Imperial County Airport (IPL)
Address:
1101 Airport Rd,
Imperial,
CA,
92251,
United States
Phone:
(1) 760-355-2408
Location Type:
Corporate
Hours of Operation:
Sun 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Holiday Hours:
2025
MEMORIAL DAY
May
26
08:00AM - 12:00PM
INDEPENDENCE DY
July
4
08:00AM - 12:00PM
LABOR DAY
September
1
08:00AM - 12:00PM
THANKSGIVING
November
27
closed
BLACK FRIDAY
November
28
08:00AM - 12:00PM
CHRISTMAS EVE
December
24
08:00AM - 12:00PM
NEW YEARS EVE
December
31
08:00AM - 12:00PM
CHRISTMAS
December
25
closed
2026
NEW YEARS
January
1
closed
If flying in, the rental counter is within the terminal with a short walk to the car lot.
Once you arrive at Imperial County Airport (IPL), you can make your way to the Avis Car Rental counter right next to baggage claim. There you can choose the IPL car rental that best suits your stay in town. In a hurry? Accelerate your travel experience with Avis Preferred, a complimentary membership that allows you to skip the line and go straight to your car. With Avis, you’re sure to find the best in Imperial airport car rentals.
Imperial is a two-hour drive from San Diego, which is why some business travelers to California’s second-biggest city choose to fly to this smaller airport instead of directly into San Diego. And besides, the ride is breathtaking. Consider a convertible to take it all in.
Because of its proximity to the Mexican border, El Centro has several restaurants to choose from that offer authentic Mexican cuisine. The Algodones Dunes are the largest sand dune field in the country, perfect for off-road driving. For a quieter afternoon practicing your backswing or entertaining clients, try the Lakeview Golf Course, a eucalyptus-lined par 3 course that enjoys the Imperial Valley sun all year long.
For a day of shopping, head to the new Imperial Valley Mall for some way-Southern Californian souvenirs. You're sure to find a few Sonny & Cher trinkets—it’s the birthplace of the 1970’s pop goddess.
Whatever you and your group decide to do after leaving Avis’s lot of Imperial County Airport rental cars, you’ll go knowing you got the very best in service and professionalism, and a great deal on airport car rentals.
Proceed to the Avis counter in the baggage claim area. Rental cars are parked outside the baggage claim area.
WALK-UP RENTERS:
From I-8, take the 86N (Imperial/El Centro) exit. Go north approx. 7 miles to Imperial County Airport. Counter is inside terminal in the baggage claim area.
NOTE: Some locations may have a key drop available:
Drop Box Available: If the customer chooses to leave the vehicle, the customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages or theft of the vehicle may have incurred during after hours) until the contract can be closed on the following business day.
Drop Box NOT Available: If the location does not have a key drop box, the location does not permit vehicles to be left after closing hours. The customer should never lock or leave the keys inside the car. The customer is responsible for the vehicle & all charges (including any damages to or theft of the vehicle and locksmith fees if they choose to lock the keys in the car). The customer can either choose to return the car the next day the location is open OR change the Drop Off Location to the nearest Regional Airport. Customer is responsible for all charges related to the drop-off modification.