Car Rental at Sacramento International Airport

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

Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$45.69 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$48.46 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$49.45 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$50.47 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$56.42 per day
Premium
Volkswagen Passat or similar
Volkswagen Passat
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$77.47 per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
Chrysler 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$91.77 per day
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback or similar
Audi A5 Sportback
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$56.40 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:21 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
$60 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
$1.28 per liter or $4.85 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.11 per liter or $4.20 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.45 per liter or $5.49 per gallon

Airport info

Rating
8.1
  • Getting to the airport 8.7
  • Check-in and departures 8.9
  • Terminal facilities 8.2
  • Wi-Fi 8.0
  • Restaurants and car rental services 7.4
  • Lounge 7.4

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

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

Top 20 locations near Sacramento International Airport

  1. Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport from $48.33 per day
    108.1 km / 67.2 miles away
  2. Oakland Airport from $45.80 per day
    121.5 km / 75.5 miles away
  3. San Francisco Union Square Downtown from $35.37 per day
    123.9 km / 77 miles away
  4. San Francisco Airport from $35.70 per day
    137.9 km / 85.7 miles away
  5. San Jose Airport from $46.02 per day
    151.1 km / 93.9 miles away
  6. Monterey Airport from $50.64 per day
    235.5 km / 146.3 miles away
  7. Fresno Airport from $45.72 per day
    269.5 km / 167.5 miles away
  8. Arcata-Eureka Airport from $48.33 per day
    332.6 km / 206.7 miles away
  9. Meadows Field Airport from $53.04 per day
    426.4 km / 265 miles away
  10. Santa Barbara Airport from $50.23 per day
    499.7 km / 310.5 miles away
  11. North Hollywood Lankershim Blvd from $88.21 per day
    576.8 km / 358.4 miles away
  12. Burbank Airport from $49.70 per day
    577.3 km / 358.7 miles away
  13. Downtown from $59.88 per day
    596.6 km / 370.7 miles away
  14. Los Angeles Airport from $49.01 per day
    600.4 km / 373.1 miles away
  15. Long Beach Airport from $53.04 per day
    623.8 km / 387.6 miles away
  16. Ontario Airport from $50.26 per day
    627.3 km / 389.8 miles away
  17. John Wayne Airport from $50.55 per day
    650.4 km / 404.1 miles away
  18. Palm Springs Airport from $50.23 per day
    707.2 km / 439.4 miles away
  19. San Diego Airport from $49.38 per day
    772.6 km / 480.1 miles away
  20. San Diego Cross Border Xpress from $39.82 per day
    800.5 km / 497.4 miles away

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When are car rental prices the lowest at Sacramento International Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Sacramento International Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Sacramento International Airport
$44.37
January
$33.72
February
$30.80
March
$30.74
April
$30.47
May
$41.96
June
$33.96
July
$42.62
August
$35.67
September
$32.64
October
$34.67
November
$48.26
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Sacramento International Airport is May — when rental costs average $30.47 per day. This is 17% cheaper than the yearly average and 37% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $48.26 per day).

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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Sacramento International Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 12 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental 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
9
November
9
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Sacramento International Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Sacramento International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in July, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Sacramento International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
33%
January
9%
February
52%
March
28%
April
85%
May
142%
June
279%
July
194%
August
137%
September
137%
October
94%
November
9%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, Payless, National
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price $46 per day
Cheapest supplier Alamo

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
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 Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Chevrolet Spark 4 2 Small cars
Dollar Jeep Renegade 4 2 SUVs

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.4 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Avis
7.5 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$59.51
Lowest daily price
$45.69
Total cars available
444

Top 8 suppliers at Sacramento International Airport in 2024

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
8338235641
6327 AVIATION DR,
$46 - $123
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 8.4 / 1 review
+18338235639
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837
$48 - $146
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
National
National
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+18338235642
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837
$49 - $148
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
Good 7.9 / 5 reviews
+18772830898
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837, United States
$49 - $95
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
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.8 / 10 reviews
+18664342226
6327 AVIATION DRIVE
$50 - $99
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
Good 7.7 / 3 reviews
+19169206400
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837, United States
$50 - $99
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
Good 7.5 / 0 reviews
+19169224789
6420 Mcnair Circle
$61 - $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
Avis
Avis
Good 7.5 / 1 review
+19169225601
Sacramento International Airport, 6520 McNair Circle, Sacramento, CA, 95837, United States
$51 - $141
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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