Bakersfield travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bakersfield
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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bakersfield has to offer.
Where to Eat in Bakersfield
If you’re looking for affordable options, Flame & Fire - Bakersfield (12814 Stockdale Hwy) and The Phoenix at Sundale (6218 Sundale Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Bakersfield
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″.
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 United Airlines, American Airlines and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Bakersfield departs from Los Angeles and takes around 54m.
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.
Airlines serving Bakersfield
Where to stay in Bakersfield
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Bakersfield, CA.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bakersfield
Most booked hotels in Bakersfield
Renting a car in Bakersfield
Renting a car in Bakersfield costs $50 per day, on average, or $200 if you want to rent if for 4 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.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Bakersfield.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Bakersfield is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia K4 or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.