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Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), formerly Palm Springs Municipal Airport, is a public airport located two miles east of the central business district of Palm Springs, California, serving the Coachella Valley area of Riverside County. Area transportation is very car-oriented, making it difficult to get around without one, so pick up a Palm Springs Municipal Airport rent a car when you arrive. Book early, especially in spring, to find a great deal on Palm Springs Municipal Airport car rentals, and spend your savings on a round of golf or at one of the area's Indian gaming casinos. Swimming, tennis, horseback riding and hiking in the nearby desert and mountain areas are other popular forms of recreation in Palm Springs, that help make the area a favorite getaway for Hollywood celebrities and anyone tired of the congestion and fast pace of L.A.

The airport is served by ten airlines that connect to hundreds of cities worldwide including Alaska, Air CanadaAllegiant, American, Delta, Northwest, Sun Country, United, US Airways, and WestJet. PSP is highly seasonal, with approximately 100 daily flights during cooler months, but only a fraction of those during the summer. Palm Springs Municipal Airport rent a car companies include Advantage, Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Alamo, National, Budget, Avis, and Hertz. Try Thrifty and Dollar for the lowest rates. Several companies including Luxury Rent a Car and Go Rentals also offer additional locations nearby.

You must present a valid driver's license and credit card issued in your name at most rental car agencies, along with proof of insurance if you decline the vendor's coverage options. Usually age requirements are 21 for compact and economy cars, 25 for all others, and an additional young driver charge may apply for anyone under 25. All Palm Springs Municipal Airport car rentals must be kept within California state lines with exceptions for Reno, Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas, Nevada, after advance notification and approval from the rental company.