SUV Rental in Palm Springs

Hola Car Rentals is the only premium partner of the top car rental brands operating in Palm Springs, giving you exclusive access to our All Inclusive+ rate. This rate includes benefits that no other company can match, even when renting an SUV:

• Free liability coverage starting at US$ 300,000 in case of an accident (applies only to certain rates and itineraries)
• Toll cashback: recover up to 5% of the reservation's total value for toll charges incurred during your rental period
• Premium travel medical assistance providing up to US$ 150,000 in coverage for a maximum of 5 passengers in case of a medical emergency, excluding pre-existing conditions
• No Extra Charges© guarantee: if the counter charges you for something not listed on your confirmation and not an optional add-on you accepted, Hola Car Rentals will work to remove or reimburse the charge after verification

All of this comes at no extra cost, ensuring a fully protected SUV rental experience and peace of mind throughout your trip in Palm Springs.

No. With Hola Car Rentals, all costs and charges for your SUV booking in Palm Springs are clearly shown at the time of reservation and in your confirmation email, so you know exactly what you are paying before you arrive at the counter.

On top of that, every Hola Car Rentals booking includes the No Extra Charges© guarantee, whether you are renting an SUV or any other vehicle class. This is a pricing guarantee (not insurance) that protects you if the counter in Palm Springs charges you for something that was not listed on your confirmation and was not an optional add-on you accepted. If that happens, Hola Car Rentals will work with the rental partner to remove or reimburse the charge after verification.

The only costs outside this guarantee are:

• Optional add-ons you choose at the counter (GPS, child seats, prepaid fuel)
• Usage-based charges (tolls, fuel shortfall, traffic fines)

At Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), rental car counters are located inside the terminal at 3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262. After collecting your baggage, follow the signs to the consolidated rental counter area where brands including Avis, Alamo, Hertz, Budget, and Dollar are all represented.

For your Palm Springs SUV rental, you sign the agreement and receive your keys at the counter. Some vehicles, including larger SUV models, may be staged in an off-site lot reached by a short shuttle rather than on foot. Plan for roughly 20 to 45 minutes from landing to driving away, and that window shortens if you use an online check-in option such as Alamo Accelerated Check-in before arriving.

Airport counters operate extended hours, for example Avis runs Sunday through Saturday from 07:00 AM to midnight with 24-hour drop-off available, so late-night arrivals can still collect their SUV in Palm Springs without issue.

Yes, you can pick up a SUV rental at off-airport locations in Palm Springs, though they work differently from the airport counter.

City-center options include addresses such as 650 S Eugene Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92264 (Budget and Avis) and 4041 Airport Center Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264 (Enterprise). A nearby option is also available at 68150 Ramon Road in Cathedral City, roughly 10 to 15 miles from central Palm Springs.

Key differences to keep in mind when choosing an off-airport SUV rental in Palm Springs:

• You must arrange your own transport to the location (taxi or rideshare from PSP)
• Hours are shorter, for example the 650 S Eugene Rd location runs Monday to Friday 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM and Saturday to Sunday 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Off-airport locations typically do not charge the airport concession recovery fee, which can save 15 to 25 percent on the base rate
• After-hours key drop may be available at some locations but is not guaranteed

Always confirm the exact hours for your chosen Palm Springs SUV rental location before booking, especially if your flight arrives late.

To collect your SUV rental in Palm Springs, bring the following physical documents to the counter:

• A valid, original driver's license in the main driver's name
• A major credit card with the driver's name printed on the card, used for the security deposit hold
• A passport or valid government-issued photo ID
• Your booking confirmation or printed voucher
• Round-trip flight tickets or cruise tickets (required for visitors from outside the United States)

If your driver's license uses a non-Latin alphabet such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, or Cyrillic, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory alongside your original license. For licenses in other non-English scripts, an IDP is strongly recommended. The IDP is a translation only and cannot be used without the original license.

All documents must be physical. Digital copies shown on a phone are not accepted at any Palm Springs SUV rental counter. Name mismatches between your license, passport, and credit card are one of the most common causes of delays at pickup, so verify they all match before you travel.

Most highways around Palm Springs are free, but if you drive your SUV rental toward Los Angeles or Orange County you will encounter California's cashless toll network.

California uses the FasTrak electronic system on all toll facilities, including Orange County toll roads (SR-73, SR-133, SR-241, SR-261) and express lanes on routes such as I-10 and I-110. There are no cash toll booths on these roads, and out-of-state transponders like E-ZPass or SunPass are not compatible.

Your Palm Springs SUV rental already includes an electronic toll device or plate-based billing system. At the counter you have two options:

• Unlimited toll package: a fixed daily rate of approximately US$11 to US$25 per day, covering all toll usage during the rental
• Pay per use: the rental company charges the actual toll amount plus administrative processing fees, billed to your card after the rental ends, sometimes weeks later

You can also opt out at pickup and pay tolls directly through the toll agency's website, but you must inform the counter agent so they can deactivate the vehicle's default device and prevent duplicate charges.

Hola Car Rentals includes Tolls Cashback on every booking, so you can recover up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during your Palm Springs SUV rental. See the next question for details on how to claim.

When you pick up a SUV rental at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), several location-based fees are added on top of the base rate. These are standard for California airport rentals and are separate from the vehicle price itself.

• Airport concession recovery fee: typically 10 to 12 percent of the base rate, charged by the airport for operating on its premises
• Customer facility charge (CFC): approximately US$4.50 to US$5.50 per rental day, covering the cost of the rental car facility
• City and county rental car tax: Palm Springs applies a rental car tax of approximately 12 percent, which is higher than many other US cities due to its desert resort classification
• State and tourism surcharges: an additional 1 to 3 percent may apply

These fees are not unique to any one brand. Every SUV rental picked up at PSP is subject to the same airport-imposed charges. Picking up your SUV at an off-airport Palm Springs location such as 650 S Eugene Rd avoids the concession recovery fee and CFC, which can reduce the total cost by 15 to 25 percent, though you will need to arrange your own transport from the airport.

Your booking confirmation will show which fees are included in your prepaid rate and which are due at the counter.

Hola Car Rentals includes Tolls Cashback on every Palm Springs SUV rental booking, allowing you to recover up to 5% of your total booking value for tolls paid during your trip.

This is especially useful if you drive your SUV from Palm Springs toward Los Angeles or Orange County, where FasTrak toll roads and express lanes can add up quickly.

How the reimbursement is calculated:

• If your booking total is US$500, the maximum cashback is US$25
• If you paid US$18 in tolls, you receive US$18 back
• If you paid US$40 in tolls, you receive US$25 (the cap)

To claim your cashback after returning your Palm Springs SUV rental:

• Email [email protected] within 30 days of vehicle return
• Use the subject line: Tolls Cashback - HOLA followed by your confirmation number
• Attach your Hola Car Rentals reservation confirmation, the signed rental agreement, and a toll receipt or statement showing charges paid during the rental period

Refunds are processed to the original payment method and typically arrive within 7 to 10 business days after approval. Submissions received after 30 days are not accepted.

Yes, a major credit card is required to pick up a SUV rental in Palm Springs. The card must be in the main driver's name with the driver's name physically printed on the card, and it must be presented in person at the counter.

The card is used to place a temporary security hold, not a charge, on your available credit. For a SUV rental in Palm Springs, typical holds at US locations range from approximately US$300 to US$400, though larger or premium SUV classes may carry a higher hold amount.

Important points to keep in mind:

• Debit cards and prepaid cards are not accepted for the security deposit hold
• Virtual or digital-only card numbers are not accepted, you must present the physical card
• Even if you prepaid your booking online, you still need to show a physical credit card at the Palm Springs counter
• The hold is released after you return the SUV, but your bank controls when it appears back on your statement, which can take up to 15 business days

Bring a backup credit card in your name in case your primary card is declined, and notify your bank of your travel dates to prevent fraud blocks on an in-person authorization in Palm Springs.

The minimum age to rent a SUV in Palm Springs without a surcharge is 25. Drivers aged 21 to 24 can rent in California but will be charged a daily young-renter surcharge, and most SUV classes are restricted to renters aged 25 and older.

Age rules that apply to your Palm Springs SUV rental:

• 25 and older: no age surcharge, full access to available vehicle classes
• 21 to 24: young-renter surcharge applies daily, and most full-size, premium, and large SUV categories are not available
• Under 21: not eligible to rent in California outside of New York and Michigan exceptions

If you are 21 to 24 and booking a SUV rental in Palm Springs, look for compact or intermediate SUV categories, as these are typically the classes available to younger renters. The surcharge amount varies by rental brand and is paid at the counter in Palm Springs, not online at booking.

One exception applies for Latin American and Caribbean travelers aged 21 to 24 renting through Avis or Budget: the young-renter fee may be waived on eligible Hola Car Rentals rate plans for certain vehicle categories. Check your booking confirmation to see if the waiver is shown.

Your SUV rental in Palm Springs may include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) depending on the rate plan you selected, but it is important to understand what is and is not covered.

What CDW or LDW typically covers for your Palm Springs SUV rental:

• Damage to the rental SUV from a collision or covered incident
• Theft or vandalism of the vehicle
• A deductible or excess may still apply unless your confirmation explicitly states zero deductible

What CDW or LDW does not cover:

• Damage or injury caused to other people or their property (third-party liability)
• Tires, wheels, undercarriage, or roof damage in most cases
• Incidents involving unauthorized drivers or prohibited use such as off-road driving

For third-party liability protection on your Palm Springs SUV rental, you need a separate Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS or SLI). Some US states require rental companies to include a minimum level of liability coverage, but this varies. Always review your rental agreement at the Palm Springs counter to confirm exactly what is active before driving away.

Yes, you can add an additional driver to your SUV rental in Palm Springs, either as part of your rate or for a daily fee paid at the counter.

Some Hola Car Rentals rates include one additional driver at no extra cost. Check your booking confirmation for the line that reads additional driver free of charge. If it is not shown, the following daily fees apply at the Palm Springs counter:

• Avis, Budget, and Payless: US$13 per rental day, capped at US$65 plus taxes
• Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar: US$13.50 per rental day, capped at US$189 plus taxes
• Alamo, National, and Enterprise: US$15 per day plus taxes

Requirements for adding a driver to your Palm Springs SUV rental:

• The additional driver must be present at the Palm Springs counter at pickup
• They must show a valid driver's license and sign the rental agreement
• They must meet the minimum age requirement (25 for most brands; note that for Avis, Budget, and Payless, additional drivers must generally be at least 25)
• If their license uses a non-Latin alphabet, an IDP is required

Only drivers listed on the rental agreement are covered by CDW, LDW, and liability protections. Anyone who drives the SUV in Palm Springs without being named on the contract is not covered.

Your Palm Springs SUV rental uses a Full-to-Full fuel policy by default. You receive the SUV with a full tank and must return it full to avoid charges.

Steps to follow for your Palm Springs SUV rental:

• At pickup, check the fuel gauge with the agent and confirm the starting level is recorded on the rental agreement
• Take a photo of the dashboard showing the odometer and fuel gauge
• Refuel within approximately 10 miles of the Palm Springs return location before dropping off the SUV
• Keep your final fuel receipt showing the date, time, and station address

If you return the SUV in Palm Springs with less than a full tank, the rental company will charge you for the fuel shortfall at their own refueling rate, which is typically higher than pump prices, plus a refueling service fee.

Note that fuel prices in California are generally 20 to 30 percent above the National average, so filling up at a station near the return location rather than relying on the rental company's rate will save you money. For after-hours returns at PSP, leave your fuel receipt in the key drop envelope and keep a photo of the full gauge on your phone.

Yes, most Hola Car Rentals bookings include travel assistance through Terrawind Global Protection, and this benefit applies to your Palm Springs SUV rental if you are not a US or Canadian resident.

This coverage is particularly relevant in Palm Springs, where the desert location means that a breakdown or medical situation on a remote stretch of highway could leave you far from the nearest hospital or service center.

What is typically included:

• Travel and medical coverage for up to 5 passengers
• Legal assistance in the event of an accident
• Compensation for baggage lost by the airline
• Flight cancellation insurance

Important limitations to know before your Palm Springs SUV rental:

• US and Canadian residents do not qualify for this benefit
• Pre-existing medical conditions are not covered
• This does not replace CDW or LDW for damage to the SUV itself
• You must contact the assistance line before incurring expenses where prior authorization is required

To reach assistance 24 hours a day, call +1 888 980 9992 (toll-free) or contact WhatsApp at +1 208 910 1001. Have your Hola Car Rentals confirmation number ready when you call.

Yes, one-way SUV rentals are possible in Palm Springs, but a drop-off fee may apply depending on your return location, the rental brand, and the vehicle class.

Common patterns for one-way SUV rentals from Palm Springs:

• Palm Springs to another Southern California city such as Los Angeles or San Diego: a drop-off fee typically applies and varies by distance and SUV class
• Palm Springs airport to a Palm Springs city-center location: often no drop-off fee for same-city returns
• Palm Springs to a different state: a drop-off fee almost always applies and may be significant for a large SUV

The drop-off fee for your Palm Springs SUV rental is shown during the booking process on the rate details page under the section labeled to pay at destination. It is not included in the prepaid rate and cannot be covered by No Extra Charges© Coverage unless it was not disclosed at booking.

If you need to change your return location after booking your Palm Springs SUV rental, be aware that the route will be repriced and the drop-off fee may increase or a new fee may be added. Cross-border one-way rentals, for example from Palm Springs into Mexico, are generally not permitted or carry very high fees and restrictions. Always confirm the terms on your booking confirmation before driving away.