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Cheap Car Rentals in Bakersfield

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Bakersfield?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Bakersfield and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 3 April 2025.

January

RM 240

February

RM 235

March

RM 258

April

RM 258

May

RM 289

June

RM 284

July

RM 298

August

RM 271

September

RM 258

October

RM 240

November

RM 249

December

RM 275

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Bakersfield is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Top rental agencies in Bakersfield

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Bakersfield known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Bakersfield. Reviews were last updated on 3 April 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Bakersfield, including Budget, Priceless and NextCar. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Budget

5.6
Fair
36 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.7

Priceless

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

NextCar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.6
Good
15 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
9 reviews•6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Avis

6.2
Okay
12 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.8

Thrifty

1 location
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Dollar

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Bakersfield, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 April 2025.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Bakersfield?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Priceless (10.0 rating), Hertz (7.6 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Bakersfield.

  • What are petrol prices like in Bakersfield?

    The average price of petrol in Bakersfield is RM 4.01/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 180 and RM 260 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Bakersfield for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 77%. Aim to book your car hire at least 67 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Bakersfield.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Bakersfield?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Bakersfield however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • What car do most people hire in Bakersfield?

    Honda Fit, which is a Intermediate vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Bakersfield according to Cheapflights users.

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