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Average daily prices for a 3-day trip

Kia Niro EV
2025
•5.0
(19)

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
2026
•5.0
(10)

Chevrolet Equinox EV
2025
•4.82
(51)

Hyundai Tucson
2022
•4.98
(118)

Hyundai IONIQ 6
2025
•5.0
(9)

Nissan Rogue
2026
•5.0
(7)

Ford Bronco Sport
2021
•4.97
(115)

Hyundai Santa Cruz
2022
•5.0
(114)

BMW 3 Series
2022
•4.92
(246)

A car rental in Palm Desert is the perfect way to explore this city in California’s Coachella Valley. There’s plenty to see and do in the area, from soaking up the scenic desert beauty to browsing the shops along El Paseo.
Whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure, booking a vehicle on Turo helps you get where you want to go on your own schedule — and it’s an easy start for car rental across California. You’ll love navigating the city streets as you discover everything this area has to offer.
On Turo, renting a car in Palm Desert is easy. Browse cars online, choose your preferred pickup location, book your car, and get on the road sooner. With pickup locations all across Palm Desert, California, you’ll be able to find the perfect car for whatever you have planned.

Enter a date and location in Palm Desert, CA (or beyond), filter to find the best car for you, and read reviews from previous renters.

Rent a car nearby or get one delivered to various destinations, including many airports, train stations, hotels, or maybe even your home.

Your host sends you pickup details, and you’re all set to hit the roads of Palm Desert, CA! If you have questions, you can easily chat with your host or contact support.

Loved this car! Small but surprisingly powerful and really good on gas, which is a huge plus with gas prices these days. I did a lot of driving during my trip, and it was perfect for what I needed. Would definitely rent again!

The car was great thank you very much for extending reservation. The check engine light just went on last night for maintenance. I got there at 10 o’clock this morning, took photos, filled up on gas, however, was unable to get the key to lock the vehicle with the lockbox on the window. Wendell came out to assist and could not get the car to lock either. The lockbox is on the window. The key is in it, but the car is open besides that it was a great rental thank you very much.

I appreciate any host/owner that communicates quickly and easily. Thank you for an easy, solid rental! The car was fun to drive!
Loved the car and its cleanliness, dealing with Brandon was easy and smooth very nice guy very professional , gives clear very simple instructions, definitely renting from him again.
Quick and easy pick up, great ride with good gas mileage. Would rent again.

Very convenient very fast super clean great communication very well maintained
Great person to rent from. Amazing communication and service. One of the best!
Amazing , very nice car drives smooth and Fernanda made my entire process of pickup and drop off very straight forward such a great rental experience 🙌
The car was perfect—clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. The host was incredibly accommodating and easy to work with when my plans unexpectedly changed. Wonderful experience from start to finish, and I would absolutely rent from him again!

Rent a car and explore Palm Desert, CA
The Palm Desert area offers something for everyone, whether you prefer to be out in nature or inside in the air conditioning. A little planning beforehand makes it easier to fit as much as possible into your Coachella Valley itinerary — and a roomy SUV rental in Palm Desert gives you the space and comfort for day trips out to nearby Indio or over to Palm Springs. Here are a few of the top places to add to your list.
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The Palm Desert Aquatic Center is a dream on a hot California day. It’s an eight-acre facility featuring slides, three pools, classes, and more. Fees per day vary by age, and passes and punch cards are also available.
The zoo and botanical garden, accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, has been operating for decades. It places a strong emphasis on conservation, cares for hundreds of animals, and features more than a thousand plant species. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is usually open daily but may close for holidays.
If you’re looking for fantastic finds for family, friends, or even yourself, you’ll want to visit The Street Fair at College of the Desert. It’s been operating for decades and is currently open Saturdays and Sundays. Parking is free.

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Get your car delivered right to you or wherever you’re going. Many hosts offer delivery to custom locations or popular points of interest in Palm Desert, CA, like airports, train stations, and hotels.

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Palm Desert is a beautiful place to vacation, and the right car sets the tone. Take a scenic drive through the valley, put on your favorite music, and enjoy the desert views. A convertible rental in Palm Desert makes open-top cruising along palm-lined boulevards part of the fun.
From a weekend on the greens to a wedding or a Coachella Valley festival, the right car keeps your plans flexible. Choose a vehicle with room for clubs, bags, and course-day essentials — or make an entrance in an exotic and luxury car rental in Palm Desert for a special occasion.
Settling in for an extended desert stay? A monthly car rental gives you a dependable ride for weeks at a time, with discounted rates on bookings of 3, 7, or 30 or more days. It’s ideal for snowbirds, remote-work stints, and slow-paced desert winters.
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Forget the traditional rental counters. On Turo, you can have a car delivered right to you. Whether you’re arriving at the airport, staying at a local hotel, or beginning your trip from downtown, Turo offers flexible options to match your schedule and make pickup easy. Many hosts also deliver to nearby communities like Rancho Mirage and La Quinta.
Located on E. Tahquitz Canyon Way in Palm Springs, Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 25 minutes from Palm Desert, making it a convenient option if you’re flying in. You can skip right past the airport car rental counter and head out to the parking lot to get the keys to your rental vehicle.
The Ace Hotel Palm Springs is in downtown Palm Springs, about 25 minutes from Palm Desert. It has incredible features, including an organic spa, fire pits, and two pools. If you’re planning on staying in this gorgeous hotel, having it as your vehicle pickup spot simplifies the process.
The Colony Palms Hotel in Palm Springs is approximately 30 minutes from Palm Desert. This adults-only hotel makes a stylish base for starting your adventure with your rental car. It has a great reputation, including for its cleanliness and food.
Before picking up your rental car and starting on your Palm Desert journey, it’s helpful to understand more about driving and parking in this city. It can help you plan your itinerary and budget accordingly.
Pay close attention to the road signs while driving through Palm Desert. In addition to keeping an eye out for other drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, watch for golf carts — they’re allowed on many local roadways.
There are many parking options in Palm Desert, including street parking, metered parking, and parking garages. It’s a good idea to research parking near your destinations in advance, which can help you plan your budget and save time.
No, there are no toll roads in or around Palm Desert.
Yes, there are numerous gas stations and EV charging stations in Palm Desert. Use apps to help you locate the ones nearest to you — and if you’re booking an electric vehicle rental in Palm Desert, plan a quick top-up stop into longer desert drives.
Renting a car on Turo is a convenient option if you’ll be in Palm Desert. It makes it much easier to enjoy activities on your own schedule.
To rent a car on Turo, you must create a Turo account, have a valid driver’s license, get approved to drive on Turo, and be 18 years old or older in the US, 21 years old or older in Australia, or 23 years old or older in Canada.
In the UK, you must be 21 years old or older and have held a UK or EU license for at least one year, or another driver’s license for at least two years. In France you must be 18 years old or older and have held a driver’s license for at least 2 years, longer for certain makes and models of vehicles.
When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s license and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for all future road trips, day trips, and business trips!
Turo accepts valid licenses (not expired, suspended, or revoked) that allow for full driving privileges; this includes driver’s licenses issued outside of the US. Licenses that Turo doesn’t accept in the US include any that have expired, have been altered, are conditional, probational, provisional, or restricted. Learner’s permit/instruction permits are not accepted.
To rent a car on Turo in the US, you must be 18 years old or older.
No, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to rent a car on Turo.
In the US, any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your Turo protection plan. When booking a car in the US, you’ll choose between three protection plans — Premier (eligibility requirements apply), Standard, or Minimum — to get the level of protection that’s right for you. On each trip, you’re covered with third-party automobile liability insurance provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company.*
In New York state, you’ll also choose between Premier (if available), Standard, or Minimum. With each plan, you’re covered with liability insurance of $1,250,000.* Protection plans for New York trips also include access to roadside assistance, priority phone support, and 24/7 customer assistance.
You can get discounts and low cost car rental on Turo.
On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promo codes, discounts, and deals.
Additionally, frequent travelers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totaling 10 days in a 90-day period.
Yes there is - whether you want to rent a car for three days, three months, or even longer, you can on Turo. You’ll find discounted prices on bookings lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.
Some hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit — you’ll need to check on each rental car individually to see if this service is provided. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total miles or kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.
Yes, multiple guests can drive the car you rent on Turo, as long as they are all approved to drive. The primary driver (whoever rented the car) can add additional drivers with no fees or additional charges. Only the primary driver can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress.
To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s license and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.
The cost of car rental in Palm Desert can vary depending on car type, booking length, extras, and delivery. For cheap car rental in Palm Desert look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.
From compact cars to large SUVs, you’ll find a wide range of vehicles to rent on Turo. Browse options from major manufacturers, including Honda, Ferrari, Chevrolet, and Mercedes-Benz.
Ford rental in Palm DesertYes. Whether you want a car for a few weeks or a few months, many hosts on Turo offer discounted rates on longer bookings — you’ll find deals on trips lasting 3, 7, or 30 or more days, so extended desert stays are easy to plan.
Explore monthly car rental in Palm Desert* Any personal insurance you may have that covers damage to the host’s vehicle would kick in before your protection plan, except in limited situations for trips booked in Maryland, but this protects your own wallet. In the US, liability insurance is provided under a policy issued to Turo by Travelers Excess and Surplus Lines Company. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply. The policy does not provide coverage for damage to a host’s vehicle.
For questions or information about the third party liability insurance that is included in protection plans, consumers in Maryland and the licensed states listed here may contact Turo Insurance Agency at (415) 508-0283 or claims@turo.agency. For questions about how damage to a host’s vehicle is handled, visit the Turo Support site.