KAYAK’s insights & trends for Tucson Airport car rentals
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Tucson Airport with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Tucson Airport?
You should book your rental car in Tucson Airport around 51 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Tucson Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Provider's pick ($24.52/day), Sixt ($25.80/day) and Movly ($28.75/day).
What is the most popular rental car in Tucson Airport?
Rentals in the Medium category (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option in Tucson Airport, costing $66/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $48/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Tucson Airport?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Tucson Airport is June at an average cost of $40/day. February is the most expensive month to rent a car in Tucson Airport when prices are $54/day on average, which tends to be 20% above the yearly average rental price for Tucson Airport.
What rental car company in Tucson Airport has the most locations?
Alamo operates 2 locations in Tucson Airport, more than any other rental company.
Tucson Airport car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Tucson Airport by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
$36 - $53
All Car Types
$63 - $85
How much does it cost to rent a small car in Tucson Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a medium car in Tucson Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a large car in Tucson Airport?
How much does it cost to rent an SUV in Tucson Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a van in Tucson Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a pickup truck in Tucson Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in Tucson Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a convertible in Tucson Airport?
Small car rentals in Tucson Airport typically cost around $45 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average $36 per day which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 37% cheaper than the average rental in Tucson Airport, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.
Medium car rentals in Tucson Airport typically cost around $59 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $52 per day which is about 12% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 17% cheaper than the average rental in Tucson Airport, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car rentals in Tucson Airport typically cost around $60 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $53 per day which is about 12% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 16% cheaper than the average rental in Tucson Airport, offering more comfort for longer trips at a valuable price.
SUV rentals in Tucson Airport typically cost around $80 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $68 per day which is about 15% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 12% more expensive than the average rental in Tucson Airport, but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.
Van rentals in Tucson Airport typically cost around $107 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $71 per day which is about 34% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 34% more expensive than the average rental in Tucson Airport, but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck rentals in Tucson Airport typically cost around $63 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $46 per day which is about 27% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 12% cheaper than the average rental in Tucson Airport, a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in Tucson Airport typically cost around $91 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $74 per day which is about 19% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 22% more expensive than the average rental in Tucson Airport, but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible rentals in Tucson Airport typically cost around $94 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $47 per day which is about 50% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 25% more expensive than the average rental in Tucson Airport, perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular agency
Most popular car type
Average price
Good deal
Dollar
Large
$58/day
$47/day
Top tips for renting a car at Tucson airport
Hiring a car rental at Tucson Airport is the best way to avoid the stress of waiting for other passengers to fill a vehicle whenever you want a ride. A rental car should quickly get you to local attractions such as Reid Park Zoo and Tucson Children's Museum for a holiday thrill. If you've arrived with your family, book in advance a standard or mid-size SUV with enough room, e.g., Hyundai or Ford. Some models can accommodate up to seven passengers, making them ideal for group travels.
When you need ample legroom, a premium SUV doesn't disappoint. You will travel in style without compromising your comfort. For serious adventure seekers, car rental at Tucson Airport offers open-air all-terrain vehicle categories perfect for long distances. Maybe you came to hit off-roading trails like The Charouleau Gap; a bigger 4x4 or truck would be more suited for steep climbs and rocky terrain in the region. With keys in your hands, you not only get your ride faster but also enjoy the freedom of stopping by all your desired locations.
Tucson Airport car rental services are a walking distance from the main terminal's eastern exit. Leave the baggage claim area and follow the enclosed sidewalk from carousel 7. Keep moving past the ticketing level, and TSA security points up to A Gates. Various car rental agencies are on the first floor of the adjacent building. A few are located far-off and requires shuttle service to get there. If you booked a ride with one of the companies away from the airport's terminal building, call immediately after landing to get directions.
You'll spend less time picking up and returning the car if you arrive at Tucson International Airport outside of the morning and evening rush hours. Avoid anytime between 7 am and 10 am or 3 pm to 7 pm. Traffic on major roads leading to TUS gets worse on Friday's rush hours.
25% of our users found rental cars at Tucson airport for $56 or less
Book your rental car at Tucson airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Tucson airport
What rental desk is easier to locate for pickup and return at Tucson International Airport?
To find the car rental return, drive to 7275 South Tucson Blvd. Dollar is one of the most convenient providers, with a return location at South Tucson Blvd Suite 145, the same place as their pickup. You can count on the return signals at the TUS airport for direction if you've never been here before. If you arrive late at night, don't worry because the car parks are open 24h a day.
How can I get the best deal by car rental at Tucson Airport?
A high-quality service coupled with affordability is key to an airport car rental. Through KAYAK, expect unbeatable prices in addition to many benefits like excellent customer support. Be on the lookout for discount cars that we post regularly. Expect to drive in a car that has passed high-level maintenance every time you pick one at TUS Airport.
What is the minimum age for picking up a rental car at Tucson International Airport?
The majority of the car rental providers at TUS Airport indicate a minimum age of 21 for US drivers and 20 for Canadian drivers in their policies. If you are under the age of 25, you might be subject to an underage surcharge which you must pay at the company's office before receiving the keys. When traveling on government or military business, find out what requirements you should fulfill to drive a rental car at TUS.
Is someone else allowed to drive a rental car I hired at Tucson Airport?
The above age requirements apply in all rental locations, and any other driver added to the contract agreement. Sometimes, there are no extra charges for letting another driver get behind the wheel of your ride. But most of the time, you'll have to pay for an additional driver at the rental counter. Indicate when making an online reservation the number of drivers that will be riding.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Tucson airport?
On average a rental car at Tucson airport costs $69 per day.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Tucson airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Tucson airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Budget, Alamo, Avis, and National.
I was very disappointed with the customer service I received at this car rental location. The desk attendant was rude and unprofessional from the moment we arrived. When handing over the rental keys, he practically threw them onto the counter rather than providing them courteously. Throughout the transaction, the employee repeatedly made groaning and irritated noises, making us feel like we were inconveniencing him. He also applied excessive pressure to purchase the additional insurance coverage. Even after we clearly declined, they continued with comments such as, “This is your last chance to get it,” “Are you really not going to get it?” and “Did you even read over it?” The most inappropriate comment was, “Don’t come back crying if something happens to the car. It’s going to cost you even more.” This felt more like a scare tactic than customer service. I understand employees are required to offer optional products, but there is a difference between informing customers and pressuring them. The entire interaction left us feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. I hope management addresses these issues and provides additional customer service training. When we finally picked up the car it was so dirty from the outside. Bugs everywhere. We couldn’t even see clearly out the windows. The mirrors were dirty as well. We could have gone and said something but we did not want to deal with the desk attendant again and there was no one at the car lot to be seen so we could have mentioned something. We drove out of there and took the car to the car wash
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2025
Compact SUV
Pre-paid for the car, was charged twice. Once for the pre-pay, again at the rental counter.
2.0 Poor
Alexander, Feb 2025
Supplier choice
I admittedly picked a dealers choice rental. That dealers choice happened to be an EV. I was driving into the mountains and needed a gas car. They charged me an extra 100$ dollars to change the car to a nissan altima. Ive rented from dollar like 15 times and after this stupid upcharge Ill just rent from elsewhere instead
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Pickup truck
They didn’t have the truck ready so they made me upgrade and charged me another $180
2.0 Poor
ramsey, Oct 2023
Economy
Horrible. Wasn’t clear in the reservation that we’d get an electric car. Was only charged 77% when we got it. Can was smelling of smoke and had scratches all over the place. Chip in the window. Had to park it and get a software update for 1 1/2 hours in order for it to charge. Then had it charge for 12 hours k my to get 80% charge . Aweful. I will never rent and electric car again, and will avoid dollar/thrifty/hertz whenever possible. If they try to stick my with any damage on this car I will see them in court.
Pick up in Tucson was fine but would have been nice to have a person to ask questions about the vehicle. It was 100% self service. Drop off was good, easy, and complete in 60 seconds.
6.0 Okay
Bob, Apr 2026
Intermediate SUV
A cleaner vehicle, with less wear and tear
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2026
Minivan
Complete disaster. They would not let my wife pick up the car. Then when I arrived, they had cancelled my reservation. We never got a car. I want a refund.
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Supplier choice
The check in was amazing and fast. The car was a Nissan rogue. The car needed an oil change and kept sending warning messages that using the car without changing the oil could be hazardous. The car had no wiper fluid and that was a huge issue as we were driving through a dusty desert in Arizona.
10.0 Wonderful
Sandy, Mar 2026
Economy
Great
10.0 Wonderful
Erica, Mar 2026
Intermediate SUV
Pick up was inefficient, about 15 people in line and 2 employees at the desk, waited about 1 hour. Car was nice and new. I almost did not get my requested vehicle, because they were out, but one came available at last minute. Drop off was super easy and fast.
Ease of renting online and pick up! Will rent again
10.0 Wonderful
Buffy, Oct 2024
Minivan
They help me as quickly as they could after long flights. I added a driver a couple days later, and it went very smoothly. The whole process was easy. The car model was what I requested, and everyone was very easy to work with.
10.0 Wonderful
David, Mar 2024
Intermediate
Helpful staff; I got the car I requested. Car return could not have been easier!
Great car, easy checkout, easy drop off. Clear instructions.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Compact SUV
The whole experience was great , I wll definitely use again
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Compact SUV
Shanell was great!
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Standard
Good, no hassles.
10.0 Wonderful
A, Nov 2023
Full-size
Excellent service
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2023
Pickup truck
Very easy, quick, and convenient experience right at the airport. Essentially grab my keys and go. Vehicle was virtually new and very clean. Very happy.
No shuttle service to rental storefront. They call a Lyft. First Lyft would not pick us up due to size of group which I clearly told operator before. If you drop off rental outside business hours you have to go to some other business with shuttle for additional $15, which was not specified at pick-up. I prepaid for rental and agent tried to upsell me to larger vehicle and was deceptive about pricing putting an additional $300+ hold on my credit card. Overall a sketchy experience and will not do business with them again.
1 out of 1
Hertz
6.4
Okay
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
6.0
One location in Tucson Airport
from$57/day
Locations in Tucson Airport
7275 S. Tucson Blvd.
+1 520 434 3400
Monday
08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
08:00 - 23:59
Thursday
08:00 - 23:59
Friday
08:00 - 23:59
Saturday
08:00 - 23:59
Sunday
08:00 - 23:59
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Reviews
10.0 Wonderful
Monte, Jul 2025
Supplier choice
Everything went well, nothing needed to be changed
6.0 Okay
Paul, Feb 2025
Supplier choice
Car was dirty and damaged. Drop off was difficult.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Standard SUV
The car was super clean when we picked it up. It was comfortable for all the driving we did. The attendant was friendly when she greeted us. It was very good experience.
2.0 Poor
Stephen, Sep 2024
Supplier choice
When reserving a car I pass on all electric vehicles. Chose the Manager's choice thinking I would get a gas vehicle the type model at Hertz's discretion. How wrong was I? They said they selected ban electric car eeven as I passed on all electric vehicles they had offered and at a cheeper price then I was offered on their Manager's,s choice. We never accepted the car and the credit card company refunded all charges associated with Hertz . Be forwarded when renting any car with this company
Avis
6.2
Okay
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
6.4
One location in Tucson Airport
from$49/day
Locations in Tucson Airport
7275 South Tucson Blvd Ste 145
+1 520 294 3662
Monday
06:30 - 23:59
Tuesday
06:30 - 23:59
Wednesday
06:30 - 23:59
Thursday
06:30 - 23:59
Friday
06:30 - 23:59
Saturday
06:30 - 23:59
Sunday
06:30 - 23:59
Filters
Reviews
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2026
Intermediate
We had one issue. On arriving about 9:30p 25 Apr 25 in Tucson, computers were down so the fellow checking us in had to fill out the paperwork by hand. But he was excellent, with a totally positive can-do attitude and everything worked out fine. I didn't get his name, but he was the only agent there at the time and he deserves a 5 star rating for his work. Definitely above and beyond. The car itself, a Mazda CX-50, was also a pleasure
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Minivan
Awesome
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Standard
I had to wait 70 minutes to get to an agent with only 3people in front of me! Unacceptable! The agent was unapologetic and almost rude. I reserved a Jetta and ended up with Toyota Corolla with no explanation, and no recourse. The directions for where Avis wanted the car returned were so poorly marked, that took another 25 minutes. I will not be renting a car from Avis in the future.
6.0 Okay
Mistin, Oct 2025
Intermediate SUV
Customer service at pickup was excellent despite the late hr. Vehicle was comparable to reserved make/model. Return of vehicle was problematic; vehicle was checked and keys returned 10 min before return time, waited 35 min in line and I was told "the system is down" so they couldn't complete return process. I am still waiting for a receipt and return of my deposit. I suppose I have to trust that the proper paperwork will be done "when the system comes back up". I am left feeling stressed and uneasy still.
4.0 Mediocre
Robert, May 2025
Intermediate
Very slow check in. Pushy agent tried to get me to opt in to things I didn’t want. Car smelled bad.
2.0 Poor
Sean, Mar 2025
Full-size
The type of vehicle I reserved was not available and only option (from the rude representative) was an EV (which I did not want and later discovered had no charging cord) or a 12 passenger van. Was told the car I reserved would be delivered to me the next day and it never was. Worst customer service I've ever experienced traveling and I won't be using Avis in the future.
National
8.8
Very good
One location in Tucson Airport
from$157/day
Locations in Tucson Airport
7275 S Tucson Blvd Ste 125
+1 844 370 9823
Monday
05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
05:00 - 23:59
Thursday
05:00 - 23:59
Friday
05:00 - 23:59
Saturday
05:00 - 23:59
Sunday
05:00 - 23:59
Filters
No reviews available
Thrifty
5.6
Fair
One location in Tucson Airport
Locations in Tucson Airport
7275 S Tucson Blvd
+1 520 434 3400
Monday
09:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
09:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
09:00 - 23:59
Thursday
09:00 - 23:59
Friday
09:00 - 23:59
Saturday
09:00 - 23:59
Sunday
09:00 - 23:59
Filters
No reviews available
AutoEurope
No score available yet
One location in Tucson Airport
Locations in Tucson Airport
Tucson International Airport
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
keddy by Europcar
No score available yet
One location in Tucson Airport
Locations in Tucson Airport
South Tucson Boulevard, 7250
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Movly
No score available yet
One location in Tucson Airport
from$38/day
Locations in Tucson Airport
Tucson International Airport
+44 7342 283294
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
Filters
No reviews available
North Car Rental
No score available yet
One location in Tucson Airport
Locations in Tucson Airport
7275 S. Tucson Blvd.
+1 520 434 3400
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Tucson Airport
Locations in Tucson Airport
6851 S Country Club Rd
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
183 travelers who rented a car in Tucson Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.5
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