Car Rental at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar
$50.45
per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$52.28
per day
Premium
Volkswagen Passat
or similar
$74.03
per day
Economy
Toyota Yaris
or similar
$90.94
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$97.21
per day
Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona
or similar
$104.68
per day
Full-size Elite SUV
GMC Acadia
or similar
$235.87
per day
Luxury
Luxury (BMW 3 Series)
or similar
$309.92
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:07 AM on 10/9/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$127 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
40 km/h or 25 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 120 km/h or 55 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.02 per liter or $3.86 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.86 per liter or $3.26 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.21 per liter or $4.58 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Sprawling, developed, and cultured, Phoenix is, for many, one of the most interesting cities in the United States. Its desert location makes the city experience serious heat every summer, but is also responsible for the unique nature that surrounds it. These are three of the most interesting places to visit in and around Phoenix:
- State Capitol. Older than the state of Arizona itself, the Capitol is one of the most interesting places in Phoenix. As many branches of the state government have moved to the more recently constructed buildings that now make up the capitol complex, the original building has been turned into the Capitol Museum. Exhibits include various objects significant to the state's history, as well as a surviving fragment of the USS Arizona which was sunk in the Pearl Harbor attack.
- Phoenix Art Museum. The largest in the Southwest U.S., PhxArt will be a delight to visit for any art and culture lover. Works on display include creations by world-famous classical masters such as Picasso, Monet, and O’Keeffe, but there are also exhibitions of Asian and Latin American Art. The museum is on North Central Avenue, near a number of other famous landmarks of the city. Visit its official website to learn more.
- Nature. It’s not exactly a short trip to the Grand Canyon — the drive from Phoenix can take a full four hours —– but for many tourists, visiting this landmark is a quintessential part of their Arizona experience. However, if you don’t have enough time to travel to the state’s north, there are a number of places to enjoy nature that are closer to Phoenix, namely, McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Sonoran Desert Preserve, Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Tonto National Forest, and Estrella Mountain Regional Park — all of these can be reached in one hour or less.
Top international routes
- Denver
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Seattle/Tacoma
- Minneapolis/St. Paul
- Dallas/Fort Worth
- Mexico City, Mexico
Main airlines
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Eagle, and Frontier Airlines
Terminals
The three terminals are Terminal 2, Terminal 3, also known as John S. McCain III Terminal, and Terminal 4, also known as Barry M. Goldwater Terminal. There is no Terminal 1. The PHX Sky Train provides a free shuttle service between all terminals and the car rental center.
Location
Phoenix Airport is about 3 miles (4.8 km) from downtown Phoenix. Sky Harbor Boulevard, Papago Freeway, and Washington Street are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Convertibles - from $141 per day
- Large cars - from $50 per day
- Medium cars - from $58 per day
- Vans - from $473 per day
- Premium cars - from $74 per day
- Small cars - from $91 per day
- SUVs - from $54 per day
Car rental desks
Most are in the Rental Car Center (RCC), which can be reached from the airport by taking the PHX Sky Train from any terminal. It is located across the interstate from the airport, so be sure to keep this in mind when returning your car - give yourself enough time to turn in your car and take the train into the airport. The ride is about 10 minutes. In addition to serving its main function, RCC also houses an art gallery.
Services and facilities
You’ll find restaurants, bars, cafés, and pizzerias, as well as many shops, including duty-free outlets in T4. There are also several ATMs, a currency exchange in T4, three nearby hotels, baby changing facilities, a children’s play area, mobile device charging tables, read and return bookstores, a first aid service, a spa, a museum, an art gallery, and an interfaith prayer room. Phoenix Airport is well equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
There is a Shell station on Buckeye Rd. a block away from the Rental Car Center, but its prices are around $1 more per gallon than other stations in the area. It may be useful if you fill up earlier and only top off at it. The Circle K on Washington Street is a good option with prices usually around $1 less per gallon than the Shell station.
If approaching the airport along I-10 from either direction, you can exit onto N 24th Street, where you'll find two stations on the way to the Rental Car Center.
If approaching along I-17 from the north, use exit 196 to reach a different Shell station.
If approaching the airport along I-10 from either direction, you can exit onto N 24th Street, where you'll find two stations on the way to the Rental Car Center.
If approaching along I-17 from the north, use exit 196 to reach a different Shell station.
Popular one-way rentals
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Fact checked by
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Airport info
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
- IATA: PHX
- ICAO: KPHX
- Name: Phoenix Sky Harbor Int.Airport (PHX)
- Distance from city: 3 miles / 4.8 km
Top 4 locations near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
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23 km / 14.3 miles away
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35.7 km / 22.2 miles away
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177.5 km / 110.3 miles away
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192.3 km / 119.5 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is July — when rental costs average $39.37 per day. This is 24% cheaper than the yearly average and 44% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $70.55 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.
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.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 7 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in November.
Monthly searches at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
Popular suppliers | FOX, Dollar, Carwiz, Thrifty, Alamo |
Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars |
Lowest price | $50 per day |
Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
FOX | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large cars |
FOX | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
FOX | Hyundai Santa Fe | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
FOX | Nissan Altima | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
FOX | Mitsubishi Mirage | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Carwiz | Toyota Corolla Sedan | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
FOX | Chrysler Pacifica | 5 | 2 | Vans |
FOX | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Dollar | Mazda CX-5 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
DS
United States of America (USA)
Honda Civic
9/15/24
Drove to the grand canyon, flagstaff, and other destinations in those areas
JH
United States of America (USA)
Volkswagen Jetta
3/27/24
We visited Grand Canyon NP, Flagstaff, Page (Horseshoe Bend and Upper Antelope Canyon), Walnut Canyon and Sunset Crater Volcanic National Monuments, and Scottsdale. We enjoyed numerous great activities.
BD
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Altima
3/23/24
Great time at Spring Training
DW
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Corolla
3/16/24
NASCAR race, friends wedding, visited different areas.
SJ
Switzerland
Honda Accord
12/31/23
Visited Grand Canyon. Played golf in Oak Creek and Phoenix. Botanical gardens were fantastic and went to theater.
IR
Puerto Rico
Ford Focus
12/3/23
We drove around AZ, visited Yuma. Saw the desert, its sunsets, went to Tucson and saw friends… on a sunny day we went up to Mt. Lemmon (not cold or snowy), stopped to take awesome pics! Even visited Tombstone “the town too tough to die”!
JP
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Kicks
6/6/23
Attended a wedding
PS
United States of America (USA)
Mazda 3
5/24/23
went to see grand daughter's family which included 2 great grandsons (one a year old, first time to hold him) in prescott valley which is a beautiful place. Also went to Tucson to see grandson and his fiance . Grandson is airforce responsible for maintenance of 25 A-10 warthog aircraft. Am most proud of both of them.
DW
United States of America (USA)
Kia Forte
3/16/23
Spring baseball and golf with friends. We had a great time.
BS
United States of America (USA)
Chevrolet Spark
2/21/23
AA canceled out return flight for 24 hours ..Then didn’t get adjoining seats on both flights with a layover..
Oh Well!
AB
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Yaris
2/14/23
Went to Phoenix to cheer my team in the Super Bowl.
KH
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Yaris
2/8/23
Great food and people
AE
Canada
Toyota Rav4
11/15/22
Nice place , friendly and courteous people, allow yourself buffer time to get to the car rental especially when arriving in Phoenix late in the evening/night from the aéroport and to the aéroport.
PM
United Kingdom
Ford Focus 3d
11/6/22
A car was very necessary to visit the trails around Sedona. Sedona has a vast number of trails to give impressive views of red rock formations.
EH
Finland
Nissan Rogue
2/14/22
Please ask a correct rent car return address when receiving the car because when trying to find that address it is almost impossible to find or guess it yourself!
MC
United States of America (USA)
Mazda 3
10/12/21
We had an awesome trip out west, driving to different places.
PS
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Yaris
11/24/20
I’m there every 4 months
Like the weather except the summer
DB
United States of America (USA)
Mazda 3
10/2/20
We are traveling frequently to Phoenix and have we have experienced renting at several companies. This was a fare car for the money.
RH
Thailand
Dodge Grand Caravan
11/21/18
Great shuttle and car rental facility that seems able to handle the capacity of a large airport.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
NUCarrentals
6.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
22
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
$126.92
Lowest daily price
$50.45
Total cars available
445
Top 16 suppliers at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in 2024
+18443709817
1805 E Sky Harbor Cir S, Phoenix, AZ 85034
$97 - $152
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
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+18887498227
1805 E Sky Harbor Circle South, Car Rental Center
$256 - $500
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
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Sun:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Enterprise
+18448164387
1805 E SKY HARBOR CIR S,
$102 - $170
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
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+18443708285
1815 E Sky Harbor Cir S Phoenix, AZ 85034
$103 - $172
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
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Hertz
6022678822
1805 E Sky Harbor Circle South
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
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+18664342226
1805 E Sky Harbor Circle South
$52 - $180
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
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Advantage
8007775500
1805 E Sky Harbor Circle South
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Mon:00:00-23:59
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yesaway
+18007811023 / +16232625174 / +16025980901
44 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Working hours
Mon:09:00-17:00
Tue:09:00-17:00
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Payless
6026819589
1805 E Sky Harbor Circle South
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Mon:00:00-23:59
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Easirent
+16026073783
2410 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004
$108 - $140
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
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+18772830898
1805 E Sky Harbor Circle South
$50 - $214
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
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+16022615950
1805 E Sky Harbor Circle South
$62 - $167
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
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+16027831524
1805 E Sky Harbor Cir S, Phoenix, AZ 85034
$162 - $234
Working hours
Mon:04:00-00:30
Tue:04:00-00:30
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Carwiz
+14803894572
44 N 44Th Street;
$180 - $481
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
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+16027831524
1805 E Sky Harbor Cir S, Phoenix, AZ 85034
$91 - $129
Working hours
Mon:00:00-00:30; 04:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-00:30; 04:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-00:30; 04:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-00:30; 04:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-00:30; 04:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-00:30; 04:00-23:59
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+18005568227 / +17024622664 / +170246226
2327 E Van Buren St,Phoenix, AZ 85034
$167 - $236
Working hours
Mon:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
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