Pick-up location | Pasadena |
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Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 14 |
Airport locations | 0 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Hertz, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Economy | $29/day |
Compact | $28/day |
Intermediate | $31/day |
Standard | $30/day |
Full-size | $28/day |
Minivan | $47/day |
Premium | $42/day |
Luxury | $56/day |
Supplier choice | $32/day |
Standard SUV | $33/day |
Intermediate SUV | $37/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 $45 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 $21.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($29/day), Avis ($31/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($56/day).
The average gas price in Pasadena is $3.82 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $46 and $61, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Nissan Leaf or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Pasadena.
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 $50 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Pasadena costs $83 per day, on average.
A Luxury car rental in Pasadena costs $106 per day, on average.
In Pasadena, cars are most frequently rented at Priceless 9620 Airport Boulevard (19 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Pasadena costs $318 per week ($45 per day).
On average a rental car in Pasadena costs $1,364 per month ($45 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 8 car rental agencies in Pasadena.
Some car rental companies in Pasadena which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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.
5 locations in Pasadena
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2020
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The staff was nice, knowledgeable, and helpful. I was in and out, very pleasant experience.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Staff10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Staff were quick, friendly and very helpful. Upgrade to a better car, a Mini convertible, was very much appreciated.Cons:
Nothing comes to mind!10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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The staff were extremely friendly and personable. It was an efficient positive experience!10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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The staff was very friendly when I picked up the car and when I dropped it off.Cons:
I think that on a Friday evening you should have more than 2 people working.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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Staff was very friendly and extremely helpful.Cons:
Nothing really. There was a mo. Up but the staff covers the situation so smoothly it was beautifulOne location in Pasadena
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4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2022
6.0 Okay
Jan 2021
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Pick-up took so long and had to wait more than 45 min.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Staff was very friendly and helpful.Cons:
It went very smoothly. I can’t think of a suggestion.4.4 Mediocre
Feb 2019
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drop off was easyCons:
I made a reservation for a compact vehicle. When I arrived at the hertz location to pick up the vehicle, I was told that all of the compact vehicles had been taken. My only option was to upgrade and spend more money that wasn't exactly in my budget.2.0 Poor
Feb 2019
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Reservation did not register with company bc it was done via a third party so there was not a car available for me.2.0 Poor
Apr 2018
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First they wanted to give me an unwashed and uncleaned car. The second car looked like somone spilled something (hopefylly not bodily fluids) on the pessenger seat. The counter agent told me that they cannot detail the car. From the outside the car was scratched, scraped, dinged, felt like a rent a wreck for half the price. It took over an hour to get the car and get on my wayOne location in Pasadena
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Absolutely perfect10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Absolutely perfect10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Price and customer serviceCons:
If there was parking available for my own car while I was renting. But I realize that’s a lot, that shouldn’t be expected.4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
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good on gas.Cons:
Thrifty is crooked -- no business competing head to head with the majors. FALSE ADVERTISING: exact same rate minus $1 vs competitors, BUT Thrifty DOES NOT include LIABILITY like all the others (I had to pay $12day), AND Thrifty has a mileage cap -- NEITHER of which was discoverable at time of booking, no thanks KAYAK!!! My $60 2-day rental wound up costing me $127, plus $25 in lyfts going the extra distance to the branch location. I am a sucker -- don't you be too! Hertz may seem $10 or even $20 more for comparable, but it's still a deal if you're going to drive more than 100 miles per day and don't have your own car insurance. To top it all off, the crooked guy who handled the return tried to gouge me for an extra 5c per overage mile -- he pointed to excess miles at 40c/mi and i said waitaminute, it's 35. he said, "no that's what he told you..." except i hadn't said he'd told me, he was just trying to get away with it. then he said "ok, i'll put it back..." again, admitting it had been 35c until he tried to gouge me on the spot. by far the most bare-bones rental i've ever gotten, at twice the usual pice -- not even power windows or locks!!! Absolutely crooked -- BEWARE.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Easy drop off and pick up, great staff, good price6.0 Okay
Aug 2019
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Staff was friendlyCons:
Extra fees for driving over 100 miles2 locations in Pasadena
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
8.4 Very good
Sep 2020
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Staff was greatCons:
Got the first car and it reeked of cigarette smoke, asked for a new vehicle and was given a new one, but it still had a smell(although much less obvious) of cigarette smoke. Other than that, good experience6.0 Okay
Nov 2019
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They did not start cleaning the car until after we finished the rental paperwork.6.0 Okay
May 2017
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good mileageCons:
At dropoff in Los vegas, they tried to overcharge me even though I had a written receipt from pick up. They wouldn't call pickup location to confirm my receipt until I made a fuss. Wouldn't apologize for the false overcharge, just said the computer made a mistake. BAD CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE!!10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2017
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Great place to rent -- very personable and easygoing staff. No problems at all.2 locations in Pasadena
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2020
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Staff in Pasadena was helpful and friendly.2.0 Poor
Jan 2020
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Unable to pick up car, they closed earlier than the time I choose online, 2 pm and I needed 5 pm. Talked to 5 agents and called 3 times before I got a refund. Bad start to my vacation8.4 Very good
Aug 2017
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it was blazing fastCons:
the Mileage Cap10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2016
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quick + easy drop off. no problems.Cons:
n/a10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2023
6.0 Okay
Mar 2023
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One location in Pasadena
One location in Pasadena
Most popular agency | Hertz |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $45/day |
Good deal | $36/day |