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Cheap Car Hire in Salinas, California

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Salinas?

Book your car hire in Salinas 47 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 436,823/day on average when booked 47 days ahead, which saves you 712,148% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Salinas?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Salinas is Dollar (rated 5.6/10). Thrifty (rated 5.6/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Salinas? January is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 808,931 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,407,539. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

Rp 808,931

February

Rp 825,109

March

Rp 841,288

April

Rp 938,359

May

Rp 970,717

June

Rp 1,116,324

July

Rp 1,407,539

August

Rp 1,051,610

September

Rp 1,003,074

October

Rp 922,181

November

Rp 873,645

December

Rp 1,148,681

What car do most people hire in Salinas?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Salinas are the following: SUV cars (Jeep Compass or similar), Intermediate cars (Jeep Compass or similar), and Economy cars (Class Special Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Salinas?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Salinas at 2.

Top rental agencies in Salinas, CA

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Salinas, CA known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 7 car rental companies in Salinas, CA. Reviews were last updated on 1 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Salinas, including Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz in Salinas. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Dollar

1 location

Thrifty

1 location

Hertz

5.1
Fair
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

5.4

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

4.8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2.0
Poor
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

4.0

Eagle Rent A Car

1 location

Easirent

1 location

VIPCars Recommendation

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Salinas, CA, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Salinas?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Salinas check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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