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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in La Quinta

  • Driving car rentals in La Quinta is a wonderful way to see this resort city located in the Coachella Valley in Southern California. In La Quinta car rentals, you can visit people and places according to your own timetable. You can see local sites including the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, La Quinta Museum, and Indian Canyons. Car rentals in La Quinta give you the freedom to drive east to Joshua Tree National Park, southwest to San Diego, or northwest to Los Angeles.
  • Located about 20 miles northwest of La Quinta, Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is a convenient place for getting car rentals in La Quinta. At PSP, you can easily find the car rental counters right across from the baggage claim carousels. The rental cars are parked just outside the baggage claim. When it is time to return your La Quinta car rentals, drive them to the same parking stalls where you picked them up.
  • Roads in La Quinta are wide, quiet, and well-maintained. Also, in general, you do not see much traffic congestion in La Quinta. However, keep in mind that La Quinta is in the desert. Therefore, those driving car rentals in La Quinta should make sure you have a good pair of sunglasses. Also, make sure that you have a lot of water with you in the car. And, if you will be heading out on a desert highway, make sure your gas tank is at least half full when you leave since gas stations are much fewer and farther between once you are in the desert. Also, if you have another driver with you, change drivers frequently, since desert driving can become mesmerizing.
  • When driving car rentals in La Quinta, you might face a few challenges once you get out onto the highways and freeways that connect you to other desert cities in Coachella Valley. In April, during the Coachella Music and Arts Festival, many roads in and around La Quinta will be closed. So, if you are renting a car in April in La Quinta, be aware of road closures. Also, as you are driving north on Highway 111, the road narrows in Cathedral City and traffic becomes congested. Also, drivers in Coachella Valley are notorious for not using their blinkers and for not coming to complete stops at stop signs. So, drive defensively, ready for people to change lanes unexpectedly, and at a stop sign, expect other cars to simply do rolling stops.
  • Book your rental car in La Quinta at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate rental cars in La Quinta are around 28% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in La Quinta

  • How much is gas price in La Quinta?

    The average gas price in La Quinta is C$ 5.16 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 62 and C$ 82, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in La Quinta?

    Intermediate (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in La Quinta.

  • Which car rental companies are at Palm Springs airport (PSP)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Palm Springs airport include Thrifty, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Palm Springs airport (PSP)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Palm Springs airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Avis, Budget, Hertz, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Ace.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in La Quinta?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in La Quinta?

    An Intermediate car rental in La Quinta costs C$ 62 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car rental cost in La Quinta?

    A Special car rental in La Quinta costs C$ 61 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in La Quinta?

    A Compact car rental in La Quinta costs C$ 60 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in La Quinta?

    If you're in La Quinta to have fun, you might want to rent an SUV for traveling with family and friends and transporting sports equipment, such as golf clubs and tennis rackets. If you enjoy the sunshine, consider renting a convertible to drive through this desert terrain. If you will be attending business meetings or social events and you want to make an impression, consider renting a luxury sedan or premium SUV.

  • What's the speed limit in La Quinta?

    In La Quinta, Miles Avenue has a speed limit of 45 mph. Avenue 47 has a speed limit of 35 mph. Avenue 60 has 50 mph, as does Monroe Street. The speed limit on Highway 111 is 50 mph, reduced to 45 mph along certain sections in La Quinta. On residential streets in La Quinta, the speed limit is 25 mph. The I-10, just north of La Quinta, has a speed limit of 70 mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in La Quinta?

    On City streets in La Quinta, you can park your vehicle for up to 72 hours without getting any sort of parking citation. However, if you are parking in a gated community, that community very possibly has its own set of rules, and gated communities very often do not allow street parking overnight. Many resorts and country clubs in La Quinta have their own parking with their own parking rules. Some resorts and clubs include parking within the resort fee, and others charge a separate fee. When making reservations, be sure to ask about parking costs.

La Quinta car rental reviews and directory 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

3 locations in La Quinta

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49499 Eisenhower Dr

+1 760 564 7859

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73088 Highway 111

+1 760 341 4470

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83157 Us Highway 111

+1 760 347 0045

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10.0 Wonderful

CHARLES, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

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excellent

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Compact SUV

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Great will definitely use again

10.0 Wonderful

Tara, Jan 2024

Premium

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Great experience! Reserved a Mitsubishi SUV absolutely loved it!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Commercial

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They didn’t have a van available for me. Had to rent from Uhaul

10.0 Wonderful

Kim, May 2021

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Pros:

The staff was great and my drop off was super easy.

Cons:

Couldn't get the bluetooth to work in the car

2.0 Poor

Norman, May 2021

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Pros:

Did not have car I ordered. Tried to get me to take smaller car. I refused. Was given a hard time by salesman and then he went away. Tried to speak to manager, was ignored. Staff very unfriendly. I had to leave without a car. Was a disaster. I went to Avis and was treated as a customer should be. Rented a car to my choice for 2 weeks.

Cons:

more honest treatment of a customer. A manager that would listen to my problem. A less hostile attitude. Have used Enterprise in the past, would never use again.

1 out of 8

Dollar

5.8

Fair

One location in La Quinta

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83120 Hwy 111 Building A

+1 760 775 7217

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Thrifty

5.8

Fair

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83120 Hwy 111 Building A

+1 760 775 7217

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Hertz

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3 locations in La Quinta

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44 400 Indian Wells Lane

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83120 Hwy 111 Building A

+1 760 775 7217

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83167 Highway 111

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2.0 Poor

Taylor, Feb 2021

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Pros:

The price was good but doesn't matter if there are no cars to drive.

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They completely bailed on me! They let me book a car but told me in the morning they didn't have any available. Instead of getting one for me and calling back, they closed for the weekend.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Compact

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Great fast and easy

2.0 Poor

Tsutomu, May 2022

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A car was not available.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2021

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It’s was a wonderful experience thank you

7.9 Good

Stacy, Jul 2021

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The experience was good. I needed the car because mine was getting repaired. Getting the car was easy and the return was even easier. The person I dealt with was professional and friendly.

1.9 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2021

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I originally rented a cargo van. However, the previous renter had not returned the vehicle so I was given a Chevy truck. This Hertz location closed at 12:00 and about :30 into our trip to Flagstaff the AC stopped working. We traveled in 110+ heat with no AC. The next day I tried to get through to customer service, but gave up after being on hold for over an hour. I then went to the the next closest Hertz to see if I could swap our vehicle. They did not have anything comparable to haul our items from my sons dorm room. So we traveled another 300+ miles in 107+ heat with no AC.

1 out of 3

Avis

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One location in La Quinta

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74-881 Hovley Lane East

+1 760 346 7429

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Intermediate

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They committed fraud on me, they charged me an extra 134 dollars from my account, they claim that I did not fill the gas tank and that is lies. I have proof that if I did fill it, if I have to go to court for this, I will do it if they do not return my money.

10.0 Wonderful

Nancy, May 2021

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The staff was great at this location. Best experience ever at a rental car agency!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

They didn’t have any cars to rent!

2.0 Poor

Chanel, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Car was not available!!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
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

Adele, Sep 2021

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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

Budget

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One location in La Quinta

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74-881 Hovley Lane East

+1 760 776 9565

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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Minivan

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Inside of car, front and bach seats, and trunk area strewn with trash from prior renters. Very disappointing, otherwise the experience was “good” overall.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

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The drop off was a bit complicated since the Budget airport location is closed. Fortunately the Avis people found us and checked in the car. They were all very nice at pick up and drop off

10.0 Wonderful

Jason, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Pickup and dropoff was easy, and the car was clean when I got it

Cons:

nothing! The car was clean when I got it, the service was top notch, the return was seamless. nothing else I could ask for in a rental agency, you have my business next time!!!

4.0 Mediocre

Steve, Nov 2021

KAYAK
I declined the insurance and was charged for it even though my contract said I declined it. I had to call the Budget rent of car where I picked up the car to clear it up.

1 out of 2

59 travellers who rented a car in La Quinta gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.8

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