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Car Rental in Tempe, AZ

Rent a car in Tempe from $29 a day, booked directly from a local owner rather than an airport counter. RentUFS lists vehicles around the ASU campus area, Downtown Tempe, Tempe Marketplace and South Tempe.

Arizona State University drives a young renter base and heavy rideshare driver density.

Where to collect your car

ASU Campus area, Downtown Tempe, Tempe Marketplace, South Tempe

ASU Campus area: the busiest district, with clear term-time cycles.

Downtown Tempe: Mill Avenue, walkable, light rail access.

Tempe Marketplace: retail district, easier parking.

South Tempe: residential, quieter.

Driving here

Local rules

Tolls: None. Arizona has no toll roads statewide.

Nearest airport: Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), roughly 10 minutes west.

Inspection: Emissions testing is required across the Phoenix metro area.

Worth knowing: Light rail connects Tempe to Phoenix and Mesa. Summer temperatures exceed 110F.

Tolls

Arizona has no toll roads, so there are no toll charges on Tempe rentals.

When to book

Follows the academic calendar, with peaks at move-in, graduation and spring training.

Coverage

Coverage tiers are selected at checkout. Liability up to $1M plus state minimums. The deductible is $3,500 for vehicles valued at $55,000 or under, and $6,000 above that.

What this means for drivers

Why people rent a car in Tempe

Arizona State University shapes this market. Term-time brings students, visiting families and campus events, and Tempe also has one of the highest concentrations of rideshare drivers in the valley, many of whom rent rather than own.

What it costs

Rentals start from $29 a day. Demand and pricing follow the academic calendar closely, with move-in weekends and graduation among the busiest dates of the year.

Collecting the car

Handover is arranged directly with the owner around the ASU campus area, Downtown Tempe, Tempe Marketplace and South Tempe. Light rail connects Tempe to Phoenix and Mesa, so campus-area pickups are easy to reach.

Driving here

Arizona has no toll roads. Emissions testing applies across the Phoenix metro. Sky Harbor is roughly 10 minutes west. Summer heat is extreme, so confirm air conditioning. All drivers must be at least 21.

What this means for hosts

What listing your car in Tempe means

Tempe combines steady rideshare demand with sharp academic-calendar peaks. A listed car here rarely lacks for bookings during term time.

Listing is free, you set your own rates, and we charge zero commission on what you earn.

Who books cars here

Rideshare and delivery drivers rent weekly and are the most consistent source. Students and visiting families book around move-in, parents weekends and graduation. Spring training adds a March lift.

What you need to list

The vehicle must be registered and insured in Arizona with current emissions testing.

Watch the university calendar. Move-in and graduation weekends are the highest-demand dates of the year in this market, and pricing them deliberately is worth doing.

Every booking carries liability coverage up to $1M plus state minimums, with a $3,500 deductible for vehicles valued at $55,000 or under and $6,000 above.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a car in Tempe?

Rentals in Tempe start from $29 a day. Owners set their own rates, and term-time demand around ASU lifts pricing.

Are there tolls in Tempe?

None. Arizona has no toll roads at all.

Can I rent a car in Tempe for Uber or Lyft?

Yes. Tempe has one of the densest rideshare driver populations in the valley, and several owners list qualifying vehicles.

Is insurance included?

Coverage tiers are selected at checkout. Liability up to $1M plus state minimums, with a $3,500 deductible for vehicles valued at $55,000 or under.

Ready to drive?

Book directly from a local owner. No counter, no queue.
Coverage is selected at checkout. Drivers must be 21 or over.