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 83 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R665, which is about 1 035% 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 Priceless (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). NextCar (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Priceless
10.0
NextCar
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Hertz
7.2
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 R731/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Bakersfield is June (R1 130/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
R731
February
R847
March
R1 013
April
R930
May
R897
June
R1 130
July
R1 097
August
R1 047
September
R1 097
October
R964
November
R914
December
R997
What car do most people hire in Bakersfield?
SUV cars (Ford Edge, for example) are the most popular in Bakersfield. Passenger van (Honda Odyssey) and Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car) 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.
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 5 October 2026.
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Priceless
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
Priceless Locations in Bakersfield
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Locations
NextCar
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
8,0
Overall
8,0
Pick-up/drop-off
8,0
Value
8,0
NextCar Locations in Bakersfield
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Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,5
Comfort
7,6
Overall
7,6
Pick-up/drop-off
7,6
Value
7,5
Recent reviews
10,0
|Apr 2023Great service.
1 out of 3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Bakersfield
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Locations
Hertz
6 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,3
Comfort
7,6
Overall
7,2
Pick-up/drop-off
7,2
Value
7,0
Recent reviews
10,0
|Apr 2023The staff at pickup in Bakersfield was efficient and pleasant, the car was clean and worked well, and the drop-off at Santa Rosa was easy and quick.
1 out of 2
Hertz Locations in Bakersfield
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Avis
10 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,7
Comfort
6,5
Overall
6,0
Pick-up/drop-off
6,1
Value
6,7
Recent reviews
2,0
|Jul 2026I was unable to pick up my rental, as their policies are unclear when making a booking online, regarding using a debit card as your payment method.
1 out of 4
Avis Locations in Bakersfield
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Locations
Budget
24 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,5
Comfort
7,0
Overall
5,9
Pick-up/drop-off
6,2
Value
6,0
Recent reviews
8,0
|Mar 2023Good experience.
1 out of 8
Budget Locations in Bakersfield
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Thrifty
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
Thrifty Locations in Bakersfield
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Dollar
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
2,0
Comfort
2,0
Overall
2,0
Pick-up/drop-off
2,0
Value
2,0
Dollar Locations in Bakersfield
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Bakersfield, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 October 2026.
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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