Last Updated on June 30, 2021 by Kristin
Need a car rental at Phoenix airport? Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) is located three miles east of Phoenix. Arizona’s busiest airport is a launch pad for exploring the Valley of the Sun, the Sonoran Desert and beyond.
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Phoenix Sky Harbor has two main terminals, called 3 and 4. Passengers can use the PHX Sky Train between the two terminals, and take a shuttle to access the rental car facility.
Rental Cars at PHX Airport
From the baggage claim, exit to the curb and look for signs that say Rental Car Shuttle. The trains stop every few minutes.
There are 11 rental car companies at PHX:
Alamo Rent a Car (844) 370-9817
Available Services: Online check-in and self-service kiosk. Online check-in offers the option to “skip the counter” and go straight to your car.
Return Location: 1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle S., Phoenix. From the I-10, the rental car center is located off the Buckeye Rd. exit. After turning onto Sky Harbor Circle South, look for the rental car return facility and follow signs for Alamo.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.
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Avis Rent a Car (602) 261-5900
Preferred Services: Avis Preferred available. Check your smartphone or the Preferred board inside the rental car facility to find your preassigned vehicle. You have the option to change your pre-selected vehicle for a similar one in the Select & Go Exchange Area, or get a nicer car in the Select & Go Upgrade Area. Prices are on the cars’ hangtags.
Return Location: 1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle S., Phoenix. From the I-10, the rental car center is located off the Buckeye Rd. exit. After turning onto Sky Harbor Circle South, look for the rental car return facility and follow signs for Avis.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7. In a hurry? Leave the keys and your contract in the dropbox.
Budget Car Rental (602) 261-5950
Preferred Services: Look for the Fastbreak line or kiosk. Show your ID, and you will receive the rental agreement, keys and instructions for finding the car.
Return Location:1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle S., Phoenix. From the I-10, the rental car center is located off the Buckeye Rd. exit. After turning onto Sky Harbor Circle South, look for the rental car return facility and follow signs for Budget. Fastbreak members do not have to go to the counter to return the car.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.
Dollar Rent a Car (866) 434-2226
Return Location:1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle S., Phoenix. From the I-10, the rental car center is located off the Buckeye Rd. exit. After turning onto Sky Harbor Circle South, look for the rental car return facility and follow signs for Dollar.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.
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Enterprise Rent-a-Car (844) 816-4387
Return Location:1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle S., Phoenix. From the I-10, the rental car center is located off the Buckeye Rd. exit. After turning onto Sky Harbor Circle South, look for the rental car return facility and follow signs for Enterprise.
Location Hours: Location open 24/7.
Fox Rent a Car (602) 783-1524
Return Location:1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle S., Phoenix. From the I-10, the rental car center is located off the Buckeye Rd. exit. After turning onto Sky Harbor Circle South, look for the rental car return facility and follow signs for Fox.
Location Hours: Location open 24/7.
Hertz (602) 267-8822
Preferred Services: Gold Canopy Service, Gold Choice and Prestige Service are available.
Return Location:1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle S., Phoenix. From the I-10, the rental car center is located off the Buckeye Rd. exit. After turning onto Sky Harbor Circle South, look for the rental car return facility and follow signs for Hertz.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.
National (844) 370-8285
Preferred Services: Emerald Aisle and Drop & Go are available.
Return Location:1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle S., Phoenix. From the I-10, the rental car center is located off the Buckeye Rd. exit. After turning onto Sky Harbor Circle South, look for the rental car return facility and follow signs for National.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.
Payless Car Rental (602) 681-9589
Return Location:1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle S., Phoenix. From the I-10, the rental car center is located off the Buckeye Rd. exit. After turning onto Sky Harbor Circle South, look for the rental car return facility and follow signs for Payless.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.
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Sixt (602) 425-5736
Return Location:1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle S., Phoenix. From the I-10, the rental car center is located off the Buckeye Rd. exit. After turning onto Sky Harbor Circle South, look for the rental car return facility and follow signs for Sixt.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.
Thrifty Car Rental (866) 434-2226
Return Location:1805 E. Sky Harbor Circle S., Phoenix. From the I-10, the rental car center is located off the Buckeye Rd. exit. After turning onto Sky Harbor Circle South, look for the rental car return facility and follow signs for Thrifty.
Location Hours: Location is open 24/7.
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