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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 R694, which is about 1 060% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Bakersfield?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Bakersfield is Budget (rated 5.6/10 with 30 reviews). Priceless (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.6
Priceless
Priceless
10.0
NextCar
NextCar
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6

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 R743/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Bakersfield is July (R1 156/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

R743

February

R859

March

R1 008

April

R925

May

R1 024

June

R1 140

July

R1 156

August

R1 074

September

R1 008

October

R1 008

November

R909

December

R991

What car do most people hire in Bakersfield?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in Bakersfield. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder) and Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Bakersfield.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Bakersfield?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Bakersfield at 3.

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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 27 April 2026.

Budget

5,6
Fair
30 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,8

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

5,8

Priceless

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

NextCar

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,6
Good
7 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,4

Hertz

7,5
Good
11 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,2

Avis

6,3
Okay
9 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

7,1

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

7,1

Thrifty

4,0
Mediocre
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

Dollar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Bakersfield, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Bakersfield for a week from Avis?

    Hiring a car in Bakersfield for a week can be a great option for travel. Avis, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R6 158/week on average.

  • 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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