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What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Arizona?

Below are the cheapest cities to rent a car in Arizona

Price	$31 - $74

Out of all the popular cities in Arizona, Prescott is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $31/day. Renting a car in Prescott is 58% cheaper than renting one in Page where the per day rate is around $74. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Arizona to get a rental car in are: Tucson ($33/day), Phoenix ($38/day), and Kingman ($40/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Phoenix should expect to spend around $38/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Arizona is Phoenix.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Arizona?

January

$51

February

$77

March

$92

April

$71

May

$65

June

$63

July

$59

August

$59

September

$64

October

$75

November

$68

December

$60

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Arizona is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is March. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular Car Types in Arizona

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There are 248 rental agencies servicing Arizona. These agencies, altogether, have 14,376 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? Small is the cheapest car type to rent in Arizona with prices from $26 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 7 car types you can rent in Arizona:

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	Small Cars	$44 - $88
	All Car Types	$65 - $115

To rent a Small car in Arizona, you would pay an average price of $58/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Arizona (~$44/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$88/day). In fact, January is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Arizona. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Arizona, renting a Small car saves you 33% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Arizona Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Arizona, you would pay an average price of $61/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Arizona (~$44/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$92/day). In fact, July is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Arizona. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Arizona, renting a Medium car saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Arizona Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Arizona, you would pay an average price of $73/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Arizona (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$94/day). In fact, December is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Arizona. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Arizona, renting a Large car saves you 16% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Arizona Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in Arizona, you would pay an average price of $79/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Arizona (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$100/day). In fact, December is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Arizona. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Arizona, renting a SUV car saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Arizona SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Arizona, you would pay an average price of $104/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Arizona (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$121/day). In fact, July is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Arizona. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Arizona, renting a Van car is 18% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Arizona Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Pickup Truck car in Arizona, you would pay an average price of $93/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Pickup Truck car in Arizona (~$51/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~$150/day). In fact, January is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Pickup Truck rental for Arizona. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Arizona, renting a Pickup Truck car is 8% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Arizona Pickup Truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Luxury car in Arizona, you would pay an average price of $98/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in Arizona (~$77/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$135/day). In fact, January is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Arizona. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Arizona, renting a Luxury car is 13% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Arizona Luxury rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Convertible car in Arizona, you would pay an average price of $122/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car in Arizona (~$84/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$211/day). In fact, January is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible rental for Arizona. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Arizona, renting a Convertible car is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Kia Picanto$26/day

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Nissan Versa$28/day

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Top rental agencies in Arizona

All major car rental suppliers in Arizona

Alamo

8.7

Very good

296 reviews•1 location

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6.0

Okay|Nov 2022

I reserved a full size sedan but they didn't have one when I arrived so they made me pay more for a SUV.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Cost is way too high. Airport fees take advantage of tourist. Plan to avoid Sky Harbor in the future.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

The first car we received (Chevy Trax) was an underpowered car that had poor handling. After driving for a day it developed a slow tire leak that required adding air every day or two. The Alamo roadside assistance people we spoke with were all very helpful. We were in a remote location near the grand canyon north rim and they dispatched a new car from Las Vegas over 100 miles away within 24 hrs. The new car worked perfectly (Ford Escape), drove very well, and had no mechanical issues. When we returned the car at the Phoenix airport, the person we spoke with asked us how the rental was and we explained the issue and how Alamo helped us get a replacement car. Without asking, she gave us a substantial discount on the rental cost because of the car trouble which was unexpected but greatly appreciated. Overall, the customer service and roadside assistance people were all nice and very helpful. The one problem was that the communication between the roadside assistance people could be better. For example, when we talked with one person and they went off shift, we had to go through the whole story again with the next person that took over the case. Also, the tow truck driver who brought the new car (who was very nice) hadn't been brought up to speed on the case and didnt know that we were going to be away from the car when he brought the replacement car. It all worked out though and we were impressed by Alamo's customer service and very happy with the replacement car.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Check in staff was super friendly and drop off was very efficient. Liked car, seemed expensive but everything is now.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

Don’t book or trust them

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

Mike V helped us a lot and got us upgraded to the better.

1 out of 99

Enterprise

8.2

Very good

451 reviews•17 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2021

Amazing staff and very quick.

To receive the actual vehicle I requested, but I understood that It may be changed

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2021

Website said I could rent with an atm card. Got there and they said no, they can't which would leave me stranded in a city I wasn't familiar with.

The agents wouldn't budge on the rules or offer any alternatives.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2021

Car was pretty clean but could of been wiped down a little better in the cup holders but wiped them out myself with the Clorox wipe provided

The pick up was terrible it took a long time I didn’t get out of there until about 45 min after my scheduled pick up time

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

car was clean and ran perfectly. No lines, personnel were polite and friendly.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

The professionals at this enterprise were amazing. They were incredibly professional, kind, and offered many ideas for things to do in Phoenix.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

Staff was very patient with holiday crowds.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

no applicable

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

When picking up the gentlemen we’re amazing. The drop off was super easy and fast. I would recommend to everyone and for sure book again!

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Great friendly staff who waited after the 5 PM closing time for our arrival around 5:15 PM. Very congenial and accommodating people and fairly quick pickup process. Location is very far from airport, but much better pricing with a gas station next door for refllign before drop off.

1 out of 151

View Enterprise Locations in Arizona

10233 N 19th Ave

+1 602 870 8662

122 North 2nd Street

+1 602 253 9322

1225 S 7th St

+1 602 257 4177

1805 E Sky Harbor Cir S

+1 844 816 4387

2425 W Camelback Rd

+1 602 336 1503

24333 N 19th Ave

+1 623 587 9535

2750 W Camelback Rd

+1 602 242 7199

2810 E Bell Rd

+1 602 485 7735

2929 North 75th Ave, Suite 11

+1 623 691 9664

4121 S Central Ave

+1 602 232 6090

4139 W Bell Rd Ste 15

+1 602 547 1119

4206 E Chandler Blvd Ste 32

+1 480 706 8220

4635 N 7th St

+1 602 265 1111

4908 W Glendale Ave

+1 623 931 9275

4931 E Mcdowell Rd

+1 602 381 7267

555 W Bell Rd

+1 602 439 6818

9210 N Cave Creek Rd

+1 602 331 4021

Budget

6.2

Okay

272 reviews•6 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2018

The staff was friendly and very helpful under pressure. The line was long and it was late, but they still helped everyone in the same. They were patient and didn't rush me. Allowed me to find the rate I wanted, book it and waited for me.

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2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

Line up was at least 60-80 people long, and not moving when I arrived. Ended up abandoning the car that I had already paid for because the line hadn't moved in an hour, and I was going to miss the wedding I had flown in for. It looked like there weren't anywhere near enough cars in the Budget parking lot as there were customers. Most of the other line ups for other car rental companies were empty. Won't rent with Budget again.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

They didn’t have any cars left to fulfill my reservation when my flight landed at midnight. Frustrating and stressful. What’s the point in reservations if they’re not real?

8.0

Very good|Jan 2023

The first car we got was undrivable the front end shook so badly that we could not drive the car to California so we returned the car and got another one. Obviously maintenance was not performed on the first one. Second car shook a little bit, but not as bad as the first so we made it to California.

6.0

Okay|Jan 2023

I was unable to complete the prepickup process because the dropoff location changed their hours, and did not offer weekend dropoff. I had to return the car early in order to find a location that would accept the car.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2022

Couldn’t use wouldn’t use my credit card

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

Had to wait long time for agent to serve me, then another 15 min. While car was located. When to level where car was located, no signage no staff. Finally someone directed me in right direction, but there was no path. Garage was blocked with cars. I had to hold luggage over my head and weave through vehivhes for a considerable distance. Agent didn't say car was in aparticular space. I finally noticed it but could not locate space. I finally found a map and then had to carry my luggage overhead to get to it. What should have taken 15 minutes took almost an hour. Very very poor pick up experience, but drop off in Tucson was excellent

1 out of 91

Advantage

5.3

Fair

274 reviews•1 location

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8.4

Very good|Jan 2020

The car smelled like cigarettes. Everything else was very good

5.6

Fair|Dec 2020

drop off was confusing since this was my first time.

Freeway exits could be clearer

8.0

Very good|Dec 2019

Good prices and easy return process

Super long, slow moving line at pickup and service with a smile was non existent.

7.6

Good|Dec 2019

staff was helpful

if you book through a third party it's impossible to amend your reservation. It would have been nice if there was some ability to do this

8.4

Very good|Oct 2019

The front desk guy was very cordial.

The line to pick up the car was very long and only two guys working at desk. Pretty much ruined all the positives of the experience.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2019

When I rented/and paid the car via Kayak, it was noted as "unlimited" miles BUT when I picked up the car, I was told there was a 250 miles limitation per day.Therefore, at our scheduled pick up the vehicle time of 10 PM, I did not have other options but to rent the same vehicle BUT twice the cost!

1 out of 92

Hertz

5.0

Fair

682 reviews•6 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2021

They were able to get us into something that was available. They were not very nice and had bad attitudes and did not care about our situation to put us into something that met our needs.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2021

I made a reservation that was not honored and wound up renting a car with a different vendor

2.0

Poor|Mar 2021

The location was close to me and off airport which saves money.

The staff seemed overworked and uninterested in helping their clients. The car wasn't cleaned and was well used. The service due light came on the next day, after trying to call the emergency number for 2 days Hertz wanted us to take it for service during our vacation. The car shook so badly at 65mph the fenders were rattling, we stopped at a dealer to put screws back in (that were missing when we picked it up). When we returned the vehicle we explained all the issues and asked for a discount, which the return agent ignored and just processed our return. We won't be using Hertz again.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2021

Absolutely nothing. We rented a car a month ago.. paid for it. We arrived and called to make sure was ready, you had no car. We called 3 different people.. customer service, a few locations direct and 800 number.

We booked a car and we were refunded.. but we ened up spending $300 more. No happy.

4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2023

I arrived to pick up the van, come to find out it was parked in by multiple vehicles. It took almost an hour to get the van out. Overpriced mileage at .75/mile. Gas tank was not 8/8 full based on mileage though it was marked at pickup as full

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

Picked up car - it was filthy on outside. Had to stop at car wash before starting our trip. Staff was slow and poorly empowered to make decisions. Poorly supportive. When we dropped car off - no one around, no space for safe drop off.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

We had to wait 3 hours to get our car. Employees were very slow!

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

The rental was supposed to be at Phoenix Sky Harbor but instead was 8 miles away and they have no shuttle service. Cost over $60 w/ Uber on getting us to the rental and back to the airport. Major inconvenience!

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

It was clear in my search that I wanted to pick up at the Phoenix airport. Evidently it was very unclear that kayak booked a car through Hertz at a location 20 minutes away from the airport. This caused all kinds of problems for the trip.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

Did not even get the prepaid rental because the office closed while several people waited in line, leaving us stranded. Terrible service.

1 out of 228

Avis

7.1

Good

80 reviews•6 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2021

Yes fast and quick service

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

You rented me a car 35 miles from the airport!!!!

2.0

Poor|Dec 2022

Front end was way out of alignment. Tiring to drive 6 hours

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

Took over an hour to pick up car

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2022

Poor customer service, overall. Mary is not a type that should be at the front helping people. Pickup was frustrating to say the least, last time we will be picking up at that location

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

Car was due back by 9:00 am on Sunday. I dropped keys in the drop box before the place opened at 8am. And yet you charge me a late fee? Seriously BS

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Great Service!

1 out of 27

Thrifty

4.0

Mediocre

35 reviews•4 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2021

Drop-off was fast and easy. Car was clean and in good condition. Price was good.

I understand these are challenging times but waiting in line at the Phoenix airport for a good three hours to obtain the car was very disappointing.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2017

Seamless! Great car, great mileage!

10.0

Wonderful|May 2017

Car was clean and dependable. Check in clerk was pleasant and efficient.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2017

We rented a VW Jetta, and it was perfect for driving around Arizona and Utah. Thrifty staff were helpful, and it was a no-stress rental--my favorite!

9.6

Wonderful|May 2017

Car was clean, worked well, and you couldn't beat the price. Staff were friendly and helpful.

The wait in Phoenix felt unnecessarily slow. I wish it had been possible to check in at a kiosk and add an additional driver mid-trip.

6.8

Okay|May 2017

The car was great, and so was the price.

Picking up the car in PHX was a headache. The line was long and there weren't many staff. Luckily the video-machine allowed me to avoid waiting for hours, but I feel bad for the other folks.

1 out of 12

Dollar

84 reviews•1 location

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9.6

Wonderful|Sep 2017

Easiest and fastest experience I've ever had...

5.6

Fair|Sep 2017

The windshield was very dirty which made it difficult to see at night.

5.6

Fair|Sep 2017

The car was clean and well maintained.

The price ended up being twice what was advertised on Kayak. The agent at the counter charged my card and finished out my ticket before even explaining the charges. When I asked about them, he was unable to satisfactorily explain them. I felt like my questions weren't important and the agent wasn't prepared to answer them.

8.0

Very good|Aug 2017

After flying across the country (Syracuse to Phoenix) we arrived to pick up our car and was told they didn't have any and that it could take a few hours to get. The first gentleman was very nice and apologized. He even suggested we check with their competitors. We did, with no luck, so went back to Dollar and the second man was rude and showed no interest in helping us. With no other options, we went down to check in and wait. Luckily, it wasn't long before a car became available. My issue was that I made this reservation months in advance. Dollar should be ready to accommodate those reservations even if that means going to another one of their locations and picking cars up.

8.4

Very good|Jul 2017

Everything was as it can be expected. Low mileage car, practically new. Friendly customer service even at the late time of pick-up.

No car as pre-ordered was available, rental was then covered by a different but associated rental company, in our case Thrifty. Available car was the bare-bone basic model.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2017

We liked that we were able to pick it up in PHX and leave it at LAS. The car was clean and very efficient on gas.

Not just this one but ALL car rental places try to sell extra insurance for when the car would be out of service in case of an accident. Why not just charge more and stop this ridiculous practice? . Most people have insurance or credit cards that cover in case of accident.

1 out of 28

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Car Rental FAQs

What are the requirements to rent a car in Arizona?

The minimum age for driving rental cars in Arizona is 18, but most car rentals in Arizona require drivers to be at least 21. Moreover, an extra surcharge is applied to young drivers under 25 when taking rental cars in Arizona. Young drivers also can’t get a luxury car rental in Arizona, a minivan, a passenger van rental, or a premium SUV. When picking up car rentals in Arizona, drivers must submit a valid driver’s license bearing their name. Drivers with foreign driver’s licenses must also present their foreign driver’s license or International Driving Permit. Renters will mostly use their credit cards for taking a cheap car rental in Arizona. You can also use debit cards, but most Arizona car rentals agencies do not accept debit card payments for renters under 25.

What are the rules for driving in Arizona?

Here are some tips drivers need to know before driving any cheap car rental in Arizona. Arizona prohibits drunk driving and having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or above attracts a fine. Consider using a hands-free kit while driving car rentals in Arizona as distracted driving is an offense. Stick to a maximum speed of 30 mph in residential and urban centers, 75 mph when driving Arizona car rentals on rural interstates, and 65 mph on urban interstates. Ensure all car occupants have securely fastened their seatbelts while driving car rentals in Arizona and place all children under eight in a child safety seat. To be on the safe side, we recommend checking up with Arizona’s DMV for any recent traffic law changes.

What type of car is recommended for driving in Arizona?

A passenger van rental would be ideal for those visiting the Grand Canyon as a group as it comfortably accommodates up to 15 people. Consider taking an SUV for trips with outdoor activities in Lake Pleasant Regional Park and South Mountain Park near Phoenix. A minivan rental would do well for taking kids to Butterfly Wonderland in Scottsdale, while a compact sedan would be great for trips around bustling Phoenix.

What is the cheapest rental car found in Arizona?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $64/day when booking a rental car in Arizona. The best deal a user found was for $24/day from CarWiz, booked on Jan. 29.

What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Arizona?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Arizona from the following companies over the past two weeks: Fox ($37/day), Payless ($39/day), and Sixt ($41/day).

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Arizona?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Firefly (10.0 rating), Super Cheap (10.0 rating) and Signature Rent A Car (10.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Arizona.

What are gas prices like in Arizona?

The average gas price in Arizona is $3.63/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $43 and $62 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Arizona for a week from Fox?

Fox is one of the top picks in Arizona. They can have you in a rental car for about $426 per week on average.

Can I rent a car for a month in Arizona?

Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Arizona however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Arizona for a month?

Generally, a month-long car rental in Arizona can be found for about $1,827, with the average price for a rental being around $61 a day. Book with CarWiz, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 74% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Arizona.