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Flagstaff car hire

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Flagstaff car hire information

Pick-up locationFlagstaff
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Hire locations12
Airport locations8

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Flagstaff

  • Car rentals in Flagstaff provide you with independence and the flexibility to visit all of the local attractions on your to-do list, including sights like the Walnut Canyon National Monument and the Sunset Crater. You can also head to Humphrey’s Peak, an area that is known for its hiking, which is just 25 miles away. Flagstaff car rentals even make it easy to visit the famous Grand Canyon National Park, which can be reached by car in around 1h 30min.
  • While Flagstaff does have its own local airport, many visitors fly into the larger Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) that is nearby. This airport’s rental car center can be found within its own building, and there is a free shuttle that can bring you there. To grab the shuttle, simply head to the curb outside of baggage claim at each terminal, where you’ll find a Rental Car Shuttle sign. There are a few different companies to choose from for car rentals in Flagstaff, including Alamo, Sixt, and Thrifty.
  • Some of the streets in the city can be narrow and windy, so adding a GPS system to your car rental can be useful for navigation. Popular neighborhoods like downtown often have a heavy amount of pedestrian traffic, so you’ll want to be on the lookout for anyone around you when you’re behind the wheel.
  • Like many large cities, the streets of Flagstaff tend to become particularly congested during rush hour, as residents head to and from work. Highways 17 and 40 are known for their traffic, as they’re the major roads leading in and out of the city. If you wish to avoid getting stuck in a traffic jam, try not to drive downtown or on major highways between the hours of 8-9am and 5-6pm. During the winter months, there may be snow, so make sure to drive extra cautiously if this is the case. If you’re on a schedule or catching a flight, keep these times in mind when planning your route.
  • Book your car hire in Flagstaff at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate car hire in Flagstaff are around -21% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Flagstaff

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Flagstaff?

    As Flagstaff is a big city, you might encounter traffic and limited parking, so consider renting a compact vehicle. A smaller car model can make it easier for you to park when you have limited space, as well as navigate the bustling city streets and busy highways that’ll lead you to nearby towns and attractions.

  • What’s the speed limit in Flagstaff?

    When you’re driving on Highway 17, you’ll find that the maximum speed limit is 75mph. However, the speed limit of Highway 40 is oftentimes closer to 40mph. In residential areas, the speed limit is 25mph, while near schools, it’s 20mph. Many of the major intersections in the city have video cameras, so always make sure to properly follow traffic regulations to prevent yourself from being pulled over by the police or receiving a ticket.

  • Where are the best places to park in Flagstaff?

    You can find a variety of free street parking in Downtown Flagstaff, but keep in mind that they can fill up quickly. There are also many different paid parking lots, such as the Phoenix Avenue Lot, Lumberyard Lot, and Heritage Square Garage. The hourly rate is usually around $1, and overnight parking is not allowed. Nearly all kiosks accept major credit and debit cards, and some of them will even take cash. You can also pay online if you’d like to reserve parking in advance.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Flagstaff?

    The average price of fuel in Flagstaff is R73,53 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R882 and R1 176, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Flagstaff?

    Intermediate (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Flagstaff.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Flagstaff?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Flagstaff?

    An Intermediate car hire in Flagstaff costs R1 356 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Flagstaff?

    A Compact car hire in Flagstaff costs R1 116 per day, on average.

Flagstaff car rental reviews and directory

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,5

Very Good

40 reviews

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

8.4

2 locations in Flagstaff

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Locations in Flagstaff

2136 E Route 66

+1 928 526 1377

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Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

6200 S Pulliam Dr

+1 833 827 6507

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
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6,0 Okay

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy drop off. Great gas mileage.

Cons:

Car was filthy at pickup. “Maintenance required” indicator light every time car was started. Flat tire I had to resolve on my own. Paid for Premium (“Maxima or similar) and was assigned mid-sized Rav4.

8,0 Very Good

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

At drop off point a mile from airport we were going to have to get a ride to the airport. The agent told us we could drop the car at the airport and save us from getting a ride. He was very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

A larger car

2,0 Poor

Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

There was no car available when I got there

Cons:

Could have been better if an actual car was available

10,0 Wonderful

Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

They offered a very nice upgrade, at no extra charge.

6,0 Okay

Dec 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Just Enterprise. Not a real fan

9,6 Wonderful

Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Long line to pick up, but super quick and easy once I got to the service counter. Very friendly staff. Super easy drop box for keys.

1 out of 7

Alamo

7,4

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

7.1

One location in Flagstaff

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6200 S Pulliam Dr

+1 844 827 2603

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Sep 2023

KAYAK
Brand new car at a reasonable price, including drop-off.

10,0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

At $75 for a single day rental it seemed like the price could have been a little cheaper.

10,0 Wonderful

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Nowhere to drop off, all spots taken. Overall very good experience.

2,0 Poor

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing I couldn’t even pick up my rental and they had my reservation canceled

Cons:

Being up front with their fees, I went in with the misguided notion that my reservation would be honored at the amount agreed on. Instead I was charged my reservation amount with an additional “company policy fee” of $400 on top of what I was already paying for the actual rental. My $300 rental had now come out to over $700. I almost missed my own mother’s funeral. Thank you for your service Alamo!

6,0 Okay

Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy to book Had to cancel as plane flights delayed and then canceled. Then could not get rental on next day

10,0 Wonderful

Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was friendly and the airport was very small. The car was newer too.

Cons:

Stop pushing the insurance. Every insurance company I have ever had covers me as a driver in ANY vehicle.

1 out of 9

Budget

6,6

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.8

2 locations in Flagstaff

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1426 State Route 66 Suite 101

+1 928 213 0156

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

6200 S Pulliam Drive, Ste 103

+1 928 779 5235

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Apr 2024

KAYAK
Best car rental process ever! Staff so friendly and efficient . No surprises, no unexpected fees… truly great experience

4,0 Mediocre

Mar 2024

KAYAK
Staff not very helpful; poor service

6,0 Okay

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly staff. Easy drop off. Good gas mileage for an SUV. Clean vehicle.

Cons:

It was supposed to be filled up but was only at 1/4 tank. Had to go back so they could fill it. Still wasn't filled completely. Lots of scratches to outside of vehicle, including vandalism of the paint job. Was supposed to seat 7, with luggage. Not as much space as advertised.

10,0 Wonderful

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Longer desk hours

8,0 Very Good

Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy pick up and drop off!

Cons:

Tires were just a tiny bit low in air and the explanation point was on the whole time in the car.

8,0 Very Good

Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff very friendly.

Cons:

I've rented the same car before, the KIA Soul. The driver side door doesn't close all the way so sometimes the lock won't catch.

1 out of 11

Avis

6,6

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

6.4

2 locations in Flagstaff

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1426 State Route 66 Suite 101

+1 928 714 0713

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

6200 S Pulliam Drive, Ste 105

+1 928 774 8421

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

New Subaru, autonomous driving made my trip so easier!!

8,0 Very Good

Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Quick pickup

Cons:

No walk thru inspection before taking car rental

10,0 Wonderful

Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Very friendly and helpful. They dug out the car after a snow storm without complaint. Had the car ready to go.

Cons:

I was not familiar with the car, a little tutorial would have been the cherry on top. Otherwise, it was a positive experience.

2,0 Poor

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing. They didn't have a car for me. I booked online, I payed the deposit, I showed up to pick up the car and they told me they didn't have anything for me, that they wouldn't honor my booking, wouldn't refund my deposit, and I was forced to spend $250 to buy a ticket for a 26 minute flight.

Cons:

Everything. Having the car that I booked, and if not, refunding the deposit.

9,6 Wonderful

Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was super friendly and helpful when I went to pick up the car. The return was also super easy- just handed back the keys.

10,0 Wonderful

Dec 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up and drop-off was super easy

Cons:

The car had some noticeable scratches to the paint job.

1 out of 8

Hertz

6,5

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

6.8

One location in Flagstaff

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6200 S. Pulliam Dr

+1 928 774 4452

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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2,0 Poor

Oct 2022

KAYAK
The Hertz process for extending your vehicle is very difficult - anything after 6pm is very difficult to contact support and speak with an actual human - the automated call center is extremely frustrating as it continuously prompts you deal with it online, and when trying to do online bookings/ vehicle rental extensions, it routes you back to call the same call center number -UGH what a nightmare! Ended up charging me for 2 extra days - smacking me with huge overage fees and additional $200 deposits. All other parts of this rental experience were relatively nice.

4,0 Mediocre

Oct 2022

KAYAK
The service at hertz could have been better. The women behind the desk didn’t explain a lot. I found out that I had paid a additional 250 dollars. I had to find out myself that I get this money back when returning the car. It was nice if they had told this to me.

10,0 Wonderful

Nov 2021

KAYAK
The “Jetta” or similar was not ready as I got there a bit early so they put me in a black convertible Mustang! It was a wonderful unexpected surprise!

10,0 Wonderful

Nov 2021

KAYAK
We liked that the counter was right in the airport and close to the baggage carousel. We loved that it was easy to get our car from the lot.

8,0 Very Good

Oct 2021

KAYAK
The car was a mustang convertable which is fun of course but a 2 door and with a smallish trunk and inappropriate for dirt roads 😂 My only complaint really is we were charged an extra unexpected $30+ airport tax at check in

10,0 Wonderful

Oct 2021

KAYAK
I missed my connecting flight and couldn't pick up the car on time. Due to a full-day tour that I scheduled for the 2nd day, I couldn't go get the car till the 3rd day. Their policy is that they would hold the car for 24 hours but then nothing is guaranteed afterwards. The person at Hertz Flagstaff location who helped us managed to get us a car even though the kind we booked was not available anymore. The car we ended up having is really fun to drive and we had a great time for the remainder of the trip!

1 out of 15

National

9,8

Wonderful

9 reviews

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Flagstaff

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6200 S Pulliam Dr

+1 928 779 1975

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

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6,8 Okay

Jul 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Clean car, friendly staff.

Cons:

Too long of a line to pick up the rental. There were 5 people ahead of us in line at the Flagstaff airport, and with one person behind the counter it literally took 45 mins to wait for our car.

10,0 Wonderful

Mar 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Upgraded to a SUV just in case we ran into snow problems. There were 18" of snow the day before. We were very happy with rental. Personnel at the airport were very helpful.

Cons:

nothing

10,0 Wonderful

Feb 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Customer service at the counter was great-- very friendly and helpful staff! I ended up getting a much nicer car than I had originally reserved due to low inventory at the same price as my original rental. The car was absolutely perfect and I had a blast enjoying the freedom it gave me while I was on my trip.

Cons:

The underage driver charge is rough, but that was to be expected. Additionally, there wasn't very much flexibility in drop off location for a cancelled flight-- driving the car from FLG to PHX would have doubled the cost of my rental just to turn the car in at a different location.

10,0 Wonderful

Oct 2021

KAYAK
Front tires were about due for replacement. Otherwise excellent

10,0 Wonderful

Sep 2021

KAYAK
Parking upon return. Though I saw the new lots being built.

1 out of 2

Easirent

4,6

Mediocre

No reviews available

One location in Flagstaff

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Locations in Flagstaff

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport

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Eagle Rent A Car

No score available yet

One location in Flagstaff

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Locations in Flagstaff

800 W Route 66

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Flagstaff

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Locations in Flagstaff

6200 S. Pulliam Drive

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250 travellers who hired a car in Flagstaff gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.8

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Most popular car type

Intermediate

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