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 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R940, which is about 1 424% 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 6.5/10 with 138 reviews). Avis (rated 6.1/10 with 107 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Palm Springs?
At Palm Springs, the best time to hire a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just R975. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging R1 132 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 September, with an average daily rate of just R975. Conversely, March is the priciest month, averaging R1 132 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
R1 027
February
R1 097
March
R1 132
April
R1 010
May
R1 062
June
R1 027
July
R1 097
August
R1 097
September
R975
October
R1 114
November
R1 132
December
R1 114
What car do most people hire in Palm Springs?
Full-size cars (Ford Taurus, for example) are the most popular in Palm Springs. Economy (Jeep Wrangler) and Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Palm Springs.
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 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 23 October 2025.
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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 23 October 2025.
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.