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?
To get the best deal on car hire in Palm Springs, book about 85 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R814, which is about 1 316% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 6.2/10 with 141 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.7/10 with 46 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
6.2
Hertz
7.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.3
Avis
6.4
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Palm Springs?
At Palm Springs, the best time to hire a car is in April, with an average daily rate of just R864. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging R1 047 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Palm Springs, the best time to hire a car is in April, with an average daily rate of just R864. Conversely, February is the priciest month, averaging R1 047 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
R881
February
R1 047
March
R1 014
April
R864
May
R897
June
R914
July
R980
August
R997
September
R881
October
R1 014
November
R980
December
R997
What car do most people hire in Palm Springs?
SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe, for example) are the most popular in Palm Springs. Compact (Nissan Sentra) and Luxury (Mercedes-Benz C-Class) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Palm Springs.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Palm Springs?
Both Avis and Movly have 2 locations in Palm Springs, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top rental 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 8 October 2026.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Budget
141 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,3
Comfort
7,3
Overall
6,2
Pick-up/drop-off
6,0
Value
6,7
Recent reviews
2,0
|Apr 2026Did not honor my contract
10,0
|Oct 2023Satisfied with everything !
2,0
|Jul 2023We 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
|Jul 2023Budget 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
|Jun 2023Very helpful, fast and friendly.
4,0
|Apr 2023Vehicle was dirty and was charged too much for upgrade to Corolla. Agent was rude and it was my birthday.
1 out of 47
Budget Locations in Palm Springs
Overview
Locations
Hertz
46 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,6
Comfort
8,4
Overall
7,7
Pick-up/drop-off
8,3
Value
7,3
Hertz Locations in Palm Springs
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
62 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,8
Comfort
7,7
Overall
7,3
Pick-up/drop-off
7,2
Value
7,3
Recent reviews
2,0
|Apr 2026We ended up having to change cars 3 times. First was a piece of junk! Second they gave us a car with a cracked window, that was supposed to be fine. Next day took that one back because the crack had tripled in size. We spent a lot of time and miles before we were satisfied. Last time for Enterprise.
10,0
|Aug 2024Quick, painless, and complete! All of the parts of reserving, picking up, were as easy and wonderful as the 15-person van itself!
2,0
|Mar 2023I 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
|Mar 2023Great customer service and everything went smooth and easy. Thank you, -T
2,0
|Mar 2023This 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
|Mar 2023more accurate location. this was not enterprise at the airport
1 out of 21
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Palm Springs
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Reviews
Locations
Avis
97 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,9
Comfort
7,2
Overall
6,4
Pick-up/drop-off
6,0
Value
6,6
Recent reviews
6,0
|Dec 2024The 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
|Apr 2023When 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
|Apr 2023Super easy. Thanks!
2,0
|Mar 2023The 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
|Mar 2023We 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
|Mar 2023It should clearly state that the office is outside the Palm Springs Airport.
1 out of 33
Avis Locations in Palm Springs
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Locations
National
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9,6
Comfort
9,6
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
National Locations in Palm Springs
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Reviews
Locations
Alamo
29 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9,0
Comfort
9,0
Overall
8,5
Pick-up/drop-off
8,3
Value
8,2
Recent reviews
8,0
|Apr 2023I 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
|Mar 2023The whole process was simple and the service was perfect!!
6,0
|Mar 2023Experience 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 10
Alamo Locations in Palm Springs
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Locations
Thrifty
12 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
7,6
Overall
8,0
Pick-up/drop-off
7,8
Value
7,2
Recent reviews
8,0
|Feb 2023Pick up at PSP was a disaster. Long lines / wait for our vehicle. 1 hour +
1 out of 4
Thrifty Locations in Palm Springs
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Locations
Sixt
1 location
Sixt Locations in Palm Springs
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 8 October 2026.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Palm Springs for a week from Ace?
From Ace you can hire a car in Palm Springs from about R9 785 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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