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Cheap Car Hire in Palm Springs from $48
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 14/9 and drop-off date of 22/9. 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 19 August 2025.
medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Palm Springs this past week from 18 hire locations out of 15 hire agencies. Prices for a Palm Springs medium car hire start from $48/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
$58+
Compact
$58+
Intermediate
$48+
Standard
$70+
Full-size
$62+
Full-size SUV
$86+
Premium SUV
$143+
Compact SUV
$54+
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:
Ford Focus$58/day
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Kia Rio$58/day
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Toyota Corolla$69/day
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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 $72. Data was last updated on 19 August 2025.
Kia Forte$48/day
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Ford Puma$54/day
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Skoda Rapid$58/day
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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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $83/day – about 36% less than the yearly average.
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 6.5/10 with 138 reviews). Avis (rated 6.1/10 with 108 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
6.5
Avis
6.1
Alamo
8.4
Hertz
7.7
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Palm Springs?
Planning to hire a car in Palm Springs? September is the cheapest month, costing about $86 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $100. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$91
February
$97
March
$100
April
$89
May
$94
June
$91
July
$97
August
$91
September
$86
October
$95
November
$100
December
$98
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.
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 19 August 2025.
Budget
138 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.4
Value
7.0
Avis
108 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.9
Overall
6.1
Pick-up/drop-off
5.8
Value
6.3
Alamo
38 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Overall
8.4
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
8.2
Hertz
63 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
7.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
84 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
7.1
National
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.2
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
8.2
Thrifty
13 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.2
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
6.8
Dollar
22 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
7.9
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.1
Value
7.3
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 19 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Palm Springs for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is one of the top picks in Palm Springs. They can have you in a hire car for about $607 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 September to be on average $0 per day.