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Palm Springs car hire information
| Pick-up location | Palm Springs |
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| Hire locations | 17 |
| Airport locations | 14 |
Cheap car hire in Palm Springs
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Top tips for hiring a car in Palm Springs
- You’ll want a hire car while staying in the Palm Springs resort community so that you can take advantage of its award winning golf courses, art galleries, and chic boutiques. With a hire car you can also drive through the desert to Joshua Tree National Park, the Living Desert, or one of its other forests or botanical gardens.
- Palm Springs International Airport is small, relaxed, and hassle free. Despite its size, many major carriers fly out of this airport. It also offers most of the amenities of any large airport including on-site car hire agencies such as Alamo, Avis, Budget, and more. Once you are off the plane, simply go to baggage claim, and retrieve your belongings, and the car hire company is right there.
- When driving through the desert, make sure to have plenty of petrol since you don’t know how close the next station will be. Additionally, because of heat you should have plenty of drinking water with you in case of car trouble. If it rains when you are driving through the city, be on the alert for street and parking lot floods.
- Note that in the winter the population increases considerably, resulting in more traffic. Traffic is thickest in Palm Springs between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Commuters returning home from work can also cause traffic backups between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Some of the heaviest traffic is on Hwy 91 and State Route 111.
- Book your car hire in Palm Springs at least 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy car hire in Palm Springs are around 68% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Palm Springs
What type of car is recommended for driving in Palm Springs?
With all of the shopping outlets, casinos, and parks to visit, you’ll likely be on the road quite bit. Be sure that your car has good air conditioning for those hot summer days in the desert. You’ll also need a car with lots of trunk space to accommodate your sports gear like golf clubs or hiking equipment.
What’s the speed limit in Palm Springs?
No matter what road you are driving on in California, the maximum speed limit is 65 mph; this includes highways. If you are driving in more residential neighborhoods, the typical speed limit is 25 mph. In more built-up areas such as those with stores and malls, you may be able to drive between speeds of 25 mph and 65 mph. Although it may not be noted, around schools the maximum speed is also 25 mph.
Where are the best places to park in Palm Springs?
The city of Palm Springs now has a new downtown parking garage with plenty of parking. Public parking is offered here for a few hours. There is also plenty of parking around if you are willing to walk a few blocks to the main strip or to Palm Canyon Drive.
What is the best car hire company in Palm Springs?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Palm Springs are Alamo (8,5, 117 reviews), Hertz (8,0, 94 reviews), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,1, 125 reviews).
How much is the price of fuel in Palm Springs?
The average price of fuel in Palm Springs is R77,28 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R927 and R1 236, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Palm Springs?
Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Palm Springs.
How can I find car hires near me in Palm Springs?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Palm Springs?
An Economy car hire in Palm Springs costs R720 per day, on average.
Palm Springs car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8,5
Very Good
326 reviewsCleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
8.5
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10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Staff at the counter was very friendly and helpful, they just didn’t have very many people working so the line moved a bit slowly.Cons:
Vehicle had no upgrades whatsoever (no moonroof, no push to start).8,0 Very Good
May 2021
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Very efficient desk staff and return processCons:
Vehicle was not ready for pickup; waited 40 minutes for it8,0 Very Good
May 2021
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The reservation agent charged me two extra hours (almost a full day's rate, three hours would have been a full day's rate). I was unaware I was a little more than an hour early, I had made the reservation a month and a half ago. When I noticed the total amount was more than what was on my reservation paperwork I was told it was because I was early. When I said I could go have lunch and come back in an hour the agent replied she's already opened the reservation and couldn't change it now. She said she could only cancel the reservation and that I'd be free to make a new one. This was during the covid car shortage and they were turning away people due to the shortage of cars and the cars that were available were renting at a premium. I know canceling a reservation is not the only option unless it is a new company top down policy.8,0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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The car was an upgrade from what I reserved due to unavailability, and it was a nice car.Cons:
Someone had smoked in the car and it needs to be cleaned better.10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Car was clean, process was easy.2,0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Alamo didn’t honor my rental agreement. They were out of cars I had to get a cab- call the next day- they wouldn’t book me a car for my original agreement- I had to rebook for more $$$ and one less day.Hertz
8,0
Very Good
176 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
7.6
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8,0 Very Good
Oct 2022
2,0 Poor
Jan 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Jan 2022
6,0 Okay
Dec 2022
2,0 Poor
Dec 2021
10,0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
Dollar
7,5
Good
125 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.3
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8,0 Very Good
Apr 2021
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The staff was very friendly and professional. The pick up and drop off were both very quick and easy.6,0 Okay
Jan 2021
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Staff were fine, drop off easyCons:
We did not get the car we asked for--the alternative was too small for our needs. And, I felt ripped off by all the extra fees, etc. Based on the "advertised" Kayak price, we should have paid much less buying making an advance deposit. The fees drove up the total significantly. Net, most likely will not use a third party again for car rental.10,0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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Great experience!Cons:
N/A8,0 Very Good
Jan 2021
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The process was pretty smooth and quick.Cons:
They didn’t have the type of car we reserved (suv) and gave us a 4 door chevy. It fit us fine but wasn’t the size we’d reserved. Also, the car had a big dent and scratch along the back side which looked a little crappy driving it around Palm Springs.8,0 Very Good
Jan 2020
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Staff was friendly and helpful8,4 Very Good
Jan 2020
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Counter agent in Palm Springs could have honored the original terms in the reservation from the beginning. The first contract he generated had the price at almost $900, the reservation price was about $398.00. It was corrected when I pointed it out to the guy.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7,1
Good
185 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
7.1
2 locations in Palm Springs
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2,0 Poor
May 2021
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you all booked me for a place that wasn't even open.Cons:
Going back to CostcoTravel10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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everything went well10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Nice staff, pick up and drop off were very easy.10,0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Friendly and helpful staff.2,0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Staff was fine. I thought I had booked a car at the airport as that is what i was looking for but I found it was 2 miles from the airport and I needed to get a cab to get to the airport since I was dropping the car at 4:30 AM or pay a $50 drop off fee. Ridiculous!!!!Cons:
Make it clear that this is not the in-airport location.6,0 Okay
Apr 2021
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There were 15 people in line. It took an hour to get to the front. Kayak did not communicate that there are 2 enterprise car rental businesses. I was in line for an hour at the wrong one. The one I was booked to be at was closed (at 12 noon ?) the kind wonan working frantically tried her best to get me a car. The car she gave me was a ‘hot boxed’ camero - smelled like someone just got done getting high. The oil light came on when my 83 year old mom had finally gotten herself into the low riding car. We got out and the nice man who was working helped me and got me a gladiator. The people were great! The process sucked. Thanks for listening.Budget
6,6
Okay
284 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.9
2 locations in Palm Springs
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2,0 Poor
Oct 2022
2,0 Poor
Oct 2022
8,0 Very Good
Sep 2022
6,0 Okay
Sep 2022
2,0 Poor
May 2021
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Car itselfCons:
Charged us for full tank of gas. NEVER agreed to this. No initials we accepted this. Still won't refund us. HORRIBLE10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Nothing.Avis
6,1
Okay
208 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
6.4
2 locations in Palm Springs
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2,0 Poor
Oct 2022
4,0 Mediocre
May 2021
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No one was friendlyCons:
You need to answer from direct facility2,0 Poor
May 2021
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The front passenger seat belt was cut in half. There was a crack in the windshield and paint damage to car. Really a safety concern overall.2,0 Poor
May 2021
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location at airport, cheaper off airport no info how to get to off airport siteCons:
need more staff on check-in,long wait,gas tank not full, filled tank on turn in and was charged for not full tank2,0 Poor
May 2021
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The man charged me twice as much abd gave me a huge can. He also gave me someone else’s vehicle! It was corrected when we tried to turn in the vehicle4,0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
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There is no drop off after hours and we were not told that beforehand. We had to call the 800 number and make arrangements to drop off the car at the airport for an additional fee. Also the car was not clean when we picked it up.Thrifty
7,8
Good
77 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.2
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10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
2,0 Poor
Mar 2023
2,8 Poor
Oct 2020
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The staff was ok but your policy lies.Cons:
Keep it real when it says a rule in the policy they should stick to it2,0 Poor
Mar 2020
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Nothing. Your information was inaccurate. Was not able to take the car promised to me for not having a major credit care. Then was charged 10 dollars for penalty fee. Incredibly disappointed in customer service and buisness practices. I will never use your services again.Cons:
Not charging me 10 dollars on a promise of a vehicle you couldnt provide me with.4,8 Mediocre
Dec 2019
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Why is the price that you pay always more than what is quoted when you book? Seriously why.... Its just so annoying.Cons:
The price that I was quoted was what I paid. That would be normal...5,2 Fair
Dec 2019
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Friendly staff but my reservation was screwed and my rate was changed for no reasonCons:
Should have gotten the reservation correctAirport Van
4,9
Mediocre
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One location in Palm Springs
Easirent
4,7
Mediocre
No reviews available
One location in Palm Springs
National
No score available yet
One location in Palm Springs
Eagle Rent A Car
No score available yet
One location in Palm Springs
Sunnycars
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One location in Palm Springs
One location in Palm Springs
Locations in Palm Springs
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste 5, Palm Springs, , USA California
+1 914 368 0091
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3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
+1 800 940 9332
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Most popular car type | Economy |
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