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 10 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 HUF 34,326 per day
- SUVs - from HUF 13,870 per day
- Large cars - from HUF 15,987 per day
- Small cars - from HUF 21,240 per day
- Medium cars - from HUF 15,633 per day
- Vans - from HUF 28,926 per day
- Convertibles - from HUF 34,014 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 HUF 14,143.57 per day104 km / 64.62 miles away
- John Wayne Airportfrom HUF 13,981.93 per day127 km / 78.91 miles away
- San Diego Airportfrom HUF 13,666.35 per day137.4 km / 85.38 miles away
- San Diego Cross Border Xpressfrom HUF 17,680.43 per day149 km / 92.58 miles away
- Long Beach Airportfrom HUF 16,522.00 per day151.9 km / 94.39 miles away
- Los Angeles (Downtown)from HUF 8,216.74 per day163.9 km / 101.84 miles away
- Westchester173.4 km / 107.75 miles away
- Burbank Airportfrom HUF 14,058.90 per day175.6 km / 109.11 miles away
- Los Angeles Airportfrom HUF 15,482.88 per day175.9 km / 109.3 miles away
- Meadows Field Airportfrom HUF 16,522.00 per day293.7 km / 182.5 miles away
- Santa Barbara Airportfrom HUF 14,332.15 per day314 km / 195.11 miles away
- Fresno Airportfrom HUF 15,779.22 per day438.4 km / 272.41 miles away
- Monterey Regional Airportfrom HUF 19,931.85 per day573.5 km / 356.36 miles away
- San Jose Airportfrom HUF 15,402.06 per day628 km / 390.22 miles away
- Oakland Airportfrom HUF 17,495.70 per day672.8 km / 418.06 miles away
- San Francisco Airportfrom HUF 17,576.52 per day676.6 km / 420.42 miles away
- San Francisco Union Square Downtownfrom HUF 19,439.23 per day690.3 km / 428.93 miles away
- Sacramento International Airportfrom HUF 15,813.86 per day707.2 km / 439.43 miles away
- Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airportfrom HUF 19,839.49 per day768.4 km / 477.46 miles away
- Arcata-Eureka Airportfrom HUF 20,243.59 per day1,039.6 km / 645.98 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 July | ||
| Average price HUF 15,467 | A good deal HUF 17,485 | Cheapest supplier Ace Rent a car | Cheapest car type SUVs |
HUF 21,294
in January
HUF 20,571
in February
HUF 18,023
in March
HUF 16,218
in April
HUF 20,109
in May
HUF 18,858
in June
HUF 27,718
in July
HUF 27,394
in August
HUF 15,702
in September
HUF 15,710
in October
HUF 16,576
in November
HUF 20,094
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Palm Springs Airport is September — when rental costs average HUF 15,702.25 per day. This is < 1% cheaper than the yearly average and 43% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average HUF 27,717.55 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 July.
0.8 times in January
1.3 times in February
2.6 times in March
2.8 times in April
0.4 times in May
0.8 times in June
0.2 times in July
0.3 times in August
0.3 times in September
1.3 times in October
0.6 times in November
0.5 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 January the average rental period is 15 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
5 days in July
4 days in August
5 days in September
5 days in October
8 days in November
7 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Ace Rent a car, Thrifty, Dollar, Alamo, Enterprise |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | HUF 13,870 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Ace Rent a car |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large car |
| Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium car |
| Ace Rent a car | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large car |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Palm Springs Airport
Car rental statistics
Top 10 suppliers at Palm Springs Airport in 2025







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