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Cheap Car Rentals in Palm Springs from $74

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Palm Springs with a pick-up date of 27/4 and drop-off date of 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Palm Springs

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Palm Springs and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 24 February 2026.
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There are 18 hire agencies servicing Palm Springs. These agencies, altogether, have 21 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Palm Springs with prices from $74 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Palm Springs:

Economy

Economy

$85+

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Compact

Compact

$85+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$74+

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Standard

Standard

$80+

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Full-size

Full-size

$85+

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People mover

People mover

$112+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$105+

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Premium

Premium

$110+

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Best car rental deals found in Palm Springs

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Palm Springs. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Palm Springs with an average daily rate of $97. Data was last updated on 24 February 2026.
Toyota Corolla$74/day
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Toyota Corolla
Found 02/23/26
Nissan Qashqai$78/day
5
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Nissan Qashqai
Found 02/23/26
Toyota Prius$80/day
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Toyota Prius
Found 02/23/26

Cheapflights insights for Palm Springs car rentals

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 a rental car in Palm Springs, book about 81 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $90, which is about 50% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Palm Springs?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Palm Springs is Budget (rated 6.3/10 with 144 reviews). Avis (rated 6.1/10 with 108 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.3
Avis
Avis
6.1
Alamo
Alamo
8.4
Hertz
Hertz
7.6

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Palm Springs?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Palm Springs is January, when you can expect to pay $92/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Palm Springs is February ($109/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$92

February

$109

March

$104

April

$92

May

$99

June

$97

July

$104

August

$105

September

$94

October

$104

November

$104

December

$104

What car do most people hire in Palm Springs?

SUV cars (Ford Expedition or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Palm Springs. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar).

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 rental company in the area.

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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 24 February 2026.

Budget

6.3
Okay
144 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.8

Avis

6.1
Okay
108 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.3

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
36 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.2

Hertz

7.6
Good
55 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
78 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.1

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Thrifty

7.9
Good
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.0

Dollar

7.9
Good
19 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Palm Springs, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 February 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Palm Springs for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in Palm Springs. They can have you in a hire car for about $622 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Palm Springs?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Palm Springs for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in Palm Springs

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Palm Springs. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Palm Springs. Deals were last updated on 24 February 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Palm Springs. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($44+).

Electric

Electric

$57+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$44+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$232+

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