Bakersfield

Cheap Car Hire in Bakersfield

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Bakersfield car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Bakersfield. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 July 2026.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

$1.64

Average price per day

$87

Cheapest price per day

$64

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.

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

For the best savings on car hire in Bakersfield, make your reservation 90 days before pickup. The average price then is just $55/day – about 7% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Bakersfield?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Bakersfield is Priceless (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). NextCar (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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 ($100/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

$75

March

$88

April

$81

May

$78

June

$100

July

$100

August

$96

September

$88

October

$87

November

$80

December

$87

Which car hire company has the most locations in Bakersfield?

Both Avis and NextCar have 2 locations in Bakersfield, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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 1 July 2026.

Priceless

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

NextCar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.7
Good
9 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6
Good
8 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Avis

6.7
Okay
10 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.4

Budget

5.7
Fair
27 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.8

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

4.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

8.0

Dollar

2 locations
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 1 July 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Bakersfield?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $87/day when booking a car hire in Bakersfield. The absolute best deal a user found was for $64/day from Thrifty, booked on Jun. 27.

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

    From Thrifty you can hire a car in Bakersfield from about $580 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.

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

    The average cost of a car hire in Bakersfield for a month is $2,484. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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