Pick-up location | Tempe |
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Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 11 |
Airport locations | 0 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Avis, Budget, Hertz |
Economy | $26/day |
Compact | $28/day |
Intermediate | $20/day |
Standard | $20/day |
Full-size | $27/day |
Minivan | $48/day |
Full-size SUV | $54/day |
Premium | $46/day |
Intermediate SUV | $30/day |
Standard SUV | $40/day |
The efficient transportation network allows you to choose nearly any vehicle without worries about navigation on rough terrain. If you are traveling with family, you can get an SUV for a spacious and comfortable ride throughout your stay. Additionally, the numerous parking spaces available within the city offer flexibility, allowing you to select between compact and sizeable models, depending on your preference.
The city has about a 40mph speed limit on streets with minimal pedestrian and cyclist activity and a 25-35mph restriction on roads with medium activity, such as school zones. It also applies a 30mph limitation on streets with high bicycle and pedestrian activity. Mill Avenue, lying between University Drive and Rio Salado Parkway, has a maximum limit of around 25mph due to its very active status. Neighborhood streets operate at approximately 20-25mph, while collector streets restrict it between 25-30mph. The roads have marked signs that make it easy to adjust your speeds and avoid accidents or traffic violations bookings during your stay in Tempe.
You can find multiple parking garages within the downtown neighborhood in the city center, such as Chase Parking Garage on Ash Avenue that charges around $15 daily. Another option is the City Hall Parking Garage along Mill Avenue, where you will pay approximately $16 per day after an initial free hour. You can choose to use public parking spots at affordable rates, such as the Emerson Garage on 5th Street, operating at about $12 per day.
On average a rental car in Tempe costs $41 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 Tempe found in the last 2 weeks is $29.
The average gas price in Tempe is $3.82 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $46 and $61, depending on the car size.
Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Tempe.
Car rental companies onsite at Sky Harbor Intl airport include Hertz, Carzi, Advantage, Dollar, Fox, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, E-Z Rent-A-Car, NU Car, Budget and Payless.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Sky Harbor Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Advantage, Dollar, Fox, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, E-Z Rent-A-Car, Budget, Payless, Alamo, and Sixt.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Standard car rental in Tempe costs $27 per day, on average.
A Mini car rental in Tempe costs $35 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Tempe costs $44 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Tempe costs $286 per week ($41 per day).
On average a rental car in Tempe costs $1,224 per month ($41 per day).
Most car rental providers in Tempe offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Tempe, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Tempe.
Some car rental companies in Tempe which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget
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!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Tempe so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Luckily, it’s a short and simple drive to get to downtown Tempe from PHX Airport. Start by driving along E Sky Harbor Boulevard, cross the bridge at N Priest Drive, and then take Rio Salado Parkway until you reach downtown Tempe. It takes around 10 mins.
There aren’t any Tempe car rentals available at the bus station, however, there are two nearby options. The first is Bawse Life Exotics which is a 10min walk north along Mill Avenue. The second is Rent A Vette Exotic Car Rentals Phoenix. It’s a 5min car ride east along 5th Street and University Drive.
4 locations in Tempe
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2020
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Service was wonderful.Cons:
Everything was great.2.0 Poor
Jan 2020
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Nothing! Worst interaction I’ve ever had with ANY business! After 4 hours of waiting for a pickup, they brought me to a location that only had trucks and mini-vans available when my reservation was for a small economy car. Then they had the nerve to get upset with me for being mad! Nobody ever apologized!Cons:
They could have been up front from the start and told me either that they didn’t have the type of car I reserved, or that they couldn’t provide pickup. Instead, they led me on a wild goose for 4 hours (!) and never delivered.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2019
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The staff is friendly and helpful, we didn't have to wait at all and they found us a car that met all of our needs.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
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Our experience was exceptional. The price quote was spot on & the service provided was very customer experience oriented. Told them that Enterprise will certainly eon our radar for car rental(s) in the future.5.6 Fair
Apr 2017
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Car was clean and comfortable.Cons:
Hour and a half wait. No instructions on where to go after check in. Charged $20 more than booking price (after tax and fees).5.2 Fair
Apr 2017
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Vehicle was clean.Cons:
Staff was not helpful in describing different types of insurance and felt pressured into buying insurance. Were charged extra to change the drop-off point to the Airport because our flight times were changed and we didn't have enough time to drop it off at our pick up location. Employee on the phone was also not very knowledgeable or helpful.One location in Tempe
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2017
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Great car at a decent price on short notice...really nice rental agent10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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Great car, great gas mileage. The man we rented from was very friendly, nice helpful, all around great guy.Cons:
There was no windshield washer fluid and windows were not clean enough inside or out.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2016
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The value even with a round trip Uber ride was still hundreds less than less car at the airport. Service at the smaller desk was also better!10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2016
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The PRICE! The customer service at Abis was perfect10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
8.0 Very good
Nov 2021
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8.0 Very good
Jul 2019
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Staff at the pick up was friendly, on the contrary at the drop off was tough and stiff and not customer oriented as a matter of fact he wasn’t to care about how customer feels. I think he never heard about customer satisfaction and wasn’t trained properlyCons:
Nothing could be better except the staff at the drop off you can definitely have a better customer oriented who care about customer satisfaction and customer feelings10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2017
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The service was fine. The free upgrade to a Ford Explorer was unexpected, but much enjoyed. A great vehicle! The whole process worked out very well.9.6 Wonderful
Nov 2016
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Ended up getting the car one a short notice and ended up with a great new car. Picked it up in Tempe and returned it the next day at the airport. Received prompt service at both locations. the car was very clean and drove very wellCons:
The one day rental rate was a bit expensive10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2016
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Car was very clean when we picked it up. The employees were friendly and exceptionally helpful. Bonus points for letting us keep the rental for 3 extra hours at no charge. Would definitely recommend to others and use them personally again!3 locations in Tempe
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
8.0 Very good
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Everything bad from A to Z . The worst experience ever5.2 Fair
Sep 2019
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Nice staff, pretty fastCons:
Hard to find location, no signs outside10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Friendly staff! Great price! Nice car!Cons:
Cleaner car. Back Window had a grease spot on it from what look like hair productOne location in Tempe
One location in Tempe