Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Palm Springs?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10,0 rating), Alamo (8,3 rating) and Hertz (7,8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Palm Springs.

What are petrol prices like in Palm Springs?

The average price of petrol in Palm Springs is R16,93/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R762 and R1 100 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Palm Springs for the best price?

Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 22% in Palm Springs - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

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.

What car do most people hire in Palm Springs?

The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Palm Springs is Intermediate (Ford Escape) based on our Cheapflights data.

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Palm Springs?

January

R1 053

February

R1 072

March

R1 203

April

R1 072

May

R1 034

June

R1 072

July

R1 166

August

R1 128

September

R1 053

October

R1 166

November

R1 222

December

R1 203

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Palm Springs is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is November. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Top rental agencies in Palm Springs

Rent a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Palm Springs, such as Budget, Avis and Alamo. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Budget

6,5

Okay

137 reviews•2 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|Oct 2023

Satisfied with everything !

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

We are being charged 500 dollars for road hazard damage to windshield of the rental car. We paid extra per day and was told it was an insurance that took care of the little things that could go wrong. I asked if that was like road hazards and he said yes. When we turned the car in we told them about the dings on the windshield and that they caused by a passing semi truck,,,,,,road hazard. We were told not to worry that it was road hazard and we wouldn’t be charged for it. Then we get charged!!!!

2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

Budget worked perfectly. Kayak's service is terrible! We specified insurance in the order, but it was not included in the order!! We are disappointed

10,0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Very helpful, fast and friendly.

4,0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

Vehicle was dirty and was charged too much for upgrade to Corolla. Agent was rude and it was my birthday.

6,0

Okay|Apr 2023

Pick up was terrible. Had to wait over 2 hours in line at the airport.

1 out of 46

Avis

6,1

Okay

105 reviews•2 locations

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6,0

Okay|Dec 2024

The people were great at pickup and drop off. However, the car itself lacked a bit to be desired. First, the interior windshield had not been cleaned, which made for a dangerous glare at night, particularly on the dark mountain roads near Palm Springs. Second, the turn signals seemed broken. They turned on but did not automatically turn off after completing the turn. I had to manually turn off the turn signals after every turn. Third, about halfway through the trip, a warning light came on that said “Change oil soon.” Otherwise the car drove fine. Just thought you’d want to add those types of checks to your checklist before sending a car back out into service. Thanks.

6,0

Okay|Apr 2023

When I booked this car on Kayak I assumed it was an airport pickup. It was actually for an independent, offsite company by a mile and a half. I stood in line for 50 minutes at the airport only to find this out. It was a quick and easy trip to the offsite location. Make sure you know where you are picking up the car, it wasn't obvious when making the reservation on Kayak.

10,0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Super easy. Thanks!

2,0

Poor|Mar 2023

The car was not at the airport as I thought I booked. Both in HNL and PSP. Twice !! Always check your arrival address. I was a travel agent for years and never experianced such poor service.

2,0

Poor|Mar 2023

We stood in Avis Line for over an hour. When I finally jumped line and asked about just getting my car which was already paid for, found out it was at offsite location requiring cab ride. When we got in line, there were 3 people helping customers which dropped to zero at times during our wait. Was very disappointed in the whole experience.

6,0

Okay|Mar 2023

It should clearly state that the office is outside the Palm Springs Airport.

1 out of 35

Alamo

8,3

Very Good

44 reviews•1 location

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Recent reviews

8,0

Very Good|Apr 2023

I haven’t received my receipt for the return yet. I returned the car yesterday and they promised to email my receipt. None received as yet???

10,0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

The whole process was simple and the service was perfect!!

6,0

Okay|Mar 2023

Experience was mostly good. But there is no way to follow up with the local desk and the text they send saying to text back if you need anything doesn’t appear to be monitored which defeats the point. Left a jacket at the service desk and wasn’t able to ever contact them to let them know prior to us returning the vehicle a weak later. Glad we didn’t need anything else.

1 out of 15

Hertz

7,8

Good

58 reviews•1 location

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,1

Good

85 reviews•2 locations

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Recent reviews

10,0

Wonderful|Aug 2024

Quick, painless, and complete! All of the parts of reserving, picking up, were as easy and wonderful as the 15-person van itself!

2,0

Poor|Mar 2023

I was able to book a reservation and while I was en route to pick it up they called and said they didn’t have a car. Seinfeld episode.

10,0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Great customer service and everything went smooth and easy. Thank you, -T

2,0

Poor|Mar 2023

This location is off-airport, and they don't offer pick up. I had to walk the mile to the location. They also have limited hours on Saturdays, and closed on Sundays - and if you drop off during that time they charge for those days. This is not a great location for tourists using the airport!

2,0

Poor|Mar 2023

more accurate location. this was not enterprise at the airport

10,0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Picked it up at last minute since we'd rented Budget and there was what looked like a multi hour wait in the queue to pick up our Budget rental. Enterprise, in contrast, was fast and efficient.

1 out of 29

National

1 location

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Dollar

7,6

Good

21 reviews•1 location

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Thrifty

7,4

Good

14 reviews•1 location

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Car hire FAQs

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Palm Springs?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10,0 rating), Alamo (8,3 rating) and Hertz (7,8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Palm Springs.
What are petrol prices like in Palm Springs?
The average price of petrol in Palm Springs is R16,93/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R762 and R1 100 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Palm Springs for the best price?
Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 22% in Palm Springs - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.
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.
What car do most people hire in Palm Springs?
The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Palm Springs is Intermediate (Ford Escape) based on our Cheapflights data.