Car Rental - Scottsdale

 

Rent a car in Scottsdale to drive around this lively Arizona city with comfort. From the breathtaking mountain trails to the multitude of luxury spa resorts, golf courses and quaint streets of Old Town – there are plenty of things to do with a Scottsdale car rental. The city is known as the Beverly Hills of the Southwest.

Book your car rental in Scottsdale online, or, in one of our local offices. You can find us at Hertz Motor Mile which is just a nine-minute drive away from the Phoenix Airport. Or contact us at our North Hayden location just 12 miles away from Downtown.

Choose a car to rent in Scottsdale that will perfectly suit your needs. Whether you’re looking for a business car rental such as an executive sedan, or a full-size SUV for a family adventure – you’ll find holiday rental cars and more.

Reserve your Scottsdale car rental with Hertz today and experience the Southwest’s bustling city life in style.

Scottsdale Locations

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A Quick Guide to Scottsdale

Sonoran Desert Preserve

McDowell Sonoran Preserve

Saguaro Loop Trail, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

This Sonoran Desert Preserve covers more than 30,500 acres and boasts over 225 miles of hiking and cycling trails. There are plenty of rewards for hiking enthusiasts. Tom’s Thumb is an impressive natural geological rock formation.

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Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West

3830 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

The museum invites you to learn about the American West exploration through unique collections of artifacts such as Hopi pottery, saloon facades, and cowboy spurs and chaps. Don't miss the Rails Building America exhibition featuring operating historical model trains.

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Scottsdale Fashion Square

7014 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

This upscale shopping quarter boasts more than 200 brand names and lots of entertainment and dining options. You can book a personalized luxury shopping experience or follow the art trail to learn more about the installations, murals and sculptures around the retail center.

Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Salt River

5201 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Only an eight-minute drive from the Old Town and a seven-minute drive to the Salt River Fields Entertainment District, the hotel is a great base for business travelers and holidaymakers alike. Enjoy your breakfast with Starbucks coffee at the Bistro and spend the day lounging around the pool or venture out to explore the wealth of things to do in Scottsdale with a rental car. 

Hotel Valley Ho

6850 East Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

The unique and colorful design of its rooms and suites makes this hotel stand out. Just a six-minute drive from our car rental location on North Scottsdale Road, amenities at Hotel Valley Ho include two outdoor pools and a spa center. Make the most of the hotel’s location – right in the heart of the bustling Downtown Scottsdale.

The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale

6000 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-1949

The breathtaking Camelback Mountain serves as a backdrop to The Phoenician – the luxury resort with a three-level pool complex, golf course, athletic club and spa center. If you’d like to explore Scottsdale beyond the hotel, the Old Town with all the main attractions is only six minutes away in your rental car.

Cafe Monarch

6939 East 1st Avenue Suite 102, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Cafe Monarch offers an award-winning fine dining experience in the historical Old Town. Treat yourself to an elegant night out with mouthwatering food in one of the sumptuously decorated rooms. Enjoy a four-course dinner with an herb-crusted lamb rack or try the caviar selection.

Talavera

10600 East Crescent Moon Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

If you visit the north of Scottsdale in your car rental, don’t miss this contemporary steak house with Spanish flair. Order one of the specialties such as Jamon Iberico, paella, or tapas, and enjoy your meal with stunning views over the Arizona mountains landscape.

Olive & Ivy

7135 East Camelback Road #195, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

After a day of sightseeing in your Scottsdale car rental, take a break in Olive & Ivy with the views over the canal or on the sunlit patio. Savor the Mediterranean appetizers such as homemade hummus and bruschetta with prosciutto or Manchego or sample the variety of seafood dishes.

Driving In and Around Scottsdale

  • Main Street Plaza Public Parking (85251) is just next to the Scottsdale Museum of the West and close to Downtown attractions and the canal walk.
  • Brown Parking Garage (85251) is a spacious parking lot with easy access to the shopping quarter.
  • South Bridge Garage (85251) is in Scottsdale Old Town, close to the waterfront and with plenty of food places around to visit in your car rental.
  • Arizona State Route 101 (AZ-101) is a beltway around the north-east of Phoenix connecting Scottdale with other Phoenix’s suburbs – Glendale, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler.
  • Arizona State Route 202 (AZ-202) rims around the eastern and southern areas of Phoenix and provides access to Interstate 10.
  • Interstate 10 (I-10) passes to the south-west of Scottsdale and connects Phoenix metropolitan area to Tucson in the south and all the way to California in the west.

How to Get From Scottsdale to Phoenix

It takes 20 minutes to drive the 13 miles from our Scottsdale car rental center on North Scottsdale Road to Phoenix.

  1. Take East Indian School Road from the city center towards North 64th Street.
  2. Turn left onto North 64th Street and drive to East McDowell Road.
  3. Follow McDowell Road and then turn left onto North 52nd Street.
  4. Turn right to take AZ-202 Loop West and follow it to Exit 1A.
  5. Take I-10 and follow it to exit 148 onto Washington Street, which will lead you to downtown Phoenix.

 

How to Get From Scottsdale to Sedona

Our Scottsdale car rental location is just a 2-hour drive from Sedona. Just get on AZ-101 Loop North from East Indian School Road. Follow AZ-101 Loop North and I-17 North to AZ-179 North in Yavapai County. You’ll need to drive for 82 miles on I-17 North, then take Exit 298 towards Sedona