Car Rental at Sacramento International Airport

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Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento, USA - California
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Cheapest car rental rates

Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$46.56 per day
Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$47.04 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$60.80 per day
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$60.93 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
Nissan Maxima
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$63.20 per day
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$65.69 per day
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$95.31 per day
Premium Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or similar
Audi Q5
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$94.02 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:32 AM on 5/15/25. 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
$67 per day
Average car rental length
6 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
$1.27 per liter or $4.81 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.10 per liter or $4.16 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 $60.00 per day
    108.1 km / 67.2 miles away
  2. Oakland Airport from $50.08 per day
    121.5 km / 75.5 miles away
  3. San Francisco Union Square Downtown from $46.85 per day
    123.9 km / 77 miles away
  4. San Francisco Airport from $50.87 per day
    137.9 km / 85.7 miles away
  5. San Jose Airport from $45.62 per day
    151.1 km / 93.9 miles away
  6. Monterey Airport from $59.69 per day
    235.5 km / 146.3 miles away
  7. Fresno Airport from $45.46 per day
    269.5 km / 167.5 miles away
  8. Arcata-Eureka Airport from $54.49 per day
    332.6 km / 206.7 miles away
  9. Meadows Field Airport from $45.19 per day
    426.4 km / 265 miles away
  10. Santa Barbara Airport from $43.29 per day
    499.7 km / 310.5 miles away
  11. North Hollywood Lankershim Blvd from $401.41 per day
    576.8 km / 358.4 miles away
  12. Burbank Airport from $44.39 per day
    577.3 km / 358.7 miles away
  13. Downtown from $43.60 per day
    596.6 km / 370.7 miles away
  14. Westchester from $47.50 per day
    600.2 km / 372.9 miles away
  15. Los Angeles Airport from $42.17 per day
    600.4 km / 373.1 miles away
  16. Long Beach Airport from $45.19 per day
    623.8 km / 387.6 miles away
  17. Ontario Airport from $42.66 per day
    627.3 km / 389.8 miles away
  18. John Wayne Airport from $42.43 per day
    650.4 km / 404.1 miles away
  19. Palm Springs Airport from $44.15 per day
    707.2 km / 439.4 miles away
  20. San Diego Airport from $40.24 per day
    772.6 km / 480.1 miles away

Map of car rental locations

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
$39.82
January
$40.09
February
$36.08
March
$36.02
April
$33.76
May
$44.51
June
$36.03
July
$45.21
August
$33.29
September
$34.62
October
$40.29
November
$37.41
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Sacramento International Airport is September — when rental costs average $33.29 per day. This is 13% cheaper than the yearly average and 26% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $45.21 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 July the average rental period is 8 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days at Sacramento International Airport
6
January
5
February
6
March
5
April
6
May
7
June
8
July
8
August
7
September
7
October
7
November
6
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 December, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches at Sacramento International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
98%
January
65%
February
114%
March
151%
April
40%
May
67%
June
131%
July
91%
August
56%
September
65%
October
122%
November
200%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, Payless, National
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price $47 per day
Cheapest supplier Dollar

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars
Dollar Mazda CX-5 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Honda Civic 4 2 Large cars
Thrifty Chevrolet Equinox 4 3 SUVs
Dollar Ford Focus 3 2 Medium cars
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Mazda 3 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Hyundai Accent 4 2 Medium cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.5 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Avis
7.6 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$66.69
Lowest daily price
$46.56
Total cars available
272

Top 9 suppliers at Sacramento International Airport in 2025

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.5 / 1 review
8338235641
6327 AVIATION DR,
$60 - $187
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 8.5 / 1 review
+18338235639
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837
$61 - $346
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
Very good 8.3 / 7 reviews
+18772830898
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837, United States
$47 - $157
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
National
National
Very good 8.1 / 1 review
+18338235642
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837
$62 - $225
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
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8 / 12 reviews
+18664342226
6327 AVIATION DRIVE
$47 - $161
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
Payless
Payless
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
9166488465
6420 Mcnair Circle
$47 - $161
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:00
Tue:
07:00 - 23:00
Wed:
07:00 - 23:00
Thu:
07:00 - 23:00
Fri:
07:00 - 23:00
Sat:
07:00 - 23:00
Sun:
07:00 - 23:00
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 3 reviews
+19169206400
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837, United States
$47 - $161
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
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
+19169224789
Sacramento International Apt, 6420 McNair Circle, Sacramento, CA, 95837, United States
$60 - $195
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
Average 7.6 / 1 review
+19169225601
Sacramento International Airport, 6520 McNair Circle, Sacramento, CA, 95837, United States
$63 - $200
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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