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Economy | $27/day |
Compact | $28/day |
Intermediate | $37/day |
Standard | $39/day |
Full-size | $36/day |
Minivan | $37/day |
Pickup truck | $52/day |
Intermediate SUV | $38/day |
Compact SUV | $39/day |
Supplier choice | $47/day |
Standard SUV | $52/day |
On average a rental car in Palm Desert costs $59 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 $31.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Avis ($45/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($47/day).
The average gas price in Palm Desert is $3.89 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $62, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Palm Desert.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Intermediate car rental in Palm Desert costs $55 per day, on average.
A Mini car rental in Palm Desert costs $101 per day, on average.
A Full Size car rental in Palm Desert costs $84 per day, on average.
In Palm Desert, cars are most frequently rented at Budget 74-881 Hovley Lane East (2 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Palm Desert costs $416 per week ($59 per day).
On average a rental car in Palm Desert costs $1,785 per month ($59 per day).
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.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies 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!).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
4 locations in Palm Desert
Locations in Palm Desert
49499 Eisenhower Dr
+1 760 564 7859
68350 E Palm Canyon Dr
+1 760 328 9377
73088 Highway 111
+1 760 341 4470
78385 Varner Rd Ste D
+1 760 772 0281
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
The staff was great and my drop off was super easy.Cons:
Couldn't get the bluetooth to work in the car2.0 Poor
May 2021
Pros:
Did not have car I ordered. Tried to get me to take smaller car. I refused. Was given a hard time by salesman and then he went away. Tried to speak to manager, was ignored. Staff very unfriendly. I had to leave without a car. Was a disaster. I went to Avis and was treated as a customer should be. Rented a car to my choice for 2 weeks.Cons:
more honest treatment of a customer. A manager that would listen to my problem. A less hostile attitude. Have used Enterprise in the past, would never use again.2 locations in Palm Desert
Locations in Palm Desert
44 400 Indian Wells Lane
7607757217
74855 Country Club Dr.
+1 760 568 6200
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8.0 Very good
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
1.9 Poor
Jun 2021
4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
Cons:
Car was way below Hertz’ usual standards. May be due to car shortage but still disappointingOne location in Palm Desert
Locations in Palm Desert
74-881 Hovley Lane East
+1 760 346 7429
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6.0 Okay
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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The staff was great at this location. Best experience ever at a rental car agency!2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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They didn’t have any cars to rent!2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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Car was not available!!6.0 Okay
Mar 2019
Pros:
Pick up was fine, quick. EasyCons:
Drop off was poorly done, understaffed8.4 Very good
Feb 2019
Pros:
Staff- they were uber understaffed but the gal there smiled and handled all the grumpy people. She was accommodating.Cons:
More employees at peak datesOne location in Palm Desert
Locations in Palm Desert
74-881 Hovley Lane East
+1 760 776 9565
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8.0 Very good
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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The drop off was a bit complicated since the Budget airport location is closed. Fortunately the Avis people found us and checked in the car. They were all very nice at pick up and drop off10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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Pickup and dropoff was easy, and the car was clean when I got itCons:
nothing! The car was clean when I got it, the service was top notch, the return was seamless. nothing else I could ask for in a rental agency, you have my business next time!!!2.4 Poor
Aug 2019
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Not too muchCons:
Service of counter personnel. Car windows where smeared and cloudy.8.4 Very good
May 2017
Pros:
Was very good at pick up, and drop off , close to the airport, and the shuttle is convenientCons:
They charge you too much for gas, almost more than I paid for the car rental, i used only quarter of tank, and they charged me $70. There is no specific way to measure the gas used, whatever the person who check the car decide what to pay, so I recommend to put gas before the drop off4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2021
One location in Palm Desert
Locations in Palm Desert
74855 Country Club Drive
+1 760 568 6200
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One location in Palm Desert
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Most popular agency | Hertz |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $59/day |
Good deal | $46/day |
Pick-up location | Palm Desert |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Pickup truck, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 7 |
Airport locations | 0 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis |