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Cheap Car Hire in Bakersfield from $80

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 Bakersfield with a pick-up date of 2/5 and drop-off date of 5/5. 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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Popular car types in Bakersfield

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Bakersfield and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 28 March 2026.
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At $80/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in Bakersfield in the past week. Out of 12 car hire agencies operating in Bakersfield, there are, in total, 23 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Compact

Compact

$89+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$114+

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People mover

People mover

$144+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$153+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$80+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$116+

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Best car hire deals found in Bakersfield

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Bakersfield. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Bakersfield with an average daily rate of $116. Data was last updated on 28 March 2026.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado$80/day
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A/C
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Found 03/27/26
Suzuki Swift$89/day
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Suzuki Swift
Found 03/27/26
Toyota Camry$114/day
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A/C
Toyota Camry
Found 03/27/26

Cheapflights insights for Bakersfield car hires

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

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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 5.7/10 with 32 reviews). Priceless (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.7
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 $65/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Bakersfield is June ($103/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

$65

February

$76

March

$83

April

$83

May

$91

June

$103

July

$102

August

$96

September

$89

October

$89

November

$80

December

$87

What car do most people hire in Bakersfield?

Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder, for example) are the most popular in Bakersfield. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra) and Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) 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 hire 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 28 March 2026.

Budget

5.7
Fair
32 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.9

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

7.2
Good
12 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.9

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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Overview

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 28 March 2026.

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

    From Hertz you can hire a car in Bakersfield from about $348 per week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Bakersfield it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

Car hires by fuel type in Bakersfield

Browse car hires by fuel type in Bakersfield. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Bakersfield. Deals were last updated on 28 March 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Bakersfield. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($55+).

Electric

Electric

$63+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$55+

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