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Car hire in Phoenix – Gateway to Arizona
Blessed with over 300 days of glorious sunshine, Phoenix is the largest metropolitan centre in the vast desert area of southern Arizona. A place for sightseeing, alfresco dining, playing golf and year-round hiking, the city is a master of style and reinvention that’s grown from a small settlement for the ancient Hohokam people over 2,000 years ago to the fifth most populous city in the whole of the USA.
Home to no less than 22 American Indian tribes, Phoenix boasts a prime location in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, one of the greenest deserts in North America thanks to a generous amount of rainfall. Its refined mix of chic resorts (around 40), desert golf courses (over 200 of them), imposing mountain peaks and sweeping plains is tailor-made for the modern tourist, especially those looking to get the most from their car hire in Phoenix.
The city offers a great diversity of tourist attractions with museums to suit every taste, including the Heard Museum (Native American), Desert Botanical Garden (the world's largest collection of desert plants), Taliesin West (home to the famous Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation), Phoenix Art Museum (south-west USA's largest art museum), Fleischer Museum (American Impressionism), Arizona Science Center, Hall of Flame (featuring the world's largest collection of fire-fighting equipment), Pueblo Grande Museum and Cultural Park (Native American) and the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM).
With over 70 years of experience providing quality car hire at the cheapest market prices, Auto Europe now operates in over 190 countries around the world, with pick-up points available in around 28,000 different locations. There are numerous places to collect your car rental in Phoenix, most notably Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and several convenient downtown locations. For help with your booking or any queries you might have, please feel free to get in touch with our reservation specialists who are ready to serve you seven days a week.
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Where to pick up a car hire in Phoenix
Auto Europe offers a vast selection of convenient locations for car rental in Phoenix, thus giving drivers the best choice in Downtown and other parts of the city. Besides Phoenix Airport, there are several conveniently-located suppliers' offices in other parts of the city, such as Heritage Square and Roosevelt Row. Our high-tech booking engine allows our customers to do an extensive search in hust a couple of seconds to find the best vehicle and the most suitable pick-up point for their visit to Phoenix and the rest of the state of Arizona. Just key in your dates and an interactive map will come up with all the available locations for low-cost car hire in Phoenix.
Phoenix Airport
Dubbed America's Friendliest Airport, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is the main airport for the Greater Phoenix area. It serves more than 40 million passengers a year and connects with more than 100 domestic and international destinations, putting it firmly in the list of America's 10 busiest airports. With about 1,200 daily flights (almost half of which are non-stop), Phoenix Airport is a very popular hub for people exploring Arizona and the neighbouring states of Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and California. Located in Maricopa County, just 3 miles south-east of downtown Phoenix, it has three terminals and a total of 116 aircraft gates plus an extensive range of on-site services and facilities, including several shops, a variety of restaurants, a chapel and a museum. You can pick up your vehicle quickly and easily at the airport's dedicated Rental Car Center located at 1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle South (between 16th Street and 24th Street, south of Buckeye Road), which is accessible from outside the terminal by a regular shuttle operating every few minutes.
Phoenix Airport (PHX)
Website: skyharbor.com
Address: 3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA
Telephone: +1 602 273 3300
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Frequently asked questions about renting a car in Phoenix
This section features the most frequent questions asked by people booking a car hire in Phoenix. Scroll down for important tips relating to a wide range of essential car hire topics, such as credit cards, coverage, tolls, traffic and much more. If you need any more information, please get in touch with our reservations team and they will be happy to help you with your reservation and assist you with your travel itinerary.
Do I need a credit card to rent a car in Phoenix?
Yes. Whenever you choose to rent a car in Phoenix, it's important to to have a valid credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Diners, American Express, etc.) in the name of the main driver registered on the rental contract. The reason for this is because the local vehicle supplier will want place a hold on the value of the deductible for the car they rent you whilst visiting the state of Georgia. This amount is promptly returned if the vehicle is dropped off in the same condition in which you found it. In the case of premium- and luxury-category cars, please keep in mind that the supplier might possibly request a second credit card, also in the main driver's name. (Please also note that cash, debit and pre-paid cards will not be accepted).
It’s very easy to consult all the credit card information relevant to your search. Just insert your dates into the Auto Europe booking engine and click on the blue and white info icon (i) in the results where all the necessary details can be found. Please check our related blog posts for more information on credit cards and deposits, as well as the six most important FAQs before arriving to pick up your car hire in Phoenix.
What insurance do I need for my car rental in Phoenix?
Booking a car rental in Phoenix with Auto Europe is very good value when you consider that all the rates published on our website include the minimum amount of legally-required coverage, including value added tax (VAT), liability insurance, fire insurance, collision damage waiver (CDW) zero excess and theft protection (TP) zero excess. However, this will not cover all parts of the vehicle, for which you will need to purchase additional coverage such as Auto Europe's very popular Full Damage & Theft Protection policy, the cost of which depends on your chosen supplier and car category. There are a few key points to remember about car hire coverage and if the worst does happen and you need to make a claim, you will need to pay the local car hire supplier first before claiming the money back from Auto Europe.
It's easy to get all the relevant details you need regarding coverage for your cheap car hire in Phoenix simply by clicking on the blue and white info icon (i) under the car details after making a search in the Auto Europe booking engine. Please note that sometimes the local car rental staff might try to sell you their own insurance and other products when you arrive to collect your vehicle, which is entirely optional and cannot be refunded should it be deemed surplus to your requirements at the end of your trip. For more information about car hire coverage and anything else relating to your reservation, please get in touch with our rental specialists for assistance. More advice can be found on our dedicated page where you will find a general overviews of the different types of car hire coverage available.
How is the traffic in Phoenix?
Despite the efficiency of the city's public transport system, you'll find that the best way of getting around is with your car rental in Phoenix. Unlike in other big cities, there's no dedicated commuter train from the suburbs to the centre, so it's best to avoid using the main roads during the morning and evening rush hours. Phoenix is America's fifth-largest city so it's customary to find plenty of traffic on the roads, although there's a growing trend towards the building of more pedestrianised streets and park & ride parking facilities in a bid to reduce congestion downtown and in other parts of the inner city. For an overview and more specific information about getting around Arizona and other parts of America by car, please consult our handy USA driving guide.
Where can I park my car hire in Phoenix?
Phoenix is a large, spread-out city so most people commute by car. Fortunately, the city has plenty of parking opportunities, including a dozen or so park-and-ride locations where visitors can park their car hire in Phoenix free of charge and use the Valley Metro Rail service for city sightseeing. Be warned that overnight parking is prohibited and could result in the vehicle being towed away. Downtown Phoenix boasts more than 25,000 parking spaces, making it a very car-friendly city centre. Besides public parking garages, there are numerous parking meter spots, which are enforced every day including weekends and holidays from 8am to 10pm. When parking, remember to keep an eye out for signs indicating time limitations or loading/unloading zones because you don’t want your downtown souvenir to be a ticket! Some of the city's best car parks can be found on Monroe Street, Van Buren Street, Washington Street, 5th Street and Central Avenue.
Do I need to pay tolls when driving my car hire in Phoenix?
Arizona is one of around twenty American states that have no toll roads at all, which means you can drive around with your car hire in Phoenix and go anywhere in without requiring a tag transponder or worry about missing any toll payments. It also means that you won't have to spend lots of extra money on the road during your trip.
Do I need an international driving licence to hire a car in Phoenix?
An IDL (International Driving Licence) is strongly recommended but not obligatory if the driver's national licence is not printed in the English language. Furthermore, an IDL is mandatory if the driver's home licence is not written in the Roman alphabet (such as Japanese, Greek, Russian, Bulgarian, etc.), in which case it must be accompanied by the driver's national licence.
Phoenix Travel Guide
Rising where the Sonoran Desert meets the Superstition Mountains, Phoenix and its dynamic urban centre - the so-called Valley of the Sun - is filled with more tourist attractions and sightseeing opportunities than most of the other places in the USA. With everything from speakeasies and hipster coffee bars to America’s largest municipal park, you'll need at least a couple of days to see the highlights and more than a week to cover it all. Our guide is just a taste of some of the things waiting for you in this magnificent city. For even more freedom and flexibility with your low-cost car rental in Phoenix, why not take advantage of some of our special offers, such as our regular Free Additional Driver promotions and one-way car hire opportunities, meaning that you'll be able to collect your car hire in Phoenix and drop it off somewhere else, such as Las Vegas, San Diego or Los Angeles!
Best day trips with my car rental in Phoenix
Phoenix is the perfect base from which to explore the best and the rest of Arizona, one of the world's most magnificent tourist regions. The city and its surroundings is a recreational nirvana with a fine array of sights and exciting outdoor activities to be enjoyed with your rent a car in Phoenix, some of which are listed here;
The Apache Trail
Running by Tonto National Forest and three desert lakes, as well as the curiously-named Superstition Mountains, the world-famous Apache Trail was first used by the Salado Indians as far back as 900 AD. Comprising some of America's most spectacular desert terrain, it hugs the mountain foothills as it dips and turns through lush green canyons offering outstanding photograph opportunities at every turn. A drive along the trail is a five-hour round-trip from Phoenix, leaving plenty of time for a picnic en route.
Superstition Mountains
The Superstition Mountains on the eastern edge of Phoenix offer an abundance of hiking and camping opportunities. Comprising 160,000 acres and some 9,000 years of history, they have a maximum elevation of 6,266 feet from which head-spinning views await those who make it to the top.
Sedona
Thanks to its stunning red-rock formations, Sedona is a popular day-trip destination at any time of the year, especially in autumn when the leaves start to fall off the trees and turn the landscape a golden orange colour. The road north to Sedona passes through the village of Oak Creek to access Highway 89A and on this gently winding stretch of road you'll find the Oak Creek Canyon Vista Overlook where some of the most head-spinning vistas can be enjoyed.
What to do in Phoenix
America's fifth-largest city has grown in recent years, not only in population but as a first-rate destination for international visitors. Capital of the state of Arizona, it is popular for its sunny weather and world-class attractions in the form of gardens, museums, galleries, zoos and amusement parks. Don't miss the Native American Art at the Heard Museum or the many rare instruments on display at the Musical Instrument Museum;
- Heard Museum : One of Arizona's must-see cultural attractions, here you'll find a fine portrayal of Native American art and culture plus an impressive introduction to Arizona’s original inhabitants, including the largest kachina doll collection (donated in part by the late Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater) of any museum in the country. It's also a regular venue for first-class events like the annual Indian Fair & Market held in spring.
- Wells Fargo History Museum: A fun introduction to the Wild West with a wide range of interesting exhibits including an authentic 19th-century stagecoach, a replica stagecoach you can climb aboard, antique guns, a huge gold nugget and one of the largest collection of western-themed art in the country.
- Heritage Square: One of the central points of the city, Heritage Square's group of historic homes and buildings have been tastefully converted into a fine collection of museums, restaurants and bars, making it a popular place for a leisurely stroll, especially on a warm summer's evening.
- Phoenix Art Museum: Featuring an extensive display of some 19,000 works by both American and International artists, the impressive Phoenix Art Museum is a must for culture vultures visiting the city. Besides its permanent collection, the museum hosts films, lectures, concerts and other special events throughout the year.
- Musical Instrument Museum: Featuring 7,000 musical instruments from around two hundred different countries, MIM is a top attraction for lovers of all types of music and how it is played. The majority of instruments are enhanced by state-of-the-art audio and video technologies that allow guests to see the instruments, hear their sounds, and observe them being played in their original contexts.
- Roosevelt Row: Phoenix has a rich creative tradition and this is well expressed all along this street in the form of colourful and sometimes very expressive murals, art galleries, atmospheric bars and cafés, alternative-style shops and boutiques and some of the finest and often quirkiest eateries in the city.