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Fresno, CA
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Fresno car rental information
| Pick-up location | Fresno |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
| Rental locations | 28 |
| Airport locations | 14 |
| Popular agencies | Avis, Hertz, Budget, Alamo, Payless |
Cheap car rentals in Fresno
| Economy | $40/day |
| Compact | $37/day |
| Intermediate | $40/day |
| Standard | $43/day |
| Full-size | $41/day |
| Full-size SUV | $70/day |
| Premium | $50/day |
| Supplier choice | $40/day |
| Compact SUV | $44/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $51/day |
| Standard SUV | $58/day |
Fresno car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
7.2
Good
138 reviewsMost popular
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.0
6 locations in Fresno
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6.0 Good
Dec 2021
4.0 Okay
Apr 2021
Pros:
The return was far better than the pick up location.Cons:
Car was sent out under full tank. Not company standard. Miscommunication between locations. Was charged for a full tank refuel and waited 3 weeks for reimbursement/compensation for the mistake. Several long, unnecessary phone conversations.10.0 Excellent
Feb 2021
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Good customer service5.2 Okay
Nov 2020
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Car was clean, reliable, and drove well.Cons:
I couldnt get my car because my flight was delayed 5 hours. No one called to say the location was closing and then they had to cancel my reservation and make a new one at 5 times the cost to me.5.6 Okay
Nov 2020
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Hi had requested a vehicle that would hold at least 4 luggage pieces and they gave me a vehicle which only had Room for 3 luggage pieces.. I wasn't so much interested in a vehicle brand Just a vehicle which I had requested that would hold at least 4 luggage pieces.. that made our trip somewhat uncomfortable since What of our luggage pieces had to go in the back seat with 2 other passengers8.8 Excellent
Oct 2020
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The pick up and drop off was easy, didn’t take too long. The shuttle service at LAX was prompt and attentive. As were the car attendants at drop off. Gas mileage was amazing.Cons:
The car itself wasn’t great. It was also the only car left in the fleet and the representative told me the person after me wouldn’t get a car. That wasn’t good news at all. Several small dents, type wasn’t that exciting. I would definitely would have paid more for a better car make and model.Alamo
7.2
Good
111 reviewsCleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.6
One location in Fresno
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10.0 Excellent
May 2021
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The vehicle worked perfectly for my family. We paid for a mid-size SUV and got a slight upgrade. The upgrade was comfortable and easy to use. First time using Alamo and it was a pretty seamless experience. Drop-off was fast.Cons:
There was a line and a wait when we first got to the rental car counter. It seemed like all the counters were understaffed and I waited a good 30 minutes before I got the keys and left.2.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
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Alamo did not honor the agreed amount. They also did not have tha vehicle that was promised. Told me they gave me an up grade and then charged me for it. Your price 225.00 counter price 445.00. Never again!10.0 Excellent
Jan 2021
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Everything was great!4.0 Okay
Nov 2020
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Ease of returnCons:
They didn’t have record. Had to pay taxes twice.9.6 Excellent
Aug 2020
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The rate was good, pick up was quick, the SUV was in good condition and the drop off was easy, expedient, and did not require me to go inside the building.Cons:
The car smelled a little funky, but not a big deal because It was clean.8.4 Excellent
Jul 2020
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Greatb carCons:
Understandable, due to coronavirus, but there were one or two poor souls dealing with weary travelers. They kept cool under pressure, to their credit. However, I blame management for placing them in this difficult position and for making all of us wait so long for our cars. Management needs to focus on how to work through this thing.Budget
7.9
Good
78 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.3
3 locations in Fresno
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6.0 Good
May 2021
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Was a nice car at a good priceCons:
The car was not washed prior to me picking it up and had the smell of cigarettes inside.6.0 Good
Apr 2021
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MehCons:
Took a while to get help on line. Woman kept trying to yo sell me. Car needed air and was dirty on the outside6.0 Good
Mar 2021
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The staff was very friendly.Cons:
However, the cleanliness of the vehicles were horrible. Our first car that the staff provided to us smelled like marijuana. You can tell that they did not air out the vehicle nor try to get rid of the smell whatsoever. The second vehicle was just as bad. There were dents and scratches all over. The inside of the car was dirty and poorly maintained. There were soda spills on the center console, no floor mats, the side panels were sticky, and most of all the windshield fluid was low so the car would beep annoyingly every 10 mins to let us know it’s low. The car did took us where we needed to be but I felt disgusted being in the car. I even wiped and cleaned the car down but I felt like it wasn’t enough. The staff was nice and friendly but the vehicles... didn’t do it justice.4.0 Okay
Feb 2021
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Only one employee working the pickup and drop off counter. Waited 1 hour plus to pick up a car.4.4 Okay
Jan 2020
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I was charged an extra $105 without explanation, and despite nearly 10 customer service calls I have not received my money back.10.0 Excellent
Dec 2019
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The internet was easy to select and perform; the gentleman that helped me attain the car and then was also there when I returned it was nice and professional. A joy to work with!Cons:
NothingEnterprise
7.3
Good
76 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.9
7 locations in Fresno
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4.0 Okay
Mar 2021
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Van was nice, smooth ride, an clean.Cons:
Did not like the fact that I was using a credit card and had to have an additional $300 on hold on top of the cost of my rental.5.6 Okay
Oct 2020
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Pickup in Fresno was good. Drove car to Monterey and on my way back my tire showed low and my service guy said stem was broken and not to drive and to take it to Enterprise in Monterey. I believe the ladies name was Tina. She was no help, said she had no cars and it was not her problem because I did not rent the car in Monterey. I could call the airport or take to their shop but would have to wait a day. She tried to dismiss me, but After much discussion SHE reluctantly, after making other calls, called the airport and claimed they only had a 15 passenger. After more discussion she finally called their shop and they said to come over and they would fix. They were very nice and I was out of there in 30 minutes. All of this could have been avoided if she had done that in the first place. She was matter of fact and dismissive with no customer service.I arrived in Fresno in time to return car. They were very nice.10.0 Excellent
Jun 2020
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The wait in line at the Fresno airport was longer than it should be, but the person was caring, professional and efficient.Cons:
The service rep was servicing three different companies at one counter. The other two companies had their systems down and was taking too much time to process them. Avis, Hertz, had no waiting, but our line was very long and slow.10.0 Excellent
Dec 2019
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Staff friendly, drop off was very easy7.2 Good
Dec 2019
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It was cleanCons:
Visalia ENTERPRISE location. The 12 passenger van reserved over the phone was NOT available upon arrival. Offered a 15 passenger farm-labor like van with no head-rests for a 26h trip to Texas. Finally settled for a 15 seater with no room for luggage and a 20% discount (took me 1.5h). How could a reservation be made with no vehicle in stock? Three other 12 seaters were booked for someone else in 3 days, but I would be left hanging today. Must have been more important or corporate customer...9.2 Excellent
Aug 2019
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Cost overall was fabulous. Drop-off was fast and hassle-free. Upgraded to Next size up for no additional cost.Cons:
Pick-up was slower than the ideal. Inside of car glass was foggy and smudged making driving at dusk difficult.Payless
7.1
Good
57 reviewsCheapest deal
Cleanliness
6.5
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.5
One location in Fresno
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10.0 Excellent
May 2021
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The car was amazingCons:
They could of filled up the windshield washer fluid. It was completely empty8.0 Excellent
Apr 2021
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Everything was great although I would avoid the Hyundai Kona had a battery charge issue But nothing to do with Payless.5.2 Okay
Sep 2020
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Easy check-inCons:
Car I reserved was not available. Was given a car in a lower category, and told I needed to contact Kayak to get a refund on the difference. Why couldn't they just refund me on the spot? And why wasn't a car I reserved available?2.0 Mediocre
Sep 2020
Pros:
Nothing, they had no cars available for myself and other customers that showed up after meCons:
Have giving me a heads up that there was not going to be a car available for my needs.4.0 Okay
Jul 2020
Pros:
The woman who helped me check out my car first was very sweet.Cons:
The cars were all extremely dirty. I even had to change cars twice because they had a strange animal pee smell and hair everywhere. Idk why these were considered to be good to rent out? Then I take a car and half way to my very short destination the car says to change the oil!! It started shaking. I was worried so I rented another while at my vacation spot. Was sad but whatever I guess. Just won’t be using the avis/Payless/budget rentals again..10.0 Excellent
Jul 2019
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The staff person that assisted me was friendly and helpful. Great value. The drop off couldn't have been easier, a staff member was right there to receive the car and keys when I pulled in and the drop off is right at the Fresno/Yosemite airport.Dollar
6.9
Good
67 reviewsCleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.5
One location in Fresno
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8.0 Excellent
Mar 2021
Pros:
Staff was super friendly even after late hours, quick check in and check out.Cons:
The car stunk like cigarettes. I got a migraine immediately. After buying a car refresher it was better. Maybe clean it up a little for the next customer.2.8 Mediocre
Mar 2020
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I have not heard back from phone call. I am attempting to get my money back since we did not use the car due to the Coronavirus .2.0 Mediocre
Jan 2020
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I was told at the counter that the rate that I had booked at was $100 more. I showed them my booking confirmation and the rate but was told that this was not enough for them to make the adjustment. I was then told to prove to them what the weekly rate was. So I walked over to Alamo car rental and booked instead. Dollar rental didn’t seem like they wanted my business so I went elsewhere.Cons:
Better cost break down in the email confirmation.10.0 Excellent
Dec 2019
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Nothing. It was excelente.8.0 Excellent
Jun 2018
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It was all good.Cons:
I couldn’t get the seat back to a comfortable position. Could just be me. I had a pillow with me to put behind me so it worked for what I needed. But it would have become unbearable if I’d had to sit in it for longer than an hour.7.6 Good
Apr 2018
Pros:
Using Kayak to reserve my car was very easy and the Staffs at Dollar car rental is very nice and professional!Cons:
The car had an odor and it's not very clean.Avis
6.0
Good
54 reviewsCleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.3
3 locations in Fresno
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2.0 Mediocre
Feb 2021
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1. The employee who checked us on was rude, Curt, and had a "can't be bothered by your questions" attitude. 2. When we sat in the car, we realized someone has been smoking something very strong in there. When I went to the counter to let them know, I wasn't offered any solutions, just "Oh, I didn't smell anything in there." The smell was annotated on only my copy of the contract because the "couldn't be bothered" person hadn't put my paperwork away properly, and they couldn't locate it. I am sincerely hoping I don't get charged for that smell, especially because it gave my entire family horrible headaches after driving 45 minutes to our hotel. We had to: crack the windows on the highway, leave open chips of coffee to try to neutralize the smell, spray with air freshener, leave the windows down overnight, and leave the doors and trunk wide open for thirty minutes before our trip this morning. 3. When I picked up the car, I told the employee we'd have to extend a day. She said, "Okay" and didn't offer any kind of important warnings such as "We close at 5 p.m." and "We don't have an overnight drop-off." When we were en route to return the car and called to remind them we would be returning it this afternoon, she informed me of those crucial pieces of information and said, "Well, we always close at 5." That was it. No solutions, no pointing me in the right direction. For every question I had, she acted as though I should know the answer or find it on my own (I was *driving* and had *told* her that). It was very frustrating. I finally had to have my friend call from a different number and speak with the manager about how to find a solution. It was very, very frustrating, to stay the least. Overall, the car was in great shape, but the smell was so horrible we wrote our masks while traveling. The customer service was lacking severely - recommend the female employee receive training on how to provide complete information to customers and on how to treat customers with some sort of welcoming warmth.10.0 Excellent
Oct 2020
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Everything was great10.0 Excellent
Sep 2020
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Easy pick up, no hassle. Allowed me to drop off in different city than promised, very convenient2.0 Mediocre
Aug 2020
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Everytjing8.0 Excellent
Jan 2020
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Drop off in LB was confusing until I actually figured out what to do.Cons:
customer service in Fresno was lackluster.2.0 Mediocre
Oct 2019
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If you guys actually explain that you may need an airplane ticket in order to get the the rental rate that was advertisedThrifty
4.2
Okay
71 reviewsCleanliness
4.5
Comfort
4.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.2
Value for money
3.9
One location in Fresno
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4.0 Okay
Feb 2021
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Staff was great, drop off easyCons:
If the car didn’t smell like Cigarettes2.0 Mediocre
Aug 2020
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Staff not friendly at all definitely needs better customer service attitude.8.0 Excellent
Aug 2020
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The reservation process was easy. The SUV was clean, and pick up was fast and easy. The employees at the counter inside the airport were friendly and expedient. I did have to walk back inside the airport to the desk to return it, but other than that, the return process was smooth, quick, and friendly.Cons:
The reservation and service was great, though the price was a bit steep. It was a last-minute reservation; however, so that is just how it is. I didn't like some of the features of the SUV. The high beams flickered on and off at will while we were navigating curvy mountain roads in the dark. I did NOT enjoy this. The suspension wasn't as smooth, nor the handling as tight as the Jeep Cherokee we rented the following weekend from a different company.10.0 Excellent
Mar 2020
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Quick with excellent customer service.5.6 Okay
Feb 2020
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The car was washed and clean.Cons:
Pick up was not good. I was told that I couldn't use my company credit card that I used to book the reservation online because my first name on the card was different than my driver's license (it is my nickname on the credit card). This was the first time in 20 years it has ever been a problem and the rep asked me if it was the first time I rented from Thrifty because this is how the system works. I didn't really appreciate that as an answer. She then says when I come back she can switch the credit cards. I asked her why she didn't lead with that at the beginning of the conversation versus quoting me company policy. Another concern was insurance coverage (company versus personal based on the credit card on file). The drop off was a little better. The line was really long and nowhere does it say you have to stay in line to drop off. Luckily I asked because I was in a hurry (and didn't have to wait in line). The issue here was switching the credit cards which would require me to wait in line. The rep said to write my email down and they would send the final receipt later in the day. I did not receive the email as promised. I called two days later and finally received the second part of the bill (first part on my company credit card, second part on my personal credit card). The experience with Thrifty was OK at best. I'll likely choose a different rental car company in the future. Thank you.10.0 Excellent
Dec 2020
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Thanks for a great service.National
5.0
Okay
6 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Fresno
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2.0 Mediocre
Feb 2021
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I didn’t get to rent a car because they didn’t accept my same day online rental10.0 Excellent
Jul 2017
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The Cadillac was loaded with nice features like cooled seats, apple play, and Electric seat adjustments. The price was about $50 less then the nearest compact car competitor offer.Cons:
Nothing, it was a great value.2.0 Mediocre
Sep 2016
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I got there and they wanted to charge me for the full amount plus deposit on my credit card and I didn't have room and they would not except my debit card without returning flight ticket stubs! I walked away and rented from AVIS and they were wonderful!! Will never try National Again!8.0 Excellent
Jun 2022
2.0 Mediocre
Feb 2021
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I didn’t get to rent a car because they didn’t accept my same day online rental10.0 Excellent
Jul 2017
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The Cadillac was loaded with nice features like cooled seats, apple play, and Electric seat adjustments. The price was about $50 less then the nearest compact car competitor offer.Cons:
Nothing, it was a great value.2.0 Mediocre
Sep 2016
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I got there and they wanted to charge me for the full amount plus deposit on my credit card and I didn't have room and they would not except my debit card without returning flight ticket stubs! I walked away and rented from AVIS and they were wonderful!! Will never try National Again!Eagle Rent A Car
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658 travelers who rented a car in Fresno gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.8
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Top tips for renting a car in Fresno
- Fresno Yosemite International Airport is centrally located between San Francisco and Los Angeles. It is the most popular airport for tourists looking to visit Kings Canyon, Sequoia, or Yosemite Park. During your stay, you can rent a car from one of the agencies located at the airport. Choose from a variety of companies including Enterprise, Budget, and Hertz. Book in advance and walk just a short distance to pick up your car in the north terminal.
- There are many driving routes and byways with breathtaking views of the lake and mountain ranges. You’ll want a rental car to help you can take advantage of all of its natural scenery. On your trip you’ll also want to drive to Paso Robles or the Sierra Foothills region for wine tastings and vineyard tours.
- While driving in the mountains, be sure to keep your gas tank full, as it might be miles in between gas stations. Additionally, the roads in the mountains can be quite narrow, so be careful to stay in your lane. It’s also a good idea to secure an old-fashioned paper map, as your GPS system will not work as well in remote areas.
- Commuting times can be delayed during rush hour in Fresno. This is especially true on interstate highways like Highway 168 and 99. This usually lasts from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekdays. Check for traffic updates on abc30.com before leaving your hotel.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Fresno for $55 or less
- Book your rental car in Fresno at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Fresno are around 28% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Mini rental cars in Fresno are around 65% cheaper than other car types, on average