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Small cars
$40 - $142
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$40 - $143
The best time to hire a Small car from Thrifty in Palm Springs, California is in July when prices are $40 per day on average. $40 per day is 40% lower than the $67 average yearly price for a Thrifty Small car hire in Palm Springs. While July may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from Thrifty in Palm Springs, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Small car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Medium car from Thrifty in Palm Springs, California is in August when prices are $80 per day on average. $80 per day is 36% lower than the $125 average yearly price for a Thrifty Medium car hire in Palm Springs. While August may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Thrifty in Palm Springs, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Medium car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a SUV car from Thrifty in Palm Springs, California is in October when prices are $45 per day on average. $45 per day is 41% lower than the $76 average yearly price for a Thrifty SUV car hire in Palm Springs. While October may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Thrifty in Palm Springs, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on SUV car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
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.
1 out of 4
Thrifty Locations in Palm Springs
Information about Thrifty car hires in Palm Springs
Does Thrifty have a location at Palm Springs Airport?
At the moment, Thrifty has 1 location at Palm Springs Airport: 3400 Tahquitz Canyon Way.
Does Thrifty offer free car hire cancellation in Palm Springs?
Thrifty has free cancellations on car hires in Palm Springs. However, a cancellation fee may be applied if you cancel your hire car last-minute. We recommend you call Thrifty for more information. Palm Springs area phone numbers for Thrifty can be found here within the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to hire from Thrifty while in Palm Springs in December?
The most popular type of car to hire from Thrifty in Palm Springs during December are Economy hires. You can expect to pay around $40 per day for Economy hires in December, though some of our users found prices for as low as $40 per day.
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 November 2025, there are 19 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.
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