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Car Rental in Mesa

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  • 7.5 top rated · Thrifty

A rental car here costs $309 a day on average, about $2 169 for a week. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Dec 2025.

  • Free shuttle bus: 1
  • Free cancellation: 1 of 1
  • Debit card accepted: 1 of 1
  • Thrifty

Where to pick up in Mesa

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Tempe Downtown · 10 km City office 1 $125 23 min

Nearby, 16–23 km

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Phoenix Airport · 16 km Airport 14 $31 17 min
Phoenix Downtown · 20 km City office 13 $44 17 min
Phoenix 122 North 2nd Street · 23 km City office 3 $80 13 min

Car rental prices in Mesa by car type

Class Typical cars From / day
Economy Chevrolet Spark $123
Compact Ford Focus $125
Intermediate Toyota Corolla $126
Standard Volkswagen Jetta $134
Full size Chevrolet Malibu $134
Small SUV Buick Encore $140
Medium SUV Jeep Compass $147
Large SUV Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe $644
Minivan Nissan Quest, Toyota Sienna $565

Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Dec 2025. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Chevrolet Spark rental car in Mesa Thrifty

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $123/day
Ford Focus rental car in Mesa Thrifty

Ford Focus

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $125/day

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Car rental companies in Mesa

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Dec 2025. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Thrifty

Free shuttle bus 23 min wait Credit and debit cards
7.5
Very good 5000+ reviews
from $125/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.0 Cleanliness 7.8 Service at the rental desk 7.1 Pick-up process 7.0 Drop-off process 8.8

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty in Tempe Downtown
1805 E Sky Harbor Circle South, Sky Harbor Intl Ap, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85034
(877) 283-0898, (602) 567-9747

Rental conditions in Mesa

Based on 1 supplier here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Dec 2025.

Transmission All cars are automatic.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 1 supplier.
Extras GPS (1 supplier), Ski rack (1 supplier), Infant seat (1 supplier), Child seat (1 supplier), Booster seat (1 supplier)
Special offers Pre-registration available (1 supplier)

Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

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Car rental in Mesa: what to expect

100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in the USA, Canada and South Korea. 5% of searches return the car elsewhere, most often at Tijuana Airport Cbx Terminal (TIJ), Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Flagstaff Airport (FLG). A typical rental lasts 6 days.

Car rental in Mesa: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Mesa?
Car rental in Mesa starts from $123 per day, and the average price is $309 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Dec 2025. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $929 for a 3-day weekend and $2 169 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Mesa?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Mesa over the last 12 months:
  • Thrifty, average price $309 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Dec 2025.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Mesa?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Mesa are:
  • Thrifty: rated 7.5/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $309 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Dec 2025.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Mesa?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Mesa are:
  • Thrifty: about $124 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Dec 2025. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Mesa?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Thrifty
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Mesa and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Mesa?
The minimum age to rent a car in Mesa is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.

Can I rent a car in Mesa with a debit card?
Rental companies in Mesa typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Mesa: Thrifty. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Mesa offer unlimited mileage?
Thrifty includes unlimited mileage on all cars in Mesa. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Mesa?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Mesa are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

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