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What car hire company in Palm Springs has the most locations?
Avis has the most locations of any car hire company in Palm Springs, with 2 locations.
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Small cars
$55 - $147
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The average price of a small car hire in Palm Springs, the United States is $70. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Palm Springs, the United States is in January. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just $55 per day. A small car rental is typically 32% less expensive than the average rental car in Palm Springs. The average price of a vehicle hire in Palm Springs can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Palm Springs small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in Palm Springs, the United States is $93. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Palm Springs, the United States is in September. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just $71 per day. A medium car rental is typically 9% less expensive than the average rental car in Palm Springs. The average price of a vehicle hire in Palm Springs can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Palm Springs medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in Palm Springs, the United States is $116. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Palm Springs, the United States is in August. The price is 34% lower than the rest of the year at just $78 per day. A large car rental is typically 12% more expensive than the average rental car in Palm Springs. The average price of a vehicle hire in Palm Springs can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Palm Springs large car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in Palm Springs, the United States is $87. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Palm Springs, the United States is in November. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just $71 per day. A SUV rental is typically 15% less expensive than the average rental car in Palm Springs. The average price of a vehicle hire in Palm Springs can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Palm Springs SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in Palm Springs, the United States is $84. The cheapest time to hire a van in Palm Springs, the United States is in April. The price is 50% lower than the rest of the year at just $128 per day. A van rental is typically 18% less expensive than the average rental car in Palm Springs. The average price of a vehicle hire in Palm Springs can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Palm Springs van hire found on momondo in the past week.
The wait at pickup counter took about 45 minutes! Budget appeared to be short-staffed as the only person working at the counter was assisting the priority lineup first and did not help the regular line until they were completely done. All the other rental counters were completely empty and the Budget line was about 10 people long. When someone eventually showed up, we told them about how long everyone had been waiting but they didn't seem to care at all. Not worth the wait.
2.0
Poor|June 2023
the final price I paid was more than the one stated as Final Price when I booked the car. A SCAM!!!
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
Local (Palm Springs) counter agent allowed me to try 3 different full size cars as I was shopping for a new car. Great help.
2.0
Poor|Apr 2023
We had to wait nearly 3 hours in line at the airport to pick up our car! It was miserable.
6.0
Okay|Apr 2023
Good deal, car was great! However. We waited in line almost 2 hours to pick up our reserved car when we arrived in Palm Springs. Only one staff working at the Budget desk, staff person was incredibly composed considering the pressure of the situation.
2.0
Poor|Mar 2023
Waited in line for over an hour. 20 ppl in front of me and probably 75 behind me. Gave up and booked Avis for the same money and the next counter over. Walked away with my keys while my spot in line was still 10 ppl from the front. Tried to cancel the reservation twice phone rang out the first time and was hung up on the second time. Last time I ever book budget
They didn’t have the car I reserved and needed. They suggested I wait until 7pm when they thought one would be back. My reservation was for 1pm. I was forced to use another company in the airport.
10.0
Wonderful|May 2023
Best price for off airport site- only open til noon on weekends
6.0
Okay|May 2023
They supposedly had a shuttle that would have saved us the headache and a Lyft each way
2.0
Poor|May 2023
The car was barely a step up from a golf cart. I can't believe they are renting it. Makes me rethink renting from Avis again.
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2023
Car needed cleaning on outside
2.0
Poor|Mar 2023
Location was not open at 3pm when I arrived. I had to pay for Uber multiple times instead, causing unexpected cost.
We were given incorrect information about our vehicle pickup when our flight was delayed. We were told that an agent would be available and when we arrived it was closed even though we were told that an agent would be there.
2.0
Poor|Nov 2022
Beware of the off-hours drop box for keys! I had a 6am flight from PSP so I had to drop off the car before the Alamo desk opened. Boarded my flight. And my connection. When I got to my destination 5 hrs later, I was informed at the next airport that they couldn’t rent to me… because I had an open contract at PSP! Literally spent 1 hr 45 min at the counter trying to get someone at PSP to answer the phone. No idea why they couldn’t close out a contract within 5 hours of opening. Terrible service. Don’t trust the drop box process.
10.0
Wonderful|June 2022
The agent at the Alamo desk in Palm Springs was most helpful and efficient. The car was super-clean.
6.0
Okay|May 2022
Iwould have liked to have the model size i choose but instead of compact i got a full size.
2.0
Poor|May 2022
I got call from Alamo 1 hour before pick up the car and they told me that car is not available!!!!
Great counter service. Pricey for a one way one day rental
8.0
Very Good|Apr 2022
Everything was good
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2022
Friendly agent with no major lineup. Car rental rates were high but a new Nissan kick provided.
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2022
Friendly and helpful service
2.0
Poor|Mar 2022
I asked to cancel 2 minutes after booking and fought with Kayak and Hertz about that, to no avail. The non-refundable car reservation is new to me, and should be made more obvious. I will not be using Kayak again. This inflexibility was not appreciated.
Reservation was not honored. Enterprise had no cars available for the reservation.
2.0
Poor|May 2023
Very bad customer service when I called for drop off I was sent to two different locations
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2023
Car requested was honoured. Price quoted was correct. We could only rent for one month and for the final 4 days after that we had to go back to the airport to renew our car rental agreement. Staff were excellent.
2.0
Poor|Apr 2023
Long wait and required to much paperwork! Ended up walking out
2.0
Poor|Mar 2023
Confirmed a car for a 12pm pick-up without a car available until 4pm.
8.0
Very Good|Feb 2023
Need to know to take cab to off-site location. Rate reflects the savings of airport rental. Return and shuttle back to airport very timely.
We booked a vehicle to seat 7 people plus accommodate 4-5 pieces of luggage. At best it could seat 6 and luggage space extremely limited. The vehicle could have been cleaner inside. The attendant at the counter was very good in Palm Springs. Drop off was easy.
8.0
Very Good|Apr 2023
Drop off was great Pick up was terrible No cars available even though we had a reservation
10.0
Wonderful|Oct 2022
Everything was perfect. This time.
10.0
Wonderful|May 2022
Line up at the counter was long, but three attendants processed people quickly. Drop off was easy and done efficiently. I was told I would be emailed my receipt.
2.0
Poor|Dec 2021
Poor service, 25 people on line to get their car and only 2 working, waited over and hour for the car
8.0
Very Good|Dec 2021
Car had no GPS, was higher mileage and somewhat tired. Rode well, good on fuel. Size worked out well.
I rented with dollar rentals. There was no one there at the counter. I had to go to another counter. The person at the counter immediately tried to upsell me. Immediately tried to convince me I needed a bigger vehicle. We then found our insurance And tax was going to be another almost 800$ even though our rental was under 600$. This makes no sense to Me and I will never use kayak again. I am letting everyone I know what happened and about this extra cost that seems exponentially excessive. Very unhappy with dollar rentals and with kayak
8.0
Very Good|Mar 2023
Great customer service. There were only two people working, so the wait time was long, but that is on the company for now having more help. The people working were quick and efficient.
2.0
Poor|Feb 2023
They rented a 5 year old SUV. The vehicle broke down. I needed to spend half a day waiting for tow, tow driver trying to fix car, going with vehicle back to airport, waiting in line for a new car and driving back to our hotel over 30 minutes away. When I got back to airport, they would not reimburse for Uber ride to appointment or comp the car. Stay away from this rental company or expect a rough ride.
10.0
Wonderful|Feb 2023
The only thing was the massive pick up line - not much to do about it except have patience.
10.0
Wonderful|Nov 2022
We rent multiple times a year at Palm Springs Airport. We have used all the various rental companies. This rental from Dollar provided the best price for an amazing SUV. Very good experience. Rental prices have skyrocketed at all companies from previous years. Dollar had the best rates this trip and a much superior vehicle.
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Palm Springs so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
Is there a fee to cancel my Palm Springs, California car hire?
In most cases, there is no fee when you cancel your Palm Springs car hire. You can check to see whether or not your preferred car hire company in Palm Springs offers free cancellation when booking with momondo.
What is the best type of car to hire in Palm Springs during September?
During the month of September in Palm Springs, temperatures hover around 24 °C - which is perfect for hiring a convertible. With precipitation only averaging 10 mm during September in Palm Springs, a convertible will allow you to truly enjoy the sites while cruising down the streets. Keep in mind that you may want to check the weather before your trip, just in case. Hiring a Convertible in Palm Springs will cost you $124/day on average.
What is the speed limit in Palm Springs, California?
The speed limit in Palm Springs is 40 km/h, unless otherwise stated on road signs. Palm Springs also has a suburban speed limit of 120 km/h which is strictly enforced. If you find yourself on a motorway in Palm Springs, be aware that the speed limit is generally 120 km/h.
What car hire company has the Nissan Rogue in Palm Springs?
If you’re interested in hiring the Nissan Rogue in Palm Springs, then Dollar is the most popular car hire company in the city that offers this vehicle (as well as other similar SUV hire). Nissan Rogue hire in Palm Springs from Dollar is $53 per day on average.
What is the weather like in Palm Springs, CA in August?
In August, Palm Springs usually gets 8 mm of precipitation and has an average temperature of 33 °C. This information can be very helpful when looking at hire cars in Palm Springs as it can help you make the best decision.
Is the weather in Palm Springs similar to the rest of California?
If you’re looking for a Palm Springs hire car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of August it’s important to know that the rest of California typically has a temperature of 22 °C and will usually expect 1.9 mm of precipitation.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Palm Springs?
Prices for cars in Palm Springs are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Palm Springs?
As of August 2025, there are 18 operators available to choose from for cars in Palm Springs.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Palm Springs?
Among different countries, including Palm Springs, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the hire company you're considering before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Palm Springs?
All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in Palm Springs. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual hire company you're booking with.
Travelling to a place near Palm Springs?
Hire a car at Palm Springs if you plan to visit one of these locations
Rancho Mirage
Banning
La Quinta
Indio
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Palm Springs?
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How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Palm Springs?
momondo enables you to find the best car hire deal in Palm Springs by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.
Does momondo show car hire deals in Palm Springs with free cancellation?
Yes, momondo allows you to filter specifically for car hire companies in Palm Springs offering free cancellation.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Palm Springs on momondo?
Yes, fair fuel policies are a specific filter offered on momondo for all car hire locations including Palm Springs.
Can I find a car hire in Palm Springs which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
You certainly can. momondo has a dedicated filter for enhanced cleaning services for all car hire locations including Palm Springs.
Can I search for car hire in Palm Springs with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, car hire deals in Palm Springs with unlimited mileage can be found on momondo.
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