Bakersfield

Cheap Car Hire in Bakersfield from £37

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Bakersfield with a pick-up date of 25/7 and drop-off date of 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Bakersfield car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Bakersfield. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 July 2026.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of gas per litre

£0.86

Average price per day

£24

Cheapest price per day

£37

Popular car types in Bakersfield

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Bakersfield and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 1 July 2026.

There are 13 hire agencies servicing Bakersfield. These agencies, altogether, have 24 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Bakersfield with prices from £37 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Bakersfield:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£132+

Luxury

Luxury

£106+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Best car hire deals found in Bakersfield

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Bakersfield. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Bakersfield with an average daily rate of £63. Data was last updated on 1 July 2026.
Skoda Fabia£37/day
2
M
A/C
Skoda Fabia
Volkswagen T-ROC£40/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Skoda Octavia£40/day
5
M
A/C
Skoda Octavia

Cheapflights insights for Bakersfield car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Bakersfield, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Bakersfield?

Book your car hire in Bakersfield 90 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £29/day on average when booked 90 days ahead, which saves you 53% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Bakersfield?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Bakersfield is Priceless (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). NextCar (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Bakersfield?

At Bakersfield, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just £34. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging £52 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Bakersfield, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just £34. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging £52 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

£34

February

£39

March

£46

April

£42

May

£41

June

£52

July

£52

August

£50

September

£46

October

£45

November

£42

December

£45

What car do most people hire in Bakersfield?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Bakersfield are the following: Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar), SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), and Pick-up truck cars (RAM Pickup or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Bakersfield?

Both Avis and NextCar have 2 locations in Bakersfield, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top hire agencies in Bakersfield

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Bakersfield known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Bakersfield. Reviews were last updated on 1 July 2026.

Priceless

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

NextCar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.7
Good
9 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6
Good
8 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Avis

6.7
Okay
10 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.4

Budget

5.7
Fair
27 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.8

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

4.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

8.0

Dollar

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Bakersfield, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 July 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Bakersfield?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £24/day when booking a car hire in Bakersfield. The absolute best deal a user found was for £24/day from Avis, booked on Jun. 27.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Bakersfield for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Bakersfield for about £180 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Bakersfield?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Bakersfield however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Bakersfield for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in Bakersfield for a month is £769. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • How much is a car hire in Bakersfield for a weekend?

    £0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Bakersfield. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in August, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as £0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Bakersfield

Browse car hires by fuel type in Bakersfield. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Bakersfield. Deals were last updated on 1 July 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Bakersfield. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£44+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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