Car Rentals in Palm Springs

Palm Springs is a resort city in Riverside County in the Coachella Valley of the California desert, about 111 miles east of Los Angeles. Area transportation is very car-oriented, making it difficult to get around without one, so pick up a Palm Springs rent a car when you arrive. Book early, especially in spring, to find a great deal on Palm Springs 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.

If you wish to fly directly into the heart of the city, Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), formerly Palm Springs Municipal Airport, is a public airport located two miles east of the central business district. 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. PSP is highly seasonal, with approximately 100 daily flights during cooler months, but only a fraction of those during the summer. An alternative is LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT), located about 70 miles to the West. Ontario International Airport rent a car companies on-airport include Budget, Enterprise, Alamo, National, Avis, Thrifty, Dollar, and Hertz. Try Budget for the best deals, followed by Enterprise, Alamo, and Thrifty.

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.