Merced

Cheap Car Hire in Merced

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Cheapflights insights for Merced car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Merced, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Merced?

To get the best deal on car hire in Merced, book about 70 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R545, which is about 866% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Merced?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Merced is Avis (rated 10.0/10). Hertz (rated 7.0/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Merced, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just R721. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging R1 106 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Merced, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just R721. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging R1 106 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R833

February

R865

March

R721

April

R753

May

R881

June

R993

July

R1 009

August

R881

September

R993

October

R993

November

R1 106

December

R801

What car do most people hire in Merced?

Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica, for example) are the most popular in Merced. Full-size (Class Full-size SUV) and Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Merced.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Merced?

Hertz has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Merced at 2.

Top rental agencies in Merced

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Merced known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car hire companies in Merced. Reviews were last updated on 19 February 2026.

Avis

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Hertz

7,0
Good
5 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,0

Budget

6,5
Okay
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

6,5

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

7,5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5,5
Fair
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

5,0

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

4,0

Dollar

1 location

Easirent

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Merced, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 February 2026.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Merced?

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

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