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Bakersfield, USA - California
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Meadows Field Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$53.04 per day
Meadows Field Airport
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$62.81 per day
Meadows Field Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$64.56 per day
Bakersfield South
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$68.70 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Meadows Field Airport
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$63.63 per day
Meadows Field Airport
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or similar
Ford F-150
  • 4
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$66.76 per day
Meadows Field Airport
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$76.85 per day
Bakersfield South
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
Chrysler 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$81.00 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:23 PM on 11/15/24. 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
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$67 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 48 km/h or 25 - 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.26 per liter or $4.77 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.21 per liter or $4.58 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.32 per liter or $5.00 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Bakersfield

  1. Santa Barbara from $50.23 per day
    133.4 km / 82.9 miles away
  2. Hollywood from $88.21 per day
    151.2 km / 94 miles away
  3. Burbank from $49.70 per day
    151.5 km / 94.1 miles away
  4. Fresno from $45.72 per day
    160.3 km / 99.6 miles away
  5. Beverly Hills from $59.98 per day
    164.1 km / 102 miles away
  6. Santa Monica from $62.49 per day
    166.4 km / 103.4 miles away
  7. Los Angeles from $40.24 per day
    176.5 km / 109.7 miles away
  8. Long Beach from $53.04 per day
    201.7 km / 125.3 miles away
  9. Ontario from $50.26 per day
    203 km / 126.1 miles away
  10. Anaheim from $60.07 per day
    210.2 km / 130.6 miles away
  11. Santa Ana from $50.55 per day
    224 km / 139.2 miles away
  12. Mammoth Lakes from $49.26 per day
    244.2 km / 151.7 miles away
  13. Monterey from $50.64 per day
    281.5 km / 174.9 miles away
  14. Palm Springs from $50.23 per day
    293.7 km / 182.5 miles away
  15. San Jose from $46.02 per day
    334.7 km / 208 miles away
  16. San Diego from $39.82 per day
    346.2 km / 215.1 miles away
  17. Oakland from $45.80 per day
    380 km / 236.1 miles away
  18. San Francisco from $35.37 per day
    383.2 km / 238.1 miles away
  19. Sacramento from $45.69 per day
    426.4 km / 265 miles away
  20. Santa Rosa from $48.33 per day
    477.4 km / 296.6 miles away

Top 20 locations near Bakersfield

  1. Meadows Field Airport from $53.04 per day
  2. Santa Barbara Airport from $50.23 per day
    133.4 km / 82.9 miles away
  3. North Hollywood Lankershim Blvd from $88.21 per day
    151.2 km / 94 miles away
  4. Burbank Airport from $49.70 per day
    151.5 km / 94.1 miles away
  5. Fresno Airport from $45.72 per day
    160.3 km / 99.6 miles away
  6. Downtown from $59.88 per day
    170.8 km / 106.1 miles away
  7. Los Angeles Airport from $49.01 per day
    176.5 km / 109.7 miles away
  8. Long Beach Airport from $53.04 per day
    198.1 km / 123.1 miles away
  9. Ontario Airport from $50.26 per day
    203 km / 126.1 miles away
  10. John Wayne Airport from $50.55 per day
    224 km / 139.2 miles away
  11. Monterey Airport from $50.64 per day
    281.5 km / 174.9 miles away
  12. Palm Springs Airport from $50.23 per day
    293.7 km / 182.5 miles away
  13. San Jose Airport from $46.02 per day
    334.7 km / 208 miles away
  14. San Diego Airport from $49.38 per day
    346.2 km / 215.1 miles away
  15. San Diego Cross Border Xpress from $39.82 per day
    374.1 km / 232.5 miles away
  16. Oakland Airport from $45.80 per day
    380 km / 236.1 miles away
  17. San Francisco Airport from $35.70 per day
    383.2 km / 238.1 miles away
  18. San Francisco Union Square Downtown from $35.37 per day
    397.4 km / 246.9 miles away
  19. Sacramento International Airport from $45.69 per day
    426.4 km / 265 miles away
  20. Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport from $48.33 per day
    477.4 km / 296.6 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Bakersfield?

Car rental prices in Bakersfield vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Bakersfield
January
$42.01
February
$40.62
March
$19.06
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
$40.69
November
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Bakersfield is April (when prices average $19.06 per day). This is 46% cheaper than the yearly average and 55% cheaper than renting in February (when prices average $42.01).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Bakersfield?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in April, the average renter keeps their car for 16 days, and in March, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Bakersfield
January
3
February
2
March
16
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
4
November
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Bakersfield?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Bakersfield is November, and the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Bakersfield by pick-up date relative to the average
January
57%
February
57%
March
57%
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
229%
November
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 3
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Priceless
Popular car categories Large cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $53 per day
Cheapest supplier Avis

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Priceless Toyota Camry 4 2 Large cars
Priceless Nissan Versa 4 2 Medium cars
Priceless Nissan Versa 4 3 Medium cars
Priceless Hyundai Elantra 4 2 Large cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.4 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Priceless
6.8 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$67.17
Lowest daily price
$53.04
Total cars available
172

Top 7 suppliers in Bakersfield in 2024

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
1 location
$63 - $152
National
National
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$64 - $136
Hertz
Hertz
Good 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$64 - $136
Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
$64 - $136
Avis
Avis
Good 7.5 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$53 - $109
Budget
Budget
Good 7.5 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$62 - $97
Priceless
Priceless
Satisfactory 6.8 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$62 - $97

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