Car Rental at Palm Springs Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Palm Springs Airport Car Rental
Compact
Ford Focus
or similar
$40.85
/ per day
Palm Springs Airport Car Rental
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
$42.93
/ per day
Palm Springs Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Mazda 3
or similar
$45.88
/ per day
Palm Springs Airport Car Rental
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar
$49.23
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Palm Springs Airport Car Rental
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$51.18
/ per day
Palm Springs Airport Car Rental
Premium
Volkswagen Passat
or similar
$57.79
/ per day
Palm Springs Airport Car Rental
Mini Van
Kia Sedona
or similar
$55.87
/ per day
Palm Springs Airport Car Rental
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback
or similar
$55.98
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:25 on 2023-11-27. 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
$50 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%
Average gasoline price
$1.28 per liter or $4.85 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.21 per liter or $4.58 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.39 per liter or $5.26 / 1 gallon
Airport Car Rental
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 $55 per day
- Large cars - from $43 per day
- Medium cars - from $41 per day
- Vans - from $56 per day
- Premium cars - from $50 per day
- Small cars - from $41 per day
- SUVs - from $45 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).
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.
Airport info
Palm Springs Airport (PSP)
- IATA: PSP
- ICAO: KPSP
- Name: Palm Springs Airport (PSP)
- Distance from city: 2 miles / 3.2 km
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Car Rental at San Diego Cross Border Xpress from $32.96 per day149.0 km / 92.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Long Beach Airport from $42.93 per day151.9 km / 94.4 miles away
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163.9 km / 101.8 miles away
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173.4 km / 107.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Burbank Airport from $40.85 per day175.6 km / 109.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Los Angeles Airport from $41.16 per day175.9 km / 109.3 miles away
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Car Rental at North Hollywood Lankershim Blvd from $96.31 per day178.0 km / 110.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Santa Barbara Airport from $42.93 per day314.0 km / 195.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Visalia Downtown from $106.27 per day375.8 km / 233.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Fresno Airport from $41.02 per day438.4 km / 272.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Monterey Airport from $47.05 per day573.5 km / 356.4 miles away
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Car Rental at San Jose Airport from $41.02 per day628.0 km / 390.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Oakland Airport from $43.18 per day672.8 km / 418.1 miles away
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Car Rental at San Francisco Airport from $45.16 per day676.6 km / 420.4 miles away
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Car Rental in Downtown San Francisco Union Square from $53.92 per day690.3 km / 428.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Sacramento International Airport from $41.02 per day707.2 km / 439.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport from $53.98 per day768.4 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. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Palm Springs Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Palm Springs Airport is September — when rental costs average $42.68 per day. This is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 43% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $75.33 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 Palm Springs Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 21 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days at Palm Springs Airport
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 at Palm Springs Airport in March, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches at Palm Springs Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, Ace Rent a car, Enterprise |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | $41 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Chrysler Pacifica | 4 | 4 | Vans |
| Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Enterprise | Nissan Rogue | 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 an 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, verified, and trustworthy.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Enterprise
9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Ace Rent a car
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$49.97
Lowest daily price
$40.85
Total cars available
149
Top 9 Suppliers at Palm Springs Airport in 2023
+17607780054 / +18334451511
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
$45 - $108
Alamo
8336591910
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Ste 5
$43 - $106
National
+18888266890 / +18336591909
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
$47 - $110
Dollar
+18664342226
3400 Tahquitz Canyon Way
$43 - $59
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
+17607786300
3400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
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
+17607781956
3400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
$57 - $102
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
Hertz
7607785100
3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
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
Thrifty
+18772830898
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States
$41 - $119
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
7603994227
68150 Ramon Road
$112 - $415
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:00
Tue:08:00-17:00
Wed:08:00-17:00
Thu:08:00-17:00
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
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Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2022
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