Car Rentals in Berkeley, California

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Berkeley, CA
Jun 1 — Jun 8
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Berkeley, CA
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Rental cars insight and trends in Berkeley

Useful insights to help you book the perfect rental car in Berkeley

What is the cheapest rental car agency in Berkeley?

The cheapest rental cars in Berkeley are generally found through Economy Rent a Car. When booking with Economy Rent a Car, you may be able to find rental car prices for as low as $17/day. The average price to rent a car in Berkeley is $41/day.

What car do most people rent in Berkeley?

The Chevrolet Camaro Convertible is the most popular car to rent in Berkeley, according to our data. Our users have found prices for Chevrolet Camaro Convertible rentals for as low as $93/day in Berkeley, though on average you can expect prices to be around $149/day. Another popular car to rent in Berkeley is the Cadillac Escalade for an average of $193/day, and deals as low as $68/day.

Best deals found for Berkeley, California car rentals

Find great deals below on a variety of popular rental cars in Berkeley, California
Chevrolet Impala
or similar Full-size
Up to 5 passengers

$35/day

30 May - 29 Jun
Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$35/day

1 Jun - 8 Jun
Chevrolet Spark
Mitsubishi Galant
or similar Standard
Up to 5 passengers

$37/day

7 Jun - 8 Jun
Mitsubishi Galant
Ford Focus Sedan
or similar Intermediate
Up to 5 passengers
4-door vehicles

$39/day

6 Jun - 9 Jun
Ford Focus Sedan
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers
5-door vehicles

$43/day

15 Aug - 21 Aug
Mitsubishi Mirage
Mini Hatch
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$43/day

15 Aug - 21 Aug
Mini Hatch
Mini Hatch
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$43/day

15 Aug - 21 Aug
Mini Hatch
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Up to 5 passengers

$46/day

15 Aug - 21 Aug
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai Tucson
or similar Intermediate SUV
Up to 5 passengers
4-door vehicles

$46/day

30 May - 29 Jun
Hyundai Tucson

Important information about Berkeley car rentals

Visit Berkeley city, home to the oldest campus and University in the California system aboard your car rentals in Berkeley. The city also boasts attractions such as Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, and the Botanical Garden at UC Berkeley, which can easily be accessed by car rentals in Berkeley. You won’t have to worry about parking space availability, as there are numerous free and paid parking lots and garages within the city. Keep in mind though that if you intend to park your cheap rental car in Berkeley on a public street park, you have to move it within 72 hours, otherwise you risk being towed. There are a variety of rental cars in Berkeley, whether you’re looking to find economy car rentals, passenger van rentals, or luxury car rentals you will find them within the city. There are around 10 car rental locations in Berkeley.

If you’re concerned about where to park your car rentals in Berkeley, there are lots of public and private parking spaces provided within the city. Numerous garages offer guarded parking at a fee throughout the day. You however want to keep an eye out for Interstate 80, as it is prone to congestion during morning and evening rush hours. Having a cheap car rental in Berkeley allows you to visit attractions in nearby cities, such as the New York State Museum and the Albany Institute of History and Art found in Albany. Berkeley is full of many walkable neighborhoods, especially in downtown Berkeley. However, Berkeley car rentals give you an added privilege to make much better use of your stay in the city to visit many sights in and outside the city.

Before you start driving in Berkeley, you might want to be up to date with some important laws to keep in mind while you’re behind the wheel. While driving in Berkeley, you are required to keep to the right side of the road unless overtaking. Seat belts are required by law for anyone riding in car rentals in Berkeley, regardless of age. Also, children under the age of eight must ride in the back seat in a car seat or booster seat. Remember to maintain a low speed when cruising through streets and an even lower limit when you’re around schools in the city. Operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher is illegal and grounds for arrest. Remember to check with the Berkeley Department of motor vehicles for any recent law changes.

Before renting a car in Berkeley, you will need to be aware of some of the requirements. Whether you plan on getting an electric car rental or an economy car rental, you will need to be at least 25 years old and have a valid driver's license to be allowed to rent a car in Berkeley. However, some car rental companies allow drivers aged 21-24 to rent a car at an extra daily charge. Tourists with a valid driver's license from their home country are permitted to drive rental cars in California for a period of up to one year, after which they will be required to apply for a local driver's license.


Berkeley, California car rental deals found on momondo

Find the rental car in Berkeley that's right for you

Small Cars

$45 - $78

All Car Types

$60 - $118

The average price of a Small rental in Berkeley, the United States is $64. The cheapest time to rent a Small in Berkeley, the United States is in January. The price is 31% lower than the rest of the year at just $45 per day. A Small rental is typically 29% less expensive than the average rental car in Berkeley. The average price of a vehicle rental in Berkeley can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Berkeley Small rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Medium rental in Berkeley, the United States is $76. The cheapest time to rent a Medium in Berkeley, the United States is in November. The price is 33% lower than the rest of the year at just $51 per day. A Medium rental is typically 17% less expensive than the average rental car in Berkeley. The average price of a vehicle rental in Berkeley can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Berkeley Medium rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Large rental in Berkeley, the United States is $94. The cheapest time to rent a Large in Berkeley, the United States is in January. The price is 31% lower than the rest of the year at just $66 per day. A Large rental is typically 5% more expensive than the average rental car in Berkeley. The average price of a vehicle rental in Berkeley can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Berkeley Large rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV rental in Berkeley, the United States is $83. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in Berkeley, the United States is in November. The price is 31% lower than the rest of the year at just $58 per day. A SUV rental is typically 8% less expensive than the average rental car in Berkeley. The average price of a vehicle rental in Berkeley can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Berkeley SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Van rental in Berkeley, the United States is $119. The cheapest time to rent a Van in Berkeley, the United States is in January. The price is 37% lower than the rest of the year at just $76 per day. A Van rental is typically 24% more expensive than the average rental car in Berkeley. The average price of a vehicle rental in Berkeley can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

The average price of a Pickup Truck rental in Berkeley, the United States is $69. The cheapest time to rent a Pickup Truck in Berkeley, the United States is in February. The price is 47% lower than the rest of the year at just $37 per day. A Pickup Truck rental is typically 25% less expensive than the average rental car in Berkeley. The average price of a vehicle rental in Berkeley can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Berkeley Pickup Truck rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a Luxury rental in Berkeley, the United States is $86. The cheapest time to rent a Luxury in Berkeley, the United States is in January. The price is 40% lower than the rest of the year at just $52 per day. A Luxury rental is typically 6% less expensive than the average rental car in Berkeley. The average price of a vehicle rental in Berkeley can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

The average price of a Convertible rental in Berkeley, the United States is $114. The cheapest time to rent a Convertible in Berkeley, the United States is in January. The price is 45% lower than the rest of the year at just $63 per day. A Convertible rental is typically 21% more expensive than the average rental car in Berkeley. The average price of a vehicle rental in Berkeley can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

Chevrolet Spark
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$35/day

1 Jun - 8 Jun
Chevrolet Spark
Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Up to 2 passengers

$43/day

15 Aug - 21 Aug
Toyota Yaris
Kia Soul
or similar Compact
Up to 4 passengers

$43/day

15 Aug - 21 Aug
Kia Soul

Berkeley car rental directory

All major car rental suppliers in Berkeley, California

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
52 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.4

Budget

8.7
Very good
11 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.6

Hertz

6.8
Okay
28 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.8

Avis

6.5
Okay
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.8

Thrifty

1 location

Quick facts about car rentals in Berkeley

Get the overview on great rental deals, popular car rental companies, and best car types for your visit in Berkeley

Most Popular Agency

Hertz

Popular Car Types

Compact, Intermediate, SUV

Cheapest Rental Car

$29

Most Popular Model

Honda Insight
The most popular Berkeley car rental agency found on momondo this month is Hertz. Other top choices for car rental companies are Kyte and Budget
The following car types were offered at rental car companies in Berkeley in the past 72 hours: Compact, Intermediate, SUV.
The lowest price for a rental car in Berkeley is $29/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from $63/day.
The most popular car model to rent in Berkeley in the past 7 days is the Honda Insight. Our users also prefer the Toyota Prius c as an alternative.

Find popular attractions close to your rental car pick-up

Visit these must-see attractions near popular rental car locations in Berkeley

Nearby attractions:

Berkeley Repertory Theater18.2 mi
UC Theater18.2 mi
The UC Theatre18.3 mi
Memorial Stadium18.6 mi
Hearst Memorial Mining Building18.7 mi

Nearby attractions:

Memorial Stadium39.3 mi
Greek Theater39.6 mi
Hearst Memorial Mining Building39.7 mi
Berkeley Repertory Theater39.8 mi
UC Theater39.8 mi

Nearby attractions:

Memorial Stadium11.2 mi
Berkeley Repertory Theater11.3 mi
Greek Theater11.4 mi
UC Theater11.4 mi
The UC Theatre11.4 mi

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Driving with a rental car in Berkeley - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in Berkeley so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

For June in Berkeley, the average price from these searches for a weekend rental was $95 - but some users found deals as low as $47. $65 is a normal deal for a week-long rental in Berkeley, but for June it's not uncommon to see prices as low as $31, depending on your requirements.

The majority of the Berkeley car rental agencies that we partner with do not have a cancellation fee. This means that if your plans change unexpectedly, many car rental centers in Berkeley such as Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Hertz often offer cancellation free of charge based on when you booked.


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