Car Hire at Phoenix airport (PHX)
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List of car rental agencies that operate within the Phoenix airport (PHX)
Subject to change: schedules, listed companies and contact details may change due to commercial decisions or operational updates, so it is always advisable to check availability on the official website of the car rental company before booking.
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.
Latest updates: September 25, 2026
5 tips for renting a car abroad
- Make sure your driver's license is valid in the destination country. Some countries also require an International Driving Permit (IDP). Keep in mind that the IDP is not valid on its own: it must always be carried together with your national driver's license.
- Check the documents and insurance required by local traffic laws, and what coverage is included in your rental (collision damage waiver, third-party liability, deductible).
- Learn the traffic rules of the destination country: speed limits on highways and city streets, right of way at intersections without traffic lights, blood alcohol limits, tolls, etc.
- Check which side of the road traffic drives on, and whether the steering wheel is on the same side as in your home country.
- Know what to do if you are involved in a traffic accident: who to call, what to document and how to report it to the rental company.
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