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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Tucson
- The spread out nature of Tucson means that it is ideal for car travel. When you’re visiting, rent a car to discover the Sonoran Desert and beyond rather than relying on the limited public transportation. With the comfort of a car, you can explore the city’s historic center or drive as far as the Santa Catalinas mountain range.
- Planning to rent a car on your Tucson vacation? When you fly into Tucson International Airport you will have two options for renting your car. There are on-site car hire counters in the hire Car Center on the lower level of the main Terminal. You can also take a courtesy shuttle from outside the center to an off-site location.
- Driving around Arizona, you need to be aware that many of the major highways have HOV or "high occupancy vehicle" lanes, which means you can drive in these lanes as long as there are more than two people in your car. During monsoon season, visibility on the roads does worsen, so do not attempt to drive during heavy rain and winds or dust storms.
- Tucson’s morning rush hour is usually from 7:00 am to 10:00 am, while the evening rush hour can begin at 3:00 pm and finish at 7:00 pm. Roads will also be more congested as the weekend approaches, so expect extra traffic from Thursday. It’s best to avoid driving downton and throughout central Tucson, as traffic can be heavy during the morning and evening rush hours.
- Book your car hire in Tucson at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard hire cars in Tucson are around 44% cheaper than other car types, on average
Tucson car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about hiring a car in Tucson
What type of car is recommended for driving in Tucson?
As there is no freeway system within Tucson, you will be driving on mainly arterial streets and residential routes, so it will require a smaller car. An economy or compact car would suit the narrow streets and be convenient for city center parking. If you want to visit one of the four surrounding mountain ranges, then an SUV would be great for navigating the more challenging rural routes.
What’s the speed limit in Tucson?
The maximum speed limit in Tucson is 55 mph. Across the city and Arizona as a whole, the standard speed limit on main interstates is 55 mph, and for roads passing through major cities and in business or residential areas the limit is 65 mph. The maximum speed limit on Interstate Highways is 75 mph.
Where are the best places to park in Tucson?
The best places to park in Tucson are in the greater downtown area and around the University of Arizona, where you will find a variety of parking lots and garages. If you prefer to park on the street, then you will find some in downtown and business districts in the Sun Link Streetcar corridor. You can expect to pay $1.00 an hour at parking meters or can park for free after 5:00 pm on weekdays and throughout the weekend.
What is the best car hire company in Tucson?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Tucson are Alamo (8,6, 64 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,6, 86 reviews), and Dollar (7,1, 79 reviews).
How much is the price of fuel in Tucson?
The average price of fuel in Tucson is R61,90 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R743 and R990, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Tucson?
Standard (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Tucson.
How can I find car hires near me in Tucson?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Tucson?
A Standard car hire in Tucson costs R798 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Tucson?
An Intermediate car hire in Tucson costs R1 053 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Tucson?
An Economy car hire in Tucson costs R1 894 per day, on average.
Tucson 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.
Budget
6,2
Okay
Read 86 reviewsCleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
6.5
5 locations in Tucson
Locations in Tucson
2707 East Valencia Road
+1 520 806 4500
3924 West Ina Road Suite 306
+1 520 744 9362
6505 E Tanque Verde Road
+1 520 544 6118
7275 South Tucson Boulevard
+1 520 573 2025
7920 East 22nd Street
+1 520 290 9600
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2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Economy
2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Compact
2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Luxury
6,0 Okay
Anonymous, Jun 2024
People carrier
8,0 Very Good
John, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
8,0 Very Good
Brendan, Apr 2024
Intermediate SUV
Alamo
8,6
Very Good
Read 38 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.1
One location in Tucson
Locations in Tucson
7275 S Tucson Blvd Ste 115
+1 844 370 9822
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10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Intermediate SUV
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Compact SUV
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Compact SUV
6,0 Okay
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Standard
10,0 Wonderful
A, Nov 2023
Full-size
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2023
Pick-up truck
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7,6
Good
Read 56 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.3
11 locations in Tucson
Locations in Tucson
1015 W Wetmore Rd
+1 520 888 8108
1198 S Kolb Rd
+1 520 745 6191
1431 W Valencia Rd
+1 520 295 9051
1545 N Stone Ave
+1 520 792 1602
3313 E Speedway Blvd
+1 520 321 0881
5150 E Speedway Blvd
+1 520 298 7087
5285 E 22nd St
+1 520 747 9700
5920 E Speedway Blvd
+1 520 325 7909
6657 S. Tucson Blvd
+1 520 295 1964
6811 N Thornydale Rd
+1 520 579 7900
7275 S Tucson Blvd Ste 165
+1 844 370 9821
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2,0 Poor
Amy, Mar 2024
Standard SUV
10,0 Wonderful
David, Mar 2024
Intermediate
4,0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jan 2024
People carrier
8,0 Very Good
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Intermediate
8,0 Very Good
Anonymous, Jun 2021
Cons:
The rental agency entered the wrong time for return, am vs pm... Also did not have available the car class booked, a Toyota Corolla vs the requested VW Jetta, a standard rental vs a compact rental, still charged as a standard rental did not even mention they didn't have the proper car. Just a disappointing rental in general, even if the car was nice, it was not what was booked.8,0 Very Good
Carlos, May 2021
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I got an upgradeCons:
All goodDollar
7,1
Good
Read 49 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.0
3 locations in Tucson
Locations in Tucson
3720 W Ina Road
+1 520 572 8360
5905 E Speedway Boulevard
+1 520 263 0271
7275 S Tucson Blvd
+1 520 434 3400
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2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Pick-up truck
2,0 Poor
ramsey, Oct 2023
Economy
10,0 Wonderful
jeff, May 2021
Cons:
everything was great8,0 Very Good
A, Apr 2021
Pros:
Staff friendly in Tucson, but understaffedCons:
Very poor experience at sky harbor drop center. Not enough busses to take people back to the terminal10,0 Wonderful
Elyssia, Feb 2021
Pros:
Free upgrade due to longer wait in line and a free trade when the upgraded car did not meet our needs.Cons:
I had to wait to give my keys to someone for drop off and let them know I had a full tank. I think they could do a more automated drop off.2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2021
Cons:
Well for starters when you rent a car from a 3rd party site apparently they don’t tell you about all of the charges. That’s how they make it seem so cheap. Then when I got the car shortly there after I got a flat tire not a huge deal except that I waited on hold with roadside assistance for over an hour trying to get to talk to anyone and never got through. At the same time my fiancé was calling every enterprise (because dollar and enterprise are the same thing apparently) and all of the stores went straight to voicemail. Finally we gave up and I put the donut on (can’t even get a full-size spare) and drove back to the location that I got the car and had to swap it out for another one. This put a solid 4 hour delay in an already very very long trip with a temperamental 4 year old in the backseat. Then when I returned the car I got hit with an extra $80 in taxes and fees which according to the first receipt I had already paid. And to top it off I still haven’t gotten my security hold back...Hertz
6,6
Okay
Read 68 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.4
7 locations in Tucson
Locations in Tucson
10000 North Oracle Road
+1 520 742 1021
3720 W Ina Road
+1 520 572 8360
3733 N Oracle Rd
+1 520 888 1338
5905 E Speedway Boulevard
+1 520 263 0271
6595 South Bay Colony Drive
+1 520 745 0360
7275 S. Tucson Blvd.
+1 520 434 3400
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2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate
2,0 Poor
Stephen, Sept 2024
Supplier choice
6,0 Okay
K, Jul 2024
Compact
2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Compact SUV
2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Intermediate
10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Supplier choice
Avis
6,4
Okay
Read 24 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.8
6 locations in Tucson
Locations in Tucson
2707 East Valencia Road
+1 520 806 4502
3924 West Ina Road Suite 306
+1 520 579 1857
5950 East Broadway
+1 520 571 0231
6505 E Tanque Verde Road
+1 520 690 2557
7000 North Resort Drive
+1 520 529 7945
7275 South Tucson Blvd Ste 145
+1 520 294 3662
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2,0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2024
Economy
10,0 Wonderful
Mike, Mar 2024
Intermediate
6,0 Okay
Anonymous, Apr 2021
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StaffCons:
Hail damage car, couple accident spots6,4 Okay
Anonymous, Oct 2019
Cons:
Filled up with gas prior to dropping off, tank full on drop off. However, was told I had to pay an extra $15.99 gas fee because I didn’t save my gas receipt. Very deceiving practice - tank clearly full.4,0 Mediocre
Anonymous, May 2023
Economy
4,0 Mediocre
A, Mar 2023
Economy
One location in Tucson
Locations in Tucson
7275 S Tucson Blvd
+1 888 749 8227
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3 locations in Tucson
Locations in Tucson
2340 E Elvira Rd
+1 520 434 3400
3720 W Ina Road
+1 520 572 8360
5905 E Speedway Boulevard
+1 520 263 0271
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2,4 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2020
Pros:
Easy drop offCons:
The staff arrived late to open and had to set up before helping customers. Should be there early to set up before opening. Ordered full sz suv but got small kia that did not fit the 7 paasengers and 4 luggage that was expected.6,0 Okay
Naveen, Feb 2020
Pros:
Staff was very friendly.Cons:
They close 5 pm and I don’t have that info . I called them no answer so I called Uber and then pickup my car next day . Spent lots of time and money for Uber.2,0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2020
Pros:
NothingCons:
I had to worst experience with this transaction. I entered the dates for my rental incorrectly. I needed Thursday to Sunday. I made a mistake and entered Friday to Sunday. I realized it right away and tried to contact you. Of course there was no way to contact you. Since you book through PriceLine I finally got in touch with them. They were NO help at all. I simply wanted to add one more day to my rental. I wanted to PAY MORE MONEY to add one more day and they would not help me at all. Their only optioins were to cancel and pay a cancellation fee of $49 or keep the rental, create a new booking for the one day, pick up that car, bring that car back the next day and pick up the other car. Absolutely ridiculous! I ended up just cancelling. And I will never use your service again. I'd rather pay more than go through this again.6,0 Okay
Lauren, Jan 2020
Pros:
The price was good for a day rental split between the seven of us using the mini-van for the day.Cons:
I've rented many cars before and the staff person was pretty blase and didn't explain pretty normal things to explain well. For example, as he handed me the receipt he just, here's your total, with the deposit.". Now, I know how a deposit for a rental works, but let's say you didn't, let's say it's your first time. What I've heard other associates say in the past is, "You'll notice a deposit of $200. You'll see this on your credit card balance, but once you return the car, this amount will go back on your credit card with 1-3 business days, so no worries, we aren't charing you $200! This line here is your total." It's little details like that. Another example: He offered us the option of two different models of mini-vans. Not being familiar with mini-vans I asked for his opinion/suggestion. He said, "I'll put you the Chrysler,". I said, "Oh, any particular reason?" He just kinda looked at me and said, "Well, it's a mini-van, like you wanted, right?" Um...I was hoping to hear, "Oh, I like the Chrysler better because it has more leg room," or "they're both comparable vehicles, so I think you'll like either," SOMETHING! He totally didn't have customer service 101 down. It did seem he was there by himself, in which case he could say, "I'm sorry I'm going through this so quickly with you, I'm here alone today, and I have all these people to help, so I'm just trying to help you as efficiently as possible,". He just didn't seem like he understood customer serivce. Also, I notice that almost all rental car places don't disclose important info to check BEFORE you rent: Cost of adding a driver (even though when I called I said I wanted to do that and they said, "yes we can do that) but price was never mentioned, can you leave your own vehicle there or not (not all rental cars will allow that!), etc. This is a general complaint to the enitre industry.7,2 Good
Anonymous, Jan 2020
Cons:
A newer car. This car had 40,000 miles, a scratch, and soon needed an oil change.9,2 Wonderful
Mike, Dec 2019
Cons:
Only single person working, had to wait in long line.One location in Tucson
Locations in Tucson
7275 S Tucson Blvd Ste 125
+1 844 370 9823
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7275 S Tucson Blvd Ste 115, Tucson, , USA Arizona
+1 914 368 0091
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