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Cheap Car Hire in Bakersfield

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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 R758, which is about 1 170% 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 5.5/10 with 35 reviews). Priceless (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R934/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Bakersfield is July (R1 216/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

R952

February

R934

March

R987

April

R1 040

May

R1 146

June

R1 199

July

R1 216

August

R1 058

September

R1 040

October

R970

November

R987

December

R1 093

What car do most people hire in Bakersfield?

SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander, for example) are the most popular in Bakersfield. Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe) and Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) 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 1 July 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Bakersfield, including Budget, Priceless and NextCar. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Budget

5,5
Fair
35 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

5,7

Priceless

10,0
Wonderful
1 review2 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

Hertz

7,5
Good
14 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,4
Good
10 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,3

Avis

5,9
Fair
11 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,1

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,6

Thrifty

4,0
Mediocre
1 review1 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 1 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Bakersfield?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Bakersfield.

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