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Cheap Car Hire in Salinas, California

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Salinas?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Salinas, CA and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 21 December 2024.

January

£42

February

£49

March

£49

April

£46

May

£49

June

£55

July

£72

August

£52

September

£48

October

£45

November

£43

December

£51

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Salinas is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Top hire agencies in Salinas, CA

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Salinas, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car hire companies in Salinas, CA. Reviews were last updated on 21 December 2024.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Salinas area such as Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Dollar

1 location

Thrifty

1 location

Hertz

4.7
Mediocre
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.8

Comfort

4.8

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

4.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4.1
Mediocre
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

3.3

Pick-up/drop-off

3.3

Value

4.0

Eagle Rent A Car

1 location

Easirent

1 location

VIPCars Recommendation

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Salinas, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 December 2024.
  • What are petrol prices like in Salinas?

    The average price of petrol in Salinas is £0.72/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £32 and £47 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Salinas for a week from Avis?

    Hiring a car in Salinas for a week can be a great option for travel. Avis, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £305/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Salinas for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Salinas it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 89%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 74 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Salinas?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Salinas however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • What car do most people hire in Salinas?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Salinas is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible) based on our Cheapflights data.

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