TUSUpdated September 25, 2026

Car rental at Tucson airport

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Rental companies at the airport

Car rental companies operating at Tucson airport (TUS) and where to find them. The airport is 13 km from Tucson. See also the airport guide for general information.

Rental car counters are housed in a dedicated Rental Car Center conveniently located just outside the east exit of the main passenger terminal. The facility is fully accessible on foot from both the lower baggage claim level and the second-floor ticketing level.

On-Site Companies (Rental Car Center)

  • Avis: open daily from 6:30 am to 0:30 am.
  • Budget: open daily from 6:30 am to 12:00 am (midnight).
  • Dollar: open daily from 8:00 am to 12:00 am (midnight).
  • Enterprise: open daily from 5:00 am to 12:00 am (midnight).
  • Hertz: open daily from 8:00 am to 12:00 am (midnight).
  • National: open daily from 5:00 am to 12:00 am (midnight).
  • Sixt: open daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Car Rental Requirements

To rent a vehicle in Arizona, drivers must present a valid government-issued driver's license (an International Driving Permit is recommended if the license is not in English or the Latin alphabet), a valid passport, and a credit card in the primary renter's name for the security hold. The standard minimum rental age is 21, and an underage daily fee typically applies to drivers between 20 and 24 years old.

Off-Airport Rental Car Agencies

Additional rental car providers operate from facilities situated off airport grounds and provide complimentary shuttle service for their customers:

  • Alamo: located at 6851 S. Country Club, operating daily from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm with courtesy shuttles picking up adjacent to the TUS Rental Car Center.
  • Economy Rent a Car: located along Valencia Road, operating daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with pick-up available via airport courtesy transfer.

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 TUS airport map.

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

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