Is it worthwhile to book a rental car in Arizona?

It is a good idea to look at car rental as the main way to get around Arizona, and there are plenty of cheap car hire companies to consider. The main reason we recommend that you look for a cheap car rental is because the distances in Arizona are long, and the cities are far apart. Even within the city of Phoenix, renting a car is recommended over taking public transport, as it is faster and more efficient. Another consideration is the heat in Arizona. Even within the cities, walking short distances can be intolerable due to the heat, and so renting a car from a car rental company is not only more comfortable, but possibly safer.

What are the driving conditions like in Arizona?

If you plan to hire a car in Arizona, then you need to know that the road conditions in this state of the USA can vary. In comparison to other states in the country, the road conditions are normal to bad, with an increase in the number of potholes and cracks appearing in the roads outside of the major cities. Generally, the roads are well painted and sign posted, and the main issue is uneven road surfaces or potholes. The weather is warm in winter and very hot in summer, so you will need a car with air-conditioning, and we recommend that you ask for a 4X4 or an SUV when contacting car hire companies. Roads like the Apache Trail are popular, and it is classed as a highway but it has unpaved sections, so you will definitely need to get an SUV or a 4X4 from the car rental company.

What laws should I be aware of when driving in Arizona?

Cars drive on the right-hand side of the road in the USA, and seatbelts are mandatory for all passengers. The blood alcohol level is the same as the UK, at 0.08%, and it is illegal to use mobile phones while driving. There are plenty of traffic lights in the cities, and cars overtake on the left. It is best to check out if there have been any recent law changes, by contacting your destination city’s department of motor vehicles to keep up to date with the traffic laws.

What documents do I need to hire a car in Arizona?

There are plenty of cheap car hire companies in the U.S.A that make renting a car sound appealing. Doing so will require that you are at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver’s licence. You may be asked to present your passport in order to rent the car, and if you are under the age of 25, you may get charged a daily surcharge for insurance purposes. It is recommended that you get an International Driver’s Licence, as some companies may ask for it, and you should investigate what insurance policies you have covered by your credit card company; what is covered as mandatory by the car hire company is not always the same. You will also need a credit card to pay and cover the deposit and insurance.

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Q: How long do people hire a car for when staying in Arizona?

Most people tend to hire a car in Arizona for 7 days which costs, on average, £37 per day. If you plan on hiring a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around £258 total. For a quick weekend hire, the total cost tends to average £88. £1,525 is the average cost of a month-long Arizona road trip car hire.

Q: Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Arizona?

You should use momondo to book a car hire in Arizona because it could save you time and money. momondo fetches and allows you to compare car hire prices and policies from thousands of car hire websites.

Q: How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Arizona?

momondo enables you to find the best car hire deal in Arizona by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.

Q: Does momondo show car hire deals in Arizona with free cancellation?

Yes you can filter specifically for car hire companies in Arizona offering free cancellation on momondo.

Q: Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in Arizona on momondo?

momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in Arizona with fair fuel policies.

Q: Can I find a car hire in Arizona which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?

Yes, car hire in Arizona with enhanced cleaning options can be searched for on momondo.

Q: Can I search for car hire in Arizona with unlimited mileage on momondo?

Yes, unlimited mileage options can be found on car hire in Arizona on momondo.

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Find great deals below on a variety of popular hire cars in Arizona

Toyota Yaris

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£23/day

4 Jun - 19 Jun

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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

or similar Standard

Up to 5 passengers

£26/day

4 Jul - 13 Jul

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Opel Corsa

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£27/day

14 Jun - 22 Jun

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Peugeot 3008

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

£28/day

16 Jun - 18 Jun

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£29/day

14 Jun - 22 Jun

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Vauxhall Astra

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£29/day

23 May - 30 May

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Opel Insignia

or similar Standard

Up to 5 passengers

£29/day

14 Jun - 22 Jun

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Peugeot 3008

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

£29/day

4 Jul - 13 Jul

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Audi A3

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

£30/day

11 Jun - 27 Jun

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Car hire insight and trends in Arizona

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Arizona

What is the best car hire company in Arizona?

The best car hire company in Arizona is Alamo, which has a rating of 8.5/10 from 279 momondo users. Alamo has 3 locations in Arizona, including the city of Phoenix.

What is the most popular type of car to hire in Arizona?

SUV or similar cars are the most popular type of car to hire in Arizona, with 35% of our users choosing this type over other options. Renting SUV cars in Arizona costs, on average, £58/day. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on when you visit, what city you stay in, and what agency you're hiring from.

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	Small cars	£38 - £53
	All Car Types	£47 - £65

The average price of a small car hire in Arizona is £47. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Arizona is in January. The price is 20% lower than the rest of the year at just £38 per day. A small car rental is typically 18% less expensive than the average rental car in Arizona. The average price of a car hire in Arizona can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Arizona small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Arizona is £54. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Arizona is in January. The price is 10% lower than the rest of the year at just £49 per day. A medium car rental is typically 6% less expensive than the average rental car in Arizona. The average price of a car hire in Arizona can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Arizona medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Arizona is £63. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Arizona is in January. The price is 29% lower than the rest of the year at just £46 per day. A large car rental is typically 11% more expensive than the average rental car in Arizona. The average price of a car hire in Arizona can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Arizona large car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in Arizona is £55. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Arizona is in January. The price is 15% lower than the rest of the year at just £47 per day. A SUV rental is typically 4% less expensive than the average rental car in Arizona. The average price of a car hire in Arizona can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Arizona SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van hire in Arizona is £78. The cheapest time to hire a van in Arizona is in October. The price is 27% lower than the rest of the year at just £58 per day. A van rental is typically 28% more expensive than the average rental car in Arizona. The average price of a car hire in Arizona can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Arizona van hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a pickup truck hire in Arizona is £75. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in Arizona is in January. The price is 31% lower than the rest of the year at just £52 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 24% more expensive than the average rental car in Arizona. The average price of a car hire in Arizona can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

The average price of a luxury car hire in Arizona is £61. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Arizona is in June. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just £42 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 9% more expensive than the average rental car in Arizona. The average price of a car hire in Arizona can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Arizona luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a convertible hire in Arizona is £71. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in Arizona is in March. The price is 21% lower than the rest of the year at just £57 per day. A convertible rental is typically 21% more expensive than the average rental car in Arizona. The average price of a car hire in Arizona can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.

Toyota Yaris

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

£23/day

4 Jun - 19 Jun

See offer

Kia Rio

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

4-door vehicles

£27/day

14 Jun - 22 Jun

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Ford Focus

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

£31/day

25 May - 1 Jun

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Hertz

5.2

Fair

1102 reviews•27 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Service staff were top notch

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Eezy Peezy perfect!

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

I reserved the reservation for pick up @ 10 am. We arrived @ the location for pick up prior to opening & had to wait until 10 am. There was only one employee working @ the counter & I thought we could have picked up the car sooner. It looks like you need more help @ this location. The other suggestion I would like to make is upon returning the vehicle to The Wynn hotel we did not receive instructions on where to go. We stopped in Valet & we're directed to the 2nd floor in the self parking garage. We did this & we're told it's on the 1st floor. A lot of running around to return the car especially when u are trying to get to the airport. I would suggest your team member give specific directions on where to return the vehicle @ the beginning especially when you're in a busy city like Las Vegas.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I could not even pick up the vehicle they stated i would get our money back i did not I am not happy I asked for someone to help refused supervisor and kept saying one was unavailable

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

My first time using Hertz. I will never use them again! I reserved a mid size SUV for the time and location that best fit a number of important things an appointments I had scheduled for the day. At the scheduled time I traveled to the pickup location, and sat patiently for nearly 40 minutes, for my turn to be called up to the counter. Upon stating that I had a reservation, I was told "Oh, we don't have any vehicles available". Caught a little off guard, I again stated, there must be some mistake, I made a reservation. Again being told in a matter of fact way, we have no cars. The rental agent then turns around and picks up a set of keys and says< "well we do have a full size SUV, that will be an upgrade and it will be $60 more per day". So I said< " hang on a second, I made a reservation for a standard SUV for $60 per day. You don't have any standard SUV"s but u have a full size, you are going to upgrade me for free right? He said no, it will be $60 a day more. He then leaned over to the agent next to him and said, can we do a free upgrade? To which the rental agent said, " we don't have any cars, we need that one". And so I was told "sorry, we dont have any cars. I can put you on a waiting list if you want. This screwed up all the plans I had for the day, since I was renting a car for my necessity and not because I had some free time so, Oh, I know what, let me go rent a car. Hertz didnt care one bit that I had a bunch of things scheduled for that day. Not one care what so ever. I will never use Hertz again.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Hertz did not accept payment method there for the rental done through kayak was cancelled.

1 out of 368

Hertz Locations in Arizona

Alamo

8.5

Very Good

449 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

I do not have anything negative for the experience.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Nikki at Alamo customer service in the airport provided exceptionally good service related to our damaged tire/tire replacement!! Otherwise the entire experience was exactly what I expect from car rental - easy to pickup and dropoff, no concerns, top quality vehicle at affordable price. Thank you Alamo!

2.0

Poor|May 2023

More payment modes. Bigger signage at the parking area.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

There was no line, I made a change to my reservation at the desk with no problem at all. The attendant was kind, knowledgeable and helpful! I would definitely use Alamo again and suggest to others to do so.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Service was efficient and helpful.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

It was easy to book on-line. Pick up in Phoenix was very easy and staff was pleasant and cooperative. When they didn't have my car in the lot, they immediately upgraded me to an SUV with no questions or added expense. Drop off was a breeze.

1 out of 150

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very Good

698 reviews•48 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Margo was the best! She got me in and out fast!

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2023

At pickup they did not have they requested vehicle but something much larger / less fuel efficient. The person asked if I’d take it if they marked fuel out at zero to save a little on gas. I said yes. When I checked the invoice it noted fuel full. Not a big deal - I paid for the fuel I used but if I hadn’t checked I’d have paid the much higher return rate based on her statement to me.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Wasn’t able to book due to undisclosed fees that caused the booking to be higher then when I had booked online.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Amazingly painless.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Reservation was for full size car, didn't have available so was upgraded to a larger car (less m.p.g. but preferred due to number of passengers) for same price. Didn't pay attention to initialing contract before setting out but upon returning car realized was charged $75 more than reservation, mentioned that to the receiving agent which apologized and stated she couldn't do anything then (Saturday) but would take care of it on Monday, which to my relief she did and saved the whole experience. Don't know why/how the other agent got it wrong, just glad she was there.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

The staff was friendly and efficient.

1 out of 233

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Arizona

Sixt

7.9

Good

206 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

I had never heard of your company before this trip; would now recommend. The staff member who checked us in (“The Mark”) was friendly and efficient!! He talked with us about where we were going and gave us recommendations, which turned out great!! I have never experienced that from a car rental agent and really appreciated it!!

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

I booked a car pretty last-minute but the price was great, and then I got upgraded to a BMW. Staff was friendly and it was a quick pick-up and drop-off process. Would definitely book with Sixt again in Phx!

2.0

Poor|Mar 2022

Don't book with SIXT if there's even a 1% chance you'll need to cancel. It was the most infuriating process ever to cancel. Their website (there's absolutely no human to talk to) kept saying I needed to go through kayak to cancel. Kayak's website (also no human) says you have to go through SIXT. Neither was taking responsibility. After 8 emails SIXT finally cancelled it, which showed they were indeed the ones able to cancel it!!! Took way too much time. Don't recommend.

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2022

Car was a little smelly. Airport drop off was aweful. Not Sixt fault

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

Best customer service I’ve experienced in travel from PHX rental location. Great car, accommodating staff, fair price.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2022

Customer service at rental check- in and cehicke handover was the best I ever received from any car rental company. Great staff in Phoenix Sky Harbor. Also I was upgraded to a nicer car with no extra charge. Very satisfied!!!

1 out of 69

Avis

7.3

Good

226 reviews•26 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2023

Easy process,clean car

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

The receptionist was very helpful even though I was in a rush and stressed. She quickly got my car and also calmed me down while she got my information.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

I was so pleased with everything! The rental car agent was awesome. He helped me with an accidental booking at the wrong location and got me a car at the airport right away instead. The car was clean, comfortable and even nicer than I expected. Return was easy. The price was reasonable for the city and length of stay!

6.0

Okay|Jun 2023

Rental went great. Drive dependability was good. But when I RETURNED the vehicle at my destination I was charged 3times my agreed rate which drove my checking account hundreds into the negative. The Avis rep only said it's silly and I should be refunded all that in 2-3 days. Avis, your billing practices are both ille and unethical. Never again.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

The conversation the convenience the price the patient the ease the in and out great experience Thankyou very kind

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

fast and good service

1 out of 76

Avis Locations in Arizona

Budget

6.3

Okay

537 reviews•25 locations

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8.0

Very Good|Sept 2023

The car was basic. It doesnt have any good features beside the speed limiter!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Comfortable car with amazing gas mileage for a mon-hybrid. Rental process was easy at a good price. Our only frustration was with tire sensor going off often, even after filling air to specs.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

The only good thing they had going was they provided water for people waiting. On the down side they did not have cars available, was over an hour wait and charged much more over and above the kayak price. In Australia if you book hire cars online you have insurance included and no more to pay at the outlet. My experience so far with USA car rental is they just charge what they want on top with various extra fees, insurance and taxes. Overall very disappointed.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I reserved a car for 1 day and one way, the cost $507?!!!! Ridiculous!

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Budget location at PHX Sky Harbor closed.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Great

1 out of 179

Budget Locations in Arizona

Dollar

5.8

Fair

300 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Wonderful

8.0

Very Good|Jul 2023

Nothing to complain about. Got the car I wanted and it drove fine.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Quick & easy

4.0

Mediocre|May 2023

The van smelled like smoke that had been poorly covered up by a cleaning agent and it never went away. We had 3 young kids in the car and they complained every time we got in that it smelled. When we were picking up the van it took about 30 min to get the van. Also, there was another family behind us in line and they were also getting a van. We were talking to the girl at the counter when they brought 2 vans up but they let the other family choose their van first which is how we ended up with the van that smelled bad. Overall it was a poor experience and I wouldn't rent a car from Dollar again.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

good staff. choice of cars are bad and older model

4.0

Mediocre|May 2023

VERY long line to get the car and then another 30+ minutes for them to find a car for the people waiting. They offered a Telsa, which is great. I asked about how the recharge works and they had no idea how to show me so I passed on the car. They should know how each and every car works to help clients. Employees were literally sitting around waiting for cars to show up with a very long line of clients waiting. Check out guy never acknowledged me, simply grabbed the contract from my hand and then waved me through. Overall, poor customer service.

1 out of 100

Thrifty

4.8

Mediocre

106 reviews•6 locations

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2.0

Poor|May 2023

Several dozen people were told that they ran out of cars and that we would have to either wait 2 plus hours for returns or go to another rental agency. This is complete failure on management to plan, especially for an airport location. I ended up paying DOUBLE for my rental because of their incompetencies.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

Pick up process at Phoenix Rental Car Centre is terrible … the wait at counter is ALWAYS too long - with not enough staff… Once you actually get to the counter, the sign up process seems too complicated and takes a long time, and finally when you go downstairs to pick up your car, we had to wait another full HOUR to get our car because there wasn’t enough vehicles to supply the demand… I wish this was only a single occurrence but it has happened the 5 times we’ve gone through Phoenix rental car centre -

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

3hour wait to get checked in and then 2 hour wait for a car. Only had one person processing rental cars. Staff said it was the same way last year for this time of year. They already knew they were going to be busy so they Should have had more staff on duty.

6.0

Okay|Feb 2023

I had no one inspect the car before we left and when we returned. I had to go out of my way to get an inspection sheet and do it myself.

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2022

Idk if it was because they had offered a super awesome, can't-miss, out of this world deal for the weekend we rented, but the line at the Thrifty rental counter was outrageous. No other rental counter had near the amount of business. I actually started looking online to rent at a different company while standing in line because the line was long and SLOW. I waited in line for close to 20 minutes and I wasn't even inside the Thrifty counter area when the Dollar counter employees invited us over to their counter. That doubled the number of employees renting cars to customers. Look, the company knows how many cars are going out that day. Plan to get the Dollar counter to help sooner. When the line starts snaking out of the Thrifty area and around seating areas and crossing in front of two other counters, maybe you waited too long to start pulling people out and sending them to the Dollar counter.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

They were out of cars. None- there were about 60 people there that night and they did not get their vehicles. I paid a high upgrade fee to get a Shelby mustang convetible - it was the only car they had left. I was expecting to pay about $200 for a rental and I ended up spending about $900. It was a horrendously suboptimal experience. The car, however, was nice, but it would have rather been able to rent and pay for what I needed, not for a fancy sports car.

1 out of 36

Car hire in Arizona

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Arizona so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How long do people hire a car for when staying in Arizona?

Most people tend to hire a car in Arizona for 7 days which costs, on average, £37 per day. If you plan on hiring a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around £258 total. For a quick weekend hire, the total cost tends to average £88. £1,525 is the average cost of a month-long Arizona road trip car hire.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Arizona?

Prices for cars in Arizona were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Arizona?

As of May 2024, there are 223 operators available to choose from for cars in Arizona.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Arizona?

Among different countries, including Arizona, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Arizona?

To rent a car in Arizona, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Arizona?

You should use momondo to book a car hire in Arizona because it could save you time and money. momondo fetches and allows you to compare car hire prices and policies from thousands of car hire websites.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Arizona?

momondo enables you to find the best car hire deal in Arizona by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.