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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 83 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $71, which is about 21% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Bakersfield?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in Bakersfield with deals as low as $22.64/day found in the past two weeks. Budget is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $22.64/day.

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
7.4

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, July 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 $78. Conversely, July 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

$78

February

$90

March

$106

April

$97

May

$94

June

$118

July

$122

August

$113

September

$104

October

$104

November

$96

December

$104

What car do most people hire in Bakersfield?

SUV cars (Jeep Cherokee 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 (Honda Civic 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

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 21 June 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
8 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

7.4
Good
9 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.0

Avis

6.7
Okay
10 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.4

Budget

5.7
Fair
27 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

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 21 June 2026.

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

    Dollar offers hire cars in Bakersfield for about $479 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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