Modesto car rentals

Since you will generally not be dealing with major weather events in the Central Valley, the recommended Modesto car rentals are economy or compact cars. This will allow you to safely navigate the busy highways surrounding Modesto. These vehicles also have better fuel efficiency than larger vehicles if you are looking to make the drive to the Bay Area, or even Yosemite National Park.

The speed limits within Modesto are generally 25mph in residential areas, with 35mph limits on major streets. Highway 99 has a variety of speed limits as it progresses north and south through California but sticks to 65mph while passing through Modesto city limits. There are many county roads that surround the city, which generally have a speed limit of 55mph.

There are three parking garages in Modesto, located at 8th Street and L Street, 11th Street and K Street, and 11th Street and J Street. These parking garages cost approximately $1.25 per hour with a maximum of $15. There are also pay-per-spot parking lots throughout the city, with the same hourly rate and maximum.

The average gas price in Modesto is C$ 4.71 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 57 and C$ 75, depending on the car size.

Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Modesto.

Car rental companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Thrifty, Kyte, Europcar, Alamo, Dollar and Sixt.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Europcar, Alamo, Dollar and Sixt.

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

A Compact car rental in Modesto costs C$ 141 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Modesto costs C$ 198 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Modesto costs C$ 208 per day, on average.

It is important to watch out for pedestrians and cyclists on the roads when driving in Modesto. Some of the roads are also not in very good condition hence you will need to drive carefully to avoid collisions or potholes that may cause damage to your vehicle or cause an accident.

There are several car rental companies that serve the major airport in the city. Some of the companies include Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, National, Avis, Thrifty, and Dollar.