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Palm Springs Airport Car Rental

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Palm Springs Car Rental

Once the chosen vacation destination of the Rat Pack, Palm Springs is a world-class resort town. With classic mid-century modern architecture set against a desert backdrop, and hotels ranging from historic to boutique, a visit to this upscale city is all about relaxing in the California sunshine. Leave the pool behind to browse a wide range of vintage shops, or head downtown to a trendy cocktail bar. After renting a car from Palm Springs Airport, take a trip to the San Jacinto Mountains that ring the city for a rejuvenating hike.

Location Information

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    Currency US Dollar
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    Local Time GMT -8
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    Urban Speed Limit 35 mph
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    Rural Speed Limit 55 mph
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    Highway Speed Limit 65 mph
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    Drink Drive Limit 0.08% BAC
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    Side of road Right hand side

Top Attractions

  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

    Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

    The world’s largest rotating tram car car ascends more than 2.5 miles over the dramatic Chino Canyon cliffs to the pristine wilderness of the Mt San Jacinto State Park. The Mountain Station - at 8,516 feet - contains two restaurants, documentary theatres, observation decks, a natural history museum, and over 50 miles of hiking trails.

    Indian Canyons

    Indian Canyons

    This group of picturesque canyons has hiking and horseback riding trails, as well as picnic areas. This makes it a perfect spot for a day spent in nature without ever leaving Palm Springs. These canyons are the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and are especially sacred in their culture. Look out for historic rock art and house pits.

    Mt San Jacinto State Park

    Mt San Jacinto State Park

    There’s much more to the Mt San Jacinto State Park than simply enjoying the views from the Aerial Tramway. If you’re making use of a Palm Springs Airport car rental then you can enjoy the park’s scenic routes or stay in one of its drive-in campgrounds. The park is also home to a comprehensive network of hiking trails. Mount San Jacinto’s summit towers over the park.

Location Trends

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    Most popular car type 7 Seater People Carrier
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    Cheapest day rate $42.67
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    Average day rate $47.06
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Places to visit

  • Joshua Tree National Park

    With natural wonders like Joshua Tree National Park in the vicinity, it’s worth getting a Palm Springs car rental so you can explore the area on four wheels. This huge protected wilderness area is famous for its stark desert landscapes - including the Colorado Desert and Mojave Desert - and rugged rock formations. Most of the hiking trails in this park weave through the gigantic boulders of the Hidden Valley. Visitors driving from Palm Springs can reach the national park’s entrance in 50 minutes.

    Los Angeles

    In Palm Springs, you’re less than two hours by car from one of the world’s most famous cities - why not seize the opportunity to visit starry Los Angeles? See the iconic Hollywood sign, visit larger-than-life theme parks, or wander LA’s emblematic Walk of Fame. Take a drive along the palm-lined Sunset Boulevard and spend some time celebrity spotting. However you decide to enjoy the City of Angels, visiting LA for the first time is an unforgettable experience.

    San Diego

    Any keen surfers staying in Palm Springs will want to make the 2 hour 20 minute drive to the chilled out surf capital of San Diego. Despite being the US’ eighth largest city, San Diego feels irresistibly laid back, and all its neighbourhoods boast their own distinct personality. This Cali city is home to plenty of world-famous attractions, including San Diego Zoo, the 1,200-acre Balboa Park, and the historic Gaslamp Quarter, with its lively bar and restaurant scene.

Palm Springs Car Rental FAQs

A 4x4 is recommended for driving in the national parks.

Palm Springs International Airport

No

May, July, and August, which all have an average 403 sunlight hours.

January, with an average 48 mm rainfall.

Coachella, Stagecoach, The Palm Springs International Film Festival