Car Hire at Sacramento International Airport

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Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, USA - California
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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$44.22 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or comparable
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$44.35 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$51.58 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$65.10 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Premium
Toyota Crown or comparable
Toyota Crown
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$69.52 per day
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or comparable
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$69.61 per day
Luxury
Audi A4 or comparable
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$101.85 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Chevrolet Traverse or comparable
Chevrolet Traverse
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$73.54 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:06 on 11/03/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
$65 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
40 - 48 km/h or 25 - 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
$1.27 per litre or $4.81 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
$1.10 per litre or $4.16 per gallon
Highest petrol price
$1.45 per litre or $5.49 per gallon

Airport information

Score
8.1
  • Getting to the airport 8.7
  • Check-in and departures 8.9
  • Facilities and services 8.2
  • Wi-Fi 8.0
  • Dining and car hire services 7.4
  • Lounge 7.4

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • IATA: SMF
  • ICAO: KSMF
  • Name: Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
  • Distance from the city centre: 10 miles / 16.1 km

Top 3 locations near Sacramento International Airport

  1. Oakland Airport starting at $50.38 per day
    121.5 km / 75.5 miles
  2. San Francisco Airport starting at $50.38 per day
    137.9 km / 85.7 miles
  3. Fresno Airport starting at $46.08 per day
    269.5 km / 167.5 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire at Sacramento International Airport the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Sacramento International Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Sacramento International Airport
$38.93
January
$39.19
February
$33.38
March
$31.88
April
$31.59
May
$43.51
June
$35.22
July
$44.19
August
$36.99
September
$33.84
October
$39.39
November
$36.57
December
The best month to hire a car at Sacramento International Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is $31.59 per day. This is 15% less than the yearly average and 29% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is $44.19 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Sacramento International Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in May, the average hire length is 9 days, while in April, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days at Sacramento International Airport
6
January
5
February
8
March
4
April
9
May
7
June
8
July
8
August
8
September
7
October
7
November
6
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Sacramento International Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Sacramento International Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in April.
Monthly searches at Sacramento International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
115%
January
76%
February
78%
March
16%
April
47%
May
78%
June
154%
July
107%
August
76%
September
76%
October
143%
November
235%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Thrifty, Dollar, Alamo, National, Payless
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price $44 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars
Thrifty Chevrolet Equinox 4 3 SUVs
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Honda Civic 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Mazda CX-5 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Hyundai Accent 4 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Chevrolet Spark 4 2 Small cars
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.5 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Avis
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$64.98
Lowest daily price
$44.22
Total cars available
241

Top 9 suppliers at Sacramento International Airport in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
8338235641
6327 AVIATION DR,
$60 - $165
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 00:30
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.5 / 1 review
+18338235639
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837
$63 - $156
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 00:30
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.3 / 7 reviews
+18772830898
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837, United States
$44 - $158
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
National
National
Very good 8 / 1 review
+18338235642
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837
$64 - $173
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 00:30
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.9 / 10 reviews
+18664342226
6327 AVIATION DRIVE
$44 - $153
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 3 reviews
+19169206400
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837, United States
$44 - $153
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Payless
Payless
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
9166488465
6420 Mcnair Circle
$44 - $153
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:00
Tue:
07:00 - 23:00
Wed:
07:00 - 23:00
Thu:
07:00 - 23:00
Fri:
07:00 - 23:00
Sat:
07:00 - 23:00
Sun:
07:00 - 23:00
Budget
Budget
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
+19169224789
Sacramento International Apt, 6420 McNair Circle, Sacramento, CA, 95837, United States
$50 - $147
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Avis
Avis
Average 7.6 / 1 review
+19169225601
Sacramento International Airport, 6520 McNair Circle, Sacramento, CA, 95837, United States
$51 - $202
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:59
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59

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Eve was fantastic. Very helpful.
Phillip
17 Mar 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book
Melissa Jones
17 Mar 2025
Good price and comfortable service
Good price and comfortable service
Pavlo
17 Mar 2025
Good value for money and fast
First of all, there is no long queue on the agent front desk. Everything passed fast and easy. I got the car better than I expected on the good conditions. Also, the value for money is excellent compared with other agencies at that time.
ADEL
17 Mar 2025
Very clear site and gives upgrades!
Very clear site and gives upgrades!
Mark S
17 Mar 2025
Efficient, honest, no hidden costs
Very efficient staff. Great car ( exactly what was advertised). Very reasonable price too.
Vita Wiehl
17 Mar 2025
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Customer
17 Mar 2025
Quick and Simple Service
Quick and Simple Service
Cian
17 Mar 2025
Very good
So far so good
Garen Torosyan
17 Mar 2025
Quick and easy
Quick and easy
Diane
17 Mar 2025
Lots of options
Lots of options
Allen Pack
16 Mar 2025
easy
easy, good price
Glen Allison
16 Mar 2025
Two thumbs up
Easy to compare and reserve a car.
KashYazdan
16 Mar 2025
each and clear to book.
each and clear to book.
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