Car rental in Berkeley, United States

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When's the cheapest time to rent a car in Berkeley?

Our data shows that October is the cheapest month to rent a car in Berkeley. It's around $40 per day in October, compared to the yearly average of $50 per day.
Cheapest month avgOctober • $40
Yearly average price$50

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There are 58 car rental providers in Berkeley. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pickup spot.

The most popular car rental companies in Berkeley

Budget
Hertz
Enterprise
PriceLess
Sixt
National

What's the most popular car to rent in Berkeley?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Mazda CX-50 is the most popular car to rent in Berkeley, with prices starting from $40 per day. The Hyundai Venue and similar models are also popular choices in Berkeley.
Mazda CX-50
Mazda CX-5015% chose this
Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Venue14% chose this
Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Elantra13% chose this
Nissan Rogue
Nissan Rogue10% chose this
Most popular carMazda CX-50
Why?Spacious, practical, good for families

Berkeley's cheapest car rental providers

Turo has the cheapest car rental in Berkeley right now, with prices from $40 per day. You'll save an average of $12 per day when you book with them.
Turofrom $40 per day
Avisfrom $40 per day
Hertzfrom $50 per day
Budgetfrom $53 per day
Cheapest providerTuro
Book with them to save around$12 per day

Renting a car in Berkeley: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyBudget
Most popular carCompact, Crossover
Average daily price$292
Best time to book3 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Berkeley

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car rental rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Berkeley car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in Berkeley that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Berkeley for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Berkeley avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling up the tank as you take off in Berkeley, look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just turn up at your preferred Berkeley car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Berkeley will set you back around $292 per day or $779 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Berkeley is a full-size van or truck. The most popular is Compact, Crossover.

Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Berkeley is currently September.

On average, around $779. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Berkeley is $278.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Berkeley for a whole month is $1,191. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Berkeley, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Berkeley that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.

Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Berkeley.

Most places – Berkeley included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $123 per day. The average price per day is around $208.

Of course. Most major car rental companies like Budget, Hertz and Enterprise offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travelers rated Budget as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van rental is available in Berkeley.