Car Rental in Bakersfield

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Bakersfield, USA - California
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Cheapest car rental rates

Bakersfield South
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$50.25 per day
Bakersfield South
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$58.04 per day
Meadows Field Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$67.87 per day
Meadows Field Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$68.94 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Bakersfield South
Compact
Kia Soul or similar
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$50.85 per day
Bakersfield South
Premium
Volkswagen Passat or similar
Volkswagen Passat
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$58.46 per day
Meadows Field Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar
Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$89.21 per day
Meadows Field Airport
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$118.95 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:11 PM on 3/11/25. 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
$70 per day
Average car rental length
7 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
$1.24 per liter or $4.69 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.32 per liter or $5.00 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Bakersfield

  1. Santa Barbara from $44.78 per day
    133.4 km / 82.9 miles away
  2. Hollywood from $50.25 per day
    151.2 km / 94 miles away
  3. Burbank from $44.63 per day
    151.5 km / 94.1 miles away
  4. Fresno from $45.96 per day
    160.3 km / 99.6 miles away
  5. Beverly Hills from $63.31 per day
    164.1 km / 102 miles away
  6. Santa Monica from $53.26 per day
    166.4 km / 103.4 miles away
  7. Los Angeles from $45.16 per day
    176.5 km / 109.7 miles away
  8. Long Beach from $50.25 per day
    201.7 km / 125.3 miles away
  9. Ontario from $45.01 per day
    203 km / 126.1 miles away
  10. Anaheim from $50.25 per day
    210.2 km / 130.6 miles away
  11. Santa Ana from $44.63 per day
    224 km / 139.2 miles away
  12. Mammoth Lakes from $64.28 per day
    244.2 km / 151.7 miles away
  13. Monterey from $50.25 per day
    281.5 km / 174.9 miles away
  14. Palm Springs from $45.74 per day
    293.7 km / 182.5 miles away
  15. San Jose from $36.59 per day
    334.7 km / 208 miles away
  16. San Diego from $39.95 per day
    346.2 km / 215.1 miles away
  17. Oakland from $50.25 per day
    380 km / 236.1 miles away
  18. San Francisco from $50.25 per day
    383.2 km / 238.1 miles away
  19. Sacramento from $35.08 per day
    426.4 km / 265 miles away
  20. Santa Rosa from $50.25 per day
    477.4 km / 296.6 miles away

Top 20 locations near Bakersfield

  1. Meadows Field Airport from $50.25 per day
  2. Santa Barbara Airport from $44.78 per day
    133.4 km / 82.9 miles away
  3. North Hollywood Lankershim Blvd from $295.35 per day
    151.2 km / 94 miles away
  4. Burbank Airport from $44.63 per day
    151.5 km / 94.1 miles away
  5. Fresno Airport from $45.96 per day
    160.3 km / 99.6 miles away
  6. Downtown from $47.61 per day
    170.8 km / 106.1 miles away
  7. Los Angeles Airport from $45.16 per day
    176.5 km / 109.7 miles away
  8. Long Beach Airport from $50.25 per day
    198.1 km / 123.1 miles away
  9. Ontario Airport from $45.01 per day
    203 km / 126.1 miles away
  10. John Wayne Airport from $44.63 per day
    224 km / 139.2 miles away
  11. Monterey Airport from $50.25 per day
    281.5 km / 174.9 miles away
  12. Palm Springs Airport from $45.74 per day
    293.7 km / 182.5 miles away
  13. San Jose Airport from $44.05 per day
    334.7 km / 208 miles away
  14. San Diego Airport from $48.24 per day
    346.2 km / 215.1 miles away
  15. San Diego Cross Border Xpress from $39.95 per day
    374.1 km / 232.5 miles away
  16. Oakland Airport from $50.25 per day
    380 km / 236.1 miles away
  17. San Francisco Airport from $50.25 per day
    383.2 km / 238.1 miles away
  18. San Francisco Union Square Downtown from $50.25 per day
    397.4 km / 246.9 miles away
  19. Sacramento International Airport from $44.11 per day
    426.4 km / 265 miles away
  20. Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport from $50.25 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
$38.75
January
February
$30.91
March
$19.71
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
$42.08
November
$32.13
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Bakersfield is April (when prices average $19.71 per day). This is 40% cheaper than the yearly average and 53% cheaper than renting in November (when prices average $42.08).

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 January, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Bakersfield
3
January
February
5
March
16
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
4
November
5
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 April.
Monthly searches in Bakersfield by pick-up date relative to the average
125%
January
February
125%
March
42%
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
167%
November
42%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 3
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Priceless
Popular car categories Large cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $50 per day
Cheapest supplier Avis

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

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

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.5 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Priceless
6.7 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$70.32
Lowest daily price
$50.25
Total cars available
147

Top 8 suppliers in Bakersfield in 2025

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
1 location
$68 - $151
National
National
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$69 - $139
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
1 location
$69 - $139
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$69 - $139
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$69 - $139
Avis
Avis
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$50 - $80
Budget
Budget
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$58 - $119
Priceless
Priceless
Below average 6.7 / 1 review
2 locations
$58 - $119

Highly recommended by our customers

Mar 14, 2025
Really easy process to book car hire…
Really easy process to book car hire and always great value.
JOHN NORMINGTON
Mar 14, 2025
Rental process was simple and straight forward
Booking process was very user-friendly. Great price and information was clear
Waseem Hanif
Mar 14, 2025
EASY TO USE WEBSITE
EASY TO USE WEBSITE
LINDSAY JEAN VAN DEN BERG
Mar 14, 2025
Quick order at a fair price
Quick and convenient booking at a fair price and with a large selection of vehicles
OFER DAVID HAKLAY
Mar 14, 2025
Good value car rental
Good value car rental was cheaper than other options Helpful staff at pick up and drop off, good value for money, good vehicle Took almost an hour at pick up as had to wait for one way drop off to be approved even though I had booked this months in advance. However the agent looking after me was very nice and helpful and apologetic
Sam
Mar 14, 2025
Being fast and clear
Being fast and clear
Bahodir Alimov
Mar 14, 2025
Great experience
Ease and quality
Customer
Mar 14, 2025
SMOOTH AND FAST
SMOOTH AND FAST
Starkus Vidas
Mar 14, 2025
Rental process was easy
Rental process was easy, information was clear
customer
Mar 14, 2025
Thank you so much
Thank you so much I hope that the rental process is smooth in Colombia
Alexander Hoyos
Mar 14, 2025
it was minute taken to book a car…
it was minute taken to book a car fantastic guys
Sendhur Babu
Mar 14, 2025
Great price,easy booking
Great price,easy booking
darryl
Mar 14, 2025
Madeira
Quick and clear service
Mr FLIS
Mar 14, 2025
Maximum details
Clear information on the vehicles
Eusebio Miranda
Mar 14, 2025
easy
Website easy to navigate.
Henry McKerlie
Mar 14, 2025
Price,customer service and how quickly…
Price,customer service and how quickly the process was
Hector Holguin

Bakersfield

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