Car Rental at Palm Springs Airport

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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
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Palm Springs Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 9 suppliers at Palm Springs Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
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
- Premium cars - from PLN 241 per day
- Convertibles - from PLN 593 per day
- Small cars - from PLN 219 per day
- Medium cars - from PLN 221 per day
- Large cars - from PLN 214 per day
- SUVs - from PLN 230 per day
- Vans - from PLN 1,630 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
Top 20 locations near Palm Springs Airport
- Ontario Airportfrom PLN 206.55 per day104 km / 64.62 miles away
- John Wayne Airportfrom PLN 206.08 per day127 km / 78.91 miles away
- San Diego Airportfrom PLN 224.11 per day137.4 km / 85.38 miles away
- San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom PLN 67.06 per day149 km / 92.58 miles away
- Long Beach Airportfrom PLN 240.57 per day151.9 km / 94.39 miles away
- Los Angeles (Downtown)from PLN 166.31 per day163.9 km / 101.84 miles away
- Westchesterfrom PLN 174.66 per day173.4 km / 107.75 miles away
- Burbank Airportfrom PLN 205.48 per day175.6 km / 109.11 miles away
- Los Angeles Airportfrom PLN 205.61 per day175.9 km / 109.3 miles away
- North Hollywood Lankershim Blvdfrom PLN 1,304.99 per day178 km / 110.6 miles away
- Meadows Field Airportfrom PLN 240.57 per day293.7 km / 182.5 miles away
- Santa Barbara Airportfrom PLN 209.66 per day314 km / 195.11 miles away
- Fresno Airportfrom PLN 175.34 per day438.4 km / 272.41 miles away
- Monterey Regional Airportfrom PLN 192.91 per day573.5 km / 356.36 miles away
- San Jose Airportfrom PLN 175.43 per day628 km / 390.22 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom PLN 183.87 per day672.8 km / 418.06 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom PLN 179.31 per day676.6 km / 420.42 miles away
- San Francisco (Downtown)from PLN 192.91 per day690.3 km / 428.93 miles away
- Sacramento International Airportfrom PLN 179.05 per day707.2 km / 439.43 miles away
- Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom PLN 196.40 per day768.4 km / 477.46 miles away
Map of top car rental locations





When to book at Palm Springs Airport and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthSeptember | Most expensive month January | ||
Average price PLN 181 | A good deal PLN 230 | Cheapest supplier Dollar | Cheapest car type Large cars |
PLN 236
in January
PLN 228
in February
PLN 198
in March
PLN 180
in April
PLN 223
in May
PLN 209
in June
PLN 190
in July
PLN 229
in August
PLN 122
in September
PLN 234
in October
PLN 158
in November
PLN 223
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Palm Springs Airport is September — when rental costs average PLN 122.27 per day. This is 32% cheaper than the yearly average and 48% cheaper than renting a car in January (when prices average PLN 235.88 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 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.
0.9 times in January
1.5 times in February
2.8 times in March
3.1 times in April
0.5 times in May
0.9 times in June
0.3 times in July
0.2 times in August
0.3 times in September
0.5 times in October
0.6 times in November
0.6 times in December
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 July the average rental period is 17 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 4 days.
15 days in January
15 days in February
11 days in March
11 days in April
4 days in May
8 days in June
17 days in July
7 days in August
7 days in September
4 days in October
10 days in November
7 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Dollar, Thrifty, Ace Rent a car, Alamo, Enterprise |
🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars |
🤑 Lowest price | PLN 214 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large car |
Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium car |
Ace Rent a car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large car |
Thrifty | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Ace Rent a car | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large car |
Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Palm Springs Airport
Car rental statistics
Top 9 suppliers at Palm Springs Airport in 2025






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