Merced

Cheap Car Rentals in Merced

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Cheapflights insights for Merced car rentals

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

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

Book your car hire in Merced 70 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 138/day on average when booked 70 days ahead, which saves you 145% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Merced?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Merced is Avis (rated 10.0/10). Hertz (rated 7.0/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Merced?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Merced is March, when you can expect to pay RM 178/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Merced is November (RM 280/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

RM 211

February

RM 207

March

RM 178

April

RM 191

May

RM 219

June

RM 251

July

RM 255

August

RM 223

September

RM 255

October

RM 251

November

RM 280

December

RM 203

What car do most people hire in Merced?

Intermediate cars (Kia Niro, for example) are the most popular in Merced. Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) and Passenger van (Ford Transit) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Merced.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Merced?

Hertz has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Merced at 2.

Top rental agencies in Merced

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Merced known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car rental companies in Merced. Reviews were last updated on 2 January 2026.

Avis

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

7.0
Good
5 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Budget

6.5
Okay
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.5
Fair
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

4.0

Dollar

1 location

Easirent

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Merced, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 January 2026.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Merced?

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

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