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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 90 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R629, which is about 978% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Bakersfield?

Looking to hire a car in Bakersfield? Hertz had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R24,97/day. Avis also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R26,43/day.

What is the best car rental company in Bakersfield?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Bakersfield is Priceless (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). NextCar (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Priceless
Priceless
10.0
NextCar
NextCar
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Hertz
Hertz
7.5

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Bakersfield?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Bakersfield is January, when you can expect to pay R744/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Bakersfield is June (R1 125/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

R744

February

R844

March

R1 009

April

R926

May

R893

June

R1 125

July

R1 108

August

R1 042

September

R992

October

R992

November

R893

December

R992

What car do most people hire in Bakersfield?

SUV cars (Class Compact SUV, for example) are the most popular in Bakersfield. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder) and Intermediate (Toyota Camry) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Bakersfield.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Bakersfield?

Both Avis and NextCar have 2 locations in Bakersfield, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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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 2 August 2026.

Priceless

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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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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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,6
Good
8 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,5

Hertz

7,5
Good
8 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,1

Avis

6,3
Okay
11 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

7,1

Budget

5,9
Fair
25 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,9

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

6,0

Thrifty

4,0
Mediocre
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

4,0

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

8,0

Dollar

2 locations
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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 2 August 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Bakersfield for a week from Avis?

    Hiring a car in Bakersfield for a week can be a great option for travel. Avis, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R6 165/week on average.

  • 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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