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Tempe car rental information

Pick-up locationTempe
Car typesCompact, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Standard SUV
Rental locations11
Airport locations0
Popular agenciesEnterprise Rent-A-Car

Cheap car rentals in Tempe

CompactC$ 53/day
MinivanC$ 109/day
Intermediate SUVC$ 73/day
Standard SUVC$ 84/day
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Top tips for renting a car in Tempe

  • Although there’s plenty to see inside the city, one of the greatest benefits of finding cheap car rentals in Tempe is what you can see outside the city. Geology and archeology enthusiasts may visit the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve. Start west on I-10, then drive north on I-17 and you’ll arrive in 35 mins or so. For those who prefer hiking or horseback riding, head northeast along AZ-87N. In 40 mins or so you’ll arrive at McDowell Mountain Regional Park. If you’d prefer to see where old western movies were filmed at Old Tucson Studios, drive southeast along I-10 until you reach Tucson. A one-way trip takes about 1h 30 mins.
  • To enjoy Tempe car rentals the most, you’ll want to be aware of some US holidays and Tempe events that might affect traffic. In January, the Regional Unity Walk includes street parades near Tempe Town Lake, so the area around E Rio Salado Parkway will see extra traffic. Similarly, on the 4th of July, fireworks displays at Tempe Town Lake mean E Rio Salado Parkway and Mill Avenue will have traffic jams. In late November, the Homecoming Parade for Arizona State University closes off sections of Myrtle Avenue, College Avenue, and McAllister Avenue.
  • Drivers of cheap car rentals in Tempe don’t need to worry about toll roads. That’s because there aren’t any tolls inside the city, outside the city, or in the entire state of Arizona. The situation may change so it’s important to stay updated. Tempe does, however, have quite a few carpool lanes. These are known as high occupancy vehicle lanes (HOV lanes) and they’re on nearly all the major highways – that means US Route 60, US Route 101, Interstate-10, and Interstate-17. If you have two or more passengers in the car, you may use these lanes. If you have less than two passengers, then using HOV lanes can lead to fines.
  • Car rentals are convenient when maneuvering in and around Tempe, helping get to where you need to go with flexibility and personal space. You can check out comedy shows, dances, and concerts at the Tempe Center for Arts in the town or drive to the Arizona Museum of Natural History, located around 7 miles from Tempe in the neighboring Mesa area. If you are traveling with family, obtaining a van from car rentals in Tempe allows you to visit Papago Park, around 3 miles from Downtown Tempe, where you can bike, hike, or have a picnic.
  • You can get to Tempe via the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), located around 4 miles from the city. The airport has a Car Rental Center containing different companies, such as Alamo, Avis, Fox Rent-A-Car, NU Car Rentals, and Thrifty. You can reach this center using the Car Rental Shuttle that stops every few minutes at the sidewalk on every terminal's baggage claim levels. Ensure to book your vehicle before your trip, because car rentals in Tempe and the Phoenix area have high demand, limiting walk-up clients' options.
  • Tempe has a well-constructed transportation system, mainly featuring freeways such as the US 60, facilitating efficient movement within and outside the city. You can opt to install a navigation system in your Tempe car rental to increase your confidence and avoid getting lost among the town's multiple streets. The city has seen a few cases of jaywalking accidents, so you want to keep an eye out for cyclists and pedestrians.
  • The afternoon rush hour generally starts around 3pm and worsens at 5:30pm. In the morning, the congestion lasts from approximately 6am to 9am, getting heaviest at around 8am. If you want convenient time management, it is best to wait until 6pm or leaving much earlier than scheduled. In particular, you want to stay away from the I-10 Highway that creates a lot of traffic at the exits.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Tempe for C$ 79 or less
  • Book your rental car in Tempe at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Supplier choice rental cars in Tempe are around 7% cheaper than other car types, on average

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Tempe car rental reviews and directory

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.7

Very good

49 reviews

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

8.5

4 locations in Tempe

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Locations in Tempe

1120 N Mcclintock Dr

+1 480 784 5995

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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1131 W Broadway Rd

+1 480 829 3970

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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1801 E. Baseline Rd

+1 480 820 1883

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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8201 S Priest Dr

+1 480 940 1616

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Apr. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Service was wonderful.

Cons:

Everything was great.

2.0 Poor

Jan. 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing! Worst interaction I’ve ever had with ANY business! After 4 hours of waiting for a pickup, they brought me to a location that only had trucks and mini-vans available when my reservation was for a small economy car. Then they had the nerve to get upset with me for being mad! Nobody ever apologized!

Cons:

They could have been up front from the start and told me either that they didn’t have the type of car I reserved, or that they couldn’t provide pickup. Instead, they led me on a wild goose for 4 hours (!) and never delivered.

10.0 Wonderful

Nov. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff is friendly and helpful, we didn't have to wait at all and they found us a car that met all of our needs.

10.0 Wonderful

Jan. 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Our experience was exceptional. The price quote was spot on & the service provided was very customer experience oriented. Told them that Enterprise will certainly eon our radar for car rental(s) in the future.

5.6 Fair

Apr. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

Hour and a half wait. No instructions on where to go after check in. Charged $20 more than booking price (after tax and fees).

5.2 Fair

Apr. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Vehicle was clean.

Cons:

Staff was not helpful in describing different types of insurance and felt pressured into buying insurance. Were charged extra to change the drop-off point to the Airport because our flight times were changed and we didn't have enough time to drop it off at our pick up location. Employee on the phone was also not very knowledgeable or helpful.

1 out of 8

Avis

9.3

Wonderful

8 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

8.0

One location in Tempe

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Locations in Tempe

1412 North Scottsdale Road

+1 480 994 9376

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Mar. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Great car at a decent price on short notice...really nice rental agent

10.0 Wonderful

Dec. 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Great car, great gas mileage. The man we rented from was very friendly, nice helpful, all around great guy.

Cons:

There was no windshield washer fluid and windows were not clean enough inside or out.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct. 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

The value even with a round trip Uber ride was still hundreds less than less car at the airport. Service at the smaller desk was also better!

10.0 Wonderful

Jan. 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

The PRICE! The customer service at Abis was perfect

10.0 Wonderful

Oct. 2022

KAYAK
Car was being picked up at a non-airport location and all went smoothly, car was ready and clean.

8.0 Very good

Nov. 2021

KAYAK
Love the car and the staff at the location was very helpful. They need to keep up with their car service. Overall good experience.

1 out of 2

Budget

9.0

Wonderful

6 reviews

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.0

One location in Tempe

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Locations in Tempe

1412 North Scottsdale Road

+1 480 994 9088

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00
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8.0 Very good

Jul. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff at the pick up was friendly, on the contrary at the drop off was tough and stiff and not customer oriented as a matter of fact he wasn’t to care about how customer feels. I think he never heard about customer satisfaction and wasn’t trained properly

Cons:

Nothing could be better except the staff at the drop off you can definitely have a better customer oriented who care about customer satisfaction and customer feelings

10.0 Wonderful

Mar. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

The service was fine. The free upgrade to a Ford Explorer was unexpected, but much enjoyed. A great vehicle! The whole process worked out very well.

9.6 Wonderful

Nov. 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Ended up getting the car one a short notice and ended up with a great new car. Picked it up in Tempe and returned it the next day at the airport. Received prompt service at both locations. the car was very clean and drove very well

Cons:

The one day rental rate was a bit expensive

10.0 Wonderful

Oct. 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was very clean when we picked it up. The employees were friendly and exceptionally helpful. Bonus points for letting us keep the rental for 3 extra hours at no charge. Would definitely recommend to others and use them personally again!

1 out of 2

Hertz

6.5

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.2

3 locations in Tempe

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Locations in Tempe

1747 East Apache Boulevard

+1 480 967 7577

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
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510 S Forest Avenue

+1 480 317 1380

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:00
Friday07:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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7700 S Priest Drive

+1 480 753 4606

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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8.0 Very good

Oct. 2022

KAYAK
Easy to access the vehicle

10.0 Wonderful

Dec. 2021

KAYAK
Would love to be able to speak with a human at hertz impossible to talk to someone Would be nice if u would make some changes

8.0 Very good

Dec. 2021

KAYAK
Great location to pick up a car that is not at the airport. Friendly staff. Had to wait to long in a line of only 3 people. The employee redeemed himself with me by offering to just take the keys and email the receipt before helping the next customer. That was helpful and attentive to my needs. It was definitely a good fit for someone who needs a car in Phoenix and does not need an airport rental.

2.0 Poor

Mar. 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Everything bad from A to Z . The worst experience ever

5.2 Fair

Sep. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Nice staff, pretty fast

Cons:

Hard to find location, no signs outside

10.0 Wonderful

Jul. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly staff! Great price! Nice car!

Cons:

Cleaner car. Back Window had a grease spot on it from what look like hair product

1 out of 6

Eagle Rent A Car

No score available yet

One location in Tempe

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1000 N. Mcclintock Drive

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Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in Tempe

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Locations in Tempe

7700 South Priest Drive

+1 480 753 4606

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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86 travellers who rented a car in Tempe gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.8

Car rental locations in or near Tempe

Good to know

Most popular agency

Turo

Average price

C$ 82/day

Good deal

C$ 79/day

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