Car Rental at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport

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Nissan Versa


Mitsubishi Mirage


Toyota Corolla


Volkswagen Jetta


Chevrolet Malibu


Nissan Rogue


Hyundai Kona


Chevrolet Malibu


Nissan Rogue


Nissan Altima


Chevrolet Malibu


Nissan Rogue


Ford F-150


Hyundai Kona


Hyundai Kona


Ford F-150


Chevrolet Equinox


Ford F-150


Chevrolet Equinox


Chevrolet Equinox


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Chrysler Pacifica


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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 20 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
- Premium cars - from $63 per day
- Vans - from $77 per day
- SUVs - from $55 per day
- Large cars - from $48 per day
- Small cars - from $47 per day
- Medium cars - from $46 per day
- Convertibles - from $77 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 20 locations near Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
- Superstition Springs Blvd.from $51.20 per day8.7 km / 5.41 miles away
- Mesa Nuestro Neighborhoodfrom $51.20 per day19.8 km / 12.3 miles away
- West Chandlerfrom $51.20 per day25 km / 15.53 miles away
- Tempe Priest Drive30.8 km / 19.14 miles away
- Scottsdale Talking Stickfrom $51.20 per day33.2 km / 20.63 miles away
- Phoenix Sky Harbor Int.Airportfrom $47.13 per day35.7 km / 22.18 miles away
- Scottsdale Pima Crossingfrom $51.20 per day37.8 km / 23.49 miles away
- Phoenix Camelback East Villagefrom $51.20 per day39.2 km / 24.36 miles away
- Phoenix (Downtown)from $33.69 per day41.7 km / 25.91 miles away
- Phoenix Bell roadfrom $51.20 per day54.3 km / 33.74 miles away
- Phoenix Northfrom $51.20 per day56 km / 34.8 miles away
- Sun City Downtownfrom $51.20 per day65.4 km / 40.64 miles away
- Goodyear Downtownfrom $51.20 per day66.5 km / 41.32 miles away
- Tucson Ina Roadfrom $51.20 per day122.2 km / 75.93 miles away
- Tucson Loews Ventana Canyon Resortfrom $51.20 per day132.5 km / 82.33 miles away
- Tucson Speedway139.4 km / 86.62 miles away
- Tucson Southfrom $51.20 per day146.1 km / 90.78 miles away
- Tucson Airportfrom $46.75 per day148.6 km / 92.34 miles away
- Prescott Regional Airportfrom $51.20 per day165.1 km / 102.59 miles away
- Flagstaff Pulliam Airportfrom $51.20 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 monthAugust | Most expensive month October | ||
| Average price $50 | A good deal $52 | Cheapest supplier Dollar | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
$61
in January
$48
in February
$63
in March
$47
in April
$53
in May
$51
in June
$54
in July
$42
in August
$43
in September
$70
in October
$57
in November
$63
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is August — when rental costs average $42.19 per day. This is 16% cheaper than the yearly average and 40% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $69.94 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 May, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
1.4 times in January
0.6 times in February
0.7 times in March
0.3 times in April
4 times in May
2.5 times in June
0.3 times in July
0.8 times in August
0.1 times in September
0.1 times in October
0.7 times in November
0.6 times 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 December the average rental period is 13 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 4 days.
5 days in January
7 days in February
6 days in March
7 days in April
5 days in May
5 days in June
9 days in July
7 days in August
7 days in September
4 days in October
11 days in November
13 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Dollar, Alamo, Thrifty, Enterprise, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, medium cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $46 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large car |
| Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium car |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Dollar | Jeep Compass | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 2 | 1 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium car |
| Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Budget | Toyota RAV4 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Dollar | Nissan Maxima | 4 | 2 | Premium 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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