Scottsdale car rental comparison

Rental Car Scottsdale

Scottsdale is an eastern city in Maricopa County, Arizona, U.S.A. and it is considered as part of the Greater Phoenix Area. It is a city which has marvelous golf courses and spa resorts among other tourist attractions. It is particularly renowned for its zoos as well as the botanical gardens and scenic views. As a result, it is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. The city is named after its founder, Winfield Scott, who was a U.S. Army Chaplain and currently has a population of about 246,645 people while it covers at least 184.41 square miles (477.63 kilometers squared). Because of the sparse population, it is easier to tour the city in a hired car. You can check into any of the over 70 hotels before visiting any of the out of town attractions after booking a rental car in Scottsdale. Some of the closest cities around are Mesa which is about 7 miles away, and Phoenix which is only a mere 11 miles from Scottsdale.

Discover Scottsdale

Upon touchdown at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, it can be quite cumbersome to get to your hotel room, which is why a Car hire in Scottsdale is advisable. It is the only major international airport within an 8-mile radius, and after such a lengthy flight, traveling in comfort should be a priority. Furthermore, tourism is the largest economic activity in Scottsdale, and all the major attractions are located quite some distance from each other. This is why it is essential to visit the HAPPYCAR portal to compare the cheapest prices available before booking a Car hire in Scottsdale. In fact, HAPPYCAR has partnered with Hertz, Hertz, and Hertz among others to ensure that there is a diversity in the car hire packages available. You can choose from a wide range of packages that range from those for a single client to the one that is more ideal for a group.

General Info On Scottsdale

In the beginning, the area was just a stretch of barren land before Winfield Scott procured 640 acres of land in 1888 because he saw its potential for agriculture. He paid just $3.50 at the time which is equivalent to just under $100 in 2014 conversion rate. The town became known as Orangedale because of his vast citrus plantations before trading stores opened in 1897. The first resort was opened in 1909 before an airfield in 1942 which is now Scottsdale Airport, that was important in enabling American to access the otherwise secluded region near the desert. By 1951 it was commissioned as a city because of the influx of tourists who visited its scenic trails and botanical gardens, some of which were near the Arizona desert. A large number of investors who opted to settle in and around Scottsdale preferred its secluded nature which made land very cheap to procure. In fact, most of the large scale investors who moved here opted to buy large tracts of land to set up ranches. However, in modern times, as much as this trend has continued, it is mostly to set up resorts near its vast sceneries.

Car Rental Scottsdale

A car rental in Scottsdale is ideal because it allows you to be flexible particularly when moving from one hiking trail to another. The hole in the rock is one of the most popular nature parks, not just in Scottsdale, but in the U.S.A. It is a geologic formation in Papago park with fantastic nature trails ideal for both hiking and mountain biking. Most people hike to the hole in the rock and take pictures while inside the hollow formation. Another reason is also because the hike is short and the terrain is not as steep, which means that it is also easy for children especially when they are on bicycles. If you are not into the spas or playing golf in some of the best courses in the world, then visiting Taliesin West, which is the former home of Frank Lloyd Wright, a renowned architect, is another great way to enjoy your tour of Scottsdale. After his death in 1959, it was converted into a school of architecture where there is a display of some breathtaking designs. Lastly, a hot air balloon ride in the sunset over both the desert and the city itself creates for some breathtaking views. So book car hire on HAPPYCAR today for an unforgettable Scottsdale experience.