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Cheap Car Hire in Salinas, California

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Cheapflights insights for Salinas car hires

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

Book your car hire in Salinas 47 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $41/day on average when booked 47 days ahead, which saves you 33% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Salinas?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Salinas is Dollar (rated 5.6/10). Thrifty (rated 5.6/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Salinas is January, when you can expect to pay $76/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Salinas is July ($133/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

$76

February

$78

March

$79

April

$88

May

$91

June

$105

July

$133

August

$99

September

$94

October

$87

November

$82

December

$108

What car do most people hire in Salinas?

SUV cars (Class Premium SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Salinas. Intermediate cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Salinas?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Salinas at 2.

Top hire agencies in Salinas, CA

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Salinas, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car hire companies in Salinas, CA. Reviews were last updated on 11 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Salinas, including Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz in Salinas. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Dollar

1 location

Thrifty

1 location

Hertz

5.1
Fair
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.4

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

4.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2.0
Poor
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

4.0

Eagle Rent A Car

1 location

Easirent

1 location

VIPCars Recommendation

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Salinas, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Salinas?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Salinas for a month is certainly possible.

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