In the Sonoran Desert, Arizona, is the city of Scottsdale. Scottsdale has many activities to participate in outdoors, as well as amazing scenery and over 100 galleries and craft stores. Cheap car hire in Scottsdale makes it easier to see the city and its surroundings.

The Sonoran Desert is a truly unique place to be, as it is so biologically diverse. Thousands of species of animals as well as plants make their home in the desert and there are also many activities here. Hiking and rafting are two popular sports and you can even take a trip in a hot air balloon.

Using a car rental service will come in very useful when you spend the day shopping. Scottsdale’s Main Street Art and Antiques District is full to them brim with galleries, craft stores, boutiques and cafés, and is a pleasant way to spend the day. Also in this district is the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.

Scottsdale and the area around it is well known for its large number of spa retreats and other such resorts. Many of these compounds are the usual type of spa establishment, offering massage, saunas and other treatments such as mud packs. The Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain offers an unusual spa treatment that is based on Native American healing remedies.

Car hire in Scottsdale is useful when travelling out of the city. Drive to the Tonto National Forest to get back to nature. There are wild horses living in the forest and you can hike in the mountains or have some fun rafting or tubing.