is located southwest of Phoenix and serves the wider Phoenix Metropolitan Area.
Top international routes
- Provo, Utah
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Peoria, Illinois
- Rapid City, South Dakota
- Bismarck, North Dakota
- Billings, Montana
- Minot, North Dakota
- Pasco, Washington
Main airlines
Allegiant Air and WestJet
Terminals
Charles L. Williams Terminal serves all departures and arrivals.
Location
Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is located in the southeastern part of Mesa, an easy day trip from Phoenix only about 35 miles (56 km) southeast of Phoenix. Motorways AZ-202, US-60, I-10, and I-17, and 7th Street and Lincoln Street are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Vans - from $175 per day
- SUVs - from $124 per day
- Large cars - from $101 per day
- Small cars - from $139 per day
- Medium cars - from $136 per day
- Premium cars - from $106 per day
Car rental desks
Many are across from the baggage claim area. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
Although Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is quite small, you’ll find coffee shops, restaurants, and grill bars, as well as souvenir shops, newsstands, convenience stores, an ATM, and a nearby golf course. The airport offers free Wi-Fi. Travelers with reduced mobility are advised to contact their airline in advance to find out about the assistance they can receive at the airport.
Nearest gas station
QuikTrip gas station at 5545 Power Road can be reached in about eight minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near the airport and on the way to the city.
Popular one-way rentals
- Phoenix (36 miles / 58 km)
- Chandler, Arizona (12 miles / 18 km)
- Scottsdale, Arizona (32 miles / 52 km)
- Tucson (104 miles / 167 km)
- Glendale, Arizona (46 miles / 74 km)
- Los Angeles (408 miles / 657 km)
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Airport info
Top 4 locations near Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
- Phoenix Sky Harbor Int.Airportfrom $70.21 per day35.7 km / 22.18 miles away
- Scottsdale Airport42.1 km / 26.16 miles away
- Tucson Airportfrom $68.85 per day148.6 km / 92.34 miles away
- Flagstaff Pulliam Airportfrom $88.10 per day203.7 km / 126.57 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJuly | Most expensive month June | ||
| Average price $48 | A good deal $124 | Cheapest supplier Alamo | Cheapest car type Large cars |
$58
in January
$45
in February
$60
in March
$45
in April
$49
in May
$117
in June
$30
in July
$57
in October
$55
in November
$60
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is July — when rental costs average $30.19 per day. This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 74% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $116.87 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
2.6 times in January
Same as average in February
1.3 times in March
0.5 times in April
Same as average in May
0.3 times in June
0.5 times in July
0.5 times in October
1.3 times in November
Same as average in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 14 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 3 days.
5 days in January
7 days in February
6 days in March
7 days in April
7 days in May
3 days in June
14 days in July
6 days in October
11 days in November
13 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty, Budget, Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, vans, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $101 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 3 | Medium car |
| National | Nissan Rogue | 5 | SUV |
| Alamo | Mitsubishi Mirage | 2 | Small car |
| Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Audi Q5 | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Jeep Compass | 5 | SUV |
| Budget | Ford Transit | 4 | Van |
| Budget | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | SUV |
| Alamo | Nissan Versa | 2 | Medium car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
Car rental statistics
Top 8 suppliers at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport in 2026







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