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Cheap Car Rentals in Bakersfield from $91

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Bakersfield with a pick-up date of 19/5 and drop-off date of 19/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Bakersfield

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Bakersfield and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 4 May 2026.
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There are, in total, 24 car hire locations in Bakersfield that are operated by 13 companies. In the past week, luxury car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $91/day). Explore 1 car type currently offered from Bakersfield hire providers:

Premium

Premium

$91+

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Best car rental deals found in Bakersfield

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Bakersfield. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Bakersfield with an average daily rate of $91. Data was last updated on 4 May 2026.
Polestar 2$91/day
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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 a rental car in Bakersfield, book about 83 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $71, which is about 19% 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
7.5

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 $76. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $119 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 $76. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $119 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$76

February

$88

March

$103

April

$95

May

$103

June

$117

July

$119

August

$110

September

$103

October

$103

November

$93

December

$102

What car do most people hire in Bakersfield?

SUV cars (Ford Edge or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Bakersfield. Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

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.

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Top rental agencies in Bakersfield

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Bakersfield known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Bakersfield. Reviews were last updated on 4 May 2026.

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
7 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Hertz

7.5
Good
11 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.2

Avis

6.3
Okay
9 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.1

Budget

5.7
Fair
29 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.8

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

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Bakersfield, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 May 2026.

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

    Avis offers hire cars in Bakersfield for about $746 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Bakersfield

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Bakersfield. Deals were last updated on 4 May 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Bakersfield. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

$72+

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