Fresno car hires from $47
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Fresno car hire information
| Pick-up location | Fresno |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Premium, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Hire locations | 28 |
| Airport locations | 14 |
| Popular agencies | Thrifty, Dollar, Alamo |
Cheap car hire in Fresno
| Economy | $64/day |
| Compact | $47/day |
| Intermediate | $48/day |
| Standard | $55/day |
| Full-size | $69/day |
| Full-size SUV | $73/day |
| Premium | $75/day |
| Premium SUV | $113/day |
| Standard SUV | $61/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $67/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Fresno
- Fresno Yosemite International Airport is centrally located between San Francisco and Los Angeles. It is the most popular airport for tourists looking to visit Kings Canyon, Sequoia, or Yosemite Park. During your stay, you can rent a car from one of the agencies located at the airport. Choose from a variety of companies including Enterprise, Budget, and Hertz. Book in advance and walk just a short distance to pick up your car in the north terminal.
- There are many driving routes and byways with breathtaking views of the lake and mountain ranges. You’ll want a hire car to help you can take advantage of all of its natural scenery. On your trip you’ll also want to drive to Paso Robles or the Sierra Foothills region for wine tastings and vineyard tours.
- While driving in the mountains, be sure to keep your petrol tank full, as it might be miles in between petrol stations. Additionally, the roads in the mountains can be quite narrow, so be careful to stay in your lane. It’s also a good idea to secure an old-fashioned paper map, as your GPS system will not work as well in remote areas.
- Commuting times can be delayed during rush hour in Fresno. This is especially true on interstate highways like Highway 168 and 99. This usually lasts from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays. Check for traffic updates on abc30.com before leaving your hotel.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Fresno for $73 or less
- Book your car hire in Fresno at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy car hire in Fresno are around -25% cheaper than other car types, on average
Fresno car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about hiring a car in Fresno
What type of car is recommended for driving in Fresno?
If you are planning on driving through one or more of the national parks, you might prefer to rent a Jeep or other vehicle with four-wheel drive to tackle the mountain roads. Because the roads can be narrow, steep, and curvy, you might choose a smaller sports utility vehicle in lieu of a larger one.
What’s the speed limit in Fresno?
The speed limit fluctuates quite a bit around the city of Fresno. On main streets, the speed limit might be 30, 35, or 40 miles per hour. If driving in a residential neighborhood, the speed limit drops to 25 mph and down to 15 mph in alleys. On the highway, however, you can drive at a maximum speed of 70 mph.
Where are the best places to park in Fresno?
Finding a parking spot on the street of downtown Fresno can be difficult at times. There are, however, many parking lots and garages that you can use for your hire car. Some of the most economical are those owned and managed by the city, such as the one at the Convention Center, Fresno City College, or the stadium garage.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Fresno?
On average a car hire in Fresno costs $78 per day.
How much is the price of fuel in Fresno?
The average price of fuel in Fresno is $5.99 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $72 and $96, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Fresno?
Economy (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Fresno.
How can I find car hires near me in Fresno?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Fresno?
An Economy car hire in Fresno costs $155 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Fresno?
A Compact car hire in Fresno costs $103 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Fresno?
A Standard car hire in Fresno costs $126 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Fresno?
On average a car hire in Fresno costs $546 per week ($78 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Fresno?
On average a car hire in Fresno costs $2,342 per month ($78 per day).
Fresno car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8.6
Very Good
119 reviewsCleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.6
One location in Fresno
Locations in Fresno
5175 East Clinton Way
+1 844 827 2606
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8.0 Very Good
Mar 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
The vehicle worked perfectly for my family. We paid for a mid-size SUV and got a slight upgrade. The upgrade was comfortable and easy to use. First time using Alamo and it was a pretty seamless experience. Drop-off was fast.Cons:
There was a line and a wait when we first got to the rental car counter. It seemed like all the counters were understaffed and I waited a good 30 minutes before I got the keys and left.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
Cons:
Alamo did not honor the agreed amount. They also did not have tha vehicle that was promised. Told me they gave me an up grade and then charged me for it. Your price 225.00 counter price 445.00. Never again!10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
Cons:
Everything was great!4.0 Mediocre
Nov 2020
Pros:
Ease of returnCons:
They didn’t have record. Had to pay taxes twice.Budget
7.2
Good
100 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.3
3 locations in Fresno
Locations in Fresno
2110 Ventura Street
+1 559 266 3100
5175 East Clinton Way
+1 559 455 5701
6261 North Blackstone Avenue
+1 559 494 4844
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
6.0 Okay
Nov 2023
8.0 Very Good
Nov 2023
6.0 Okay
May 2021
Pros:
Was a nice car at a good priceCons:
The car was not washed prior to me picking it up and had the smell of cigarettes inside.6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
Pros:
MehCons:
Took a while to get help on line. Woman kept trying to yo sell me. Car needed air and was dirty on the outside6.0 Okay
Mar 2021
Pros:
The staff was very friendly.Cons:
However, the cleanliness of the vehicles were horrible. Our first car that the staff provided to us smelled like marijuana. You can tell that they did not air out the vehicle nor try to get rid of the smell whatsoever. The second vehicle was just as bad. There were dents and scratches all over. The inside of the car was dirty and poorly maintained. There were soda spills on the center console, no floor mats, the side panels were sticky, and most of all the windshield fluid was low so the car would beep annoyingly every 10 mins to let us know it’s low. The car did took us where we needed to be but I felt disgusted being in the car. I even wiped and cleaned the car down but I felt like it wasn’t enough. The staff was nice and friendly but the vehicles... didn’t do it justice.Hertz
6.3
Okay
151 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
6.2
6 locations in Fresno
Locations in Fresno
105 E Auto Center Drive
+1 559 436 6640
2995 E Mckinley Ave, Fresno, Ca
+1 559 266 2148
3050 North Winery Avenue
+1 559 981 2490
4885 E. Shields Ave.
+1 559 251 5055
5175 E. Clinton Way
+1 559 251 5055
7368 N. Remington Ave
+1 559 412 4795
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
8.0 Very Good
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Dec 2021
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.7
Very Good
87 reviewsCleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.7
7 locations in Fresno
Locations in Fresno
1122 N. Abby
+1 559 266 0200
2834 N Clovis Ave
+1 559 347 6924
4880 N Blackstone Ave
+1 559 449 6151
5175 East Clinton Way
+1 833 823 5640
6031 N Blackstone Ave
+1 559 437 1200
6899 N Milburn Ave
+1 559 221 1969
780 W Pinedale Ave
+1 559 261 9221
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
Pros:
Van was nice, smooth ride, an clean.Cons:
Did not like the fact that I was using a credit card and had to have an additional $300 on hold on top of the cost of my rental.5.6 Fair
Oct 2020
Pros:
Pickup in Fresno was good. Drove car to Monterey and on my way back my tire showed low and my service guy said stem was broken and not to drive and to take it to Enterprise in Monterey. I believe the ladies name was Tina. She was no help, said she had no cars and it was not her problem because I did not rent the car in Monterey. I could call the airport or take to their shop but would have to wait a day. She tried to dismiss me, but After much discussion SHE reluctantly, after making other calls, called the airport and claimed they only had a 15 passenger. After more discussion she finally called their shop and they said to come over and they would fix. They were very nice and I was out of there in 30 minutes. All of this could have been avoided if she had done that in the first place. She was matter of fact and dismissive with no customer service.I arrived in Fresno in time to return car. They were very nice.10.0 Wonderful
June 2020
Pros:
The wait in line at the Fresno airport was longer than it should be, but the person was caring, professional and efficient.Cons:
The service rep was servicing three different companies at one counter. The other two companies had their systems down and was taking too much time to process them. Avis, Hertz, had no waiting, but our line was very long and slow.Payless
8.1
Very Good
63 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.7
One location in Fresno
Locations in Fresno
5175 E Clinton Way
+1 559 455 5706
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
The car was amazingCons:
They could of filled up the windshield washer fluid. It was completely empty8.0 Very Good
Apr 2021
Cons:
Everything was great although I would avoid the Hyundai Kona had a battery charge issue But nothing to do with Payless.5.2 Fair
Sept 2020
Pros:
Easy check-inCons:
Car I reserved was not available. Was given a car in a lower category, and told I needed to contact Kayak to get a refund on the difference. Why couldn't they just refund me on the spot? And why wasn't a car I reserved available?2.0 Poor
Sept 2020
Pros:
Nothing, they had no cars available for myself and other customers that showed up after meCons:
Have giving me a heads up that there was not going to be a car available for my needs.4.0 Mediocre
July 2020
Pros:
The woman who helped me check out my car first was very sweet.Cons:
The cars were all extremely dirty. I even had to change cars twice because they had a strange animal pee smell and hair everywhere. Idk why these were considered to be good to rent out? Then I take a car and half way to my very short destination the car says to change the oil!! It started shaking. I was worried so I rented another while at my vacation spot. Was sad but whatever I guess. Just won’t be using the avis/Payless/budget rentals again..Avis
6.9
Okay
71 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
7.0
3 locations in Fresno
Locations in Fresno
2110 Ventura Street
+1 559 233 0425
5175 East Clinton Way
+1 559 454 5029
6261 North Blackstone Avenue
+1 559 494 4694
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
Cons:
1. The employee who checked us on was rude, Curt, and had a "can't be bothered by your questions" attitude. 2. When we sat in the car, we realized someone has been smoking something very strong in there. When I went to the counter to let them know, I wasn't offered any solutions, just "Oh, I didn't smell anything in there." The smell was annotated on only my copy of the contract because the "couldn't be bothered" person hadn't put my paperwork away properly, and they couldn't locate it. I am sincerely hoping I don't get charged for that smell, especially because it gave my entire family horrible headaches after driving 45 minutes to our hotel. We had to: crack the windows on the highway, leave open chips of coffee to try to neutralize the smell, spray with air freshener, leave the windows down overnight, and leave the doors and trunk wide open for thirty minutes before our trip this morning. 3. When I picked up the car, I told the employee we'd have to extend a day. She said, "Okay" and didn't offer any kind of important warnings such as "We close at 5 p.m." and "We don't have an overnight drop-off." When we were en route to return the car and called to remind them we would be returning it this afternoon, she informed me of those crucial pieces of information and said, "Well, we always close at 5." That was it. No solutions, no pointing me in the right direction. For every question I had, she acted as though I should know the answer or find it on my own (I was *driving* and had *told* her that). It was very frustrating. I finally had to have my friend call from a different number and speak with the manager about how to find a solution. It was very, very frustrating, to stay the least. Overall, the car was in great shape, but the smell was so horrible we wrote our masks while traveling. The customer service was lacking severely - recommend the female employee receive training on how to provide complete information to customers and on how to treat customers with some sort of welcoming warmth.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2020
Cons:
Everything was great10.0 Wonderful
Sept 2020
Pros:
Easy pick up, no hassle. Allowed me to drop off in different city than promised, very convenientDollar
6.7
Okay
71 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
7.0
One location in Fresno
Locations in Fresno
5175 E Clinton Wy
+1 866 434 2226
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8.0 Very Good
Mar 2021
Pros:
Staff was super friendly even after late hours, quick check in and check out.Cons:
The car stunk like cigarettes. I got a migraine immediately. After buying a car refresher it was better. Maybe clean it up a little for the next customer.2.8 Poor
Mar 2020
Cons:
I have not heard back from phone call. I am attempting to get my money back since we did not use the car due to the Coronavirus .2.0 Poor
Jan 2020
Pros:
I was told at the counter that the rate that I had booked at was $100 more. I showed them my booking confirmation and the rate but was told that this was not enough for them to make the adjustment. I was then told to prove to them what the weekly rate was. So I walked over to Alamo car rental and booked instead. Dollar rental didn’t seem like they wanted my business so I went elsewhere.Cons:
Better cost break down in the email confirmation.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
Cons:
Nothing. It was excelente.8.0 Very Good
June 2018
Pros:
It was all good.Cons:
I couldn’t get the seat back to a comfortable position. Could just be me. I had a pillow with me to put behind me so it worked for what I needed. But it would have become unbearable if I’d had to sit in it for longer than an hour.7.6 Good
Apr 2018
Pros:
Using Kayak to reserve my car was very easy and the Staffs at Dollar car rental is very nice and professional!Cons:
The car had an odor and it's not very clean.Thrifty
6.7
Okay
75 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.7
One location in Fresno
Locations in Fresno
5175 East Clinton Way
+1 877 283 0898
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4.0 Mediocre
Feb 2021
Pros:
Staff was great, drop off easyCons:
If the car didn’t smell like Cigarettes2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
Cons:
Staff not friendly at all definitely needs better customer service attitude.8.0 Very Good
Aug 2020
Pros:
The reservation process was easy. The SUV was clean, and pick up was fast and easy. The employees at the counter inside the airport were friendly and expedient. I did have to walk back inside the airport to the desk to return it, but other than that, the return process was smooth, quick, and friendly.Cons:
The reservation and service was great, though the price was a bit steep. It was a last-minute reservation; however, so that is just how it is. I didn't like some of the features of the SUV. The high beams flickered on and off at will while we were navigating curvy mountain roads in the dark. I did NOT enjoy this. The suspension wasn't as smooth, nor the handling as tight as the Jeep Cherokee we rented the following weekend from a different company.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2020
Cons:
Quick with excellent customer service.5.6 Fair
Feb 2020
Pros:
The car was washed and clean.Cons:
Pick up was not good. I was told that I couldn't use my company credit card that I used to book the reservation online because my first name on the card was different than my driver's license (it is my nickname on the credit card). This was the first time in 20 years it has ever been a problem and the rep asked me if it was the first time I rented from Thrifty because this is how the system works. I didn't really appreciate that as an answer. She then says when I come back she can switch the credit cards. I asked her why she didn't lead with that at the beginning of the conversation versus quoting me company policy. Another concern was insurance coverage (company versus personal based on the credit card on file). The drop off was a little better. The line was really long and nowhere does it say you have to stay in line to drop off. Luckily I asked because I was in a hurry (and didn't have to wait in line). The issue here was switching the credit cards which would require me to wait in line. The rep said to write my email down and they would send the final receipt later in the day. I did not receive the email as promised. I called two days later and finally received the second part of the bill (first part on my company credit card, second part on my personal credit card). The experience with Thrifty was OK at best. I'll likely choose a different rental car company in the future. Thank you.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
Cons:
Thanks for a great service.National
6.6
Okay
7 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
7.3
One location in Fresno
Locations in Fresno
5175 East Clinton Way
+1 844 827 2607
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
Cons:
I didn’t get to rent a car because they didn’t accept my same day online rental10.0 Wonderful
July 2017
Pros:
The Cadillac was loaded with nice features like cooled seats, apple play, and Electric seat adjustments. The price was about $50 less then the nearest compact car competitor offer.Cons:
Nothing, it was a great value.2.0 Poor
Sept 2016
Cons:
I got there and they wanted to charge me for the full amount plus deposit on my credit card and I didn't have room and they would not except my debit card without returning flight ticket stubs! I walked away and rented from AVIS and they were wonderful!! Will never try National Again!8.0 Very Good
June 2022
Easirent
4.6
Mediocre
No reviews available
One location in Fresno
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Eagle Rent A Car
No score available yet
2 locations in Fresno
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Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Fresno
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