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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Redding

  • Car rentals in Redding make it easy to avoid public transportation and explore the city’s attractions on your own time, whether you’re heading to the Sundial Bridge or the Turtle Bay Exploration Park. A rental car will allow you to conveniently visit some of the neighboring cities, including towns like Red Bluff and Chico. You can even head to sites that are removed from the city center, like the scenic Bully Choop Mountain, which is about a 1h 30min drive from Redding.
  • If you are interested in booking Redding car rentals, you can pick up your vehicle directly from Redding Municipal Airport. Simply head to the rental car center, which can be found in the airport’s main building near the baggage claim in the arrivals terminal. As the center is on-site, you won’t have to worry about taking a shuttle or taxi to get there. You will find several different companies to choose from, including Avis, Budget, and Hertz.
  • Some neighborhoods in Redding have many small, winding streets that can be confusing to navigate if you are not familiar with the area. To help prevent yourself from getting lost, consider adding a GPS system to car rentals in Redding. Downtown Redding has many pedestrians and cyclists, so always keep your eyes open for them when you are driving in this area.
  • Many of the highways in the area, such as 44 and 299, become busy during rush hour due to residents commuting into and out of the city for work. If you don’t want to find yourself stuck in this congestion, try to avoid driving on these roads between the hours of around 8am to 9:30am and around 5pm to 6pm. It also frequently rains in the city, which can cause slippery roads. If you are driving during a storm, always try to decrease your speed and pay close attention to your surroundings.
  • Book your car hire in Redding at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Full-size hire cars in Redding are around 252% more expensive than other car types, on average
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FAQs about hiring a car in Redding

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Redding?

    An SUV is a convenient vehicle to rent in Redding, as the model is well equipped for driving throughout the region’s hills, forests, and mountains. Activities like hiking and cycling are also particularly popular in the area, and an SUV will provide you with enough room to comfortably store any of your necessary equipment.

  • What’s the speed limit in Redding?

    If you are driving along any residential or business roads, the speed limit will be 25mph. When near a school, you can plan on the speed limit being between 15 and 20mph. The maximum speed limit within the city is 55mph, but roads that have this limit are generally in more remote parts of town. Local highways have a maximum of 65mph, and this can vary depending on the exact stretch of road. Keep in mind that police officers frequently patrol the local highway and there are traffic cameras at major intersections, so it is best to follow traffic laws in order to avoid receiving a fine.

  • Where are the best places to park in Redding?

    Redding offers a lot of street parking, as well as several free parking lots. The County of Shasta Administration garage offers all-day free parking, as well as the Benton Airpark Lot. You will find that many streets offer free 2h parking, and you can move your vehicle to a new spot once your time is up. There are also quite a few streets in the downtown area that have metered parking.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Redding?

    The average price of fuel in Redding is $5.43 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $65 and $87, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Redding?

    Full-size (Toyota Tundra or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Redding.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Redding?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Redding?

    A Full Size car hire in Redding costs $333 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Redding?

    A Compact car hire in Redding costs $189 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Redding?

    A Standard car hire in Redding costs $106 per day, on average.

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Redding car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Avis

8.8

Best rated

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

9.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

8.5

2 locations in Redding

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Locations in Redding

2945 Churn Creek Rd

+1 530 222 3694

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

6751 Woodrum Circle Suite 130

+1 530 221 2855

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, June 2024

Standard

KAYAK
Car was great. The wait in line to get to the counter was horrible.

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

8.5

2 locations in Redding

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Locations in Redding

225 E Cypress Ave

+1 530 223 0700

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

705 Mill St

+1 530 529 0177

Monday12:00 - 17:0008:00 - 11:00
Tuesday08:00 - 11:0012:00 - 17:00
Wednesday12:00 - 17:0008:00 - 11:00
Thursday12:00 - 17:0008:00 - 11:00
Friday12:00 - 17:0008:00 - 11:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

I was upgraded for being patient and so sad to return my jeep!

10.0 Wonderful

Lyle, May 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff friendly and prompt at both pick up and drop off.

Cons:

Nothing really

1 out of 1

Budget

8.6

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

8.5

2 locations in Redding

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Locations in Redding

2945 Churn Creek Road

+1 530 225 8652

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

6751 Woodrum Circle Suite 130

+1 530 722 9122

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Compact

KAYAK
friendly

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2022

KAYAK
Amazing things: when I discovered I could not get to my destination without 4wd (freak snow storm), I called and was told that I could switch out my current rental for a suitable vehicle at no charge. The attendants at all 3 locations I visited throughout my trip were extremely kind and helpful. Somewhat less amazing- I could not get anyone in a local office on the phone. Luckily the CS team at the call center we’re right in their information about switching out but at the time my only option was to backtrack 2 hours to the closest open location and I was worried that I would get all the way there and no inventory would be available. Not being able to contact the individual Budget locations and actually being disconnected several times trying to get through their automated system was frustrating in a stressful situation. My first car was also a bit dirty but I wasn’t super worried about that, but it did prevent me from giving 5 stars for cleanliness

10.0 Wonderful

Kimberly, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Nothing

5.6 Fair

Anonymous, June 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Very quick in and out

Cons:

The car had been smoked in before we received it and it still smelled

1 out of 2

Hertz

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.4

3 locations in Redding

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Locations in Redding

150 Airpark Blvd.

+1 530 332 9663

Monday08:00 - 11:00
Tuesday08:00 - 11:00
Wednesday08:00 - 11:00
Thursday08:00 - 11:00
Friday08:00 - 11:00

6751 Woodrum Circle

+1 530 221 4620

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

773 N Market St

+1 530 241 2257

Monday08:00 - 11:00
Tuesday08:00 - 11:00
Wednesday08:00 - 11:00
Thursday08:00 - 11:00
Friday08:00 - 11:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Economy

KAYAK
We weren’t able to rent the car. The guy at the counter was rude and pushy. He said they didn’t take our form of payment(which was a credit card). Also called and said that we couldn’t use the pickup time we asked for cause they closed at the time was asked for. Had to go to another rental and pay almost twice the price

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Very friendly-went above and beyond. My phone must have fallen out of my purse into the rental. I had no idea, returned the car, got in my sister’s car and we left. The woman working there found it so quickly, somehow knew which car I’d gotten into and she found us to get my phone to me. I didn’t get her name, but her action saved me so much stress and worry. I would not have expected she could find us out there and save the day! Brilliant!

Cons:

Nothing

9.2 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The manager was exceptional and was extremely helpful and very pleasant to work with

1 out of 2

Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Redding

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Locations in Redding

Redding Municipal Airport

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2110 travellers who hired a car in Redding gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.7

Car hire locations in or near Redding

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