Palo Alto car rentals from $25/day

Due to the congestion that can occur on the roads especially during rush hours, small compact vehicles are recommended for solo travelers or couples and are ideal for visiting local sights such as the Palo Alto Farmers Market. Large SUVs are recommended for larger groups of people and are more comfortable for visiting the outskirts of the city.

The speed limit at Palo Alto is set at 35mph on the general business district. Roads that connect local streets to heavy arterials usually known as collectors have a speed limit of 40mph. School zones operate with a speed limit of 25mph. Roads that have not been posted also have a set speed limit of 25mph.

There are several options available in the city of Palo Alto. Free parking is provided for visitors and customers in the downtown area, with 2h free parking on surface lots and 3h free parking in parking garages except designated areas, effective between 8am to 5pm on weekends. Visitors can also purchase all-day parking permits which are valid in all off-street parking lots and garages but are not valid for on-street parking spots.

On average a rental car in Palo Alto costs $46 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 Palo Alto found in the last 2 weeks is $31.

Car rental companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Dollar, Europcar and Thrifty.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Europcar, and Thrifty.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Special car rental in Palo Alto costs $44 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Palo Alto costs $51 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Palo Alto costs $67 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Palo Alto offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Palo Alto, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Palo Alto.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Palo Alto so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

You can lower your car rental cost by sharing your vehicle with a few friends in Palo Alto. The arrangements are flexible and mutually agreeable. The city allows carpooling during designated hours for three-plus people. The city encourages this act for its benefits, including environmental preservation and fuel conservation. For more on their regulations and standards regarding carpooling, you can inquire with the rental company.

For the protection of both customers and employees, there are cheap car rentals that are also curbside. Curbside rentals ensure and promote social distancing while avoiding foot traffic by getting you quickly on your journey. The car rentals also offer car delivery at your convenience.