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Top tips for renting a car in Bend
- If you have acquired cheap Car rentals in Bend, you need to first keep in mind that most parts of the area are quite hilly. Therefore, we recommend that you beware of the risks and hazards while driving around here. For example, you need to pay close attention to sightseeing motorists, hikers, and bicyclists. You are also required to have high concentration, especially if you are driving cheap car rentals in Bend through hilly terrains.
- If you visit Bend, Oregon for sightseeing, we recommend that you book Bend car rentals. These cars come in handy whenever you want to maneuver through and visit most if not all of the National Scenic Routes in the area. The three main attractions in Bend are the High Desert Museum, the Lava Butte cinder cone, and the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The High Desert Museum is about 2 miles from the city center, while the Lava Butte cinder cone is about 5 miles away. The Newberry National Volcanic Monument is about 10 miles from the city center and will take you approximately 10 minutes to get there.
- The good thing about rental cars in Bend is that they have different pickup and drop-off points for your convenience. For example, if you would like to get yourself a car upon landing in Bend, you can walk to the Budget Car Rental company located at 300 SE Reed Market Rd Suite 104, Bend, OR 97702. You can also walk to Hertz Car Rental - Bend at 535 NE Savannah Dr, Bend, OR 97701 and get a car for your convenience.
- Bend, Oregon is known as an outdoor playground, and with your Bend car rental, you can explore all of the area’s attractions. In town, you can spend a day at Drake Park on the banks of the Deschutes River, learn about the area’s cultural and natural history at the High Desert Museum, or enjoy a spelunking adventure at the Lava River Cave, a mile-long lave tube just 13 miles south of the city center. For skiers, there are two ski resorts within an hour’s drive from the city. Bachelor Ski and Sport is just 22 miles west of Bend, and the Hoodoo Ski Area is 45 miles to the northwest. There is a lot of great hiking around Bend, the trail at Tumalo Falls provides breathtaking views of the falls. Crater Lake National Park is just 2h away and is a great place for hiking, fishing, and enjoying the views as you drive around the rim.
- Picking up car rentals in Bend is easy at the Bend/Redmond Airport (RDM). The rental car counters are located near the baggage claim in the airport’s terminal. The rental car lot is within walking distance from the rental counters, so a shuttle isn’t necessary.
- There are more than 30 traffic circles in Bend, so visitors should be ready to navigate them. Be aware that it is state law to use your blinker when turning out of a traffic circle, and failure to signal could result in a hefty fine. Bend is also known for being a bicycle-friend city, and drivers should be prepared to share the road with cyclists.
- Rush hour traffic is not a concern when traveling in Bend. However, traffic volumes do pick up in the summer months when this tourist town sees an influx of vacationers, and the weekends year-round tend to be busier than the weekdays. Driving can be difficult here in the winter, on average, Bend receives more than 30 inches of snow between November and February.
- Book your rental car in Bend at least 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in Bend are around 74% cheaper than other car types, on average
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Bend car rental reviews and directory
Avis
8.8
Very good
40 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Bend
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9.6 Wonderful
Oct. 2020
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They upgraded me to a Jeep Cherokee! Very friendly staff, super efficient in getting the rental car, will use againCons:
Outside of Jeep was slightly dirty.5.2 Fair
Oct. 2019
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Pickup easy and helpful. The bad was that I WAS NOT told that there was to be a $100 one way fee. I was not told until I dropped off the vehicle. I am very upset over the whole situation.Cons:
To have been told before hand. I rented the car for a total of about 3 hours of driving to find out that I would have an additional $100 fee added for one way which I told them I was going one way BUT THEY didn't tell me of the additional fee. I will NEVER rent from them again!9.6 Wonderful
Feb. 2019
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Friendly staff and super helpfulCons:
There was NO ice/snow scrapper. We rented a car in Bend, Oregon in winter. The second day there was a snow storm. The front wheel drive and all season tires served us well but I was disappointed to not find any sort of ice/snow scrapper in the car. I purchased one and left it in the car.8.4 Very good
Oct. 2018
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The drop off was fine.10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2018
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Very convenient at Redmond Airport5.6 Fair
Sep. 2017
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Didn't take longCons:
The woman at pick up left it to me to inspect damage. When I told her about fender damage she noted it on the form but didn't inspect it herself. I then had to tell her about the cigarette smell and the oil change light. She said she'd let them know at the drop-off location.Budget
8.6
Very good
59 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.9
Value for money
8.5
2 locations in Bend
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8.0 Very good
Sep. 2022
6.0 Okay
May 2021
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The representative walked me to the car to show me the vehicle had been sanitized and cleaned. After I arrived at my destination I found empty water bottles with chewed gum on the lid. There was trash in the back as well.10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2020
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The staff was helpful and friendly. The car was clean (minus a little earthy smell, but I put a lavender car refresher in it and it soon went away.) the price was wonderful, and the ease of service was great!8.0 Very good
Nov. 2019
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Staff was helpful in both Bend and Carlsbad.Cons:
Van was dirty. Baby puke or spilled milk inside the van. Windows inside were so dirty that at dawn, I couldn't see through them.10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2019
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Staff was great and attentive. Received my car without any hassle, and quick10.0 Wonderful
Aug. 2019
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Friendly staff, super easy pickup and dropoffEnterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9
Good
39 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.6
2 locations in Bend
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4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Drop off super easy because it’s such a small airportCons:
First, it was MY mistake by reserving a car at the OFF AIRPOT enterprise. The ON AIRPORT enterprise clerk was no help at all. Wouldnt call the offsite spot for us, wouldnt help us get a ride (Redmond has no shuttles) to the offsite location, looked at his cell phone while we talked to him instead of looking at us (and didnt even pretend) to care. Crummy attitude. If I were his boss I’d fire him.2.0 Poor
May 2021
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The car I booked was at a location that was closed. I was then sent to a location that was 20 miles away and did not have any available cars. Enterprise was not able to rent any vehicle.10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2021
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Very friendly staff. Easy pick up and drop off6.0 Okay
Apr. 2021
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The vehicle has four tires and a steering wheelCons:
Not charged me more than my reservation with Kayak+ a two hundred dollar deposit, of which one was refunded at all. This is typical with enterprise. Despite no damage ever being done on my part to any enterprise vehicle I’ve never gotten my deposits Back, in anything enterprise always finds a way to charge me additional. As of now I have paid 305 dollars for a 36 hour rental which is criminal.10.0 Wonderful
Aug. 2020
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Availability of car and nice employees6.4 Okay
Aug. 2020
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The staff was great and did a good job of making things safe.Cons:
Mazda 6 was a decent car but had some issues with alignment and had a hard pull to the right.Hertz
9.7
Wonderful
15 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.3
Value for money
10.0
One location in Bend
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2020
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The rental price was the BEST with Kayak. The Hertz staff was nice and checkin was easy. The car got great gas mileage. The drop off was easy.9.2 Wonderful
Jul. 2018
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At check in the reservations weren’t available so we had to show our reservation and it seemed to take quite a bit longer. However the customer service rep was apologetic and really stepped up to get our reservation handled2.0 Poor
Nov. 2017
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Cancelled because they wouldn't accept a debit card as payment and they charged my debit card...4.4 Mediocre
Oct. 2017
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The car seemed pretty newCons:
I interrupted the rep from some activity on her cell phone. The car was so dirty. It had trash, crumbs on the seat & cereal down the inside. Interior windows filthy. No offer to complete the cleaning.2.0 Poor
Apr. 2017
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They have the lowest priceCons:
There was no warning that I was required to have a major credit card i order to rent a vehicle with Hertz. The girl at the counter could have cared less to the fact that I had a reservation for 2 weeks in order to be in my close friend's wedding. She offered no help or other options, and simply wanted to keep saying, "It's our policy" yet when I asked to see the policy, she refused and said she would call the police on me! WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE! I'LL NEVER USE HERTZ OR KAYAK AGAIN!10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2017
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I accidentally pre-registered for the vehicle to be in a different location. My sales person was solution-oriented from the start, very positive and friendly. She got me taken care of in the best way possible, as soon as possible. This was my first time renting from Hertz and I was very impressed.Eagle Rent A Car
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2 locations in Bend
Sunnycars
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One location in Bend
153 travellers who rented a car in Bend gave the car agency they used an average rating of 8.4
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