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Cheap Car Hire in Palm Springs

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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 $82/day – about 34% 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 139 reviews). Avis (rated 6.1/10 with 108 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 $85 per day. In contrast, March is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $99. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$90

February

$96

March

$99

April

$88

May

$93

June

$91

July

$93

August

$90

September

$85

October

$94

November

$99

December

$97

What car do most people hire in Palm Springs?

SUV cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Palm Springs. Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Honda Civic or similar).

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 4 July 2025.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top care hire agencies serving Palm Springs, such as Budget, Avis and Alamo. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Budget

6.5
Okay
139 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

7.0

Avis

6.1
Okay
108 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.3

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
39 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.2

Hertz

7.7
Good
63 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
85 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

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

7.7
Good
13 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

6.9

Dollar

7.5
Good
22 reviews1 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 4 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Palm Springs for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is one of the top picks in Palm Springs. They can have you in a hire car for about $531 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.

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