Bakersfield car hire

Bakersfield is a typical American city in that its roads are large, wide, and well-suited for a range of vehicles. SUVs, trucks, vans, and all other vehicles will have an easy time navigating the city’s roads, so renters should opt for whatever vehicle best suits their needs. Whether it is a van because you are traveling with company or a sports car because that is what you love, all vehicles are great choices for visitors to Bakersfield.

Residential areas in Bakersfield usually feature speed limits ranging from 25 to 35 mph, while on the city’s urban roads the speed limit goes up to 50 mph. From there, the next bump in speed limits is for urban freeways, which feature speed limits from 50 to 65 mph. Rural freeways and interstates are the next up, featuring speed limits all the way up to 70 mph.

Parking in Bakersfield is usually a breeze due to the city’s ample parking lots and on-street parking spaces. In the private parking garages and lots, drivers can expect to pay around $1 per hour or less -- it is often even free. Outside of the downtown area, on-street parking is the most common option and is easy to find on most streets.

The average price of fuel in Bakersfield is R63,36 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R760 and R1 014, depending on the car size.

Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Bakersfield.

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A Compact car hire in Bakersfield costs R873 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Bakersfield costs R2 780 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Bakersfield costs R974 per day, on average.