Car Rental Tucson International Airport

When passengers land at Tucson Airport, they might be surprised to find that they see some military aircraft. They should not be surprised as this two-terminal airport is shared with the US military. Tucson Airport provides an alternative to the bigger Phoenix Airport to the north. Whatever visitors plan to do in the state, car rental at Tucson Airport is a smart option.

Visitors should note that Tucson is only 60 miles north of the Mexican border and the Mexican influence on the city should not be understated. In fact, the city's name came from the name of the city in Spanish and many of the names of the city's districts have a distinctly Spanish feel to them.

Tourists who come to Tucson in February will have the opportunity to see the Tucson Rodeo. This festival, known in Spanish as the Fiesta de los Vasqueros, has a Western theme and many locals can be seen in cowboy outfits. There are no other rodeo festivals to match the Tucson Rodeo, which takes place at the beginning of the rodeo season.

In and around Tucson there are range of museums and historical attractions to visit. Car hire at Tucson Airport can help visitors make the most of them. One such attraction is the Mission San Xavier del Bac, just off I-19, heading southwest from downtown Tucson. A visit to this breathtaking piece of architecture comes highly recommended.

Tucson's cuisine shouldn't be missed either. Mexican restaurants are in abundance. From world-class hotel restaurants to family-run grills; there is something for all budgets. This guide tells only a little of what Tucson can offer the visitor and budget car rental at Tucson Airport can only help the visitor discover these delights by themselves.