Petaluma car rentals from $33/day

On average a rental car in Petaluma costs $84 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 Petaluma found in the last 2 weeks is $43.

The average gas price in Petaluma is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Petaluma.

Car rental companies onsite at San Francisco airport include Thrifty, Alamo and National.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from San Francisco airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Alamo, and National.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Petaluma costs $51 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Petaluma costs $136 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Petaluma costs $113 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Petaluma offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Petaluma, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 4 car rental agencies in Petaluma.

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 Petaluma so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

For individuals traveling to Petaluma by themselves and who do not have a lot of luggage, the ideal car rentals in Petaluma to hire are Compact cars. They will be spacious enough for you, but also small enough to navigate through the busy downtown streets. If you are in a group of five, an intermediate SUV or a Minivan would suit you best, as it can accommodate five people with as many as five bags. In case you plan on visiting the outskirts of the city, you can plan to hire a Pickup truck.

The speed limit will vary depending on which road or side of town you are on. When driving car rentals in Petaluma through residential areas, keep to a maximum speed of 25 mph. On the major country roads, particularly the one that connects Penngrove and Santa Rosa, stick to 45 mph as the speed limit has been reduced to ensure the safety of the pedestrians in the area. All other town roads have a speed limit of 55 mph. Be on the lookout for speed traps, especially on Washington Street between Petaluma Boulevard and Howard Street and from McDowell to Petaluma Boulevard.

There are several parking garages in Petaluma that will make sure your rental car is safe. However, you will have to pay a certain amount depending on the number of hours you plan on leaving your car. There is the Pacific Renaissance Plaza Parking, Standard Parking Garage, Centre Street Parking Garage, and South Locust Street Parking Garage. There are also places such as Washington Square Shopping Centre, and East Washington Place where you can park your car for free for a maximum of two hours.