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Cheap Car Hire in Sacramento

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Sacramento and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 March 2025.

January

R764

February

R800

March

R854

April

R854

May

R927

June

R1 018

July

R1 091

August

R1 055

September

R964

October

R945

November

R891

December

R891

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sacramento is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Sacramento known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Sacramento. Reviews were last updated on 25 March 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Sacramento area such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Avis. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,6
Good
33 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,4

Hertz

6,6
Okay
92 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,7

Avis

6,6
Okay
46 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,6

Budget

6,4
Okay
79 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,6

Payless

6,2
Okay
34 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6,1

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,5

Dollar

5,9
Fair
86 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,9

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

6,4

Thrifty

5,1
Fair
47 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

4,8

National

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,6

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sacramento, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 March 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Sacramento?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8,5 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7,3 rating) and Hertz (6,6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Sacramento.

  • What are petrol prices like in Sacramento?

    The average price of petrol in Sacramento is R16,38/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R737 and R1 064 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 38% on your car hire. For a below average price in Sacramento, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Sacramento?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Sacramento.

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