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Cheap Car Hire in Bakersfield from $70

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 21/8 and drop-off date of 24/8. 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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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 13 August 2026.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

$1.66

Average price per day

$85

Cheapest price per day

$70
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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 13 August 2026.
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At $70/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Bakersfield in the past week. Out of 13 car hire agencies operating in Bakersfield, there are, in total, 25 hire locations. View below for 7 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

$107+

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Compact

Compact

$107+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$90+

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Standard

Standard

$102+

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Full-size

Full-size

$93+

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People mover

People mover

$172+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$168+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

$117+

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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 13 August 2026.
Toyota Yaris$70/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/11/26
Hyundai i30$87/day
Hyundai i30
Found 08/11/26
Ford Puma$90/day
Ford Puma
Found 08/12/26

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.

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 $54/day – about 9% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Bakersfield?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in Bakersfield with deals as low as $24.40/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $24.53/day.

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.

Priceless
Priceless
10.0
NextCar
NextCar
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Hertz
Hertz
7.5

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 $64/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Bakersfield is June ($96/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

$64

February

$72

March

$86

April

$79

May

$76

June

$96

July

$93

August

$88

September

$85

October

$85

November

$76

December

$85

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.

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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 13 August 2026.

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
8 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.5

Hertz

7.5
Good
8 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.1

Avis

6.3
Okay
11 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.1

Budget

5.9
Fair
25 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.0

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 13 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Bakersfield?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $85/day when booking a car hire in Bakersfield. The absolute best deal a user found was for $62/day from Thrifty, booked on Aug. 8.

  • 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 $566 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 $2,424. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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 13 August 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 ($47+).

Electric

Electric

$88+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$47+

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