PHXUpdated September 25, 2026

Car rental at Phoenix airport

Phoenix · United States

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Rental companies at the airport

Car rental companies operating at Phoenix airport (PHX) and where to find them. The airport is 4.8 km from Phoenix. See also the airport guide for general information.

All rental car companies serving Phoenix Sky Harbor operate out of a single centralized facility called the Rental Car Center (located at 1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle South).

Getting There (PHX Sky Train)

Shuttle buses no longer operate at terminal curbs. Access to the rental facility is provided exclusively by the automated, free PHX Sky Train.

Directions: From either terminal, follow directional signage to the PHX Sky Train station, board the train, and exit at the Rental Car Center / 24th Street Station. Escalators and elevators lead directly into the customer service lobby.

Frequency: Trains run 24 hours a day, arriving every 3 to 5 minutes.

On-Site Rental Agencies

The following companies operate dedicated customer counters at the Rental Car Center:

  • Alamo – Open 24 hours.
  • Avis – Open 24 hours.
  • Budget – Open 24 hours.
  • Dollar – Open 24 hours.
  • Easirent Car Rental – Extended daily operating hours.
  • Enterprise – Open 24 hours.
  • Fox Rent A Car – Extended hours (4:00 am to 12:30 am).
  • Hertz – Open 24 hours.
  • National – Open 24 hours.
  • NÜ Car Rentals – Daytime and evening hours (7:00 am to 12:30 am).
  • Payless – Open 24 hours.
  • Sixt – Extended hours (6:00 am to 1:00 am).
  • Thrifty – Open 24 hours.

Car Rental Requirements

Renting a vehicle at the center requires presenting a valid driver's license, a valid passport (for foreign travelers), and a major credit card in the primary renter's name for the deposit. The standard minimum rental age is typically 21 years old (a young driver surcharge applies to drivers under 25). International travelers should confirm whether their national license must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit (IDP).

Reservations & Price Comparison

To compare live rates across all on-site and off-site rental agencies and secure vehicle availability before traveling, use the online search tool.

Companies, opening hours and desk locations can change. Check with the rental company before booking.

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Tips for renting a car in United States

  1. Check that your driver's license is valid in United States. Some countries also ask for an International Driving Permit (IDP), which is only valid together with your national license.
  2. Review what the rental includes: collision damage waiver, third-party liability and the deductible. Most companies also hold a deposit on a credit card in the driver's name.
  3. Learn the local rules before you drive: speed limits, right of way, alcohol limits and tolls.
  4. Check which side of the road traffic drives on and where the steering wheel is.
  5. At pickup, photograph the car (inside and out) and the fuel level, and keep the photos until the deposit is returned.
  6. Know what to do in an accident: who to call, what to document and how to report it to the rental company.

Find the rental desks and parking on the PHX airport map.

Not driving? See other ways to get to and from PHX. Returning the car or picking someone up: parking at PHX.

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