Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Bakersfield travel guide

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With a population of 347,483, Bakersfield is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bakersfield has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Bakersfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Brimstone (1702 18th St) and Buffalo Wild Wings - Bakersfield II (3316 Coffee Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Harrington House (11313 Stockdale Hwy suite 400) and Nuestro Mexico Tacos and Bar (9660 Hageman Rd. Suite A) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bakersfield.

When to visit Bakersfield

Bakersfield in September
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bakersfield in September
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bakersfield in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Bakersfield, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Bakersfield

Plane

When flying to Bakersfield, you’ll arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bakersfield include American Airlines, United Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Bakersfield departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 08m.

Train

The train station in Bakersfield is called Bakersfield, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Bakersfield is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 99 miles from Bakersfield. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Bakersfield 1820 18th St, located 0.3 miles from downtown Bakersfield. Bakersfield Park & Ride/mckee Rd. is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Bakersfield, you’ll arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bakersfield include American Airlines, United Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Bakersfield departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 08m.

Train

The train station in Bakersfield is called Bakersfield, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Bakersfield is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 99 miles from Bakersfield. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Bakersfield 1820 18th St, located 0.3 miles from downtown Bakersfield. Bakersfield Park & Ride/mckee Rd. is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Bakersfield

SBPSan Luis Obispo County
SBASanta Barbara
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving Bakersfield

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,897 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,914 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,174 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,436 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,023 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,140 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bakersfield

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield North/Airport and Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bakersfield, with prices from $40 to $325 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bakersfield are about 118% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Bakersfield by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Bakersfield

Most booked hotels in Bakersfield

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Padre Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 715 reviews)
$146+
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Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 954 reviews)
$104+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Bakersfield
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1748 reviews)
$102+
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Motel 6-Bakersfield, Ca - Convention Center
2 stars
Good (6.8, 1262 reviews)
$41+
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Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South
2 stars
Good (6.4, 2977 reviews)
$51+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Bakersfield South
3 stars
Okay (5.9, 2165 reviews)
$62+
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Renting a car in Bakersfield

Renting a car in Bakersfield costs $69 per day, on average, or $206 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Bakersfield is the Budget branch at 3701 Wings Way, which is 5 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Bakersfield Meadows Field.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Bakersfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Bakersfield is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bakersfield costs $69 per day, on average, or $206 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Bakersfield is the Budget branch at 3701 Wings Way, which is 5 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Bakersfield Meadows Field.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Bakersfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Bakersfield is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Bakersfield

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Compact
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