Cheapflights insights for Bakersfield car rentals
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?
To get the best deal on car hire in Bakersfield, book about 81 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 202, which is about 234% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Bakersfield?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Bakersfield is Budget (rated 5.5/10 with 35 reviews). Priceless (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Bakersfield?
Planning to hire a car in Bakersfield? January is the cheapest month, costing about RM 223 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 298. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
RM 223
February
RM 223
March
RM 235
April
RM 248
May
RM 273
June
RM 298
July
RM 294
August
RM 277
September
RM 239
October
RM 231
November
RM 235
December
RM 260
What car do most people hire in Bakersfield?
Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe, for example) are the most popular in Bakersfield. Mini (Fiat 500) and SUV (Chevrolet Tahoe) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Bakersfield.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Bakersfield?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Bakersfield at 3.
Top rental agencies in Bakersfield
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Bakersfield known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Bakersfield. Reviews were last updated on 16 September 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Bakersfield, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Bakersfield?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Bakersfield however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.