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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 $72, which is about 20% 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 Budget (rated 5.7/10 with 32 reviews). Priceless (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.7
Priceless
Priceless
10.0
NextCar
NextCar
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8

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 $77. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $122 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 $77. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $122 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$77

February

$89

March

$98

April

$98

May

$110

June

$122

July

$120

August

$111

September

$105

October

$105

November

$94

December

$103

What car do most people hire in Bakersfield?

Full-size cars (Nissan Pathfinder or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Bakersfield. Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra 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 20 March 2026.

Budget

5.7
Fair
32 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.9

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

7.8
Good
8 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.6

Hertz

7.2
Good
12 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.9

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

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 20 March 2026.

  • 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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