Car Hire at Sacramento International Airport

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Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, USA - California
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£64.75 per day
Standard SUV
Chevrolet Equinox or comparable
Chevrolet Equinox
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£70.97 per day
Compact
Nissan Versa or comparable
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£71.07 per day
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or comparable
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£74.47 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or comparable
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£76.93 per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or comparable
Chrysler 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£80.89 per day
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or comparable
Ford F-150
  • 4
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£83.80 per day
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback or comparable
Audi A5 Sportback
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£78.48 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:11 on 18/12/2024. 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
£75 per day
Average car hire length
7 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
£1.00 per litre or £3.80 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.86 per litre or £3.25 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.11 per litre or £4.19 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 £62.14 per day
    121.5 km / 75.5 miles
  2. San Francisco Airport starting at £53.94 per day
    137.9 km / 85.7 miles
  3. Fresno Airport starting at £64.57 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
£34.96
January
£26.56
February
£24.27
March
£32.52
April
£24.00
May
£33.06
June
£26.75
July
£32.26
August
£28.10
September
£25.71
October
£29.92
November
£27.50
December
The best month to hire a car at Sacramento International Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is £24.00 per day. This is 17% less than the yearly average and 31% less than hiring a car in January (when the average price is £34.96 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 March, the average hire length is 12 days, while in January, it is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at Sacramento International Airport
3
January
4
February
12
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 February.
Monthly searches at Sacramento International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
24%
January
7%
February
37%
March
14%
April
61%
May
102%
June
200%
July
136%
August
98%
September
98%
October
186%
November
237%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, Payless, National
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price £65 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

Most popular car models of suppliers

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

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.5 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Avis
7.5 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
£75.17
Lowest daily price
£64.75
Total cars available
386

Top 8 suppliers at Sacramento International Airport in 2024

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.5 / 1 review
+18338235639
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837
£74 - £142
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
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
8338235641
6327 AVIATION DR,
£71 - £135
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 / 5 reviews
+18772830898
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837, United States
£67 - £113
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 / 0 reviews
+18338235642
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837
£75 - £143
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 7.8 / 10 reviews
+18664342226
6327 AVIATION DRIVE
£68 - £112
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
£68 - £112
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
Budget
Budget
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
+19169224789
Sacramento International Apt, 6420 McNair Circle, Sacramento, CA, 95837, United States
£65 - £143
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 7.5 / 1 review
+19169225601
Sacramento International Airport, 6520 McNair Circle, Sacramento, CA, 95837, United States
£71 - £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

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