Rent cars from locals in Tucson

Explore Tucson and the Great Southwest with your rental car

Hop in your rental car and go on an adventure through Tucson and "El Old Pueblo"

Tucson, Arizona is located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert and is home to the University of Arizona. There’s plenty to do is Tucson, especially when you have a rental car and can easily cruise around to see it all. Whether you like museums, hiking, golfing, or observing desert flora and fauna, there’s something for everyone in Tucson.

Use your rental car to do all kinds of exciting things in Tucson

The desert is what calls many for a visit to Tucson, and it’s no wonder why. Its majestic beauty is breathtaking. Start your visit by spending a day learning about Tucson’s local ecosystems at the Tucson Botanical Gardens and Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
When you’re done, drive your rental car to the Tucson cosmos. You heard that right, driving over to Kitt Peak National Observatory and the Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory is a great opportunity to observe the cosmos and stars above Tucson.
But that’s not all Tucson has to offer space and air lovers! Another crowd favorite is the Prime Air and Space Museum, where you can enjoy visiting a collection of vintage and modern aircrafts and learn about their history all in the same place. There’s free, on-site parking for your rental car, so drive on over.
Tucson’s got something for history buffs, too. You can learn all about the melding of Spanish and Tohono O’odham cultures by visiting Mission San Xavier del Bac, located just 10 miles south of Tucson.

Go on a Tucson food tour with your rental car

Tucson is the first city in the United States designated as a Unesco City of Gastronomy. Why? Because Tucson’s gastronomy and food culture dates back over 4,000 years! Famous for its unique fusion of local flavors, Tucson gastronomy stays true to its Native American and Mexican roots. There’s a lot to discover, from meals made with cactus (nopales) to food festivals and events.
And if you’re a fan of wineries, distilleries, and breweries, there’s a lot to be tasted in Tucson! From Sonoran tequila to local whiskey and wines, enjoy a drink with or after trying out Tucson local cuisine. (But consider parking your rental car for indulgent alcohol adventures throughout Tucson.)

Explore Tucson’s great outdoors with your rental car

Tucson’s Saguro National Park is home to the United States’ largest cacti. They’re a protected plant in this park, which surrounds the bustling city of Tucson. The best time to go is at sunset, when you can marvel at the plants while enjoying a colorful picturesque backdrop. The park features a wide array of hiking paths, but you can also go on a scenic loop drive through this Tucson Park with your rental car. Check out the Cactus Forest Scenic Loop Drive in the Rincon Mountain District in the east part of the park. This loop is fully paved, making it a great drive to take with your rental car. If you want to explore the foothills, take the Scenic Bajada Loop Drive, located in the Tucson Mountain District in the west part of the park.