Cheap Car Hire in Sacramento | Deals From ฿61/Day

Sacramento, CA, United States

5 Feb — 12 Feb

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Sun 5/2

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Sun 12/2

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

Sacramento Car Rentals in 2023

Most popular company	THRIFTY
Price of petrol per litre	฿31.43
Average price per day	฿41
Cheapest price per day	฿41

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Sacramento?

January

฿1,472

February

฿1,931

March

฿2,225

April

฿2,487

May

฿2,323

June

฿2,422

July

฿2,258

August

฿2,094

September

฿2,225

October

฿2,291

November

฿1,865

December

฿2,062

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sacramento is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Top rental agencies in Sacramento

All major car rental suppliers in Sacramento

Dollar

7.1

Good

156 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Dec 2022

Took over an hour to pick up my car.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

nice car and good service,

8.0

Very Good|Sep 2022

Long line at counter to pick up car. O/w the basic mid-sized car got us there & back w/o problems.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

I like service, how they explain my question. Time and peace to have a car and price. Thank you

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2022

The staff at the Dollar counter was really nice and communicative. Because of the general car and staff shortage currently in the US, we (and most of the people we saw in the car rental waiting area) had to wait hours for our cars. There wasn’t much space to sit and wait, so many of us were standing. The bathrooms were under construction and on the other side of the terminal. There also wasn’t a loudspeaker, so if you went outside for a minute to get some air or went to the bathroom, there was a risk of missing the agent calling your name to let you know your car was ready.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2022

It was smart paying for the rental ahead of time to save money on the rental.

1 out of 52

Payless

7.1

Good

132 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very Good|Jan 2022

Reasonable rate, nice upgrade available, ez in-n-out both ends of transaction and no horror story to tell!

2.0

Poor|Dec 2022

Check engine light was on the whole time. Windshield wipers were in bad condition. Key battery became low.

6.0

Okay|Dec 2022

The car seats were stained and there was some weird bag stuck in the grill of car. It also was not the car I reserved and was essentially told oh well

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2021

The car was very nice at a reasonable price as compared to other companies. It was a little worn and dirty in some areas, though. Still a great value.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2022

I tried to cancel the reservation immediately after making it and seeing a 2+ hour line at the desk, and was unable to.

6.0

Okay|Dec 2022

Provide additional info of what’s available in the vehicles . I had to download an app just to use my navigation and I was told it had USB outlet but it had newest outlet , so I had to purchase an adapter . Had I known I could’ve brought my plug .

2.0

Poor|Jun 2022

The wait, dispute having a reservation, was over and hour and then they did not my my reserved car available, so I have to pay more money than anticipated to get a bigger car that was available.

2.0

Poor|May 2022

The car I got was low on oil and needed service. After driving to my hotel in Los Angeles I called emergency roadside service and they told me to drive it to LAX (40min away at night or 1hr+ in the day) to switch cars. Payless won’t come swap the car out for you. I decided to go in the middle of the night even though I was exhausted because my day was too busy. Roadside service told me it was open 24hrs but it wasn’t! Afterwards I couldn’t get through to them on the phone so I just drove the car for another day. When I turned the car in I told the person what happened expecting some sort of price break for the trouble. Instead I got a lecture about how I should have brought the car back to them right away. Never again would I rent a car from them.

4.0

Mediocre|May 2022

Pick up in Sacramento went very well. The actual pick up was through the Budget Counter. Pick up was organized, friendly and ready upon arrival. The actual car however had some safety issues that I felt should have been addressed before renting. 1. Tires--the tread on the passenger tires had been so worn, that you could not see the raised lettering of the tire name. And to think I traveled from Lake Tahoe to Reno in a snowstorm on those tires does not sit well with me. 2. The hood almost looked like it was opened because of the gap on the driver side. It seemed twisted. 3. There was blue tape on the bottom of the bumper indicating the previous driver had scraped the side. 4. I had 600 miles until the oil needed changed. I have never gotten into a rental car where I had a warning that the oil needed changed. I feel these were serious issues that put my family in danger. When I addressed that with the drop off location--it did not seem serious to them and they felt that it was just the car. I will pay the higher cost for a safer car for the next rental.

1 out of 44

Hertz

6.9

Okay

301 reviews•5 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2020

The staff were very efficient and friendly.

Nothing.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2022

never got the car. 5 hour wait

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Car was ready, the center was open late and everyone was friendly and professional. Thank you Hertz!

6.0

Okay|Oct 2022

Key fob battery died and there was no way to lock the doors. Hertz drop at LAX was a bit chaotic. Hertz pickup at SMF was very good.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

It was dirty, the check engine light came on while i was driving, it was awful. NEVER using Hertz again.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

I ordered a 3hour rent juatto get from Sacramento airport to San Francisco airport. Then I realized tat I was supposed to droo it off at another SF location despite my specifixation of the two airports. Now Hertz wish to xharge me another 90usd for the fact I left it at the airport

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

I really liked the comfort of the car! Compact car would have been better on gas ⛽️ price, but comfort at the end wins the overall satisfaction of the entire rental!

1 out of 101

Budget

6.9

Okay

121 reviews•4 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

Customer service was amazing.

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2022

I would have appreciated someone to mark the dents on the car/cigarette smoke in the cabin (instead, I was told to mark them myself, and tell the employee at the receiving Budget Rental facility at the end of my place (different return) that they could call the originating Budget for "verification" even though they refused to mark anything in an official record). I found the overall price paid to be higher than what I was charged. They also refused to accept my auto insurance as coverage, requiring me to take full liability if something happened to the car. Very frustrating. Would not recommend.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

The cat we originally picked up did not have good fuel economy. We drove it for 3 days and then rang Budget to ask about exchanging it. They said take it in to Sacramento airport desk and they will sort it. We did this and the gentleman at the counter could not have been more helpful. We picked a Hyundai Elantra and it was perfect for our trip down south to the Grand Canyon and southern national parks. Full marks to Budget for their customer service and no hassle car hire.

8.0

Very Good|Oct 2022

Only complaint was the long initial line... Dropoff was a breeze.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

The first car I was given was smaller than I reserved because the orignal had not been cleaned yet. However, the one I was given was full of ants. I didn’t notice until the drive to my office, but by the time I arrived there I didn’t have time to return. Luckily I ended a meeting early allowing me to return for a new car and was given one actually in my class. This was a major hassle for me and made me late in leaving for my trip, not to mention having to spray to kill the ants in the first car I was given.

6.0

Okay|Aug 2022

I had reserved a pickup truck and it wasn't available. But they did give me an suv. Then when I wanted to return the car they never emailed me any type of a receipt and I requested it. And the lady that did the check-in was very rude to me and I wasn't happy with her

1 out of 41

Thrifty

6.7

Okay

112 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

I cancelled the reservation because the car I ordered wasn’t available and they still charged for the insurance. I need a refund for that please.

6.0

Okay|Jan 2023

Not enough staff at counter. Not enough cars to select from upon pickup.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2022

I waited in line for 2 hours and was told my car wasn’t available tho I had pre paid for a pick up. I had to pay A LOT more for a larger car or wait at least 3 more hours. I could not wait so I paid the up charge. I felt manipulated and angry. They had over booked their car supply. Many other people in line were also angry & frustrated

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

Andre had excellent customer service. Made m day!

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2022

Car had Maintenance light on as well as tire light on. Car was not cleaned. Car was shaking when at freeway speed. Very poor service and selection of cars was poor. Will NOT rent from company again.

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2022

I had a pickup time but the car wasn’t ready until 60 mins later. So why is there a pickup time?

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2022

Good experience w the rental.

1 out of 38

Enterprise

7.6

Good

80 reviews•12 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Feb 2021

I requested a SUV and i got a smaller car that smells

2.0

Poor|Dec 2022

They didn’t have the car that we had reserved, so we had to take whatever car they had. I turned the car in the next day and went to Hertz’s because we needed an all wheel drive to get over the mountain roads. Very disappointed in the customer service from Enterprise.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

The Woodkand, CA Enterprise staff went out of their way to accommodate us after a glitch occurred in the location of the rental versus the airport where we landed. They weee most cordial and scrambled to get a car ready in spite of not having our reservation. They treated us like family—we loved that! Nothing could have been better! We were totally satisfied.

8.0

Very Good|Oct 2022

The car we eventually got was clean, and in excellent condition. But pick up took way too long. They didn't have the car ready for us. When they finally went to get it, they found it had a dead battery. The repairman arrived about 20 minutes later to replace the battery. A while later, they gave us a different car. I have no idea why they couldn't have given us the different car as soon as they discovered the dead battery. Then we still had to do the paperwork. I don't know why at least most of the paperwork couldn't have been completed before they had a car ready. We arrived a few minutes before the appointed 9:00 am time. It was 9:50 when were able to drive away. Returning the car. on the other hand, was very quick and easy.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

I couldn’t pick up my car because the location closed at noon and our flight arrived at 5pm. This was Saturday and the location didn’t reopen until Monday. Non-refundable and non-changeable. I will only book directly with the rental company. I will not use kayak. Cost me $1400 for a car I didn’t get to use!

2.0

Poor|Jun 2022

I bought Airline tickets to Sacramento, and the enterprise was 30 miles from the airport, it wasn't the rental car location at the airport.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

Nice people.

1 out of 27

Enterprise Locations in Sacramento

1409 16th Street

+1 916 444 7600

2600-b Auburn Blvd

+1 916 481 2400

2630 Broadway

+1 916 330 5185

2700 Arden Way

+1 916 486 9900

4107 Northgate Blvd

+1 916 927 8900

430 18th St

+1 916 444 7600

4732 Auburn Blvd

+1 916 349 8100

5941 Power Inn Road

+1 916 381 3300

6327 Aviation Dr

+1 833 823 5639

6327 Franklin Blvd

+1 916 428 1800

6525 Elvas Ave

+1 916 453 1100

7407 Roseville Rd

+1 916 339 3600

Avis

6.5

Okay

60 reviews•4 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

Pick up was a disaster, but it was the day after Xmas and lots of flights were being canceled.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

System error charged me double the amount I was supposed to be charged. Customer service couldn't help.

6.0

Okay|Oct 2022

The salespeople at pickup are super pushy. I prefer Hertz and will probably stick with them moving forward.

6.0

Okay|Oct 2022

Had to wait 1/2 hour for a car

4.0

Mediocre|Oct 2022

I wanted a car at the airport. The reservation I made was for an Avis office away from the airport. Totally useless to me so I had to pay 4 times the amount to rent a car at the Avis office at the airport. Check your addresses is my lesson.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2022

Pick up and drop off were both quick and simple, staff was helpful and friendly each time.

1 out of 20

E-Z Rent-A-Car

1 location

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Car Rental FAQs

What is the cheapest hire car found in Sacramento?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,328/day when booking a car hire in Sacramento. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,328/day from Thrifty, booked on Jan. 22.

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Sacramento?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, E-Z Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating), Enterprise (7.6 rating) and Payless (7.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Sacramento.

What are gas prices like in Sacramento?

The average price of petrol in Sacramento is ฿31.43/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,414 and ฿2,042 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Sacramento for a week from Thrifty?

Hiring a car in Sacramento for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around ฿9,293/week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Sacramento for the best price?

Booking your car hire early can save you up to 11%. Aim to book your car hire at least 13 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Sacramento.

Can I rent a car for a month in Sacramento?

The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Sacramento it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.