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Stockton car hire

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Stockton car hire information

Pick-up locationStockton
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Hire locations12
Airport locations4

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Stockton

  • Public transportation in a new city can be confusing. Car rentals in Stockton will leave you with less time to figure things out and more time to explore what the city has to offer. Being in the heart of California, Stockton places you in a great location to reach popular destinations within short drives. Once you get a car from Stockton car rentals, you can explore places like San Francisco, which is 82 miles away, Sacramento, 49 miles away, or Yosemite, which is 94 miles away. You’ll eliminate the need to transfer buses to get there and cut travel time by a long shot.
  • The Stockton Metropolitan Airport is the closest domestic airport, though it doesn’t provide car rental services. Still, you can rent a car of your choice through KAYAK and have the company pick you up at the airport. If you opt for Sacramento International Airport, you’ll find a free shuttle at the ground level ready to take you to the rental car facility within the airport. From there, you can get an on-airport rental car from companies such as Enterprise, Budget, and Hertz. If you opt for off-site car rentals in Stockton, your car rental company of choice can pick you up at the airport car rental facility.
  • Speeding in local neighborhood streets is a common road offense, so you will want to avoid getting a ticket for it. In California, cyclists are allowed on all highways except specified freeways, so drive carefully to avoid getting into an accident with a cyclist.
  • Traffic congestion in Stockton is not normally something you should be worried about, but the morning commute can be a bit congested. The morning rush hour spans from 6am to 8:30am, so you might want to avoid driving at this time unless it’s necessary. California blizzards can be quite unforgiving, so if you plan to rent a car in Stockton during the winter months, which run from October through March, you should be ready for slick roads, flooding, ice, and high winds. Flash floods can especially be quite hazardous as they strike within minutes.
  • Book your car hire in Stockton at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Premium car hire in Stockton are around 60% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Stockton

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

    Stockton roads are ideal for most types of vehicles, but consider the season and your capacity needs. During the summer months, you could rent a compact car that will allow you to maneuver into traffic or enjoy the open road while traveling to outer regions. If you’re traveling during the winter months, it’s prudent to get a 4-wheel drive with good traction to avoid getting into an accident.

  • What’s the speed limit in Stockton?

    The maximum speed limit in Stockton is 55mph on highways with two lanes and 65mph on highways with more than two lanes. When you venture into business and residential areas in your rental car, remember that the speed limit is 25mph. The same goes for school zones, and the limit goes down to 15mph on intersections, alleys, and railway crossings.

  • Where are the best places to park in Stockton?

    Finding parking spots in Stockton is not difficult, as there are parking meters throughout the city that charge from 30min to 10h, depending on location. When parking on a public road, be sure to pull as far away as you can and ensure it’s on the right side of the road unless it’s a one-way street.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Stockton?

    The average price of fuel in Stockton is R73,53 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R882 and R1 176, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Stockton?

    Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Stockton.

  • Which car hire agencies are at San Francisco airport (SFO)?

    The only car hire company onsite at San Francisco airport is Thrifty.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at San Francisco airport (SFO)?

    The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations is Thrifty.

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

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

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Stockton?

    An Intermediate car hire in Stockton costs R566 per day, on average.

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

    A Standard car hire in Stockton costs R3 452 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Stockton?

    A Mini car hire in Stockton costs R2 050 per day, on average.

Stockton car rental reviews and directory

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,7

Very Good

20 reviews
Best rated

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

8.5

3 locations in Stockton

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Locations in Stockton

3003 Auto Center Cir

+1 209 473 7744

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

320 N Hunter Street

+1 209 462 5900

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

5000 S Airport Way

+1 209 983 3735

Monday00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday00:00 - 00:00
Thursday00:00 - 00:00
Friday00:00 - 00:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

At the Stockton location i went to pick up NO car sent me away REAL BAD and I had a reservation auto mall. Down town location at least they make some calls to help customer I finely got my car at the Lodi location I LOVE THERE SERVICE

9,6 Wonderful

Feb 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Good fast service

Cons:

Price per day a little higher than I'd like

3,2 Poor

Dec 2016

KAYAK

Cons:

everything was not explained clearly, contract says one thing and we were informed differently very confusing but we ended up paying for their mistake. Very unprofessional, and also we made a reservation for a full size car they gave us a mid-size sedan Chevy cruze. I did rent cars from them in the past but this is the last time. I will not recommend this place to anyone else. Bad experience

7,6 Good

Dec 2016

KAYAK

Cons:

$42 1 day

2,0 Poor

Dec 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

I was told by Enterprise that I was unable to rent a car, because I am not a resident of Stockton and was attempting to pay with a debit card.

6,0 Okay

Aug 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Nice car -

Cons:

Service folks at the airport & office were not as pleasant as they could have been. Drop off direction were not as described/ therefore key were locked in car to protect it from being stilen

1 out of 3

Avis

6,6

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.0

One location in Stockton

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211 East March Lane

+1 209 478 4747

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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Budget

6,5

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.8

One location in Stockton

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211 East March Lane

+1 209 952 2993

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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8,8 Very Good

Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off was close to my airplane hangar, very convenient.

Cons:

Pickup was 20 minutes from my arrival airport, in a bad section of town.

2,0 Poor

Jun 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Worst experience ever. They gave away my rental car because of a staff mistake

Cons:

Everything the personnel are complete incompetent employees.

10,0 Wonderful

Apr 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was clean and owners was very nice

Cons:

Location, they should move to auto center

10,0 Wonderful

Nov 2021

KAYAK
Great people!! Great car.

2,0 Poor

Jul 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Everything .

1 out of 2

Hertz

6,0

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

5.9

3 locations in Stockton

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2991 Auto Center Cir

+1 209 206 9875

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

3646 Telstar Pl. Suite C

+1 209 477 4112

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

502 North Hunter St.

+1 209 460 0180

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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2,0 Poor

Feb 2024

KAYAK
The vehicle was just fine. Clean and what is expected. Pick-up and drop-off were easy. The pick-up agent did not fill out the envelope w/vehicle/rental information, however checked the 1/4 tank mark. Vehicle was returned with slightly over 1/4 tank. The rental agreement was then placed inside said envelope and I kept those documents. At drop-off, everything was fine until the final bill where they charged me for a full tank ($130. 30% markup). According to the customer service agent I called, the pickup agent indicated an “full tank”. Even after submitting a picture of the envelope next to the rental agreement the customer service agent was unable to remove the fuel markup. And unwilling to push it to a supervisor at that time. It would need to go to the pickup location to verify first. Not sure what they’ll verify (their agent mis-entered the fuel status). Suppose to hear back in 5-7 business days. Won’t use Hertz again.

2,0 Poor

Oct 2023

KAYAK
They closed early & noone was there for my pickup.

2,0 Poor

Nov 2021

KAYAK
We booked full size car and given midsize car instead. We went there twice to get changed. But they wouldn’t and won’t give SUV saying, we pay the difference. Whereas, midsize was being offered at $350 for the same period we paid almost 560+ to book full size car and still got midsize.

10,0 Wonderful

Nov 2021

KAYAK
Car rental prices are Crazy high right now. Can't wait for them to come back down.

2,0 Poor

Nov 2021

KAYAK
we had a midsize reservation but the branch didn't have it. I had a foot sugary and have to carry knee scooter and couldn't use the small car. The representative(s) at the Hertz office were so rude. they called 911 but since we didn't do anything wrong; the police officer didn't say anything to us.

4,0 Mediocre

Dec 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

THE CAR THAT I WANTED AND PAID FOR ON LINE, WAS NOT AVAILABLE AT HERTZ, EVEN THOUGH THE WEB SITE CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS. GOT A FLAT TIRE ON THE WAS BACK HOME FROM ARKANSAS. THE TOOL THAT YOU USE TO REMOVE THE LUG NUTS WAS STRIPPED OUT, AND ONLY SPUN AROUND THE LUG NUT. HAD TO USE A TOW SERVICE, AND BUY A NEW TIRE. THAT COST ME OVER TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS. ONE OTHER THING...THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE WORN TO THE POINT THAT MADE SEEING WORSE THAN IF I HAD NOT USED THEM. IN CLOSING, HERTZ IS VERY LACKING WITH THEIR BASIC MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS. SHOULD I EVER HAVE ANOTHER NEED FOR A CAR RENTAL, I WILL USE ENTERPRISE.

1 out of 5

Dollar

6,1

Okay

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One location in Stockton

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5000 South Airport Way

+1 866 434 2226

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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Thrifty

6,0

Okay

No reviews available

One location in Stockton

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502 North Hunter Street

+1 209 460 0180

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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Easirent

4,6

Mediocre

No reviews available

One location in Stockton

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Locations in Stockton

Stockton Metropolitan Airport

Opening times not available

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Kodiak Car Rentals

No score available yet

One location in Stockton

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Locations in Stockton

1427 South Airport Way

+1 907 654 7356

Opening times not available

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53 travellers who hired a car in Stockton gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.4

Car hire locations in or near Stockton

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Most popular car type

Intermediate

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