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Cheap Car Hire in Palm Springs from $103

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Palm Springs with a pick-up date of 20/4 and drop-off date of 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Palm Springs

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Palm Springs and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 9 March 2026.
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medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Palm Springs this past week from 21 hire locations out of 18 hire agencies. Prices for a Palm Springs medium car hire start from $103/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

$122+

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Compact

Compact

$122+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$103+

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Standard

Standard

$116+

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Full-size

Full-size

$122+

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People mover

People mover

$159+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$160+

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Premium

Premium

$159+

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Compare car hire deals in Palm Springs by type

Here are the best Palm Springs small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Palm Springs medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Palm Springs large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Palm Springs SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i30$122/day
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Hyundai i30
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Audi A1$122/day
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Audi A1
Found 03/08/26

Best car hire deals found in Palm Springs

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Palm Springs. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Palm Springs with an average daily rate of $139. Data was last updated on 9 March 2026.
Hyundai Elantra$103/day
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Hyundai Elantra
Found 03/08/26
MG ZS$111/day
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MG ZS
Found 03/09/26
Hyundai Ioniq$116/day
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Hyundai Ioniq
Found 03/08/26

Cheapflights insights for Palm Springs car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Palm Springs, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Palm Springs?

For the best savings on car hire in Palm Springs, make your reservation 81 days before pickup. The average price then is just $74/day – about 24% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Palm Springs?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Palm Springs is Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 146 reviews). Avis (rated 6.2/10 with 109 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.4
Avis
Avis
6.2
Alamo
Alamo
8.4
Hertz
Hertz
7.5

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Palm Springs?

Planning to hire a car in Palm Springs? April is the cheapest month, costing about $77 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $92. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$78

February

$92

March

$88

April

$77

May

$84

June

$81

July

$88

August

$90

September

$80

October

$88

November

$88

December

$87

Which car hire company has the most locations in Palm Springs?

In Palm Springs, Avis, Budget, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top hire agencies in Palm Springs

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Palm Springs known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Palm Springs. Reviews were last updated on 9 March 2026.

Budget

6.4
Okay
146 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.9

Avis

6.2
Okay
109 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.4

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
36 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.2

Hertz

7.5
Good
54 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
77 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Thrifty

7.9
Good
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.0

Dollar

7.9
Good
19 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.6

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Palm Springs, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 March 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Palm Springs for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the top picks in Palm Springs. They can have you in a hire car for about $289 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Palm Springs?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Palm Springs it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much is a car hire in Palm Springs for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Palm Springs are typically $0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Intermediate to save money on your trip to $0. Our users have found prices for Intermediate car hire in April to be on average $0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Palm Springs

Browse car hires by fuel type in Palm Springs. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Palm Springs. Deals were last updated on 9 March 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Palm Springs. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($57+).

Electric

Electric

$84+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$57+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$90+

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