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On average a rental car in Merced costs $51 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 Merced found in the last 2 weeks is $40.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Avis ($31/day), Budget ($32/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($39/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Avis 1599 West 16th Street 95340 (1 miles from city center).
The average gas price in Merced is $3.52 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $42 and $56, depending on the car size.
Full-size (RAM Rebel or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Merced.
The only car rental company onsite at Merced Municipal airport is Budget.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Full Size car rental in Merced costs $97 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Merced costs $58 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Merced costs $32 per day, on average.
In Merced, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz 945 Martin Luther King Jr.way (1 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Merced costs $354 per week ($51 per day).
On average a rental car in Merced costs $1,519 per month ($51 per day).
Most car rental providers in Merced offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Merced, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Merced.
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 Merced so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
The best and most recommended vehicle among the car rentals in Merced is the Economy Kia Rio due to the high number of requests made in the city. The car has Bluetooth for audio streaming and a wireless apple car play. The vehicle also comes with outside mirrors that are power heated and headlight control that automatically turns on and off. The Kia Rio comes with a four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1.6L and an Intelligent Variable Automatic Transmission. The travelers will also enjoy the car’s cruise control settings, and forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian detection for enhanced safety.
If you opt for car rentals in Merced, the city has speed limits that govern how you drive in different locations. Most of the highways in Merced and California have a maximum speed limit of about 65mph. If you are driving on two-lane undivided highways, the maximum speed is 55 mph unless posted. When driving in a business or residential district area, you must maintain a speed of about 25 mph. If you are driving near a school, park or children’s playground, the speed limit is 25 mph and 15 mph if posted. If you are driving in an alley, the speed limit to be observed is 15 mph.
Several ample parking spaces for travelers opting for car rentals in Merced offer long-term, short term and hourly parking within the city. Some parking spaces you can conveniently park your car include Amtrack Merced Parking, Hunter Street Parking, DTL Parking LLC and the Central Valley Business Park. You can also park at the 501-599 W 16th St Garage parking lot, 750 Motel Drive Parking, Bellevue Lot, Library Lot Parking and the UC Merced Parking Lot.
3 locations in Merced
Locations in Merced
1460 Atlanta Court
+1 209 668 9477
2440 N Golden State Blvd
+1 209 668 9477
945 Martin Luther King Jr.way
+1 209 722 4200
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4.0 Mediocre
Amos, Nov 2021
2.0 Poor
Nelson, Sep 2023
Supplier choice
10.0 Wonderful
betsy, Aug 2023
Supplier choice
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2021
2 locations in Merced
Locations in Merced
1334 W. Main
+1 209 722 1600
1636 Carnegie St
+1 209 632 8000
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2024
Pickup truck
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Compact
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Supplier choice
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2021
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Everything.Cons:
I can’t think of anything.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2020
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Super quick and easy pickup and dropoff2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2023
Compact SUV
2 locations in Merced
Locations in Merced
1599 West 16th Street
+1 209 383 3804
20 Macready Drive
+1 209 722 0147
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2021
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Staff was amazing price was worth it..car was 100 goodCons:
If i could keep the car forever8.0 Very good
Bruce, Feb 2022
One location in Merced
Locations in Merced
1599 West 16th Street
+1 209 722 1689
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Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most popular car type | Full-size |
Average price | $51/day |
Good deal | $41/day |
Pick-up location | Merced |
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Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Pickup truck, Standard, Standard SUV |
Rental locations | 7 |
Airport locations | 2 |
Popular agencies | Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget, Hertz |