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Cheap Car Hire in Phoenix from $48

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Phoenix with a pick-up date of 29/1 and drop-off date of 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Phoenix car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Phoenix. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 January 2025.

Most popular company

NUCAR

Price of petrol per litre

$1.74

Average price per day

$34

Cheapest price per day

$48

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Phoenix 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 21 January 2025.

January

$72

February

$96

March

$113

April

$94

May

$89

June

$83

July

$81

August

$83

September

$91

October

$112

November

$101

December

$85

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Phoenix 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 Phoenix

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Phoenix and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 January 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Phoenix this past week from 77 hire locations out of 40 hire agencies. Prices for a Phoenix small car hire start from $48/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Compare available car types for hire in Phoenix

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Phoenix to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 January 2025.

Small cars

$77 - $116

All Car Types

$104 - $133

To hire a small car in Phoenix, the United States, you would pay an average price of $94/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Phoenix, the United States (~$77/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$116/day). In fact, October is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Phoenix. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Phoenix, hiring a small car saves you 19% 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 Phoenix small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Phoenix, the United States, you would pay an average price of $107/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Phoenix, the United States (~$91/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$134/day). In fact, December is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Phoenix. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Phoenix, hiring a medium 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 Phoenix medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Phoenix, the United States, you would pay an average price of $131/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Phoenix, the United States (~$103/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$184/day). In fact, April is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Phoenix. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Phoenix, hiring a large 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 Phoenix large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Phoenix, the United States, you would pay an average price of $113/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Phoenix, the United States (~$88/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$143/day). In fact, January is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Phoenix. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Phoenix, hiring a SUV saves you 3% 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 Phoenix SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Phoenix, the United States, you would pay an average price of $196/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in Phoenix, the United States (~$96/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$346/day). In fact, January is about 52% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Phoenix. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Phoenix, hiring a van is 42% 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.

To hire a luxury car in Phoenix, the United States, you would pay an average price of $110/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Phoenix, the United States (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$226/day). In fact, November is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Phoenix. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Phoenix, hiring a luxury car saves you 6% 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 Phoenix luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Phoenix, the United States, you would pay an average price of $131/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Phoenix, the United States (~$87/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$299/day). In fact, June is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Phoenix. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Phoenix, hiring a convertible 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 Phoenix convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris$48/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Auris$49/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Auris
Kia Rio$51/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

Top hire agencies in Phoenix

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Phoenix known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Phoenix. Reviews were last updated on 21 January 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Phoenix area such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Hertz. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a car hire agency.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
160 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.8

Budget

6.0
Okay
219 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.3

Hertz

4.9
Mediocre
410 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.8

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.3

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
87 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

8.1

Avis

7.2
Good
72 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.0

Dollar

4.8
Mediocre
88 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.2

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.1

Thrifty

4.7
Mediocre
53 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

5.9

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

5.0

Easirent

4.8
Mediocre
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.4

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

5.2

Best Phoenix car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Phoenix. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Phoenix with an average daily rate of $65. Data was last updated on 21 January 2025.
Check out some of the very best car hire deals we've found in Phoenix. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Toyota Yaris$48/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Auris$49/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Auris
Hyundai i30$49/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai i30

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Phoenix, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Phoenix?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $34/day when booking a car hire in Phoenix. The absolute best deal a user found was for $34/day from NU Car, booked on Jan. 12.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Phoenix?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Phoenix from the following companies over the past two weeks: Fox ($48/day), Thrifty ($49/day), and NU Car ($51/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Phoenix?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, FlexWays (10.0 rating), National (8.8 rating) and Alamo (8.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Phoenix.

  • What are petrol prices like in Phoenix?

    The average price of petrol in Phoenix is $1.74/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $78 and $113 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Phoenix for a week from NU Car?

    Hiring a car in Phoenix for a week can be a great option for travel. NU Car, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $239/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Phoenix for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 26% on a hire car in Phoenix. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Phoenix?

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

  • How much is a car hire in Phoenix for a weekend?

    It costs $114 for a weekend car hire in Phoenix, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Phoenix in February, prices are $99 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Phoenix?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Phoenix is Standard (Toyota RAV4) based on our Cheapflights data.

Luxury car hires in Phoenix

Find luxury car hire deals in Phoenix from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Phoenix cost an average of $134 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 January 2025.
Browse through some of the best options we've found for luxury car hires in Phoenix. Before completing your reservation, make sure the deal you've selected matches your car hire needs and budget.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$89/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$92/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$96/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Car hires by fuel type in Phoenix

Browse car hires by fuel type in Phoenix. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Phoenix. Deals were last updated on 21 January 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Phoenix. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($28+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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