Sacramento

Cheap Car Hire in Sacramento

Sacramento, CA, United States
Apr 5 — Apr 12
Driver's age: 26-65
Sacramento, CA, United States
Fri 5/4
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Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Sacramento?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Sacramento and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

January

R739

February

R852

March

R947

April

R966

May

R985

June

R1 061

July

R1 080

August

R1 080

September

R985

October

R1 023

November

R890

December

R796

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sacramento is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Sacramento

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Sacramento to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

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 29 March 2024.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Sacramento area such as Hertz, Payless and Budget. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Hertz

6,8
Okay
326 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,8

Payless

6,5
Okay
144 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,7

Budget

6,4
Okay
135 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,6

Dollar

6,2
Okay
174 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

6,6

Thrifty

5,8
Fair
115 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,5

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,8
Good
84 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,5

Avis

6,6
Okay
71 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,6

National

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,6

Pick-up/drop-off

9,6

Value

8,8

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sacramento, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Sacramento?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (7,7 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,1 rating) and Hertz (6,8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Sacramento.

  • What are petrol prices like in Sacramento?

    The average price of petrol in Sacramento is R18,77/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R844 and R1 220 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Alamo you can hire a car in Sacramento from about R7 386 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Sacramento for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 40% on your car hire. For a below average price in Sacramento, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

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

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

  • What car do most people hire in Sacramento?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Sacramento is Standard (Toyota RAV4) based on our Cheapflights data.

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