Whether you need something sporty, something for the family an SUV or exotic ride while visiting Scottsdale, these are the top rental companies to select from. It is a smart decision to rent from a trusted name in the industry but more importantly have all your paperwork in order before you arrive. This may include making sure you have the right amount of gas upon returning your vehicle. At locations where pre-authorized payment is required, details such as these should be put in writing to depute any potential overcharges. First aid kits, emergency supplies such as water and dry foods along with maps, directions or GPS are also a good idea for your travels. There are many rental companies within the city of Scottsdale and most of the companies below have multiple locations including at the airport; just call their main telephone numbers or click on their websites links below. Buckle up and drive carefully!
1. Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3013 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 429-9130
http://www.enterprise.com
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is an internationally recognized brand with more than 6,000 neighborhood and airport locations around the world, including in Scottsdale. They are the largest car rental brand in North America, known for very competitive rates and outstanding customer service inspired by their “We’ll Pick You Up” motto, where local car rental customers are picked up at a nearby residence, business or hotel for no additional cost. Through outstanding leadership and an entrepreneurial spirit from their employees, Enterprise Rent-A-Car now offers a wide variety of vehicle rental options, including vanpooling, car leasing, car sharing and hourly rental programs for customers to choose from.
2. Global Exotic Car Rentals.
811 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Phone: 480-719-7377
http://www.globalexoticcarrentals.com
Make a statement! One of the fastest growing exotic and luxury car rental services in the Midwest, Exotic Car Rentals focuses on getting their customers into their choice of luxury vehicle, helping to create a statement at a big event or function. Select from an exclusive fleet of exotic cars, sports cars, luxury sedans and SUVs. They offer vehicle delivery & pickup service to your residence, hotel,or Sky Harbor International Airport. Choose your dream car to rent from a variety of luxury and exotic cars from Mercedes, Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Cadillac, BMW, Corvette, Maserati, Range Rover, Hummer, Porshe, Mustang, Lexus, Mercedes, Mini Cooper and more. They are affiliated with a number of well known names in the industry and so if you have a particular request, this is the place to go and save time searching all over town. Their rentals are ideal ideas for birthday gifts, anniversary gifts, weddings or traveling through and experiencing the Scottsdale area in style.
3. Rent-A-Vette Phoenix
1215 N. Scottsdale Road
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 941-3001
http://www.rentavette.net
Rent-A-Vette can arrange to pick you up at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and whisk you away to begin your Scottsdale adventure. Renting from them will help you avoid hauling your luggage on and off an airport shuttle bus, or experiencing a long ride to an off airport car rental center. Additionally, customers will avoid standing in line in order to pick up their rental car as well as paying airport taxes, rental sur-charges or other fees. They guarantee the show room quality car you reserved will be the car that will be waiting for you and returning your rental car is easy with return and drop-off times usually being no longer than 10 minutes.
4. High Life Auto Rental
16620 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-483-0019
http://www.highlifeautorental.com
High Life Auto Rental was founded locally in Scottsdale and is locally owned and operated, with a high focus on costumer service. They offer a diverse fleet, competitive rates and their own ‘Customer First Service’ policy, striving to be a car rental provider with a strong emphasis on being the one stop travel portal for the Scottsdale area by offering customers with the opportunity to receive additional savings through exclusive partner offers. High Life Auto Rental works with their local partners to offer deals for hotels and airlines, and are committed to the local community by purchasing goods and services locally, hiring people whom reflect the diversity of the Scottsdale community, and contributing to local charities and organizations.
5. National Car Rental
15000 N. Airport Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480)948-4884
https://www.nationalcar.com
National Car Rental is a premium, internationally recognized brand serving the rental needs of frequent airport travelers throughout many parts of the world, including Scottsdale, Arizona, establishing themselves with the identity as “the best in localized, personal service,” characterized by their continued commitment to the corporate traveler. National Car Rental has perennially developed ways to make the car rental process more efficient to time-sensitive business travelers with innovations such as the “Emerald Aisle,” where members choose their own cars based upon their advance reservation and requested car class and are on their way without filling out any paperwork at time of pick up. They also offer “QuickRent,” which offers customers who were not enrolled in Emerald Club the ability to also bypass the rental counter completely when they complete their rental transaction online.
6. Hertz
7325 East Third Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-949-2420
http://www.hertz.com
Hertz is the biggest worldwide airport general use car rental brand operating in over 150 countries, including the United States and in Scottsdale, Arizona. They offer points to their Aeroplan card holders and have various product and service initiatives such as Hertz #1 Club Gold, NeverLost customized, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, onboard navigation systems, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the company’s Prestige, Fun and Green Collections, which they feel help set Hertz apart from their competition. If you are the type of customer who likes to always go with the biggest and the best, then try Hertz. These are just some of the many reasons why Hertz’s boasts approximately 30 million delivered reservations annually.
7. Alamo
15000 North Airport Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(888) 826-6893
http://www.alamo.com
Alamo is one of the most recognized names around the world and they have a location in Scottsdale, Arizona as well. Alamo provides a wide selection of quality vehicles for your leisure or business car rental needs from economy and compact car models, to convertibles, SUVs, and minivans as well as specialty cars and trucks. Customers can experience exceptional value and variety, reserving cars either online or in person. They are known for competitive deals on wheels for weekly rentals and also last minute deals. Check out Alamo Rent-a-Car and you may be surprised with more than their prices as they offer fast service options including a pick a car opportunity and kiosks for check in so you can avoid long lines.
8. Budget
10450 North 90th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 767-9194
http://www.budget.com
Budget is a very well known name in the rental business with multiple locations in the Valley including the Scottsdale area. Budget often has great deals on a wide variety of vehicles, including compacts, mid-size vehicles, minivans, and standard SUVs. They even have trucks for your move. In viewing their website, you’ll notice a handy feature called “Fastbreak” where you have no lines, no paperwork, no signatures while booking through one-click, make sure you choose all the best options for your hassle-free preferred vehicle rental.
9. Dollar Rent a Car
Chaparral Suites Hotel
5001 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(800) 800-4000
http://www.dollar.com
Dollar Rent A Car is built on a philosophy of phenomenal customer service with a fundamental principle that is passed on to each employee through their unique Customer Driven training program. They make it easy to reserve your next rental car through their convenient and secure online car rental reservation center, helping to get you off to your destination in Scottsdale in a jiffy. They offer a variety of rental vehicles and products, with special rental cars and low everyday rates that will assist you in keeping your travel plans within your budget. Their attention to customer service is evident in their business travel and vacation planning services at many locations that can help you plan your family vacation or business trip to Scottsdale through their car rental travel partner program featuring convenient online airline and hotel reservations from major companies.
10. Avis
5401 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
(480) 947-7227
http://www.avis.com
With over 5000 locations throughout the world including Scottsdale, Arizona, Avis is a well-known name when it comes to car rentals products and services. According to their website, Avis has a long history of innovation in the car rental industry and is one of the world’s top brands for customer loyalty, promising to provide clients with an up-front quote with all the costs included. They also have programs such as mini lease for up to 11 month rentals. Avis is also the first company to rent cars from airport locations and book online. Check out their special features like the Rapid Return program – a handheld computer terminal allowing customers to bypass the Avis rental counter. Also ask about their loyalty programs, child safety seat instructions and vehicles for those with special needs.
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