Car Rental at Tucson Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Rogue
or similar
$52.70
per day
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
$68.91
per day
Compact
Compact (Nissan Versa)
or similar
$69.08
per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$79.38
per day
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Luxury
Chrysler 300
or similar
$84.40
per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$84.61
per day
Premium
Chrysler 300
or similar
$91.08
per day
Standard Elite SUV
Standard Elite (GMC Acadia)
or similar
$78.62
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:58 AM on 11/19/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$76 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
40 km/h or 25 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 120 km/h or 55 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.00 per liter or $3.79 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.81 per liter or $3.07 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.17 per liter or $4.43 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Tucson is the second-largest city in the state of Arizona. It is situated in the Sonoran Desert and at a higher elevation than the state’s capital is slightly cooler. The city is a popular destination for those from northern climates wishing to escape harsh winters, and you’ll find many things to do in Tucson. Discover the beauty of the desert at Saguaro National Park, or hike in the wooded peaks at nearby Mt. Lemmon.
Tucson International Airport (which doesn’t currently have any international flights) connects the city with many large American cities, including Dallas, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, and Atlanta.
The airport is much smaller than Phoenix’s Sky Harbor and serves as a better entry point to the state for many wishing to begin a road trip through it and the surrounding states. Rental cars are readily available at the airport, which is of great use to travelers as the state is difficult to get around without a vehicle.
Main airlines
The main airlines serving Tucson International Airport are Southwest, American, and Delta Airlines. Of these, Southwest and American serve the majority of passengers.
Terminals
TUS has one terminal with three concourses. Concourse A and B share their landside building where travelers can check in. Concourse A is served by Flair, Southwest, Sun Country and United Airlines. Concourse B has Alaska, American, and Delta Airlines.
Location
TUS is located approximately 8 miles (13km) south of Downtown Tucson with the drive between the two taking roughly 15 minutes. Phoenix is less than a two-hour drive away along I-10, making the airport a viable alternative for reaching the capital city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Convertibles - from $122 per day
- Large cars - from $53 per day
- Medium cars - from $61 per day
- Vans - from $102 per day
- Premium cars - from $67 per day
- Small cars - from $54 per day
- SUVs - from $53 per day
Car rental desks
There is a Rental Car Center at the airport that is located just past the east part of the terminal. Renters should walk to the end of the baggage claim area past carousel 7 to reach the moving walkway to the rental center. All of the rental companies that serve the airport have a desk in the rental center.
If renting a car from Thrifty, you must take a shuttle from outside the Rental Car Center near which is a phone with which you can call them.
Services and facilities
The airport has all of the amenities one would expect of an airport of its size. There are restaurants in both concourses.
If flying on Allegiant Airlines, expect very little in the way of services in its concourse.
Multiple hotels are located just outside the airport, all of which provide a free shuttle to and from the airport.
There is a military lounge at the airport, but no lounge for other passengers. Wifi is available in the main concourses.
If flying on Allegiant Airlines, expect very little in the way of services in its concourse.
Multiple hotels are located just outside the airport, all of which provide a free shuttle to and from the airport.
There is a military lounge at the airport, but no lounge for other passengers. Wifi is available in the main concourses.
Nearest gas station
The nearest gas stations to the airport are located along E Valencia Road. There are Valero, Arco, and Circle K stations all located within two blocks of each other. Given the competition, none are overpriced as is often the case with stations located next to airports.
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Airport info
Tucson Airport (TUS)
- IATA: TUS
- ICAO: KTUS
- Name: Tucson Airport (TUS)
- Distance from city: 6 miles / 9.7 km
Top 4 locations near Tucson Airport
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148.6 km / 92.3 miles away
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177.5 km / 110.3 miles away
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190.4 km / 118.3 miles away
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343 km / 213.1 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Tucson Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Tucson Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Tucson Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Tucson Airport is April — when rental costs average $38.37 per day. This is 21% cheaper than the yearly average and 40% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average $64.22 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Tucson Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in May the average rental period is 12 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at Tucson Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Tucson Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Tucson Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in September, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Tucson Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, National, Enterprise, Alamo |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $53 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Nissan Frontier | 4 | 5 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Mazda CX-5 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Jeep Renegade | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Spark | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Budget
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$76.10
Lowest daily price
$52.70
Total cars available
432
Top 8 suppliers at Tucson Airport in 2024
Alamo
+18443709822
6851 S Country Club Rd,
$69 - $212
Working hours
Mon:05:00 - 20:00
Tue:05:00 - 20:00
Wed:05:00 - 20:00
Thu:05:00 - 20:00
Fri:05:00 - 20:00
Sat:05:00 - 20:00
Sun:05:00 - 20:00
SIXT
+18887498227
7275 S Tucson Blvd, Rental Car Center
$63 - $177
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 22:00
Tue:07:00 - 22:00
Wed:07:00 - 22:00
Thu:07:00 - 22:00
Fri:07:00 - 22:00
Sat:07:00 - 22:00
Sun:07:00 - 22:00
Enterprise
+18443709821
7275 S Tucson Blvd, Ste 165
$72 - $221
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 01:00
Tue:05:00 - 23:59
Wed:05:00 - 23:59
Thu:05:00 - 23:59
Fri:05:00 - 23:59
Sat:05:00 - 23:59
Sun:05:00 - 23:59
+15204343400
7275 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85756
$53 - $260
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 23:59
Tue:08:00 - 23:59
Wed:08:00 - 23:59
Thu:08:00 - 23:59
Fri:08:00 - 23:59
Sat:08:00 - 23:59
Sun:08:00 - 23:59
Hertz
5204343400
7275 S. Tucson Blvd.
$53 - $260
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:59
Tue:07:00 - 23:59
Wed:07:00 - 23:59
Thu:07:00 - 23:59
Fri:07:00 - 23:59
Sat:07:00 - 23:59
Sun:07:00 - 23:59
Avis
+15202943662
Tucson International Airport, 7275 S Tucson Blvd - Ste 145,
Tucson, AZ, 85756, United States
$79 - $290
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 00:30
Tue:06:30 - 00:30
Wed:06:30 - 00:30
Thu:06:30 - 00:30
Fri:06:30 - 00:30
Sat:06:30 - 00:30
Sun:06:30 - 00:30
National
+18443709823
7275 S Tucson Blvd Ste 125, Tucson, AZ 85756
$73 - $222
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 01:00
Tue:05:00 - 23:59
Wed:05:00 - 23:59
Thu:05:00 - 23:59
Fri:05:00 - 23:59
Sat:05:00 - 23:59
Sun:05:00 - 23:59
Budget
+15205732025
Tucson International Airport, 7275 S Tucson Blvd - Ste 145,
Tucson, AZ, 85756, United States
$75 - $215
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 23:59
Tue:06:30 - 23:59
Wed:06:30 - 23:59
Thu:06:30 - 23:59
Fri:06:30 - 23:59
Sat:06:30 - 23:59
Sun:06:30 - 23:59
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