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
$42.21 per day
Intermediate
Mazda 3 or similar
Mazda 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$44.12 per day
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$49.56 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$58.88 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$67.54 per day
Premium
Audi A3 or similar
Audi A3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$71.46 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or similar
Audi Q3
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$76.64 per day
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback or similar
Audi A5 Sportback
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$77.57 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:14 PM on 5/2/25. 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
$61 per day
Average car rental length
11 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
$1.25 per liter or $4.73 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.14 per liter or $4.32 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.32 per liter or $5.00 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 $91 per day
  • Large cars - from $43 per day
  • Medium cars - from $42 per day
  • Vans - from $94 per day
  • Premium cars - from $71 per day
  • Small cars - from $50 per day
  • SUVs - from $44 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

  1. Ontario Airport from $42.21 per day
    104 km / 64.6 miles away
  2. John Wayne Airport from $41.97 per day
    127 km / 78.9 miles away
  3. San Diego Airport from $36.32 per day
    137.4 km / 85.4 miles away
  4. San Diego Cross Border Xpress from $25.69 per day
    149 km / 92.6 miles away
  5. Long Beach Airport from $49.56 per day
    151.9 km / 94.4 miles away
  6. Downtown from $49.56 per day
    163.9 km / 101.8 miles away
  7. Westchester from $77.26 per day
    173.4 km / 107.7 miles away
  8. Burbank Airport from $42.05 per day
    175.6 km / 109.1 miles away
  9. Los Angeles Airport from $41.79 per day
    175.9 km / 109.3 miles away
  10. North Hollywood Lankershim Blvd from $391.92 per day
    178 km / 110.6 miles away
  11. Meadows Field Airport from $49.56 per day
    293.7 km / 182.5 miles away
  12. Santa Barbara Airport from $43.05 per day
    314 km / 195.1 miles away
  13. Fresno Airport from $42.33 per day
    438.4 km / 272.4 miles away
  14. Monterey Airport from $42.23 per day
    573.5 km / 356.4 miles away
  15. San Jose Airport from $42.17 per day
    628 km / 390.2 miles away
  16. Oakland Airport from $42.27 per day
    672.8 km / 418.1 miles away
  17. San Francisco Airport from $50.18 per day
    676.6 km / 420.4 miles away
  18. San Francisco Union Square Downtown from $42.04 per day
    690.3 km / 428.9 miles away
  19. Sacramento International Airport from $42.15 per day
    707.2 km / 439.4 miles away
  20. Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport from $42.17 per day
    768.4 km / 477.5 miles away

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
$61.91
January
$59.81
February
$52.40
March
$47.15
April
$34.41
May
$32.29
June
$54.08
July
$60.19
August
$32.09
September
$61.31
October
$41.40
November
$58.42
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Palm Springs Airport is September — when rental costs average $32.09 per day. This is 35% cheaper than the yearly average and 48% cheaper than renting a car in January (when prices average $61.91 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 June the average rental period is 33 days, while in October, 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
9
May
33
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 June.
Monthly searches at Palm Springs Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
94%
January
160%
February
308%
March
336%
April
17%
May
11%
June
50%
July
17%
August
28%
September
55%
October
66%
November
61%
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 $42 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
Dollar Volkswagen Jetta 2 2 Large cars
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Ace Rent a car Toyota RAV4 5 2 SUVs
Ace Rent a car Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Mazda 3 2 2 Large cars
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 4 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
Dollar
8.5 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Ace Rent a car
7.2 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$60.99
Lowest daily price
$42.21
Total cars available
324

Top 9 suppliers at Palm Springs Airport in 2025

Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.5 / 23 reviews
+18664342226
3400 TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
$43 - $140
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
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.5 / 4 reviews
8336591910
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Ste 5
$66 - $146
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
Enterprise
Very good 8.5 / 1 review
+17607780054 / +18334451511
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
$67 - $146
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 8.2 / 7 reviews
+18772830898
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
$42 - $137
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 8.1 / 1 review
+18888266890 / +18336591909
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
$68 - $163
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
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+17607785100
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
$68 - $163
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
Avis
Average 7.6 / 3 reviews
+17607786300
Palm Springs Intl Airport, 3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
$54 - $119
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 7.6 / 0 reviews
+17607781956
Palm Springs Intl Airport, 3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
$50 - $124
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
Ace Rent a car
Average 7.2 / 15 reviews
7603994227
68150 Ramon Road
$50 - $124
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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May 14, 2025
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Darius Kustinskij
May 14, 2025
Earl and the team were exceptional
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May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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AGEE
May 14, 2025
Fantastic car rent.
For the first time in my long history, the car was picked up and returned so quickly. Respect to the staff.
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May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
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Yolanda
May 14, 2025
Easy and value for money
Easy and value for money
wickmann
May 14, 2025
Perfect
For now, all good, the website is very easy to use and with all the information regarding the rental details
Cécile Collin
May 14, 2025
Great place to rent a car.
Professional team at all aspects.
AF
May 14, 2025
Simple to use
Simple to use, & good value car
Guermantes
May 14, 2025
tres bien
transaction facile
Daniele Rey
May 14, 2025
Very easy site to navigate
Very easy site to navigate, and very competitive pricing.
Nelson Guda

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