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Cheapest car rental rates

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Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
3
$51.19
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade, Chico
Drop-off information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade, Chico
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Zero deductible

Kia Soul

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
2
$51.19
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade, Chico
Drop-off information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade, Chico
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
1
$51.19
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade, Chico
Drop-off information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade, Chico
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Zero deductible

Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
7
$52.66
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade, Chico
Drop-off information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade, Chico
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Zero deductible

Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
4
$51.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade Chico
Drop-off information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade Chico
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Kia Soul

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
5
$51.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade Chico
Drop-off information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade Chico
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Zero deductible

Chevrolet Spark

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
6
$51.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade Chico
Drop-off information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade Chico
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
$52.66
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade Chico
Drop-off information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade Chico
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Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
$52.81
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade, Chico
Drop-off information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade, Chico
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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
10
$52.81
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade, Chico
Drop-off information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade, Chico
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Zero deductible

Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
11
$52.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade Chico
Drop-off information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade Chico
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Zero deductible

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
12
$52.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade Chico
Drop-off information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade Chico
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Zero deductible

Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
13
$65.13
per day
Free cancellation
7.9
Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade, Chico
Drop-off information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade, Chico
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Unlimited mileage
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Zero deductible

Ford Edge

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
14
$65.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade Chico
Drop-off information
Chico Downtown
2267 Esplanade Chico
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:39 on 23/08/26. 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
13 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
$1.59 per liter or $6.02 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Chico

  1. Sacramentofrom $40.40 per day
    124 km / 77.05 miles away
  2. Truckee
    148 km / 91.96 miles away
  3. Santa Rosafrom $59.99 per day
    160.2 km / 99.54 miles away
  4. Oaklandfrom $60.71 per day
    217.6 km / 135.21 miles away
  5. San Franciscofrom $55.96 per day
    222 km / 137.94 miles away
  6. McKinleyvillefrom $43.44 per day
    237.9 km / 147.82 miles away
  7. San Josefrom $50.44 per day
    268.5 km / 166.84 miles away
  8. Mammoth Lakesfrom $63.08 per day
    339.1 km / 210.71 miles away
  9. Montereyfrom $60.17 per day
    348.1 km / 216.3 miles away
  10. Fresnofrom $51.83 per day
    377.5 km / 234.57 miles away
  11. Visaliafrom $54.38 per day
    438.7 km / 272.6 miles away
  12. Bakersfieldfrom $52.63 per day
    543.7 km / 337.84 miles away
  13. Santa Barbarafrom $53.61 per day
    619.6 km / 385 miles away
  14. Burbankfrom $46.60 per day
    691.6 km / 429.74 miles away
  15. Beverly Hillsfrom $54.38 per day
    699.9 km / 434.9 miles away
  16. Hollywoodfrom $54.38 per day
    700 km / 434.96 miles away
  17. Santa Monicafrom $51.66 per day
    701.3 km / 435.77 miles away
  18. Los Angelesfrom $46.58 per day
    707 km / 439.31 miles away
  19. Ontariofrom $48.36 per day
    732.4 km / 455.09 miles away
  20. Long Beachfrom $49.77 per day
    737.7 km / 458.39 miles away

Top 20 locations near Chico

  1. Oakland Airportfrom $60.71 per day
    226 km / 140.43 miles away
  2. Arcata-Eureka Airportfrom $43.44 per day
    237.9 km / 147.82 miles away
  3. San Francisco Airportfrom $56.48 per day
    239.6 km / 148.88 miles away
  4. San Jose Airportfrom $50.44 per day
    263.4 km / 163.67 miles away
  5. Fresno Airportfrom $51.83 per day
    376.6 km / 234.01 miles away
  6. Meadows Field Airportfrom $52.63 per day
    536.2 km / 333.18 miles away
  7. Santa Barbara Airportfrom $53.61 per day
    615.5 km / 382.45 miles away
  8. Burbank Airportfrom $46.60 per day
    687.6 km / 427.25 miles away
  9. Pasadena Downtownfrom $55.78 per day
    701.7 km / 436.02 miles away
  10. Los Angeles Airportfrom $46.58 per day
    711.8 km / 442.29 miles away
  11. Ontario Airportfrom $48.36 per day
    734.2 km / 456.21 miles away
  12. Long Beach Airportfrom $50.75 per day
    734.3 km / 456.27 miles away
  13. John Wayne Airportfrom $52.67 per day
    760 km / 472.24 miles away
  14. Palm Springs Airportfrom $51.71 per day
    809 km / 502.69 miles away
  15. San Diego Airportfrom $49.82 per day
    881.9 km / 547.99 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

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Chico (Downtown)
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When to book in Chico and for how long?

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

Car rental prices in Chico vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

Saver's insights

Cheapest month Most expensive month
A good deal $69 Cheapest supplier Avis Cheapest car type SUVs
Average rental costs per day in Chico
$44
$22
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

$40

in November

Nov
Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Chico is November (when prices average $40.33 per day). This is 0% cheaper than the yearly average and 0% cheaper than renting in November (when prices average $40.33).

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 most popular month to rent a car in Chico?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Chico is November, and the least popular is November.

Monthly searches in Chico by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

Same as average in November

Nov
Dec

What’s the usual rental length in Chico?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in November, the average renter keeps their car for 13 days, and in November, they keep their car for 13 days.

Average number of rental days in Chico
14
7
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

13 days in November

Nov
Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations2
✈️ Airport locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersBudget
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs
🤑 Lowest price$68 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierAvis

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Budget (rated 8.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
$70
Lowest daily price
$68
Total cars available
14

Top 3 suppliers in Chico in 2026

Budget
1 location
Budget
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.1
$68–$80
per day
Most popular location
2267 Esplanade Chico
Hertz
1 location
Hertz
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
8.4
$68–$80
per day
Most popular location
150 Airpark Blvd Suite 50, Chico, CA 95973, United States
Avis
1 location
Avis
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.7
Car condition
8.0
$68–$80
per day
Most popular location
2267 Esplanade, Chico

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Aug 24, 2026
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Aug 24, 2026
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Booking was easy and prices were lower than I thought they would be!
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Aug 24, 2026
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Easy to find with quick pick up and drop off. Automatic car perfect for the steep is...
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Aug 24, 2026
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Good choice of cars, airport pickup and great prices
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Aug 24, 2026
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Easy to book good value and perfect location and car type available Had an importan...
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Aug 24, 2026
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Clear and well laid out options and toggling between screens was not complicated.
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Aug 24, 2026
Good experience
The entire process was smooth.
Verb,
Aug 24, 2026
Very easy to rent and prices are much…
Very easy to rent and prices are much cheaper then other rental cars.
Hamdi Mertturk,
Aug 23, 2026
very efficient and easy to use
very efficient and easy to use
O Reilly Eugene,
Aug 23, 2026
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