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Cheapflights insights for Bakersfield car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Bakersfield, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Bakersfield?
To get the best deal on car hire in Bakersfield, book about 81 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R756, which is about 1 150% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Bakersfield?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Bakersfield is Budget (rated 5.6/10 with 34 reviews). Priceless (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
Budget
5.6
Priceless
10.0
NextCar
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.7
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Bakersfield?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Bakersfield is February, when you can expect to pay R932/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Bakersfield is June (R1 248/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
R949
February
R932
March
R984
April
R1 037
May
R1 143
June
R1 248
July
R1 230
August
R1 125
September
R1 055
October
R967
November
R984
December
R1 090
What car do most people hire in Bakersfield?
Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica, for example) are the most popular in Bakersfield. SUV (Chevrolet Tahoe) and Standard (Toyota Prius) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Bakersfield.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Bakersfield?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Bakersfield at 3.
Top rental agencies in Bakersfield
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Bakersfield known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Bakersfield. Reviews were last updated on 16 August 2025.
Budget
34 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,4
Comfort
6,8
Overall
5,6
Pick-up/drop-off
6,2
Value
5,8
Priceless
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
NextCar
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,0
Pick-up/drop-off
8,0
Value
8,0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,5
Comfort
7,7
Overall
7,7
Pick-up/drop-off
7,7
Value
7,5
Hertz
14 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,9
Comfort
7,3
Overall
7,2
Pick-up/drop-off
7,4
Value
7,0
Avis
11 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,1
Comfort
6,6
Overall
5,9
Pick-up/drop-off
6,3
Value
6,6
Thrifty
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
2,0
Comfort
4,0
Overall
4,0
Pick-up/drop-off
4,0
Value
8,0
Dollar
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
2,0
Comfort
2,0
Overall
2,0
Pick-up/drop-off
2,0
Value
2,0
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Bakersfield, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 August 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Bakersfield?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Bakersfield.