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

To get the best deal on a rental car in Bakersfield, book about 90 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $76, which is about 29% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Bakersfield?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Bakersfield is Priceless (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). NextCar (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Priceless
Priceless
10.0
NextCar
NextCar
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Hertz
Hertz
7.2

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

At Bakersfield, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $78. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $121 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Bakersfield, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $78. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $121 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$78

February

$91

March

$108

April

$100

May

$96

June

$121

July

$117

August

$112

September

$116

October

$108

November

$98

December

$108

What car do most people hire in Bakersfield?

SUV cars (Ford Edge or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Bakersfield. Compact cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (Mercedes-Benz C-Class or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Bakersfield?

Both Avis and NextCar have 2 locations in Bakersfield, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Bakersfield

Priceless

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

NextCar

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6
Good
8 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.5

Hertz

7.2
Good
6 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.0

Avis

6.0
Okay
10 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.7

Budget

5.8
Fair
24 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.9

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

4.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

8.0

Dollar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Car rental FAQs

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Bakersfield for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar offers hire cars in Bakersfield for about $490 per week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Bakersfield for a month is certainly possible.

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