Pasadena car rentals from $20/day

Los Angeles offers some beautiful scenic drives in California, and it’s a given that you may want to explore. Pasadena may not be a suburb, but it’s still not a metropolitan area, so a suitable car to rent would be an SUV. It will put you in an excellent position to drive through the interior roads of the city and the freedom to venture out to other attractions further through the rest of the county.

The maximum speed on highways in Pasadena is 65mph, and on two-lane undivided highways, it is 55mph. There are also statutory speed limits of 15mph in alleys and blind intersections. Business and residential districts, school zones, playground areas, and close to senior citizen facilities are 25mph. The signs may or may not be posted, so be vigilant about speeds depending on where you’re headed.

When you get your vehicle from Pasadena car rentals, you’ll find that finding a parking spot is relatively easy throughout the city. However, there are rules to be followed, like parking in the street, which is prohibited between 2am and 6am unless there’s a sign suggesting otherwise. You’ll find that the city has curbs painted in different colors to show where parking is prohibited. Red curbs mean no parking or even stalling, while yellow represents no parking or stalling between 6am and 6pm, but unloading is allowed for a maximum of 3min. Green means no parking for more than 15min between 6am and 6pm, and blue means only persons with valid placards and distinguishable license plates can stand or park in that space.

On average a rental car in Pasadena costs $50 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Pasadena found in the last 2 weeks is $11.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Sixt ($32/day).

The average gas price in Pasadena is $3.86 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $46 and $62, depending on the car size.

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

Car rental companies onsite at Los Angeles airport include Ace, Midway, Kyte, Hertz, Priceless, Airport Van, Fox, Sixt, NextCar and NU Car.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Los Angeles airport to off-airport locations include Midway, Hertz, Priceless, Airport Van, Alamo, Sixt, NU Car, Budget, Thrifty, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

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

An Intermediate car rental in Pasadena costs $47 per day, on average.

A Special car rental in Pasadena costs $43 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Pasadena costs $183 per day, on average.

In Pasadena, cars are most frequently rented at Ace 8820 Bellanca Ave (19 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Pasadena costs $342 per week ($49 per day).

On average a rental car in Pasadena costs $1,467 per month ($49 per day).

Most car rental providers in Pasadena offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Pasadena, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 9 car rental agencies in Pasadena.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Pasadena so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

If you are looking to conserve the environment while renting a cheap electric car in Pasadena, there are a number of charging stations including the Tesla Supercharger, the Charging Point Charging Station, and Volta Charging Stations, all of which are within the town.

You need to be keen on the gas prices especially if you are on a tight budget when looking for cheap car rentals in Pasadena. The average amount you will pay for gas in the area is $5.59 to $6.50 per gallon with Garo Gas Station and Ralphs Fuel being the cheapest options.