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.
Budget
$49.83 per day
Bakersfield South
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$53.82 per day
Meadows Field Airport
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$67.49 per day
Meadows Field Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$69.81 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Bakersfield South
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$59.20 per day
Meadows Field Airport
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
Nissan Maxima
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$71.85 per day
Meadows Field Airport
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$95.51 per day
Bakersfield South
Compact
Kia Soul or similar
Kia Soul
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$50.42 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:19 PM on 5/2/25. 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
$65 per day
Average car rental length
5 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 $43.28 per day
    133.4 km / 82.9 miles away
  2. Burbank from $42.28 per day
    151.5 km / 94.1 miles away
  3. Fresno from $42.56 per day
    160.3 km / 99.6 miles away
  4. Beverly Hills from $49.83 per day
    164.1 km / 102 miles away
  5. Santa Monica from $49.83 per day
    166.4 km / 103.4 miles away
  6. Los Angeles from $40.79 per day
    176.5 km / 109.7 miles away
  7. Long Beach from $49.83 per day
    198.1 km / 123.1 miles away
  8. Ontario from $42.44 per day
    203 km / 126.1 miles away
  9. Anaheim from $49.83 per day
    210.2 km / 130.6 miles away
  10. Santa Ana from $42.20 per day
    224 km / 139.2 miles away
  11. Mammoth Lakes from $61.38 per day
    244.2 km / 151.7 miles away
  12. Monterey from $42.46 per day
    281.5 km / 174.9 miles away
  13. Palm Springs from $42.44 per day
    293.7 km / 182.5 miles away
  14. San Jose from $42.28 per day
    334.7 km / 208 miles away
  15. San Diego from $25.83 per day
    346.2 km / 215.1 miles away
  16. Oakland from $42.50 per day
    380 km / 236.1 miles away
  17. San Francisco from $42.19 per day
    383.2 km / 238.1 miles away
  18. Sacramento from $40.27 per day
    426.4 km / 265 miles away
  19. Santa Rosa from $42.29 per day
    477.4 km / 296.6 miles away
  20. McKinleyville from $61.68 per day
    757.7 km / 470.8 miles away

Top 20 locations near Bakersfield

  1. Meadows Field Airport from $49.83 per day
  2. Santa Barbara Airport from $43.28 per day
    133.4 km / 82.9 miles away
  3. Burbank Airport from $42.28 per day
    151.5 km / 94.1 miles away
  4. Fresno Airport from $42.56 per day
    160.3 km / 99.6 miles away
  5. Downtown from $49.83 per day
    170.8 km / 106.1 miles away
  6. Westchester from $77.68 per day
    175.8 km / 109.2 miles away
  7. Los Angeles Airport from $42.02 per day
    176.5 km / 109.7 miles away
  8. Long Beach Airport from $49.83 per day
    198.1 km / 123.1 miles away
  9. Ontario Airport from $42.44 per day
    203 km / 126.1 miles away
  10. John Wayne Airport from $42.20 per day
    224 km / 139.2 miles away
  11. Monterey Airport from $42.46 per day
    281.5 km / 174.9 miles away
  12. Palm Springs Airport from $42.44 per day
    293.7 km / 182.5 miles away
  13. San Jose Airport from $42.40 per day
    334.7 km / 208 miles away
  14. San Diego Airport from $36.52 per day
    346.2 km / 215.1 miles away
  15. San Diego Cross Border Xpress from $25.83 per day
    374.1 km / 232.5 miles away
  16. Oakland Airport from $42.50 per day
    380 km / 236.1 miles away
  17. San Francisco Airport from $50.46 per day
    383.2 km / 238.1 miles away
  18. San Francisco Union Square Downtown from $42.27 per day
    397.4 km / 246.9 miles away
  19. Sacramento International Airport from $42.38 per day
    426.4 km / 265 miles away
  20. Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport from $42.40 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
$40.04
January
February
$26.21
March
$46.03
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
$43.48
November
$33.20
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Bakersfield is March (when prices average $26.21 per day). This is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 43% cheaper than renting in April (when prices average $46.03).

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 March, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in January, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Bakersfield
3
January
February
7
March
6
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 December.
Monthly searches in Bakersfield by pick-up date relative to the average
125%
January
February
83%
March
83%
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 Budget

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 Toyota Camry 4 2 Large cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Enterprise
8.5 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Priceless
6.6 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$64.74
Lowest daily price
$49.83
Total cars available
146

Top 8 suppliers in Bakersfield in 2025

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.5 / 0 reviews
1 location
$67 - $147
National
National
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
1 location
$68 - $149
Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$68 - $149
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$68 - $149
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$68 - $149
Avis
Avis
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$54 - $120
Budget
Budget
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$50 - $120
Priceless
Priceless
Below average 6.6 / 1 review
2 locations
$50 - $120

Highly recommended by our customers

May 13, 2025
Great site and easy to use with good…
Great site and easy to use with good choice of vehicule and suppliers
Nektaria
May 13, 2025
Very good
It was very amazing
Ibrahim Al
May 13, 2025
Magdalena
Magdalena was awesome and super fast.
Nazih Muqhar
May 13, 2025
VERY GOOD
VERY GOOD .........
Mohammad Zoubi
May 13, 2025
quick and clear
quick and clear
Carlos Montes
May 13, 2025
Quick and easy
Quick and easy
Anne-Carole Broermann
May 13, 2025
Easy to navigate and find the best deal on one page!
Easy to navigate and find the best deal on one page!
Julie Wascom
May 13, 2025
Reservation done smoothly, will share more
I have just reserved a call and it was a wonderful experience, I would write an actual review after my trip is over
Pankaj H
May 13, 2025
clarity and ease of booking
clarity and ease of booking
Richard Hancock
May 13, 2025
was nice
booking was easy
ANNA CAROLINA MEDEIROS ENGELKE
May 13, 2025
good prices and very informative site
good prices and very informative site
customer
May 13, 2025
Price and efficiency
Price and efficiency
NK
May 13, 2025
Easy booking and easy handling
Easy booking and easy handling - the car was ready as promised and the policy and payments was as written. Also, it was easy to find a car in my price range. Thanks!
Dicte Munk jensen
May 13, 2025
Abdelilah great guy
Abdelilah great guy
Harry
May 13, 2025
Easy
Easy booking
Ljubisa Jevdjic
May 13, 2025
Wide choice
Wide choice, fast procedure, good information
Massimo Andreoni

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