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Cheap Car Rentals in Arizona from $20

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

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Arizona, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 150 pickup locations in Arizona to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on November 29, 2023.

Price

$38 - $78

Out of all the popular cities in Arizona, Phoenix is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $38/day. Renting a car in Phoenix is 51% cheaper than renting one in Safford where the per day rate is around $78. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Arizona to get a rental car in are: Tucson ($38/day), Payson ($38/day), and Sierra Vista ($41/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?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Arizona and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on November 29, 2023.

January

$52

February

$69

March

$74

April

$55

May

$52

June

$49

July

$50

August

$53

September

$56

October

$63

November

$59

December

$55

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Arizona is June. 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

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Arizona and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on November 29, 2023.

There are 295 rental agencies servicing Arizona. These agencies, altogether, have 15,087 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? small car is the cheapest car type to rent in Arizona with prices from $20 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 7 car types you can rent in Arizona:

Compare available car types for rental in Arizona

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Arizona to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on November 29, 2023.

Small cars

$41 - $80

All Car Types

$66 - $97

To rent a small car in Arizona, you would pay an average price of $52/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Arizona (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$80/day). In fact, May is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Arizona. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Arizona, renting a small car saves you 32% 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 car 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 $56/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Arizona (~$40/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$79/day). In fact, June is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Arizona. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Arizona, renting a medium car saves you 26% 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 car 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 $70/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Arizona (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$104/day). In fact, June is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Arizona. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Arizona, renting a large car saves you 10% 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 car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Arizona, you would pay an average price of $68/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Arizona (~$54/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$84/day). In fact, July is about 21% 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 saves you 12% 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 in Arizona, you would pay an average price of $91/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a van in Arizona (~$75/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$116/day). In fact, July is about 19% 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 is 17% 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 in Arizona, you would pay an average price of $85/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Arizona (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~$121/day). In fact, December is about 30% 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 is 11% 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 $87/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Arizona (~$74/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$117/day). In fact, November is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car 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 car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Arizona, you would pay an average price of $106/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Arizona (~$85/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$125/day). In fact, December is about 21% 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 is 29% 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.

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Top rental agencies in Arizona

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Arizona known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Arizona. Reviews were last updated on November 29, 2023.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Arizona, including those serving the Phoenix, Tucson and Mesa area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Hertz

5.4
Fair
1252 reviews31 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.6

Alamo

8.7
Very good
463 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very good
709 reviews53 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Sixt

7.7
Good
147 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Avis

7.3
Good
191 reviews27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Dollar

7.3
Good
216 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.3

Budget

6.2
Okay
496 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

National

8.2
Very good
34 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Best Arizona car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Arizona. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Arizona with an average daily rate of $29. Data was last updated on November 29, 2023.
We've found these great deals on car rentals in Arizona, including options within the Phoenix, Tucson and Mesa area. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Arizona, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on November 29, 2023.

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 $61/day when booking a rental car in Arizona. The best deal a user found was for $24/day from Carzi, booked on Nov. 26.

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: Turo ($20/day), Alamo ($24/day), and NU Car ($24/day).

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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Signature Rent A Car (10.0 rating) and Priceless (9.2 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 $3.60/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 Hertz?

Hertz is one of the top picks in Arizona. They can have you in a rental car for about $350 per week on average.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Arizona for the best price?

Booking your car rental early can save you up to 24% on your rental. Aim to book your car rental at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Arizona.

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 $1,499, with the average price for a rental being around $50 a day. Book with Carzi, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 90% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Arizona.

Small car rentals in Arizona

Find small car rental deals in Arizona from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Arizona cost an average of $29 per day. Price data was last updated on November 29, 2023.
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