Bakersfield car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Bakersfield

  • Though California does feature a fair number of trains, there really is no better way to get around than by private vehicle in the Golden State. Bakersfield is no exception to that; in fact, within the city itself there are only buses available for public transport. So drivers looking to get around town will have long waits in store for them if they don’t have a vehicle on hand.
  • Visitors arriving at Meadows Field Airport looking to rent a car will find the hire car counters in the main terminal’s Arrivals Hall.
  • Bakersfield is close to numerous mountain pass roads and, as beautiful as they are, they can also be a tad narrow and steep at times. Occasionally, drivers will find that there isn’t enough room for both cars to go by each other at the same time. In moments like this, as uncommon as they may be, the vehicle that is facing downhill must yield to the uphill-facing driver and back up (if necessary) to allow the other car to pass.
  • While Bakersfield does not have the most severe rush hour traffic, its relative proximity to the Greater Los Angeles Area can make traffic going in that direction slow down during peak hours. On most weekdays, the morning rush hour typically goes from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and in the afternoon it goes from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. One of the main roads to avoid during rush hour is CA-58, as it bisects Bakersfield and often bears the brunt of the daily rush hour traffic.
  • Book your rental car in Bakersfield at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Standard rental cars in Bakersfield are around 32% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Bakersfield

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Bakersfield?

    Bakersfield is a typical American city in that its roads are large, wide, and well-suited for a range of vehicles. SUVs, trucks, vans, and all other vehicles will have an easy time navigating the city’s roads, so renters should opt for whatever vehicle best suits their needs. Whether it is a van because you are traveling with company or a sports car because that is what you love, all vehicles are great choices for visitors to Bakersfield.

  • What’s the speed limit in Bakersfield?

    Residential areas in Bakersfield usually feature speed limits ranging from 25 to 35 mph, while on the city’s urban roads the speed limit goes up to 50 mph. From there, the next bump in speed limits is for urban freeways, which feature speed limits from 50 to 65 mph. Rural freeways and interstates are the next up, featuring speed limits all the way up to 70 mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Bakersfield?

    Parking in Bakersfield is usually a breeze due to the city’s ample parking lots and on-street parking spaces. In the private parking garages and lots, drivers can expect to pay around $1 per hour or less -- it is often even free. Outside of the downtown area, on-street parking is the most common option and is easy to find on most streets.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Bakersfield?

    The average price of fuel in Bakersfield is $5.80 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $70 and $93, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Bakersfield?

    Standard (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Bakersfield.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Bakersfield?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Bakersfield?

    A Standard car hire in Bakersfield costs $105 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Bakersfield?

    A Full Size car hire in Bakersfield costs $96 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Bakersfield?

    A Mini car hire in Bakersfield costs $222 per day, on average.

Bakersfield car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Budget

Best rated

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

5.7

2 locations in Bakersfield

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Locations in Bakersfield

3701 Wings Way

+1 661 399 2367

Monday07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday07:00 - 22:00
Thursday07:00 - 22:00
Friday07:00 - 22:00
Saturday07:00 - 22:00
Sunday07:00 - 22:00

4208 Wible Road

+1 661 832 7801

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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2.0 Poor

Rylan, Oct 2024

Economy

KAYAK
The woman at the counter told us she not rent us the car because your system was down. We had to use another company and were panicked, and had to pay a lot more money. We’re not happy at all

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Waited 2 hours to get a different car from what i booked.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
They did not have a car available when I arrived for my scheduled pick up. They did not attempt to help resolve the matter in any way. They treated me as if I was inconveniencing them by asking to speak with a manager, told me that the manager was not available, and refused to give me a contact number. Extremely rude and unprofessional. I will not be using Budget ever again.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
The ease of the whole process from beginning to end.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Chilled legumes

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Pick-up truck

KAYAK
Not good customer service, not professional and a very dirty office

1 out of 12

Priceless

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Bakersfield

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Locations in Bakersfield

2813 Hanger Way

+1 661 843 7866

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

2813 Hanger Way

+1 661 843 7866

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

argieduncan, Jul 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Alberto was very friendly and punctual. I had left my car keys somewhere in the car and noticed it when I got back home. I got a call from Priceless they found my keys and will mail them the morning after. I have no words to express my gratitude. I have a gold medal that belonged to my Dad attached to the keys and it is the only thing I keep from him.

1 out of 1

NextCar

8.0

Very Good

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Bakersfield

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Locations in Bakersfield

2813 Hanger Way

+1 661 843 7866

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59

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Hertz

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.7

Value for money

7.4

3 locations in Bakersfield

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1700 24th Street

+1 661 634 0889

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

3701 Wings Way, Ste.205

+1 661 393 2044

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

6840 District Blvd

+1 661 396 9726

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Wouldn’t let me rent manager wouldn’t take drivers license per their own policy.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
At “pick up” the gentleman was very helpful and friendly providing great customer service!He was able to provide me the perfect car for my trip home and answered all of my questions at the time.

2.0 Poor

Afshan, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy pick up and drop off

Cons:

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 dumb

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

While it’s a work van it could’ve been a little cleaner.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

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 them

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

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.

1 out of 6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.4

6 locations in Bakersfield

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1800 24th Street

+1 661 323 2711

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

2911 Brundage Ln

+1 661 326 0056

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

3701 Wings Way Ste 209

+1 833 616 9440

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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4851 Stine Road Ste A

+1 661 833 6055

Monday07:30 - 17:00
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5810 Gasoline Alley Dr

+1 661 398 4961

Monday07:30 - 17:00
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8929 Rosedale Hwy

+1 661 387 6050

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Unable to accommodate me

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Team in bakersfield was accommodating and super professional. Greg in Las Vegas was great and took care of me !!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

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:

Nothing

6.0 Okay

M, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

I was going to drop the car at night but I couldn’t I have to wait till morning

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2023

Standard

KAYAK
Cheapest and quickest way to book rental cars

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Standard

KAYAK
Great service.

1 out of 3

Avis

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.7

2 locations in Bakersfield

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3701 Wings Way

+1 661 392 4160

Monday07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday07:00 - 22:00
Thursday07:00 - 22:00
Friday07:00 - 22:00
Saturday07:00 - 22:00
Sunday07:00 - 22:00

4208 Wible Road

+1 661 397 2860

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Bakersfield is very small. An independent agent handles Avis and Budget. There was no one at the rental counter when we arrived. We had to wait about 15 minutes for someone to get there. Once they got there the process was easy.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2024

People mover

KAYAK
I have booked car for tree day before pick up time don’t have vehicle even no exchange vehicle very bad service recommend nobody hire this company car

2.0 Poor

JOSEPH, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

He offered me a free gas if I agreed to drive a different vehicle class from what i reserved to LAX. Thought it was a great deal.

Cons:

Turns out, he never entered that information into the system or the paperwork. I got charged $35 at LAX for gas in spite of what was promised. At the lAX Avis counter, they told me I had to deal with the Bakersfield AVIS person to get it cleared up. I called, and the Bakersfield AVIS location doesn't pick up, and the call goes to AVIS national reservation. After holding for 10 minutes, reservation says I have to talk to Customer Service. After waiting another 10 minutes, customer service says I have to contact that same Bakersfield location to have them verify what i said. When I said that the number keeps redirecting me to AVIS national, the customer service agent hung up on me.

10.0 Wonderful

Claudia, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Great car the rental price. No problems

Cons:

Nothing - super easy and simple process and car

10.0 Wonderful

Osbaldo, May 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Very great customer service!!

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jan 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Everything was awesome. 👍

1 out of 4

Thrifty

5.7

Fair

One location in Bakersfield

Locations in Bakersfield

3701 Wings Way

+1 661 393 2044

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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National

7.6

Good

One location in Bakersfield

Locations in Bakersfield

3701 Wings Way Ste 209

+1 844 366 2657

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

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Dollar

5.7

Fair

2 locations in Bakersfield

Locations in Bakersfield

3701 Wiings Way

+1 661 393 2044

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

6840 District Blvd

+1 661 396 9726

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Bakersfield

Locations in Bakersfield

Meadows Field Airport

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Rent-A-Wreck

2.3

Poor

One location in Bakersfield

Locations in Bakersfield

2813 Hanger Way

+1 661 843 7866

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Bakersfield

Locations in Bakersfield

3701 Wings Way Ste 209

Opening times not available

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4480 travellers who rented a car in Bakersfield gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.2

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Standard

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