Car Rental at Palm Springs Airport

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Palm Springs Airport, Palm Springs, USA - California
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Cheapest car rental rates

Compact
Ford Focus or similar
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
SEK 410.08 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
SEK 421.49 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
SEK 520.40 per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or similar
Ford F-150
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
SEK 524.54 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
SEK 533.72 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
SEK 550.39 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar
Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
SEK 956.33 per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
Chrysler 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
SEK 616.29 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:04 PM on 6/23/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
SEK 567 per day
Average car rental length
10 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 48 km/h or 25 - 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Rating
9.3 / 10
Average gas price
SEK 11.89 per liter or SEK 45.00 per gallon
Lowest gas price
SEK 10.84 per liter or SEK 41.04 per gallon
Highest gas price
SEK 12.55 per liter or SEK 47.52 per gallon
Palm Springs Airport

Airport travel guide

Palm Springs International Airport serves, as you would guess, the city of Palm Springs in California. The area is primarily known for its resorts and the mountains it sits next to. Hiking and enjoying nature are the primary things to do.

The airport is also the closest one to Joshua Tree National Park, so you can easily fly into it, rent a car, and then go explore its unique landscape. 

Top international routes

  • Vancouver
  • Edmonton
  • Calgary
  • Winnipeg
  • Toronto

Main airlines

The following airlines fly to and from Palm Springs Airport:
  • Air Canada
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Allegiant Air
  • American Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Flair Airlines
  • Frontier Airlines
  • JetBlue
  • Southwest Airlines
  • Sun Country Airlines
  • Swoop
  • United Airlines

Terminals

There is only one terminal at Palm Springs Airport with 20 gates. The gates are separated into two concourses, though they aren't named. You can walk between them in just a couple of minutes

Location

The airport is only 2 miles from Downtown Palm Springs, a drive that only takes 5-10 minutes. I-10 is just a ten-minute drive in the other direction.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Convertibles - from SEK 689 per day
  • Large cars - from SEK 460 per day
  • Medium cars - from SEK 410 per day
  • Vans - from SEK 1,109 per day
  • Premium cars - from SEK 525 per day
  • Small cars - from SEK 410 per day
  • SUVs - from SEK 429 per day

Car rental desks

Most rental companies have desks in the baggage claim area of the airport. The rental car lot is just outside the terminal. You'll return the car there too.

If you rent from Ace, you'll have to take a shuttle to their franchise (Desert Rent a Car).

Services and facilities

You'll find everything you need at Palm Springs Airport. There are bars, restaurants, vending machines, ATMs, shops, nursing rooms, and more.

Nearest gas station

There's a Mobil station on Ramon Road right outside the airport, but expect high prices. Further down Ramon Road, there's a Shell at the intersection of the road and Highway 111. Its prices are also higher than other stations in the area. Further to the east along Ramon Road, you'll find a few stations with lower prices. There's also a 76 station on Sunrise Way that's very close to the airport and has normal prices.
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Airport info

Rating
7.5
  • Getting to the airport 8.7
  • Check-in and departures 8.7
  • Terminal facilities 7.8
  • Wi-Fi 6.8
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.6
  • Lounge 6.6

Palm Springs Airport (PSP)

  • IATA: PSP
  • ICAO: KPSP
  • Name: Palm Springs Airport (PSP)
  • Distance from city: 2 miles / 3.2 km

Top 20 locations near Palm Springs Airport

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Palm Springs Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs Airport
SEK 619.09
January
SEK 598.06
February
SEK 523.98
March
SEK 471.51
April
SEK 584.63
May
SEK 548.27
June
SEK 540.77
July
SEK 601.86
August
SEK 320.90
September
SEK 613.05
October
SEK 414.00
November
SEK 584.18
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Palm Springs Airport is September — when rental costs average SEK 320.90 per day. This is 40% cheaper than the yearly average and 48% cheaper than renting a car in January (when prices average SEK 619.09 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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Palm Springs Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 15 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at Palm Springs Airport
15
January
15
February
11
March
11
April
4
May
8
June
15
July
7
August
7
September
4
October
10
November
7
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Palm Springs Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Palm Springs Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in August.
Monthly searches at Palm Springs Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
85%
January
146%
February
281%
March
306%
April
45%
May
85%
June
45%
July
15%
August
25%
September
50%
October
60%
November
55%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Dollar, Thrifty, Ace Rent a car, Alamo, Enterprise
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price SEK 410 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars
Dollar Ford Focus 3 2 Medium cars
Ace Rent a car Toyota RAV4 5 2 SUVs
Dollar Volkswagen Jetta 2 2 Large cars
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Dollar Mazda 3 2 2 Large cars
Ace Rent a car Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Chevrolet Malibu 2 2 Large cars

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.

Canada
Mazda 3
4/11/25
Stayed in a boutique resort, did a good tour, went up to pioneer town, played a game of golf . Rest of the time spent around the pool
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Camry
3/16/24
We had a sweet Dodge Journey SUV and could easily travel the gravel roads in the canyons. It was great on our tour of Joshua Tree National Park, and it even got pretty good gas mileage.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Ace Rent a car
7.3 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
SEK 566.62
Lowest daily price
SEK 410.08
Total cars available
292

Top 9 suppliers at Palm Springs Airport in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.8 / 4 reviews
8336591910
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Ste 5
SEK 524 - SEK 1,403
Working hours
Mon:
05:30 - 23:00
Tue:
05:30 - 23:00
Wed:
05:30 - 23:00
Thu:
05:30 - 23:00
Fri:
05:30 - 23:00
Sat:
05:30 - 23:00
Sun:
05:30 - 23:00
Enterprise
Very good 8.8 / 1 review
+17607780054 / +18334451511
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
SEK 533 - SEK 1,412
Working hours
Mon:
05:30 - 23:00
Tue:
05:30 - 23:00
Wed:
05:30 - 23:00
Thu:
05:30 - 23:00
Fri:
05:30 - 23:00
Sat:
05:30 - 23:00
Sun:
05:30 - 23:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.6 / 8 reviews
+18772830898
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
SEK 410 - SEK 956
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
08:00 - 20:00
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.5 / 24 reviews
+18664342226
3400 TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
SEK 421 - SEK 958
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:00
Tue:
08:00 - 20:00
Wed:
08:00 - 20:00
Thu:
08:00 - 20:00
Fri:
08:00 - 20:00
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
08:00 - 20:00
National
National
Very good 8.4 / 1 review
+18888266890 / +18336591909
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
SEK 542 - SEK 1,570
Working hours
Mon:
05:30 - 23:00
Tue:
05:30 - 23:00
Wed:
05:30 - 23:00
Thu:
05:30 - 23:00
Fri:
05:30 - 23:00
Sat:
05:30 - 23:00
Sun:
05:30 - 23:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+17607785100
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
SEK 542 - SEK 1,570
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 23:00
Tue:
08:00 - 23:00
Wed:
08:00 - 23:00
Thu:
08:00 - 23:00
Fri:
08:00 - 23:00
Sat:
08:00 - 23:00
Sun:
08:00 - 23:00
Avis
Average 7.9 / 3 reviews
+17607786300
Palm Springs Intl Airport, 3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
SEK 520 - SEK 1,452
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
Budget
Budget
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
+17607781956
Palm Springs Intl Airport, 3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
SEK 499 - SEK 1,940
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
Ace Rent a car
Average 7.3 / 15 reviews
7603994227
68150 Ramon Road
SEK 499 - SEK 1,940
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:00
Tue:
08:00 - 19:00
Wed:
08:00 - 19:00
Thu:
08:00 - 19:00
Fri:
08:00 - 19:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
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