Book Budget car rentals in Palm Springs

• Where should I go to pick up a rental car in Palm Springs?

  When you are visiting this beautiful desert community in the southern part of California, you have a couple of options for where you can pick up your Budget rental. The first one is just to the east of the city and has a location at 650 South Eugene Road. If you are arriving on an airline flight at Palm Springs Airport (PSP), Budget also offers a location here, making it easy to get started on your fantastic trip right after your flight arrives.

• What are some of the advantages of using Budget Car Rental in Palm Springs compared to other companies?

  Budget Rent-A-Car offers various add-ons and extras to enhance the rental experience, providing customers with options to tailor their rentals to specific needs. One notable add-on is the GPS navigation device, which proves invaluable for travelers navigating unfamiliar areas. This feature ensures easy and efficient navigation, contributing to a smoother journey. For those traveling with children, Budget offers child safety seats suitable for different age groups. This option prioritizes the safety and comfort of young passengers during the rental period. By providing age-appropriate child seats, Budget ensures that families can travel with peace of mind.

• Where should I go to park my rental car in Palm Springs?

  Palm Springs has parking spaces throughout the downtown area. The best part of on-street parking is that it is free of charge, but it usually comes with a 4-hour time limit. There are also various parking lots and garages where visitors can park their vehicles. The cost of off-street parking may vary depending on the location and whether it's a public or private facility. Rates are usually posted at the entrance or payment kiosks. Many are free of charge when you are using a business or attraction associated with the garage or lot.

• What is the most popular rental car from Budget in Palm Springs?

  Small rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are the most frequently booked rental car types from Budget in Palm Springs.

• How many car rental locations does Budget have in Palm Springs?

  Budget has 2 rental locations in Palm Springs. Take a look at our Budget rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

• Does Budget have a car rental location at the airport: Palm Springs airport (PSP)?

  Yes

• Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Palm Springs airport (PSP)?

  Yes

Reviews for Budget in Palm Springs

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8.0

Our check in experience was efficient and dropping the rental car off was easy. The vehicle was clean and it met our needs.Reviewed Apr 14 2026

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10.0

Dropoff and pickup was excellent .. Car had stains on back seat .. Doors seemed heavy and would swing back when pushed open ..Reviewed Apr 12 2026

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2.0

The pick up location closes at 4pm during the week and NOON on the weekends. This is not posted on any information given by Kayak, priceline or any confirmation email. There is no after hours number. So we were stranded with a toddler in the heat with no way to get the car we booked and paid for. We specifically booked a gas cars, only to be told they don’t have any available at pick up. The man working the counter was rude and unhelpful and tried to charge us 2x what our reservation quoted. Do not rent hereReviewed Apr 8 2026

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8.0

all good except check in - payment kiosk wasn't working. Clerk had to try three different machines - not his fault. Tech error.Reviewed Apr 8 2026

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2.0

Terrible pick up experience, did not communicate extra hold charge, car seat was not in car, took much longer to pick up. Poor communication.Reviewed Mar 29 2026

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2.0

just awful. the line was long and slow. we decided to rent another car from another agency. that is how bad it was.Reviewed Mar 18 2026

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4.0

about a 3 hour long line/wait to pick up the carReviewed Mar 18 2026

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4.0

Price was the draw and at least the counter was still open and they had a car despite our much delayed arrival. Bad news: ridiculous wait to get the car (40 mins) and was not informed that car had significant crack in the windshield. Fortunately someone had written what was an apparently indecipherable note regarding this issue on a side window so we didn’t need to worry about paying for it.Reviewed Mar 17 2026

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8.0

I arrived and as a result of ore checking l was in and out quickly after signing the contract, and was given a upgrade no chargeReviewed Mar 2 2026

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8.0

We were given an electric vehicle instead of the gas one we booked. Apparently PSP was closed for two days and so Budget supplied this location with extra stock: all electric vehicles. We planned to travel with the rental and it was extremely inconvenient to be bound to the charging schedule of an electric vehicle. We drove for one hour and our charge was already under 50%. After charging the vehicle for about 20 minutes at a public parking charge station, we had gained only one extra mile. In the end we stopped at a different Budget location that were able to swap us with a gas vehicle. (Thank you to the Ontario International Airport staff). Please stop pushing electric vehicles in your rentals. They’re very inconvenient especially for folks who want to travel with their rental (which id guess is very common).Reviewed Feb 26 2026

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Took 45 minutes at counter, then another 60 minutes to actually get the car itself.Reviewed Feb 9 2026

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2.0

When I arrived in PSP the line to pick up the car was enormous. I waited in line for 30 minutes and it didn’t move. I didn’t have the time to waste on this, decided I couldn’t wait and left. Unacceptable. Took an uber instead.Reviewed Feb 3 2026

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