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Cheap Car Hire in Sacramento from R846

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Sacramento with a pick-up date of 7/5 and drop-off date of 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Sacramento car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Sacramento. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 April 2026.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

R19,27

Average price per day

R509

Cheapest price per day

R846

Popular car types in Sacramento

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Sacramento and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 April 2026.

There are currently 48 hire locations operating in Sacramento spread across 19 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Sacramento is small car at R846 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

R1 023+

People carrier

People carrier

R1 429+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 109+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Best car hire deals found in Sacramento

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Sacramento. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Sacramento with an average daily rate of R962. Data was last updated on 17 April 2026.
Hyundai i10R846/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Renault SanderoR853/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Sandero
Toyota Urban CruiserR923/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Urban Cruiser

Cheapflights insights for Sacramento car hires

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

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Sacramento, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R735, which is about 1 330% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Sacramento?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Sacramento is Hertz (rated 6.8/10 with 71 reviews). Avis (rated 6.3/10 with 46 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Sacramento, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R735. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R931 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 Sacramento, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R735. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R931 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

R735

February

R800

March

R849

April

R800

May

R816

June

R931

July

R931

August

R931

September

R849

October

R898

November

R735

December

R784

What car do most people hire in Sacramento?

SUV cars (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Sacramento. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Kia Sedona or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Sacramento?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Sacramento at 6.

Top rental agencies in Sacramento

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Sacramento known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Sacramento. Reviews were last updated on 17 April 2026.

Hertz

6,8
Okay
71 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,9

Avis

6,3
Okay
46 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,4

Budget

6,3
Okay
77 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,7

Dollar

5,6
Fair
65 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,8

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

6,2

National

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,0

Alamo

8,0
Very Good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,9
Good
24 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,7

Thrifty

4,8
Mediocre
29 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

6,1

Overall

4,8

Pick-up/drop-off

4,4

Value

4,5

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sacramento, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Sacramento?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R509/day when booking a car hire in Sacramento. The absolute best deal a user found was for R471/day from Dollar, booked on Apr. 11.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Sacramento for a week from Dollar?

    From Dollar you can hire a car in Sacramento from about R3 560 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Sacramento?

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

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Sacramento for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Sacramento can be found for about R15 259, with the average price for a rental being around R509 a day. Book with Dollar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 7% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Sacramento.

Car hires by fuel type in Sacramento

Browse car hires by fuel type in Sacramento. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Sacramento. Deals were last updated on 17 April 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Sacramento. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R46+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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