Cheapflights insights for Salinas car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Salinas, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Salinas?
To get the best deal on car hire in Salinas, book about 47 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £20, which is about 68% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Salinas?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Salinas is Hertz (rated 5.6/10 with 2 reviews). Dollar (rated 5.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Salinas?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Salinas is January, when you can expect to pay £37/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Salinas is July (£53/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
£37
February
£37
March
£38
April
£43
May
£44
June
£51
July
£53
August
£48
September
£43
October
£42
November
£40
December
£52
What car do most people hire in Salinas?
Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car, for example) are the most popular in Salinas. Passenger van (Ford Transit Connect) and Full-size (Ford Expedition) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Salinas.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Salinas?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Salinas at 2.
Top hire agencies in Salinas, CA
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Salinas, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car hire companies in Salinas, CA. Reviews were last updated on 17 September 2025.
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Dollar
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Salinas, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Salinas?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Salinas however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.