Car rental at Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport
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Top tips for hiring a car at Bakersfield Meadows Field airport
- On your next flight to Kern County, California, consider booking a car rental at Meadows Field Airport (BFL), so you can explore the region on your own terms. With a rented automobile, you get in the driver's seat immediately after deboarding the aircraft. Unlike shuttles that are relatively far from BFL premises, rental cars are parked on site. Grab your keys at one of the three parking lots reserved for car rental companies.
- From Highway 99, exit at the 7th Standard Road and turn east. Keep walking for about 1.5 miles, following the arrivals signs. On the right side are the baggage claim area and the pick-up counters where to grab the keys. The car lot is about 200 feet from the baggage claim area. Provide your driver's license and take the pre-printed documents with all the terms and conditions. The return location is at the same address for pick-up (3701 Wings Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308). Of course, you can’t always return the car during working hours. For after-hours return, park and lock the vehicle, then place the keys and the contract form in the drop box. When returning the car after midnight, you can count on security guards at the rental center to open the door for you. Plus, there is always a key person or manager to escort you to the car park.
- Bakersfield has its charms and fun things to do. And you're probably wondering if your car rental at Meadows Field Airport offers unlimited mileage. It is possible to book a car with unlimited mileage through KAYAK. After all, you want to see all your desired attractions without restrictions regarding the distance you can cover. Check out the best deals for mileage and book as early as possible to start making plans for your Bakersfield getaway.
- A rental company usually requires renters to present credit cards or debit cards with sufficient funds to cover a security deposit and any applicable charge not covered in the prepaid voucher. Ensure you have a valid international credit card but avoid third-party cards because not all rental agencies accept such. Whether your mode of payment is approved or not is entirely up to the rental supplier.
- Book your car hire at Bakersfield Meadows Field airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Bakersfield Meadows Field airport
Can another person drive my car rental at Meadows Field Airport?
Depending on the rental agreement, you may be allowed to have an additional driver. This means your loved one can drive the rented vehicle if they meet the required standards. First, confirm if there's an additional fee for this option at the counter. Each driver must have an original driver's license. An international driver's permit is recommended if the DL is not in the languages used by Meadows Field Airport car rental companies. The other important document for all drivers is an official identity card or passport.
What amenities are available in the car rental center at Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport?
Since the rental counters are within the premises of BFL Airport, the on-site cafes and bars also cater to car renters. Order some take-away or sit down to grab something at the eateries. Before riding in a rental vehicle, you are free to attend to your pet's needs at the pet comfort station near the car park. Remember to buy yourself or a loved one some goodies at a gift shop next to the car rental center.
Do you need insurance before renting a car at Meadows Field Airport?
Personal safety is crucial, and so is insurance coverage. However, car rental providers are not obligated to evaluate your existing coverage and its adequacy. So, before you rent a car at BFL Airport, inquire from your insurance provider whether you are covered while riding on a rental vehicle. If you are afraid your existing policy doesn't cover your travel through California, consider buying extra coverage through the car supplier. Beware of restrictions on large vehicles.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Bakersfield Meadows Field airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Bakersfield Meadows Field airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, and Rent-A-Wreck.
Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
7.5
Good
44 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.1
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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Easy pick up and drop offCons:
The cars speakers were messed up, the light for the clock and stereo system didn’t work, there was no back up camera. Most of all the steel light bugged me as I couldn’t see anything on there and then on the last day the light appears! So dumb10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Hertz has the friendliest employees. I had to change reservation a bit and they were happy to work with me. I will always rent cars from them2.0 Poor
Feb 2020
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I had a ride arranged to go pick up the car only to find out there were no cars available. Waste of time and money as well as not having a car next day for planned trip.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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Everything was great10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Pick up was quick and convenient. Overall experience was hassle free.2.0 Poor
Dec 2018
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The rental counter at the Bakersfield airport told me they had no cars available, however, two other people in the airport came up and told me they had been told the same thing but if you sat down and made an online reservation there would miraculously be cars. I tried this and sure enough, I drove off in a car. The laziness of the customer service agents to turn away customers is astonishing. The car I received was not the model I had booked and it had not been cleaned in quite awhile. The inside windshield was so dirty it was hard to see through at night and in the rain.Avis
7.3
Good
32 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.5
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Great car the rental price. No problemsCons:
Nothing - super easy and simple process and car8.0 Very Good
Jun 2019
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I am online booking car honda cruze but pickup car kia10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Ease of pickup and then drop off in LAX.Cons:
Nothing that I can think of.3.6 Poor
Feb 2019
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Drop off convenienceCons:
Cleanliness of car. I ordered an intermediate and got a compact.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2018
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Service9.2 Wonderful
Jul 2018
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Vehicle performed as expected and was fueled and ready at pick up timeBudget
6.1
Okay
74 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.1
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Bad service most unreliable in honoring reservations. On the evening of 5/22/2021 at approximately 1 pm , I was informed, the vehicle would not be available for pick up on 5/22/2021 @ 8 pm , instead I could pick it up on the following day @ 7 am. My reservation was for a pick up truck, they were offering me a mid sized SUV which would not serve my purpose. It caused me delay and inconvenience and additional expenses renting from another company for a pick up truck at short notice.Cons:
Compensation for dishonor of reservation and additional expenses2.0 Poor
May 2021
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2701 hotel terrace location.... they never answer the phone. Very basic stuff here.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Yes6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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Spokane airport staff were great!!5.6 Fair
Oct 2020
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Staff was a bit rude at pick up. I think he was having a bad day and didn't like that I used a 3rd party site. They only had a Tacoma instead of an economy car but it was fun to drive a truck.Cons:
Bakersfield is small and i didnt really understand how their rental worked. Lines were long and the drop off was confusing. I like when things are more structured at bigger airports10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Customer service at pick up attendant not customer oriented we don’t rent often but always use budgetEnterprise Rent-A-Car
8.6
Very Good
10 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
8.8
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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My son lives in Ridgecrest, two hours away. Traveling by yourself is stressful enough, so I like the convenience that Enterprise is right in the terminal. As a women driving by myself, it gives me such peace of mind that I will arrive safely. The cars have always been clean, new and ran perfectly. I will continue to use them and Kayak for my travel needs.Cons:
Nothing6.0 Okay
Aug 2020
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I was going to drop the car at night but I couldn’t I have to wait till morning8.0 Very Good
Oct 2019
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They helped out.Cons:
They never told me to bring a credit card to pay for the rental. I have a debit/ master card and I couldn’t pay for the rental with this card. I had to drive 25 minutes back to may house to get my credit card. This was very inconvenient. All they need to state on the agreement or reservation would be “only credit cards accepted for rentals” “ no debit/ credit cards accepted”. No where did it state this.8.4 Very Good
Sep 2019
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Everything about the car, rental at the airport and drive ability was good. However, I was surprised that the interior and exterior were not cleaned well at the BFL airport prior to pickup.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Friendly staff, quick service, great prices, nice rental car.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
National
7.0
Good
23 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.0
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9.2 Wonderful
Aug 2018
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car requested and reserved was available and waiting for us.Cons:
clerk was talking too much with customer ahead of me, just small talk and there was a line waiting to get their cars. It was nice that she was friendly but slowed down others from getting their cars.8.4 Very Good
Mar 2018
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Pick up was excellent,Cons:
.6.4 Okay
Nov 2017
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Drop off was smooth, attendant was efficient and friendly.Cons:
Pick up was a laborious process due to system outage. Nothing was done to compensate and nothing was offered.3.6 Poor
Sep 2017
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The car it self was comfortable (lowered score because the inside was dirty) for a smaller car and got great gas mileage.Cons:
1. Fine print regarding company rules for National Car rental would not download for us to read before we went to pick up car, so we did not expect the $100 hold on a major credit card/not debit, customer service at the pick up location was to put it mildly unhelpful, sarcastic, smug, and didn't know when to stop repeating himself, even after I put my hand up and said "STOP". "I get what your saying, I would just like you to be empathic to my frustration." At which point he smiles and then finishes repeating his statement to me. 2. Husband gets into car and being the professional he is, found the car to be dirty. Takes it to a car wash so he can be comfortable in it, isn't this something that is suppose to be done before he even gets into the car? 3. While driving the car he discovers there is no windshield wiper fluid, so he can not remove any bugs that may be blocking his vision. Again isn't this supposed to be filled before he gets the car? I sure hope all the other fluids are ok. 4. Then a warning light flashed "Take to dealer immediately!" WAIT WHAT? My husband had been driving it for less than 20 minutes, on his way to a job interview, he can't call and talk with anyone the Bluetooth wont transfer any sound through the speakers, he's in the middle of now ware by now, he can't pull off or turn around, so he call's me to have me call and to find out if he needs to do anything. After being on hold for over 10 minutes I get through to the roadside customer claims office. I tell her I am not in the car, the closet town is about 100 miles away, the above info, and then she proceeds to ask me a few question, "where are you at now?" I'm at home, I'm not in the car, my husband is. "Ok mam, where is the car?" On the highway in the middle of nowhere (does nobody at this company listen when you are talking with them?) "Ok mam ,lets see if I can help you"...ask a few more questions I had already given her the answer to, finally she states she can't help me she needs to talk with my husband since he's the one driving the car....at this point I am dumbfounded, he can't pull off anywhere safe to call you no exits and the Bluetooth isn't working....By this time the light has flashed "maintenance required", so my husband is no longer worried about the engine exploding just irritated as this is poor vehicle maintenance, a pet peeve of his. 5. Returning the car, my husband is delighted to see the same customer service rep as before (I am so making that up), the rep has the same attitude, makes my husband walk back out to the car to write the miles down (unlimited miles, we don't have to do that with Enterprise they'll do it for you), smugly says "I will have my guys do a better job at looking over the car before they go out with customers next time." Uh ok guy you do that but we will not be repeat customers with this company.8.4 Very Good
Sep 2017
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Car was really the icing on cake . Plenty of room and was a smooth comfortable ride. I asked for a Camry but the agent at National recommended the Altima. Great car.Cons:
Exterior was dirty and interior had soda residue on the passenger side.9.2 Wonderful
Jun 2017
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It was a great car and I had a good trip only the car smelled like ciggarettsPriceless
9.2
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NextCar
5.5
Fair
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One location in Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport
Easirent
4.7
Mediocre
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One location in Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport
Sunnycars
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One location in Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport
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