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Budget

7.7

Good

4 reviews•1 location

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Avis

7.5

Good

6 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

A new car but engine trouble light came on for last half of the trip. Not the fault of the rental office.

1.9

Poor|Sept 2021

I was not notified until I picked up the car that there would be a $200 deposit. The car windows and monitor were dirty. The rental agent was not clear on his words about another card. I tried 2 credit cards but with the additional $200 they were declined. I left the office and went home to call Avis. Gabriel at Avis recommended that I could use my debit card. That was not told to me at the rental office. When I went back to the rental office I spoke to the agent about the use of a debit card. His reply was the same response, Do I have an another card. When I asked about the deposit, he pointed me to a notice above my head. It was not on my email. This made me 2 hours late plus the frustration of not getting the car on time. Very poor customer service.

1 out of 2

Hertz

6.8

Okay

20 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Isreal was very pleasant and personable to work with. Probably will not need to rent another car in Palm Springs again but if I do, it'll be through them.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

The car wasn’t even available and I wasn’t notified until a few minutes before I was scheduled to pick it up. They offered a different car at a much higher price which defeated the whole reason I was going to them - to get the low price. Very disappointing.

6.0

Okay|May 2023

The staff could be a little more pleasant. It’s not that they were rude, but they certainly weren’t going out of their way to be friendly.

8.0

Very Good|Jan 2023

Hertz was great, my review is more about making a booking through Kayak instead of with Hertz directly: Making a booking with Kayak means you have no flexibility to make adjustments - so make sure you book exactly what you will need. You lock in a rate and dates, and then there is no way to adjust your booking. You can’t add or remove days, you can’t switch your drop off location. Hertz has no ability to make adjustments to your booking because it was made through Kayak at a guaranteed rate - and Kayak also can’t adjust your booking because you are technically booked with Hertz. We had extremely kind and helpful service staff with Hertz who couldn’t do anything to adjust the booking. I booked for six days and later wanted to add a seventh, they couldn’t do it even though the “weekly rate” would have technically covered the seventh day and no more money would have been exchanged. I even offered to pay for the extra day, and Hertz couldn’t do it - they literally cannot change any numbers in their system once the booking is made. I would book through Kayak again, it was easy to use and the rental price was a good deal, but I will be more careful and only book if I am 100% confident on the dates I need.

8.0

Very Good|Dec 2022

The car type I received was different than requested, larger and a gas hog. It reeked of cigarette smoke.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

Excellent customer service

1 out of 7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.4

Okay

23 reviews•3 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

They called within two hours of pick up saying they had no cars to rent

6.0

Okay|Apr 2023

Siri cannot find pickup location, which was a big problem.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

Did not honor reservation. What’s the point of reserving… total scam

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2022

Called ahead to ensure when I dropped off the car I could have a ride back to my home. Pulled in to drop off car and they said oh we don’t have someone to take you home you have to get there on your own. I said wait a minute I called you to make sure that I have a ride home you told me I would and now you’re telling me I have to call a cab?. Finally after a half hour of arguing with the idiot an extra worker showed up and they took me home. I was always a loyal renter at enterprise I’m looking for an alternate source now

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

They did not have the car available for me they let me know at the last minute had asked for 15 pasanger then the changed it to 12 then they didn’t have the 12 and at last they didn’t have anything for me and didn’t even care I had plans they gave the worst service

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

Friendly staff accommodated our drop off change.

1 out of 8

Dollar

1 location

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Thrifty

1 location

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Eagle Rent A Car

1 location

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Driving with a car hire in Palm Desert - FAQs

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

Is there a fee to cancel my Palm Desert, California car hire?

In most cases, there is no fee when you cancel your Palm Desert car hire. You can check to see whether or not your preferred car hire company in Palm Desert offers free cancellation when booking with momondo.

What is the speed limit in Palm Desert, California?

The speed limit in Palm Desert is 40 km/h, unless otherwise stated on road signs. Palm Desert also has a suburban speed limit of 120 km/h which is strictly enforced. If you find yourself on a motorway in Palm Desert, be aware that the speed limit is generally 120 km/h.

What car hire company has the Nissan Pathfinder in Palm Desert?

Dollar is the most popular car hire company offering Nissan Pathfinder hire in Palm Desert. The cost to hire the Nissan Pathfinder from Dollar is ₹ 3,816/day on average.

Is the weather in Palm Desert similar to the rest of California?

The climate in California during February is usually 12 °C with an expected 83.3 mm of precipitation throughout the month. Those looking to hire a car and leave from Palm Desert on a road trip to the surrounding area should take note of this information.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Palm Desert?

Prices for cars in Palm Desert refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Palm Desert?

As of February 2025, there are 16 operators available to choose from for cars in Palm Desert.

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

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Palm Desert. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

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

To rent a car in Palm Desert, 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.

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