Car Rental at Tucson Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar
$59.46
per day
Compact
Nissan Kicks
or similar
$95.09
per day
Economy
Kia Rio
or similar
$96.17
per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$101.58
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Intermediate
Mazda 3
or similar
$60.60
/ per day
Premium
Nissan Maxima
or similar
$106.87
/ per day
Premium Elite
BMW X3
or similar
$128.15
/ per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300
or similar
$129.13
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:01 on 2023-01-30. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
USD
Traffic direction
Right-hand side
Country code
1
Average car rental price
$97.13 / per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 120 km/h
25 - 75 mph
Speed limit out of town
72 - 120 km/h
45 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Rental
Tucson is the second-largest city in the state of Arizona. It is situated in the Sonoran Desert and at a higher elevation than the state’s capital is slightly cooler. The city is a popular destination for those from northern climates wishing to escape harsh winters.
Tucson International Airport (which doesn’t currently have any international flights) connects the city with many large American cities, including Dallas, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, and Atlanta.
The airport is much smaller than Phoenix’s Sky Harbor and serves as a better entry point to the state for many wishing to begin a road trip through it and the surrounding states. Rental cars are readily available at the airport, which is of great use to travelers as the state is difficult to get around without a vehicle.
Main airlines
The main airlines serving Tucson International Airport are Southwest, American, SkyWest, Mesa and Delta Airlines. Of these, Southwest, American and Skywest serve the majority of passengers.
Terminals
TUS has one terminal with three concourses. Concourse A and B share their landside building where travelers can check in. Concourse A is served by Frontier, Southwest, Sun Country and United Airlines. Concourse B has Alaska, American, and Delta Airlines. Finally, Concourse C is exclusively used by Allegiant.
Location
TUS is located approximately 8 miles (13km) south of Downtown Tucson with the drive between the two taking roughly 15 minutes. Phoenix is less than a two-hour drive away along I-10, making the airport a viable alternative for reaching the capital city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $97 per day
- Medium cars - from $83 per day
- Vans - from $187 per day
- Premium cars - from $133 per day
- Small cars - from $82 per day
- SUVs - from $115 per day
Car rental desks
There is a Rental Car Center at the airport that is located just past the east part of the terminal. Renters should walk to the end of the baggage claim area past carousel 7 to reach the moving walkway to the rental center. All of the rental companies that serve the airport have a desk in the rental center with the exception of Thrifty.
If renting a car from Thrifty, you must take a shuttle from outside the Rental Car Center near which is a phone with which you can call them.
Services and facilities
The airport has all of the amenities one would expect of an airport of its size. However, the selection amongst some of those amenities, for example, restaurants, is limited. There is one restaurant in the check-in area of the main concourses, in addition to one each in the gate areas of Concourses A and B.
If flying on Allegiant Airlines, expect very little in the way of services in its concourse.
Multiple hotels are located just outside the airport, all of which provide a free shuttle to and from the airport.
There are no lounges at the airport. Wifi is reportedly available in the main concourses but not in Concourse C.
Nearest gas station
The nearest gas stations to the airport are located along E Valencia Road. There are Valero, Arco, and Circle K stations all located within two blocks of each other. Given the competition, none are overpriced as is often the case with stations located next to airports.
Airport info
Tucson Airport (TUS)
- IATA: TUS
- ICAO: KTUS
- Name: Tucson Airport (TUS)
- Size: Large Airport
- Passengers (per year): 3,285,654
- Distance from city: 6 miles / 9.7 km S of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
Top 3 Locations near Tucson Airport
-
Car Rental at Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport from $97.74 per day148.6 km / 92.3 miles away
-
Car Rental at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport from $56.37 per day177.5 km / 110.3 miles away
-
Car Rental at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport from $91.31 per day343.0 km / 213.1 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Tucson Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Tucson Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Tucson Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Tucson Airport is February when prices for an Economy class start from $34.89. You can see that this is 26% cheaper than the yearly average and 51% cheaper than renting a car in April (when rental prices start at $70.86 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are just average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most frequent rental length at Tucson Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in September the average rental period is 17 days, while in December, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest month for car rental at Tucson Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Tucson Airport in January, while they are least likely to to rent in in September.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Kicks | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Ford Mustang Convertible | 3 | 2 | Convertibles |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Alamo
8.73 / 10
Lowest rated company
Avis
8.35 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$97.13
Lowest daily price
$59.46
Total cars available
58
Top 7 Suppliers at Tucson Airport in 2023
Alamo
8443709822
7275 S TUCSON BLVD STE 115,
$95 - $128
Enterprise
8443709821
7275 S TUCSON BLVD STE 165
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 05:00-23:59
Hertz
5204343400
7275 S. Tucson Blvd.
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
National
+18443709823
7275 S Tucson Blvd Ste 125, Tucson, AZ 85756
$99 - $132
Budget
+15205732025
7275 South Tucson Boulevard
$96 - $234
Working hours
Mon:06:30-23:59
Tue:06:30-23:59
Wed:06:30-23:59
Thu:06:30-23:59
Fri:06:30-23:59
Sat:06:30-23:59
Sun:06:30-23:59
5204343400
7275 S Tucson Blvd
$60 - $62
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Avis
+15202943662
7275 South Tucson Blvd Ste 145
Working hours
Mon:00:00-00:30; 06:30-23:59
Tue:00:00-00:30; 06:30-23:59
Wed:00:00-00:30; 06:30-23:59
Thu:00:00-00:30; 06:30-23:59
Fri:00:00-00:30; 06:30-23:59
Sat:00:00-00:30; 06:30-23:59
Sun:00:00-00:30; 06:30-23:59