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Cheap car rentals in Sacramento
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Most popular agency
Turo
Most popular car type
Standard
Average price
$47/day
Good deal
$38/day
KAYAK’s insights & trends for Sacramento car rentals
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Sacramento with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Sacramento?
You should book your rental car in Sacramento around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Sacramento?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($18.86/day), Thrifty ($24.80/day) and Payless ($26.72/day). The cheapest rental car price was found at Hertz 1025 16th Street (0.6 mi from city center).
What is the best rental car company in Sacramento?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Sacramento are Hertz (6.6, 92 reviews), Budget (6.4, 80 reviews), and Dollar (5.9, 86 reviews).
What is the most popular rental car in Sacramento?
Full-size rentals (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Sacramento. Full-size rentals in Sacramento cost $116/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as $86/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Sacramento?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Sacramento is January at an average cost of $42/day. July is the most expensive month to rent a car in Sacramento when prices are $60/day on average, which tends to be 20% above the yearly average rental price for Sacramento.
What rental car company in Sacramento has the most locations?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 13 locations in Sacramento, more than any other rental company.
Be cautious while renting a car from enterprise and always contact them before booking
M.Sep 2024
The shuttle from the airport to the rental cars runs about every 15 min and fills up regularly so plan for extra time to get to the terminals once you return the car.
Verified travelerJun 2024
Highly recommend getting a fully electric car! Super convenient to get around and also much more affordable IMO since CA gas prices are so high!
paddyJun 2024
Quite a bit of time spent getting to and from the car rental location
Verified travelerFeb 2024
Car was clean, Pickup and drop off were easy. A bit pricey for one day rental.
Verified travelerOct 2023
Enterprise doesn’t hide or sneak in charges. Use enterprise. They’re pretty upfront.
Verified travelerNov 2023
I tried to save a little coin and I rode the light rail rather than using Lyft or Uber. The light rail stop is across the street from the Avis at 500 12th street. It's a slightly sketchy part of town so go during the day.
Verified travelerSep 2023
Driving in Sacramento was mostly fine. There is a lot of construction right now, so be careful of signs and redirected traffic.
AndrewNov 2023
Charging an EV in Sacramento is hit-or-miss at the moment.
Verified travelerJun 2023
The 16th street location experience was far better than any of the airport pickup experiences. Would highly recommend this location.
Verified travelerAug 2023
It is very convenience. Nice city as well.
AlejandroAug 2023
Driving in Sacramento is easy
Verified travelerMay 2023
Know that Avis, Budget and Payless are all Budget, but there is nothing in the signage to indicate that. I went and stood in front of the Payless window, and was there for a while before someone told me that the Budget line was the same for Payless as well. By that time, 10-12 people had gotten in line ahead of me. That was annoying, but not enough to ruin my day.
DonaldMay 2023
Make sure you double-check the location! It seems like third-party sites tend to send you to locations away from the airport (of course for pricing reasons). But it can cause an unnecessary headache and hassle.
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Sacramento
While many of Sacramento's best features, including the State Capitol, are located in the downtown area and walking or public transportation are the best ways to go around, renting a car is a great option for travelers looking to explore other destinations outside the city. Driving is the best way to get to nearby places that are a must-see on every itinerary, such as California's Gold Country region, which lies on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Range. Tahoe City, located by the Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains, is a two-hour drive from Sacramento. For an unforgettable wine tasting experience, drive to Napa Valley, which is only about an hour west of Sacramento.
All the big car rental agencies can be found at Sacramento International Airport (SMF), at the rental car terminal. There is a free shuttle bus service that stops at the rental car terminal, and it runs every 10 minutes or so from both Terminals A and B.
Because it was built on a grid, Sacramento is usually easy to navigate when driving. However, some areas may have unmarked one-way streets, so make sure you check in which direction the cars are parked if you end up in a confusing intersection. This city also has pretty chilly winters, so make sure you are extra careful when driving if the weather conditions aren't ideal.
Sacramento has experienced an increase in congestion during rush hour in recent years, so avoid driving between 7 - 9 a.m., and then again between 3:30 - 6 p.m, as it can easily add one or more hours to your travel time. Both Highway 50 and the I5 experience high traffic levels during rush hour. If you have somewhere to be, plan ahead and leave yourself plenty of time to avoid being late.
If you rent a car from one of the cheap car rentals in Sacramento, there are various destinations outside the city you can drive to with ease. Lodi Wine Country is one of these destinations. Located 36 miles (58km) from Sacramento, this town is home to several wineries, historic landmarks, and restaurants you can check out. The Sonoma Valley is another destination you can quickly drive to. Situated approximately 80 miles (128km) from Sacramento, this town is worth visiting if you’re a nature lover. Alternatively, you can drive to the Jamestown 1897 Historical Park, which is 93 miles (150km) away from Sacramento. From Sacramento, you’ll take 1h to drive to Lodi Wine Country, 1h 30min to drive to The Sonoma Valley, and 2h to drive to Jamestown.
Sacramento has strict street fines. In this city, some streets, like main streets, are standard fine zones, while others, like those found near hospitals and schools, are double fine zones. If you’re caught driving a rental from any of the cheap car rentals in Sacramento between 1 and 15 mph over the set speed limit, you will pay a fine of $35 if the street you’re on is a standard zone and $70 if the street you’re caught on is in a double fine zone.
At Sacramento International Airport, you’ll easily rent a car, as it has various Sacramento car rentals. To drive to the city from the airport, you’ll begin by getting on I-5 S from Aviation Dr and Airport Boulevard. After 8.1 mi, take exit 520 from I-5 and turn left onto Richards Boulevard. Continue on CA-160 N/N Sacramento Freeway to El Camino Avenue. After 3.4 mi, take the exit on the left onto I-80BL E and after 0.7 mi, use the right 2 lanes to take exit 10 for El Camino Avenue. To get to the city center from this avenue, you will take two rights, one onto Albatross Way and another onto Woolley Way. You'll the take a left onto Cormorant Way before a final right onto Silica Avenue, which is at the heart of Sacramento’s business district.
25% of our users found rental cars in Sacramento for $38 or less
Standard rental cars in Sacramento are around 37% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Sacramento
What type of car is recommended for driving in Sacramento?
If you're traveling in the spring or summer, an automatic lower car, such as a Ford Mustang, is the best option when navigating both the city and the coastal roads. If you're heading to the Sierra Nevada region, and particularly if the whole family is going along, an SUV might be a better option.
What’s the speed limit in Sacramento?
The speed limit in the city is typically 25 miles per hour, but it may be lower in certain residential areas, in which case speed limit signs will be posted. Speed limits on urban highways are set to 55 miles per hour, and on rural highways they are between 65 miles per hour and 70 miles per hour.
Where are the best places to park in Sacramento?
In the downtown area, there are several options for parking on the street or in garages, so finding a spot shouldn't be too difficult. Street parking in Sacramento usually costs about $1.75 per hour, and is free after 4:30 p.m. on weekdays as well as all day on weekends and holidays. Some hotels also offer free parking.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Sacramento?
On average a rental car in Sacramento costs $47 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Sacramento found in the last 2 weeks is $42.
Which car rental companies are at San Francisco airport (SFO)?
Car rental companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Thrifty, Alamo and National.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at San Francisco airport (SFO)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Alamo, and National.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Sacramento?
A Standard car rental in Sacramento costs $54 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Sacramento?
An Intermediate car rental in Sacramento costs $71 per day, on average.
How much does a Special car rental cost in Sacramento?
A Special car rental in Sacramento costs $54 per day, on average.
Should I get insurance when renting a car in Sacramento?
Most car rental providers in Sacramento offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Sacramento, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
How many car agencies are operating in Sacramento?
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 18 car rental agencies in Sacramento.
What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Sacramento?
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Sacramento?
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Sacramento so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Are there any cheap car rentals in Downtown Sacramento?
If you want to rent a car from a cheap car rental in Downtown Sacramento, you’re in luck, as downtown Sacramento features car rental locations for Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, and Alamo, along its 15th and 16th streets.
Where can I park for free overnight in Sacramento?
If you don’t have anywhere your rental at night, worry not, as there are several free overnight parking stations in Sacramento. These stations are found at Sacramento Amtrak Station, Cal Expo RV Park, and East End Parking Garage.
Great customer service. Corolla CRV was very comfortable. Wish they were open weekends.
10.0 Wonderful
Angela, Jun 2024
Supplier choice
Front counter staff was good. Very busy
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, May 2024
Economy
All car rentals are too expensive. Affordable only for the upper middle class, discriminates. Suggestion: consider a different charge for single drivers.
10.0 Wonderful
Ingrid, Apr 2024
Intermediate SUV
Fantastic! The employees couldn’t have been more kind.
2.0 Poor
Molly, Mar 2024
Supplier choice
Horrible. Showed up and they didn’t have a car for me. Then they charged me a no show fee. Had to call multiple times to get the fee refunded
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Economy
Horrible. Bait and switch. Needed to change drop off location due to flight change and they were 100% unwilling to work with me whatsoever. And tried to charge me an additional $500 to change the location by 15 miles. Ridiculous. Never. Never. Never. Again.
The company failed to reserve the car that I reserved. They gave us a substandard vehicle that didn’t meet our needs.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2025
Pickup truck
Overall experience with Buget Sacramento was great. Thank you
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2025
Standard SUV
The rental location closed at midday but we weren’t informed of this when booking. As a result we couldn’t pick up our car. The Budget location at Sacramento airport wouldn’t honour our booking either se we had to cancel and use another company.
10.0 Wonderful
Rick, Feb 2025
Minivan
Very efficient pickup and drop off.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2025
Intermediate SUV
Ease of pick up and drop off
10.0 Wonderful
Daniel, Jan 2025
Intermediate SUV
I'm very pleased with the service and the ease of getting the paperwork done.
They added fees that doubled the rental price. Never again will be booking car through kayak.com
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Full-size SUV
Car with filthy
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Convertible
After waiting for 10 min they said my car wasn't available. Waited another 10 min and then canceled. Staff was not customer friendly and did not respond well to or resolve my complaints. When I said I was going to Alamo one staff member said"good luck" sarcastically.
4.0 Mediocre
Rob, Jan 2024
Intermediate SUV
Pickup was easy but later we discovered the driver side front lock did not work and when you started the car up and backed up, the brakes made an awful sound. Brought these to the attention of the manager when we brought the car back. They did an investigation but we have not heard back from them.
2.0 Poor
Brannon, May 2021
Cons:
When I arrived at the airport to pick up my car there were almost 80 people in line with one person working the counter. It took me over an hour and a half to get to the desk. Will never do this again.
Did not have the car we requested. Got a small suv that would not hold all our luggage.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Intermediate
Excellent
4.0 Mediocre
Charles, Jan 2021
Cons:
The car smelled smoky inside. Alamo should have cleaned and aired out the car a few times before renting it again. It smelled like they tried to clean it, but it wasn't enough
It was the worst experience ever. When reached there for the SUV that I booked, they did not have the SUV. They told us to wait till afternoon so that they may arrange it. But to our disappointment, they were never able to find it and constantly told me that I can use two Sedan rather than an 8 seater SUV. They ruined our trip and had to cancel hotel bookings. I would suggest always talk to the enterprise directly before booking but still there would be any guarantee that you would be able to rent a car. I would always prefer other options like touro
4.0 Mediocre
Kevin, Dec 2024
Intermediate SUV
I called for a pick-up and was told someone would contact me once a driver was available, but I never received a call.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Passenger van
Never rent to place again. Customers not helping and so rued.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Standard SUV
Customer service was top notch. The employees were quick, curious, and professional. Great location close to my home with numerous vehicles to choose from.
10.0 Wonderful
Lorrie, Jul 2024
Economy
Fast easy customer service. No hikes, gimmicks or hassles. In and out.
8.0 Very good
Rob, Jul 2024
Standard SUV
Car was awesome but smelled really badly like smoke
Horrible customer service. They never inspected the car when I picked it up. The car was old with 40,000+ miles on it and with all kinds of damages. After I dropped it off two days later, they charged me for a broken window.
6.0 Okay
Michael, Dec 2024
Car, SUV, was fine and addressed our needs. We were disappointed in the lack of flexibility at customer service. We asked for a 3-4 hour extension to drop off so we didn't have to drive all day and into the night. They said any extension is charged at a full 24 hour rate even 5 minutes. Representative said he had no discretion on charge. We ended up just making drop off deadline but didn't have time to stop for gas. They charged $9.90 per gallon! Outrageous! I live in Tennessee and pay between $2.50 and $3.00 per gallon. If all rental companies do this, I will never rent for pleasure. I often rent in Europe and they are much more flexible in their rules and policies. I am an Avis Preferred member, but I did not feel preferred at Avis.
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Passenger van
Good deal…
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Supplier choice sedan
The pick up and drop off were easy, the staff were nice and so was the price.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Supplier choice sedan
The experience was good from start to finish. Pick-up and drop-off was easy.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Economy
Excellent service, even upgraded my car for free just because I was having a rough day. Sure helped to make it better
Should know you're dealing with miscellaneous counter people and they don't answer the local phone number, but will help you when you get to the counter.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Cons:
There was no truck available. I was offered a small SUV. I waited for the truck. It was not clean inside or out. It was very dusty inside, and the truck had a smokey odor. I had to go back to the counter to request another truck. I waited over a hour.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2020
Pros:
N/a
Cons:
We placed a reservation, went to pick up only to immediately be told by a lady there were NO CARS available. She told us to call and TRY to get our money back.
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jun 2020
Pros:
That there was someone at the counter when I arrived.
Cons:
I reserved a mid-sized sedan due to my wife being handicapped, upon arrival I was informed that there where none available and was informed that I could take a truck or check with the other agencies. :(
Waited in line for an hour to get to the counter due to a lack of counter personnel. Hertz customers were getting their rentals with only a reasonable wait. Counter person sent us to the wrong space for our car. Found it using the remote
8.0 Very good
Sarahi, May 2021
Pros:
Staff was extremely friendly, however it was a hertz employee because you guys only had one representative. I felt bad because the line was long and a lot of ppl were upset at her but clearly it was not her fault.
Cons:
Have more employees! An hour plus wait is unacceptable specially when some ppl have children.
2.0 Poor
Nikki, Apr 2021
Pros:
Nothing.
Cons:
Communication
2.0 Poor
vikram, Mar 2021
Cons:
I asked for a AWD cal and was told I was given a AWD car and instead they gave me a 2 wheel drive car.
2.0 Poor
Nicholas, Feb 2021
Pros:
Drop off was easy.
Cons:
The gentlemen I picked the car up from did not explain the insurance. Basically I paid for insurance that I did not need. Very frustrated!!
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jan 2021
Cons:
Charged a different amount than I was shown on here by a significant amount. When I went to pickup the car I had to wait in line for 20+ minutes despite there being 2 people ahead of me.
I never rented as when I called to be picked up from the airport they said they close earlier than the time we agreed for me to drop the car and suggested I should rent from somewhere else
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2020
Pros:
The office was closed without explanation and made us late for our trip as we had to find another rental. Their phone numbers are mostly disconnected. Super unprofessional.
Cons:
Everything.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2020
Cons:
Staff was extremely unprofessional and does not take accountability for their lack of thoroughness with their product. The van we rented was in severe need of a check-up - tail lights not working, oil change, alignment, electrical, etc.... when this brought to their attention they only made excuses and told us “well, you rented a van.” They didn’t care. Don’t rent a van from this company.
2.0 Poor
Brad, Jun 2020
Pros:
Nothing. Place appears to be close.
Cons:
They don't exist and they need to stop being advertised on the site. Their phone is disconnected and they don't answer. I even looked them up online and called a different number.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2020
Cons:
I don’t think anything could have been better. I was perfectly happy!
2.0 Poor
Amber, Jun 2020
Pros:
I waited at the rental company for two hours and no one ever arrived to rent me a vehicle. I tried reaching them by phone and email, but still haven’t heard back from them.
Cons:
I needed a car, but ended up going to another company the following day.
Europcar
6.2
Okay
One location in Sacramento
Locations in Sacramento
Please Go To The Advantage Counter
+1 916 993 3500
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Easirent
4.6
Mediocre
2 locations in Sacramento
Locations in Sacramento
Sacramento Executive Airport
Opening times not available
Sacramento International Airport
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
keddy by Europcar
6.1
Okay
One location in Sacramento
Locations in Sacramento
Please Go To The Advantage Counter- 6327 Aviation Dr
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Advance Car And Truck Rental
No score available yet
One location in Sacramento
Locations in Sacramento
6327 Aviation Dr Suite A, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California
+1 916 993 3500
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Avr
No score available yet
One location in Sacramento
Locations in Sacramento
Sacramento Airport
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
E-Z Rent-A-Car
No score available yet
One location in Sacramento
Locations in Sacramento
6327 Aviation Dr
+1 916 924 5918
Monday
07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
07:00 - 23:59
Thursday
07:00 - 23:59
Friday
07:00 - 23:59
Saturday
07:00 - 23:59
Sunday
07:00 - 23:59
Filters
No reviews available
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Sacramento
Locations in Sacramento
6327 Aviation Dr
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Zeeba Rent-A-Van
No score available yet
One location in Sacramento
Locations in Sacramento
1425 North Market Blvd.
+1 800 940 9332
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
740 travelers who rented a car in Sacramento gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.2
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