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

Standard
Kia K5 or similar
Kia K5
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
NOK 490.16 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
NOK 511.34 per day
Compact
Kia Soul or similar
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
NOK 612.97 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
NOK 627.17 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
NOK 687.27 per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or similar
Ford F-150
  • 4
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
NOK 780.03 per day
Luxury
Audi A4 or similar
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
NOK 886.03 per day
Full-size Elite Regular Cab Pickup
Ram 2500 or similar
Ram 2500
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
NOK 610.96 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:51 AM on 7/11/25. 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
NOK 651 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
NOK 12.49 per liter or NOK 47.28 per gallon
Lowest gas price
NOK 11.48 per liter or NOK 43.47 per gallon
Highest gas price
NOK 13.30 per liter or NOK 50.33 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 NOK 1,693 per day
  • Large cars - from NOK 490 per day
  • Medium cars - from NOK 505 per day
  • Premium cars - from NOK 770 per day
  • Small cars - from NOK 499 per day
  • SUVs - from NOK 519 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 NOK 486.14 per day
    104 km / 64.6 miles away
  2. John Wayne Airport from NOK 484.84 per day
    127 km / 78.9 miles away
  3. San Diego Airport from NOK 534.53 per day
    137.4 km / 85.4 miles away
  4. San Diego Cross Border Xpress from NOK 180.66 per day
    149 km / 92.6 miles away
  5. Long Beach Airport from NOK 606.94 per day
    151.9 km / 94.4 miles away
  6. Downtown from NOK 606.94 per day
    163.9 km / 101.8 miles away
  7. Westchester from NOK 484.72 per day
    173.4 km / 107.7 miles away
  8. Burbank Airport from NOK 486.26 per day
    175.6 km / 109.1 miles away
  9. Los Angeles Airport from NOK 497.50 per day
    175.9 km / 109.3 miles away
  10. North Hollywood Lankershim Blvd from NOK 2,712.76 per day
    178 km / 110.6 miles away
  11. Meadows Field Airport from NOK 606.94 per day
    293.7 km / 182.5 miles away
  12. Santa Barbara Airport from NOK 490.28 per day
    314 km / 195.1 miles away
  13. Fresno Airport from NOK 428.17 per day
    438.4 km / 272.4 miles away
  14. Monterey Airport from NOK 543.64 per day
    573.5 km / 356.4 miles away
  15. San Jose Airport from NOK 428.17 per day
    628 km / 390.2 miles away
  16. Oakland Airport from NOK 485.67 per day
    672.8 km / 418.1 miles away
  17. San Francisco Airport from NOK 507.67 per day
    676.6 km / 420.4 miles away
  18. San Francisco Union Square Downtown from NOK 543.29 per day
    690.3 km / 428.9 miles away
  19. Sacramento International Airport from NOK 426.28 per day
    707.2 km / 439.4 miles away
  20. Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport from NOK 553.34 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
NOK 654.62
January
NOK 632.37
February
NOK 554.05
March
NOK 498.56
April
NOK 618.18
May
NOK 579.73
June
NOK 486.38
July
NOK 636.40
August
NOK 339.32
September
NOK 648.23
October
NOK 471.94
November
NOK 617.70
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Palm Springs Airport is September — when rental costs average NOK 339.32 per day. This is 40% cheaper than the yearly average and 48% cheaper than renting a car in January (when prices average NOK 654.62 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 July the average rental period is 19 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
19
July
7
August
7
September
4
October
9
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
88%
January
150%
February
290%
March
316%
April
47%
May
88%
June
26%
July
16%
August
26%
September
52%
October
47%
November
57%
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 NOK 490 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 Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
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
Enterprise
8.8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Ace Rent a car
7.4 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
NOK 650.71
Lowest daily price
NOK 490.16
Total cars available
281

Top 9 suppliers at Palm Springs Airport in 2025

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.8 / 1 review
+17607780054 / +18334451511
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
NOK 686 - NOK 2,623
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
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.7 / 4 reviews
8336591910
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Ste 5
NOK 676 - NOK 2,388
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
NOK 490 - NOK 864
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 / 25 reviews
+18664342226
3400 TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY
NOK 502 - NOK 915
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
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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
NOK 695 - NOK 2,835
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
NOK 695 - NOK 2,835
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 7.9 / 3 reviews
+17607786300
Palm Springs Intl Airport, 3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
NOK 627 - NOK 2,622
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
NOK 607 - NOK 3,250
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 7.4 / 15 reviews
7603994227
68150 Ramon Road
NOK 607 - NOK 3,250
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

Highly recommended by our customers

Jul 11, 2025
Great easy to apply and fast
Great easy to apply and fast
Dung Tran
Jul 11, 2025
It was great!
It was great!
Fabio Jose Sanchez Torres
Jul 11, 2025
Easy booking will wait for the day of…
Easy booking will wait for the day of collection to see if that’s as easy
Zahid
Jul 11, 2025
Top experience
Top esperience for us really good thanks so much
Francesco Bigerna
Jul 11, 2025
Easy
Fine to use.
Ross Latta
Jul 11, 2025
Easy steps to hire a perfect car
Easy steps to hire a perfect car
Mohammed Ghanim
Jul 11, 2025
Easy and good service 👍🏻
Easy and good service 👍🏻
Suleyman Demirbas
Jul 11, 2025
fast and simple
fast and simple
Connie
Jul 11, 2025
Good work, Mia!
Mia the assistant has been really helpful, the request was dealt with with fast response, I'm happy with the outcome, many thanks.
Ashley Chen
Jul 11, 2025
Quick
Clear and fast. We look forward to experriencing the vehicle
Ahmed Sehil
Jul 11, 2025
Good
Good and easy.
Samir
Jul 11, 2025
Order was easy
Order was easy
ODED
Jul 11, 2025
you have a good prices
you have a good prices. Always was satisfied with booking with you
Piotr Lesiakowski
Jul 11, 2025
Everything ok
Smooth booking process. Hopefully on-site experience will be as smooth
Gesu Ambulante
Jul 11, 2025
Quick
Quick, variety, price
ADRIENNE LEEMING
Jul 11, 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book
Kim Østergaard

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