Arizona operates primarily on a freeway system without traditional toll roads, making Phoenix-Mesa Gateway an ideal starting point for exploring the region in your Ford rental car. The Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway provides direct access from the airport to Phoenix and Mesa without any toll charges. Your Ford Focus or Ford Edge will navigate these well-maintained highways efficiently as you discover the diverse landscapes surrounding the airport.

The Apache Trail offers stunning desert scenery and leads to the historic mining town of Tortilla Flat, perfect for your Ford Mustang convertible adventure. Another favorite route heads south toward Tucson through the Sonoran Desert, showcasing iconic saguaro cacti and mountain vistas that make Phoenix car rentals so rewarding. The scenic drive to Sedona via Interstate 17 north provides red rock formations and artistic communities, ideal for exploring in your Ford Transit or any Ford vehicle from Mesa Gateway Airport.

Ford vehicles excel in Arizona's desert climate with reliable air conditioning systems and robust engines designed for warm weather performance. The Ford Fiesta provides excellent fuel efficiency for city exploration around Phoenix and Mesa, while the Ford Edge offers elevated seating for better visibility of the surrounding mountain ranges. Mesa Gateway Airport's convenient location makes it easy to pick up your Ford rental car and immediately access both urban attractions and natural wonders throughout the Valley of the Sun.

Ford models feature intuitive SYNC infotainment systems that help you navigate Phoenix's grid street system and discover local attractions with ease. The spacious interiors of Ford Transit vehicles accommodate large groups and luggage, perfect for family adventures exploring Arizona's diverse landscapes. Ford rentals typically include advanced safety features like blind-spot monitoring and automatic emergency braking, providing confidence as you navigate busy Phoenix thoroughfares and scenic desert highways from your Mesa base.

Multiple gas stations operate within a short drive of the airport along Sossaman Road and Elliot Road, ensuring convenient refueling for your Ford rental car adventures. Phoenix and Mesa feature an expanding network of electric vehicle charging stations at shopping centers, hotels, and public parking areas throughout the metropolitan area. Major retail locations and travel centers near the airport provide 24-hour fuel access, making it easy to keep your Ford rental car ready for spontaneous desert excursions and city exploration.

To rent a car on Turo in the US, you must be 18 years old or older.

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.

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.

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!