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Sacramento car hires in 2025

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 15 September 2025.

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

R16,15

Average price per day

R530

Cheapest price per day

R501

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 R729, which is about 1 351% 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 6.7/10 with 87 reviews). Payless (rated 6.4/10 with 31 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 R729. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 007 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 R729. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging R1 007 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

R729

February

R764

March

R816

April

R851

May

R885

June

R1 007

July

R1 007

August

R990

September

R851

October

R868

November

R851

December

R851

What car do most people hire in Sacramento?

SUV cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Sacramento. Intermediate cars (Acura TLX or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe 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 15 September 2025.

Hertz

6,7
Okay
87 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,8

Payless

6,4
Okay
31 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,6

Budget

6,4
Okay
78 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,7

Avis

6,3
Okay
47 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,3

Dollar

5,8
Fair
84 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,9

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

6,4

Thrifty

5,2
Fair
39 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

4,9

Value

4,9

National

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,0

Alamo

8,1
Very Good
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

7,6

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sacramento, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 September 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Sacramento?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R530/day when booking a car hire in Sacramento. The absolute best deal a user found was for R501/day from Dollar, booked on Sep. 14.

  • 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 708 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 891, with the average price for a rental being around R530 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.

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