Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Pasadena with confidence.
How far in advance should you book car hire in Pasadena?
You should book your car hire in Pasadena around 37 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the most popular car to hire in Pasadena?
Hires in the Medium category (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option in Pasadena, costing $57/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $27/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Pasadena?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Pasadena is January at an average cost of $51/day. March is the most expensive month to hire a car in Pasadena when prices are $77/day on average, which tends to be 16% above the yearly average hire price for Pasadena.
Which car hire company in Pasadena has the most locations?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 5 locations in Pasadena, more than any other car hire company.
Pasadena car hire price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right car hire in Pasadena by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
$40 - $56
All Car Types
$80 - $112
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Pasadena?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Pasadena?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Pasadena?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Pasadena?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Pasadena?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Pasadena?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Pasadena?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Pasadena?
Small car hire in Pasadena typically costs around $49 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $40 per day, which is about 19% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 50% cheaper than the average car hire in Pasadena, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Pasadena typically costs around $87 per day. The best time to book is May, when prices average $67 per day, which is about 23% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 12% cheaper than the average car hire in Pasadena, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Pasadena typically cost around $91 per day. The best time to book is May, when prices average $63 per day, which is about 31% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 8% cheaper than the average car hire in Pasadena, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV hire in Pasadena typically costs around $103 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $73 per day, which is about 30% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 5% more expensive than the average car hire in Pasadena but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.
Van hire in Pasadena typically costs around $158 per day. The best time to book is August, when prices average $130 per day, which is about 18% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 38% more expensive than the average car hire in Pasadena but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Pasadena typically costs around $99 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average $68 per day, which is about 32% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are typically 2% more expensive than the average car hire in Pasadena but are ideal for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Pasadena typically costs around $130 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $99 per day, which is about 24% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 25% more expensive than the average car hire in Pasadena but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Pasadena typically costs around $136 per day. The best time to book is May, when prices average $32 per day, which is about 77% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 28% more expensive than the average car hire in Pasadena but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Pasadena
Depending on your itinerary, you’ll find that renting a car in Pasadena will offer you more convenience compared to using other modes of transportation. Pasadena is a beautiful city, and there’s no better way to take it all in than being able to drive wherever you wish. Once you choose your car from Pasadena car rentals, you’ll have the flexibility to drive to Disneyland Park, 35 miles away, or cruise around the streets of Hollywood, just 15 miles away, with ultimate flexibility.
If you use the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you’ll find the rental car offices next to the airport, and several Pasadena car rentals are authorized to pick passengers at the airline terminals using shuttles. Car rentals in Pasadena, including Hertz, Alamo, and Dollar, can pick you up at the Rental Car Shuttle sign outside baggage claim. If you use the Hollywood Burbank Airport, you’ll find a pick-up and drop-off location at the Consolidated Rental Car Facility. You’ll find the entrance on Avenue B, which you can access through the Empire Ave or Hollywood Way airport entrances. To get to the customer service center, use the elevated walkway adjacent to the valet center.
Like the rest of California, using hand-held mobile devices when driving is prohibited, so if you must use your phone, make sure it’s in hands-free mode. Navigating through the streets of Pasadena is relatively easy, although traffic is quite notorious in Los Angeles. Still, be wary at intersections as pedestrians have the right of way and be on the lookout for cyclists.
Depending on where you’re going, the 110, 210, and 710 freeways can be quite congested during rush hour, which spans from 7am to 9am and 4pm to 7pm. Pasadena weather is sunny nearly all year round with minimal rainfall, so you're not likely to worry about bad weather.
Small hire cars in Pasadena are around 43% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Pasadena
What type of car is recommended for driving in Pasadena?
Los Angeles offers some beautiful scenic drives in California, and it’s a given that you may want to explore. Pasadena may not be a suburb, but it’s still not a metropolitan area, so a suitable car to rent would be an SUV. It will put you in an excellent position to drive through the interior roads of the city and the freedom to venture out to other attractions further through the rest of the county.
What’s the speed limit in Pasadena?
The maximum speed on highways in Pasadena is 65mph, and on two-lane undivided highways, it is 55mph. There are also statutory speed limits of 15mph in alleys and blind intersections. Business and residential districts, school zones, playground areas, and close to senior citizen facilities are 25mph. The signs may or may not be posted, so be vigilant about speeds depending on where you’re headed.
Where are the best places to park in Pasadena?
When you get your vehicle from Pasadena car rentals, you’ll find that finding a parking spot is relatively easy throughout the city. However, there are rules to be followed, like parking in the street, which is prohibited between 2am and 6am unless there’s a sign suggesting otherwise. You’ll find that the city has curbs painted in different colors to show where parking is prohibited. Red curbs mean no parking or even stalling, while yellow represents no parking or stalling between 6am and 6pm, but unloading is allowed for a maximum of 3min. Green means no parking for more than 15min between 6am and 6pm, and blue means only persons with valid placards and distinguishable license plates can stand or park in that space.
Which car hire agencies are at Los Angeles airport (LAX)?
Pick up office could have been better. Single agent was a bit distracted and overwhelmed. Texting while attending customers, taking customer calls over soeakerphone with other customers in the lobby area, trying to manage three deliveries by herself. In turn, the return office was siper busy, but well organized and return was a quick and easy experience.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Premium
Staff great!
1 out of 1
Dollar
10.0
Wonderful
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Pasadena
Locations in Pasadena
2070 East Colorado Boulevard
+1 626 578 0443
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
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10.0 Wonderful
Bob, Sept 2025
Supplier choice
Just what I needed at the price I expected
1 out of 1
Avis
6.2
Okay
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
6.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
5.7
2 locations in Pasadena
Locations in Pasadena
570 North Lake Avenue
+1 626 449 6122
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
08:00 - 12:00
Sunday
09:00 - 12:00
665 South Arroyo Parkway
+1 626 304 9432
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday
08:00 - 18:00
Friday
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday
08:00 - 13:00
Sunday
08:00 - 13:00
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2023
People mover
nice car and friendly staff
1 out of 2
Budget
6.0
Okay
Cleanliness
6.1
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.0
2 locations in Pasadena
Locations in Pasadena
570 North Lake Avenue
+1 626 578 1287
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
08:00 - 12:00
Sunday
09:00 - 12:00
665 South Arroyo Parkway
+1 626 304 9445
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday
08:00 - 18:00
Friday
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday
08:00 - 13:00
Sunday
08:00 - 13:00
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, July 2026
People mover
This particular location is amazing!!
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2026
Standard SUV
No car told me to wait 1 day, came back next day after changing my roadtrip itinerary and they still had no cars. Offered me a smaller car at 3 different locations. Finally just went to hertz.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Standard SUV
Customer service is the worst . Staff needs to be better trained and know what they offer and don’t offer every person I spoke to always told me something different giving wrong information
10.0 Wonderful
CL, June 2024
Compact
Excellent experience. Great staff. Easy to pickup and drop off. And great selection for the price point.
10.0 Wonderful
Kelly, Oct 2023
Intermediate SUV
I honestly can't think of anything
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2022
they charged me 75 extra dollars when u asked they said i can drop off anywhere, and i had to vacuum the truckwhenni recieved it
Hertz
5.7
Fair
Cleanliness
6.1
Comfort
6.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.4
Value for money
5.7
2 locations in Pasadena
Locations in Pasadena
2070 East Colorado Blvd
+1 626 578 0443
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
2074 E.colorado Boulevard
+1 626 817 0807
Monday
08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 20:00
Thursday
08:00 - 20:00
Friday
08:00 - 20:00
Saturday
09:00 - 19:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2025
Intermediate SUV
Explain basic functions of car before renter takes car off lot
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jan 2022
Hertz should hire more employees at this location. This is not our first time renting a car from this location. The first time they ran out of cars and we were not able to get a car even though we had reserved one online. Most times the place is packed and the couple of people there seem really overwhelmed. More than one customer did not get the car they reserved or were charged an additional amount because they did not have the car that was supposed to be available (our experience this past time).
Thrifty
4.4
Mediocre
Cleanliness
6.4
Comfort
4.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
4.4
2 locations in Pasadena
Locations in Pasadena
2070 East Colorado Boulevard
+1 626 578 0443
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
3500 E Colorado Blvd
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Sixt
7.7
Good
One location in Pasadena
Locations in Pasadena
350 W Colorado Blvd
+1 888 749 8227
Monday
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday
09:00 - 17:00
Friday
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday
09:00 - 15:00
Sunday
09:00 - 15:00
Filters
No reviews available
All Rite
No score available yet
One location in Pasadena
Locations in Pasadena
1150 East Colorado Blvd
626-564-1111
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Free2Move
No score available yet
One location in Pasadena
Locations in Pasadena
101, W Union Street
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
43 travellers who hired a car in Pasadena gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.6
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