Fresno

Cheap Car Hire in Fresno

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

To get the best deal on car hire in Fresno, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $70, which is about 31% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Fresno?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Fresno is Budget (rated 6.9/10 with 38 reviews). Avis (rated 6.7/10 with 32 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Fresno?

At Fresno, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $70. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $96 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Fresno, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $70. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $96 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$70

February

$73

March

$72

April

$87

May

$82

June

$93

July

$96

August

$92

September

$81

October

$82

November

$75

December

$76

What car do most people hire in Fresno?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Fresno are the following: SUV cars (Buick Encore or similar), Compact cars (Buick Encore or similar), and Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Fresno?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 7 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Fresno at 6.

Top hire agencies in Fresno

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Fresno known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Fresno. Reviews were last updated on 2 September 2025.

Budget

6.9
Okay
38 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.2

Avis

6.7
Okay
32 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.6
Very Good
21 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.7

Alamo

8.2
Very Good
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Payless

7.6
Good
14 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.1

Hertz

6.7
Okay
29 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

National

6.6
Okay
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.3

Dollar

5.8
Fair
18 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Fresno, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Fresno for a week from Thrifty?

    From Thrifty you can hire a car in Fresno from about $492 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Fresno check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Car hires by fuel type in Fresno

Browse car hires by fuel type in Fresno. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Fresno. Deals were last updated on 2 September 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Fresno. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($48+).

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Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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