Car Rental at Sacramento International Airport

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

Intermediate
Mazda 3 or similar
Mazda 3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$46.00 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$50.47 per day
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$52.82 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$56.20 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$60.04 per day
Premium
Volkswagen Passat or similar
Volkswagen Passat
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$67.33 per day
Full-size Elite
Audi A5 Sportback or similar
Audi A5 Sportback
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$65.75 per day
Luxury
Audi A4 or similar
Audi A4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$69.20 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 3:11 PM on 10/6/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$58 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
$1.30 per liter or $4.92 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.16 per liter or $4.39 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.48 per liter or $5.60 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

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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
$46.25
January
$35.14
February
$32.11
March
$32.04
April
$31.75
May
$43.74
June
$35.40
July
$44.42
August
$37.17
September
$39.92
October
$28.16
November
$50.30
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Sacramento International Airport is November — when rental costs average $28.16 per day. This is 26% cheaper than the yearly average and 44% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $50.30 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
5
October
6
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
38%
January
11%
February
59%
March
32%
April
97%
May
161%
June
317%
July
221%
August
156%
September
70%
October
27%
November
11%
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 Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

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

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.4 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Payless
7.5 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$58.47
Lowest daily price
$46.00
Total cars available
518

Top 8 suppliers at Sacramento International Airport in 2024

Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.4 / 1 review
+18338235639
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837
$55 - $144
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Tue:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.4
8338235641
6327 AVIATION DR,
$52 - $125
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Tue:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
National
National
Very good 8
+18338235642
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837
$56 - $154
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Tue:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-00:30; 07:00-23:59
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.9 / 10 reviews
+18664342226
6327 AVIATION DRIVE
$47 - $107
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 7.8 / 4 reviews
+18772830898
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837, United States
$46 - $107
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Hertz
Good 7.7 / 3 reviews
+19169206400
6327 Aviation Dr, Sacramento, CA 95837, United States
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Budget
Budget
Good 7.5
+19169224789
6420 Mcnair Circle
$61 - $164
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
Good 7.5
9166488465
6420 Mcnair Circle
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
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