Bakersfield car rentals

Driver's age: 26-65

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Most popular agency

Avis

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Average price

C$ 107/day

Good deal

C$ 82/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Bakersfield car rentals

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How far in advance should you book a rental car in Bakersfield?

You should book your rental car in Bakersfield around 81 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best rental car company in Bakersfield?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Bakersfield are Budget (5.5, 35 reviews), Priceless (10.0, 1 review), and NextCar (8.0).
Priceless
Priceless
Rated 10.0/10
NextCar
NextCar
Rated 8.0/10

What is the most popular rental car in Bakersfield?

Intermediate rentals (Nissan Rogue or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Bakersfield. Intermediate rentals in Bakersfield cost C$ 263/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as C$ 64/day.

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

The cheapest month to rent a car in Bakersfield is February at an average cost of C$ 73/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in Bakersfield when prices are C$ 94/day on average, which tends to be 59% above the yearly average rental price for Bakersfield.

What rental car company in Bakersfield has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 6 locations in Bakersfield, more than any other rental company.

Bakersfield car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who rented a car in Bakersfield 
Verified travelerApr 2025
Check to see if your credit card offers rental insurance so you don’t have to buy from the rental place and only put it on your card.
Verified travelerSep 2024
Bakersfield is a very small airport but the rental car process is easy. The rental counter is directly behind baggage claim and the cars are right out side the door. You may have to wait a few minutes for an agent but it is very convenient.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting 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 rental 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.
  • When you’re driving in Bakersfield, you should be aware that the city enforces stopping at red lights through the use of red-light cameras. These cameras take a photo of both the vehicle’s driver and the license plate when a car runs a red light, and a traffic ticket is mailed to the vehicle owner. If this happens to you, most rental agencies will pay the ticket and then send you a bill for the cost of the ticket plus an administrative fee.
  • Bakersfield is home to several traffic circles, or “roundabouts”, the largest being the Garces Memorial Traffic Circle (or simply The Circle) at the intersection of Golden State Ave, Chester Ave, and 30th St. When you encounter a traffic circle, you should slow down and yield to cars already driving in the circle. Once traffic is clear, you can turn right to enter the circle and join the counterclockwise traffic flow. Don’t panic if you miss your exit; simply go around the circle again and leave the roundabout at your correct exit.
  • After finding cheap car rentals in Bakersfield, many people take a day trip to explore the area around the city. Lake Isabella, 42 miles east of Bakersfield, is a popular spot for boating and fishing. Drive 160 miles north to reach Kings Canyon National Park, where you can hike among the deep canyons and giant sequoias. Casual historians, geologists, and families with children will all enjoy touring the ghost town in Randsburg, which is located about 115 miles east of Bakersfield. Traveling south, you can shop ‘til you drop at the Outlets at Tejon Ranch on your way to Santa Clarita, where you’ll find the scenic Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park and the Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Bakersfield for C$ 82 or less
  • Economy rental cars in Bakersfield are around 75% 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 does it cost to rent a car in Bakersfield?

    On average a rental car in Bakersfield costs C$ 107 per day.

  • Which car rental companies are at Meadows Field airport (BFL)?

    The only car rental company onsite at Meadows Field airport is Avis.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Meadows Field airport (BFL)?

    The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Meadows Field airport to off-airport locations is Avis.

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

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

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Bakersfield?

    An Intermediate car rental in Bakersfield costs C$ 294 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Bakersfield?

    A Compact car rental in Bakersfield costs C$ 109 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Premium car rental cost in Bakersfield?

    A Premium car rental in Bakersfield costs C$ 82 per day, on average.

  • Can I turn on red and make U-turns in Bakersfield?

    In Bakersfield, it’s legal to turn right at a red light. After stopping, make sure there are no pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicles in your path before making your turn. You can also make a U-turn at intersections (unless a “No U-Turn” sign is posted) and in residential area provided you signal properly and there is no oncoming traffic within 200 feet of your turn area.

  • How do I get from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to the Bakersfield city center?

    Many people pick up cheap car rentals in Bakersfield from the Meadows Field Airport (BFL), about 9 miles northwest of the city center. The easiest way to get to downtown Bakersfield is to travel south on CA-99 / Golden State Avenue. You can then turn right on any road between F Street and M Street to reach the downtown area.

Bakersfield car rental reviews and directory

 
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Budget

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

5.7

2 locations in Bakersfield

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3701 Wings Way

+1 661 399 2367

Monday07:00 - 22:00
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4208 Wible Road

+1 661 832 7801

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

Compact

KAYAK
Friendly staff at the Bakersfield location. HOWEVER, the staff at the SLO airport was not friendly. He was passive aggressive when I forgot to bring in the mileage. He said, "Well, I told you in my voicemail message to bring it in so I didn't have to walk out to get it," which was rude. Customers are people with busy lives, too. Mistakes happen. And it's not such an inconvenience to walk out to the parking lot!

2.0 Poor

Jose, Dec 2024

Passenger Van

KAYAK
Nothing when to pick up rental and was told that they didn’t have the 12 van passenger I had requested and to sold the problem all they offered was a 100 discount on renting 2 cars for the week

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.

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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2813 Hanger Way

+1 661 843 7866

Monday07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday07:00 - 22:00
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2813 Hanger Way

+1 661 843 7866

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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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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2813 Hanger Way

+1 661 843 7866

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
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Hertz

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.3

3 locations in Bakersfield

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1700 24th Street

+1 661 634 0889

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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3701 Wings Way, Ste.205

+1 661 393 2044

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4851 Stine Rd Suite A

+1 661 396 9726

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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.

1 out of 5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.3

6 locations in Bakersfield

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1800 24th Street

+1 661 323 2711

Monday07:30 - 17:00
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2911 Brundage Ln

+1 661 326 0056

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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3701 Wings Way Ste 209

+1 833 616 9440

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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
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10.0 Wonderful

Jose, May 2025

Pick-up truck

KAYAK
Very satisfied,

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

1 out of 4

Avis

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

6.6

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
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4208 Wible Road

+1 661 397 2860

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Sep 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

Minivan

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

1 out of 4

Thrifty

4.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

4.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Bakersfield

Locations in Bakersfield

3701 Wings Way

+1 661 393 2044

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
When we went inside the car there was crumbs on the seat, a tv remote in the car door and a hotel key card. Clear signs car was not cleaned or checked before.

Dollar

2.0

Poor

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

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
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6840 District Blvd

+1 661 396 9726

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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National

7.7

Good

One location in Bakersfield

Locations in Bakersfield

3701 Wings Way Ste 209

+1 844 366 2657

Monday08:00 - 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

2.5

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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107 travellers who rented a car in Bakersfield gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.8

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