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Sacramento car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Sacramento. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 July 2025.

Most popular company

BUDGET

Price of petrol per litre

$1.43

Average price per day

$95

Cheapest price per day

$87

Cheapflights insights for Sacramento car hires

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in Sacramento, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $64/day – about 27% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Sacramento?

Dollar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Sacramento with deals as low as $62.40/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $63.91/day.

What is the best car rental company in Sacramento?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Sacramento is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.7/10 with 30 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.6/10 with 92 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Sacramento? January is the cheapest month, costing about $64 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $90. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$64

February

$67

March

$72

April

$75

May

$78

June

$87

July

$90

August

$87

September

$80

October

$78

November

$75

December

$75

What car do most people hire in Sacramento?

Economy cars (Ford Fiesta, for example) are the most popular in Sacramento. Standard (Volkswagen Jetta) and Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Sacramento.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Sacramento?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Sacramento at 6.

Top hire agencies in Sacramento

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Sacramento known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Sacramento. Reviews were last updated on 10 July 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Sacramento area such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Avis. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
30 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.5

Hertz

6.6
Okay
92 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.7

Avis

6.5
Okay
47 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Budget

6.5
Okay
81 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Payless

6.3
Okay
32 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Dollar

5.9
Fair
86 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.4

Thrifty

5.1
Fair
44 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

4.8

National

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sacramento, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 July 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Sacramento?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $95/day when booking a car hire in Sacramento. The absolute best deal a user found was for $87/day from Provider's pick, booked on Jul. 6.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Sacramento for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in Sacramento, offering car hire for around $734 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Sacramento however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    You can potentially save up to 25% on a month-long rental by booking with Provider's pick. Provider's pick is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Sacramento can cost you on average $3,147 a month or $105 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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