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If you’re heading to this Southern Arizona city, pick up a car rental in Tucson from one of our convenient locations like the Tucson International Airport (TUS). Bookable extras such as child seats and additional drivers can make your trip even smoother. Tucson is known for its striking natural landscapes thanks to its location in the Sonoran Desert, so it’s home to unique flora and fauna and hiking trails. Hiring a car is the perfect way to explore, whether you’re looking for a long-term rental or you’re there for the weekend.
Driving tips for Tucson
When you rent a car in Tucson, you’ll have the freedom to explore the city on your own terms. Just keep these tips in mind:
- Scenic drives: Tucson is home to many scenic driving routes, such as the Cactus Forest Loop Drive and the Sentinel Peak Paved Loop. While these are beautiful, they also include some restricted areas. Keep an eye out for signs.
- Use the left lane sparingly: The left lane of highways is specifically reserved for passing. This means that, legally, cars in the left lane must be moving faster than those in the right.
- Rescue law: Arizona has a law stating that if you ignore barricades and warning signs to enter a stretch of flooded or otherwise dangerous road, you can be charged for the cost of your own rescue.
- Avoid the heat: Tucson’s desert climate is very hot and dry, which can cause the car’s interior to heat up quickly. Always try to park in the shade, use window shades, and take caution when touching the metal parts of seat belts.
These and our other recommendations for driving in Tucson will help you have a smooth trip.
Best places to visit in and around Tucson
A car rental in Tucson gives you access not only to the city, but also the surrounding desert landscapes. While you’re in Tucson, be sure not to miss these:
- Tucson Botanical Gardens: This five-acre complex in the city center contains 12 public gardens as well as educational opportunities and kids’ activities. Parking is on-site.
- Saguaro National Park: This park offers miles of scenic drives and hiking trails, and is home to some of the country’s largest cacti. Only a short drive from Tucson, it's one of the many things to do in Arizona you won't find many other places.
- Day trip to the Gila River Indian Reservation: This reservation is about an hour’s drive from Tucson. It’s home to an equestrian center where you can ride horseback, and has golf courses and cultural activities to enjoy.
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Good to know when renting in Tucson, AZ
Yes. SIXT places a temporary hold on your credit card at pickup for the amount of the deposit. For payments with debit cards, please refer to our rental information for more details about deposits. The amount depends on the location and vehicle. Please check for more details on payment information in this article.
In the U.S., generally a minimum of $200 will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. The deposit for high-value vehicles may be higher. Non-airport locations in Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Illinois have higher minimum authorization amounts. Additional details on the deposit can be found in this article.
Reservations are by vehicle category (“or similar”), not by an exact model. When a "guaranteed model" option is shown for your dates and location, selecting it reserves that specific model. Otherwise, you’ll receive a comparable car in the same group with similar size and performance subject to availability.
The exact mileage policy for your booking is shown during the reservation process, so you’ll know what’s included before pickup.
Vehicles rented at most SIXT locations in the contiguous United States may be driven throughout the contiguous states. Travel into Canada must be in accordance with our geographical restrictions, which can be found in our rental information. Travel to Mexico is not allowed. If you drive outside authorized areas, a fee of $0.50 per mile will apply.
All renters and authorized drivers must present a valid, unexpired, original driver’s license at the time of rental. Renters with a non-U.S. driver's license may also need to provide a valid passport or other government-issued ID. Licenses in non-Roman alphabets (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic) must be accompanied by an international driver’s license. If the license is from a country not in the international driver’s license treaty, an official translation is required. See our rental information for full driver’s license and age requirements.
