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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Palm Desert car rentals
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Palm Desert with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Palm Desert?
You should book your rental car in Palm Desert around 78 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Palm Desert?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Dollar ($25.89/day), Budget ($25.99/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($36.34/day). The cheapest rental car price was found at Dollar 74855 Country Club Drive (2.4 mi from city center).
What is the best rental car company in Palm Desert?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Palm Desert are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6.9, 26 reviews), Avis (7.5, 6 reviews), and Hertz (7.0, 19 reviews).
What is the most popular rental car in Palm Desert?
Economy rentals (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Palm Desert. Economy rentals in Palm Desert cost $60/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $39/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Palm Desert?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Palm Desert is January at an average cost of $43/day. April is the most expensive month to rent a car in Palm Desert when prices are $58/day on average, which tends to be 9% above the yearly average rental price for Palm Desert.
What rental car company in Palm Desert has the most locations?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 3 locations in Palm Desert, more than any other rental company.
Service was excellent during a busy time. 1/2 hr wait. Try to get your car duing slack hours.
Verified travelerMay 2023
Set your pickup for earlier than you need the car.
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Palm Desert
Renting a car during your stay in palm Desert city can be a significant step in experiencing the great adventure of exploring the city and its environs. From San Diego, which is approximately 121 miles, to Los Angeles, which is 122 miles, having a car guarantees smooth movement between these great cities. With a car, you can easily have a personal retreat at palm springs which is about 14 miles from this city.
Most Palm Desert car rentals have set their minimum car rental age at 25. If you are between 21 and 24, you may find a few cheap car rentals in Palm Desert that will allow you to rent a car under their young driver’s policy. This policy will require you to pay a young driver’s surcharge. For most car rentals, this surcharge is not included in your car rental price. It is accumulated daily and paid at the car rental counter before you can proceed to your car rental lot to collect your car.
Palm Springs International Airport, which serves both the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs, has a variety of rental cars available at affordable prices at the rental center located in the terminals of the Airport. At the Airport, there are various car rentals in Palm City centers that you can book through KAYAK, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 1 Car Rental Palm Springs Airport, and national car rental. In all these Palm Desert car rentals, you must remember that the price range is between around $28 and $103 per day, depending on your chosen rental car.
When renting your car from Palm Desert car rentals as a Person with Reduced Mobility (PRM), review most of these car rentals’ extra amenities to determine the most appropriate for your rental services. Most of the cheap car rentals in Palm Desert may offer PRM-friendly amenities such as; left-foot accelerators, a GPS navigation system, a surrogate driver, reduced-effort braking systems, adaptive electronic controls, and pedal and steering wheel extenders. Unlike the other free amenities, you should note that requesting a surrogate driver will attract a daily surcharge.
Palm Desert is a busy City; it may be difficult for you to move around the city, especially in the crowded streets. However, having a car can be a significant step since it can easily allow one to move around to different destinations within the city. Even though the city provides driving through golf carts, the freedom is only available to permitted drivers who are allowed to travel to schools and other critical places like government offices.
If you rent your car from the cheap car rentals in Palm Desert for your road trip to your scenic destinations within and outside Palm Desert with your kids, you should adhere to Palm Desert’s child seat safety guidelines. Based on these guidelines, your kids under 8 should be secured with an age-appropriate seat. Your kids between 0 and 1 year should travel in a forward-facing toddler seat. Kids between 2 and 3 years old should travel in a forward-facing toddler seat, while kids between 4 and 8 years have to travel in a forward-facing booster seat. Those who are over 8 years should sit in the back seat with their safety belts on.
Driving through the Rancho Mirage of Palm Springs can be a significant challenge, especially if you do it during rush hours of around 5:30 pm in the evening. Passing through the Coast and downtown LA in the city can be frustrating, and it is best to avoid these roads during these times. Driving through various identified highways in the town on Fridays can be frustrating since the day is known for the heavy traffic you may experience when driving. Therefore, you must stick to the 10E drive during this day to avoid being caught up in the heavy traffic during rush hours.
25% of our users found rental cars in Palm Desert for $41 or less
Intermediate rental cars in Palm Desert are around 45% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Palm Desert
How much does it cost to rent a car in Palm Desert?
On average a rental car in Palm Desert costs $56 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Palm Desert found in the last 2 weeks is $38.
Which car rental companies are at Palm Springs airport (PSP)?
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Palm Springs airport (PSP)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Palm Springs airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, and Thrifty.
How can I find car rentals near me in Palm Desert?
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Palm Desert?
A Standard car rental in Palm Desert costs $60 per day, on average.
How much does a Special car rental cost in Palm Desert?
A Special car rental in Palm Desert costs $35 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in Palm Desert?
A Mini car rental in Palm Desert costs $61 per day, on average.
Should I get insurance when renting a car in Palm Desert?
Most car rental providers in Palm Desert offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Palm Desert, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
How many car agencies are operating in Palm Desert?
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 5 car rental agencies in Palm Desert.
What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Palm Desert?
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Palm Desert?
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Palm Desert so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Palm Desert?
Lacking a reliable means of movement at a place such as Palm Springs, an essential point of attraction near the city, can make it hard for you to thoroughly explore all corners of the springs. Having a car can be of great benefit because it will enable you to get to various destinations within the park than a bus that leaves you a bit far from the place which will require you to cover a distance to those destinations. Even though the Springs are small and easy to move around, the whole resort area covers a considerable distance that requires car Rentals in Palm City.
Are there toll roads in Palm Desert?
One of the things you should consider when renting your car from the cheap car rentals in Palm Desert is the toll-free roads. The toll-free roads will help you to avoid the extra daily charges that raise the overall cost of renting a car.
What's the speed limit in Palm Desert?
The speed limit within Palm Desert City keeps changing depending on the implementation on certain roads. After visiting car Rentals in Palm Desert and driving through the city, remember that the speed limit depends on the specific highway. For example, you must maintain a maximum speed of 50 mph when driving between Gerald Ford Drive and Dick Kelly. For San Carlos and Portola avenues, you must keep a speed limit of 30 mph. Additionally, a speed limit of 35 mph is required for University Park drive and 25 mph for Painters' path.
Can I rent an electric car from any cheap car rentals in Palm Desert?
Renting an electric car from the cheap car rentals in Palm Desert is enabled by the availability of about 25 public EV charging stations. These charging stations can be accessed at the airport parking points, outside the major malls and supermarkets, and in the public garages and gas stations within and outside Palm Desert.
Where are the best places to park in Palm Desert?
Palm Desert has various parking slots that charge no single cent for the service. The Parkview Professional Building, City Hall, and Renova Energy are some places within the city that offer free parking for its visitors. Tower Market, Presidents Plaza East, and Presidents Plaza West are located within the town, offering free parking that is not limited to visitors but is open to everyone. However, if you want a stay that may last for a month or even more, several places offer to park but for pay that caters for the entire month. Gary C provides the service at around $135 Camilo G for around $100, Mel T for $80, and Sabastian S for around $146, all per month. However, you must book the slot early to secure the place.
They committed fraud on me, they charged me an extra 134 dollars from my account, they claim that I did not fill the gas tank and that is lies. I have proof that if I did fill it, if I have to go to court for this, I will do it if they do not return my money.
10.0 Wonderful
Nancy, May 2021
Pros:
The staff was great at this location. Best experience ever at a rental car agency!
Kayak allowed me to reserve a car, but when I arrived at the counter, there was no car available because the Hertz staff member told me KAYAK does this all the time
10.0 Wonderful
Diane, Dec 2021
Tim was helpful and fun to work with.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2021
Car could have been cleaner
1.9 Poor
PETER, Jun 2021
The SUV I rented more than 8 days before the pick up date , wasn't ready and i called 3 times. they never called me until i was 3 hours late for my pickup time , someone told me I have to rent a small car drive it to another location and pick up my desired type of car. The car smells cigarette. have rough sound from the back while driving. I tried to cancel the reservation but the lady said she can't and it has to be through her manager because I paid already for the rental, I decided to take the SUV as it was too late for me to change my plans. Adding assault to the injury ,when I returned the SUV washed in and out and full tank, the guy told me I have to pay 150$ tax , so I told him I paid everything ahead of my rental and he was .... oh let me see what I can do... as he is doing me a favor by waiving taxes, so unprofessional and annoying.
Inside of car, front and bach seats, and trunk area strewn with trash from prior renters. Very disappointing, otherwise the experience was “good” overall.
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