Gilbert car hire

Driver's age: 26-65

KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once for car hire deals in Gilbert

Here is why travellers choose KAYAK

Save up to 27%Compare multiple travel sites with one search.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees

Filter your dealsFilter by car type, brand and more. Instantly customise your results.

Book with flexibilityUse our "free cancellation" filter for maximum flexibility at no extra cost.

Car Rental Deals
Useful Info
Car Rental Deals

Cheap car hire in Gilbert

Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.
Economy car
Economy
Compact car
Compact
Intermediate car
Intermediate
Standard car
Standard
Full-size car
Full-size
Luxury car
Luxury
People carrier car
People carrier
Passenger van car
Passenger van
Commercial car
Commercial
Pick-up truck car
Pick-up truck
Useful Info

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Gilbert car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Gilbert with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Gilbert?

You should book your car hire in Gilbert around 65 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Gilbert?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Gilbert are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.6, 9 reviews), Hertz (6.0, 19 reviews), and Budget (6.1).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 8.6/10
Budget
Budget
Rated 6.1/10
Dollar
Dollar
Rated 5.0/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Gilbert?

SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Gilbert. SUV cars in Gilbert cost R1 573/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R661/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Gilbert?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Gilbert is January at an average cost of R738/day. March is the most expensive month to hire a car in Gilbert when prices are R1 107/day on average, which tends to be 2 157% above the yearly average hire price for Gilbert.

Which car hire company in Gilbert has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 4 locations in Gilbert, more than any other car hire company.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Gilbert

  • Car rentals in Gilbert make it easy to navigate the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area when visiting the city. Gilbert is about 18 miles from the airport (a 22min drive), which is near the center of Phoenix. With a car, you can easily access Phoenix attractions like the Phoenix Zoo & Desert Botanical Garden, the many professional golf courses, and CityScape, the downtown shopping and entertainment center. You can also explore the parks and nature preserves in the areas surrounding Gilbert, such as Camelback Mountain and South Mountain Park and Preserve, or take a day trip to the new-age mecca of Sedona, which is about 2h 15min north of Gilbert.
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is a major airport with three passenger terminals. The Car Rental Center is in a separate building at 1805 E Sky Harbor Circle, just west of I-10. A free shuttle runs between the airport terminals and the Car Rental Center, stopping frequently near the baggage claim areas of the terminals.
  • Like the rest of the Greater Phoenix area, the roads of Gilbert are laid out in a grid pattern, making the city easy to navigate. That said, some streets can be challenging to drive on. For example, Val Vista Drive has several dangerous intersections, so use caution when driving on this route through Gilbert. If you’ll be driving in Phoenix, you’ll want to keep an eye out for pedestrians stepping into traffic, as jaywalking is an issue in the more congested areas of the city.
  • Fortunately, roads in Gilbert are not especially congested. However, if your plans involve traveling within the Phoenix city limits, you’d be well-served to avoid traveling in rush hour, especially in the mornings between 7am and 9am and the evenings between 5pm and 6pm. If you are visiting Gilbert at the end of the summer, you should be aware of the seasonal heavy rainstorms (called monsoons) and intense dust storms (called haboobs), both of which involve high winds and low visibility. If you find yourself driving in a monsoon or haboob, it is best to pull over and safely wait out the storm.
  • Compact hire cars in Gilbert are around 37% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Gilbert

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

    One of the most popular car rentals in Gilbert is the convertible, which allows you to fully enjoy the area’s dry and sunny weather. Convertibles are also a good choice if you’ll be doing most of your driving in the city because they fit well in the city parking spots and busy streets. If your plans include spending time driving in the more rugged parks and mountains surrounding the city, an SUV may be more up your alley. SUVs have the added advantage of extra room to store backpacks and other gear for the adventurous traveler.

  • What’s the speed limit in Gilbert?

    Although Arizona highways have maximum speed limits of 65mph (and for limited rural stretches of interstates, the limit is 75mph), the maximum speed for Phoenix-area highways is 55mph. Off the interstates, most major roads in Gilbert have a maximum speed of 45mph, and the speed limit in residential areas is 25mph. Motorists should be alert when traveling along one of Arizona’s Safety Corridors, where there is additional police coverage to enforce speed limits and other traffic laws.

  • Where are the best places to park in Gilbert?

    Finding a parking spot for your Gilbert car rental is not a problem, as parking throughout the city is plentiful and free. In the Heritage District (Gilbert’s downtown area), the parking options include two parking garages, several lots and on-street parking, and all of these options are free for drivers. If you’re planning to visit Phoenix, expect to pay as much as $20 per day to park in one of the garages or lots, or around $1.50 per hour if you park in a metered spot.

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

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

  • How much does a Special car hire cost in Gilbert?

    A Special car hire in Gilbert costs R592 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Gilbert?

    A Mini car hire in Gilbert costs R958 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Gilbert?

    A Standard car hire in Gilbert costs R894 per day, on average.

Gilbert car rental reviews and directory

 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,6

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

8.2

4 locations in Gilbert

Show locations

Locations in Gilbert

1140 N. Gilbert Road

+1 480 813 4639

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

1312 E Motorplex Loop

+1 480 821 4265

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

132 E Baseline Rd

+1 480 969 7783

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

460 E Auto Center Dr

+1 480 497 4117

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Filters

Show reviews that mention

Reviews

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
Bryan helped us with the process and everything went smooth, he really went the extra mile to get us the best experience possible.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
we made a reservation for a mid size auto a Malibu. I had a printout of all the Enterprise reservation information that had the enterprise address on 1140 north Gilbert road chandler Arizona. it listed my correct email and phone number, and my correct name. it listed the Chevy Malibu and the rate quoted. It had the correct dates. Everything was correct on the printout and confirmed. However the staff at the Enterprise location had nothing on file, just my email. They did not reserve an auto for us and offered a truck which would not work. They said we had to use another vehicle for added charge. We had no choice but to take the auto and pay much more than quoted. They also charged a significant fee for an added driver that we felt was excessive.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

awesome staff. only one person there for check in so had to wait about 15 minutes. But everything was great. I will definitely use again when I need a car.

Cons:

hours of operation limited and staff limited due to pandemic. But they were awesome working around this issue. Great experience.

7,6 Good

Anonymous, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very friendly and helpful - even when I arrived very close to 6 pm. The vehicle was clean and in great shape, the paperwork was fast and easy to complete.

Cons:

It could have been catastrophic that I rented a van, but a large SUV was cheerfully presented to me when I arrived as though I would consider it an upgrade; the van came back damaged. When you need a van, you need a van so I think a customer should be called about something like this and given the chance to say fine, I'll take the SUV or please find and get me a van from a nearby location. I worked with the SUV but it was a startling surprise. Also, I didn't like the street I had to leave my car on much - not visible to Enterprise due to a wall or bushes, and it was dark.

8,8 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff good.

Cons:

Felt over charged for insurance

1 out of 3

Hertz

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.0

3 locations in Gilbert

Show locations

Locations in Gilbert

4126 E. Valley Auto Dr.

+1 480 892 2096

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

82 West Ray Road

+1 480 376 0512

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

904 N Mcqueen Road

+1 480 503 1795

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

Filters

Show reviews that mention

Reviews

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Supplier choice

KAYAK
The rep was very helpful and prompt and was happy to answer questions.

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
The people in the office seemed preoccupied with other things. It took over an hour for us to get the car and then when we dropped it off the only person working didn’t leave her office in the back area and yelled for me to come back there to drop off the keys

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

They told us the tank was full, it was below half. When I tried to call the location, no answer. We had to return it with a full tank or risk paying ten dollars a gallon. Also the gas tank cover had been rigged closed, when we got gas it would not shut all the way. We again tried to call the location and no answer.

10,0 Wonderful

MARTIN, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The drop off was easier than expected.

Cons:

Maybe more agents to help out

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy drop off. Nice vehicle

10,0 Wonderful

Lidia, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Customer service was excellent

1 out of 7

Budget

6,1

Okay

One location in Gilbert

Show locations

Locations in Gilbert

1401 North Arizona Avenue

+1 480 857 6717

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

Filters

No reviews available

Dollar

5,0

Fair

One location in Gilbert

Locations in Gilbert

82 West Ray Road

+1 480 376 0512

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

Filters

No reviews available

Thrifty

4,5

Mediocre

2 locations in Gilbert

Locations in Gilbert

82 West Ray Road

+1 480 376 0512

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

904 North Mcqueen Road

+1 480 503 1795

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

Filters

No reviews available

29 travellers who hired a car in Gilbert gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.5

Car hire locations in or near Gilbert

Gilbert car hire information

Pick-up locationGilbert
Car types
Hire locations7
Airport locations0

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights and car hire with KAYAK.