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Riverside car rental information

Pick-up locationRiverside
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice
Rental locations14
Airport locations1
Popular agenciesHertz, Turo, Avis, Budget

Cheap car rentals in Riverside

Economy$22/day
Compact$22/day
Intermediate$23/day
Standard$27/day
Full-size$28/day
Minivan$36/day
Supplier choice$21/day
Compact SUV$23/day
Intermediate SUV$30/day
Standard SUV$32/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Riverside

  • If you use a train to travel to Riverside, California, you will arrive at the Riverside-Downtown Train Station. While no car rental offices operate in the terminal, you can still rent a car quickly. Companies such as Hertz, Budget, Enterprise, and Avis provide a pick-up and drop-off service. These cheap car rentals in Riverside usually pick you up at the expansive parking lot in the train station. If you can't order a car and need to get an office, the closest car rental offices to the train station are along the Riverside Freeway in locations like Riverside Junction.
  • Riverside holds several annual events that call for road closures and temporary congestion in the downtown area. For example, A Salute to Veterans Parade Downtown Riverside, a festival that honors former and active veterans, takes place in April. It features traffic on Brockton Avenue and 14th Street. In October, Ghost Walk Riverside is responsible for the closure of Main Street. Consequently, traffic builds up in the downtown area. In November, Riverside hosts the Riverside Festival of Lights. With an audience of over 70,000 people, the event renders several roads inaccessible. These include Main Street and Mission Inn Avenue.
  • Acquiring a vehicle from the cheap car rentals in Riverside makes it easy to explore the numerous in and around the city. Consider driving to San Bernardino to learn about America's rich fast-food history in the Original McDonald's Site and Museum. It takes about 15min to travel from Riverside to San Bernardino. You can also drive for about 50min to cover the approximate 40mile distance from Riverside to Anaheim. In Anaheim, enjoy you're a walk through the Disney California Adventure Park or let young ones have fun in the children's playground located on site. Alternatively, you can get to Los Angeles, about 55 miles away, after a 1h 15min drive. The city is a powerhouse of tourist attractions with sites like Universal Studios Hollywood and Petersen Automotive Museum.
  • Using services from Riverside car rentals, you can improve your tourist experience by driving to nearby Chino Hills State Park, situated around 26.7 miles from the city of Riverside, where you can appreciate migrating wildlife and lovely botanical sceneries. When traveling for business or preferring to stay within the town, getting a service from car rentals in Riverside allows you to easily access various tourist attractions, such as Mount Rubidoux.
  • You can get to Riverside via the Ontario International Airport (ONT), which conveniently sits about 20 miles from the city. It has a Rental Car Center with multiple services offered, including Avis, Budget, Hertz, Alamo, Dollar Rent-A-Car, Thrifty, and Enterprise. You can move from the passenger terminal to these providers for car rentals in Riverside using the shuttles that operate every 5-20min. Its pick-up and drop-off points for Terminals 2 and 4 are found at the Terminal islands, while you can get the shuttle in front of the building when coming via the International Arrivals Facility.
  • State Route 60, Interstate 215, and State Route 91 are three major freeways that merge with numerous roads and streets for convenient transportation within and outside the city. Pay attention to winter weather, because the city experiences snow, hail, and rain. It is advisable to carry a flashlight and a supply kit in case of emergencies since the cold and wet conditions create black ice, increasing the risk of accidents.
  • Riverside has a morning rush hour from around 6am to 8:30am, with the peak congestion from about 7am to 7:30am. In the evening, traffic usually is from 5pm to 8pm. The freeways can be heavily congested, such as the State Route 91, which almost resembles a parking lot when moving between Corona and Riverside. If you have urgent business, such as catching a flight, leave some hours earlier and safely pass the extra time at or near the airport to avoid significant traffic delays.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Riverside for $45 or less
  • Book your rental car in Riverside at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Economy rental cars in Riverside are around 69% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Riverside

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Riverside?

    The populous city has many parking lots and well-developed infrastructure, allowing for flexibility when choosing a car. You can utilize a compact vehicle or opt for an SUV without restrictions, making it ideal when traveling as a group with family or colleagues.

  • What’s the speed limit in Riverside?

    In an alley, a railroad crossing with an obstructed view, and uncontrolled intersections with obstructed views, limit your speed to 15mph. When driving in a business district, school zone, residential district, or passing by a senior citizen facility, the restriction is around 25mph. The speed limit set on a two-lane undivided highway is usually 55mph. Other major highways have speed limits ranging between 65mph and 70mph, restricting the lower speed to particular vehicles, such as a trailer bus, school bus, and motor truck towing another car or having three or more axles.

  • Where are the best places to park in Riverside?

    Riverside offers many parking spaces within the city, enhancing your convenience when using a car rental. If you want to park your car for the day, check out the Mission Inn Garage on Orange Street, it charges around $17 per day. Despite being a bit pricey, its nearness to several restaurants and the Riverside Downtown Farmers Market makes it more comfortable to visit and shop. You can get affordable rates using the ParkRiverside operated Republic Parking Garages, which include different lots around the downtown area, charging around $8 daily with the first 90min free.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Riverside?

    On average a rental car in Riverside costs $58 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 Riverside found in the last 2 weeks is $27.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Riverside?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($21/day), Avis ($28/day) and Budget ($28/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Hertz 7777 Indiana Avenue 92504 (4 miles from city center).

  • How much is gas price in Riverside?

    The average gas price in Riverside 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.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Riverside?

    Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Riverside.

  • Which car rental companies are at Los Angeles airport (LAX)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Los Angeles airport include Midway, Ace, Priceless, NextCar, Hertz, Fox, NU Car, Atwest, Kyte and Thrifty.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Los Angeles airport (LAX)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Los Angeles airport to off-airport locations include Midway, Priceless, Advantage, Hertz, NU Car, Thrifty, Sixt, Budget, E-Z Rent-A-Car, and U-Save.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Riverside?

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

  • How much does an Economy car rental cost in Riverside?

    An Economy car rental in Riverside costs $26 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in Riverside?

    A Standard car rental in Riverside costs $28 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Riverside?

    An Intermediate car rental in Riverside costs $29 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular rental car location in Riverside?

    In Riverside, cars are most frequently rented at Fox 1776 E Holt Boulevard (375 miles from city center).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Riverside?

    On average a rental car in Riverside costs $416 per week ($59 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Riverside?

    On average a rental car in Riverside costs $1,783 per month ($59 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when renting a car in Riverside?

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

  • How many car agencies are operating in Riverside?

    KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Riverside.

  • What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Riverside?

    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!).

  • Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Riverside?

    KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Riverside so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

  • Does Riverside have toll roads?

    While most Riverside roads are toll-free, you may find some express roadways that charge an affordable fee. On I-15, there are two tolled lanes between Route 60 and Route 91.

  • Are there HOV lanes in Riverside?

    If you decide to use your Riverside car rentals vehicle for carpooling, check out the numerous HOV lanes throughout the city. Most of these pathways are on I-15. It is easy to find the HOV lanes, as they are marked with a broken white line. The carpool lanes may be open to other vehicles during off-peak hours.

Riverside car rental reviews and directory

Hertz

6.8

Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

7.3

3 locations in Riverside

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from $34/day

Locations in Riverside

2936 E La Cadena Dr

+1 951 687 2357

Monday08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday08:30 - 16:30
Thursday08:30 - 16:30
Friday08:30 - 16:30
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
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6741 Gemende Dr.

+1 951 687 2357

Monday07:00 - 17:00
Tuesday07:00 - 17:00
Wednesday07:00 - 17:00
Thursday07:00 - 17:00
Friday07:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00
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7777 Indiana Avenue

+1 951 687 2357

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Dec 2022

KAYAK
Employees in Riverside helped me set up the Bluetooth connection to my phone. They were so helpful and nice!!

4.0 Mediocre

Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The guy was pretty stuck up. Like he had better things to do besides helping me.

Cons:

My car SHOULD have been ready. But I had to wait about 35 minutes to leave the parking lot

2.8 Poor

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Impolite office staff, tied up on the phone and when free would not help immediately. There were NO cars available!

8.0 Very good

Jun 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Car was promptly available. Staff friendly.

Cons:

There was no hanger for clothes which I thought was strange - had to lay them on the back seat eliminating any area for extras.

3.6 Poor

Sep 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The Riverside, CA staff were rude and rented me an older, dirty SUV with body damage. I dropped the vehicle off in Hurst, TX where the staff were friendly, but I had to wait over an hour to just return the keys. There were no additional fees, which was the one thing that matched my expectations.

8.0 Very good

Jul 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Didn’t like that l had to have a credit check and a $200 deposit put on my card since I prepaid for my rental. That information wasn’t shared with me when booking, I would have used a different method of payment.

1 out of 9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.6

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.8

4 locations in Riverside

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from $53/day

Locations in Riverside

12697 Magnolia Ave

+1 951 343 2690

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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1788 University Ave

+1 951 321 4130

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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6200 Van Buren Blvd Ste 103

+1 951 710 5125

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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8155 Indiana Ave

+1 951 354 0254

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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4.0 Mediocre

Feb 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Created a vehicle reservation not only once but 3xs to only get calls later and find out there were no vehicles available.

8.0 Very good

Dec 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Wiper fluid did not dispense.

2.0 Poor

Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

They did not have any cars they could give me. They said it was all sold out without helping me find an alternative.

Cons:

Be more helpful in finding solutions for customer instead of just saying we don’t have the vehicle, too bad, we can’t help you...

2.0 Poor

Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The Carr rental place decided to close early on Friday so I wasn't able to get my car rental. Had to end up calling Enterprise who sent me to another location that had NO CARS. I ended up having to drive to an airport location and ended up paying more.

2.0 Poor

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff weren’t helpful at all. The location my reservation was booked was closed due to covid. There wasn’t anybody I could reach by phone. There was a sign on the door saying to go to another location. By the time I arrived, and waiting in line, they said they booked me as a no show. Again, no phone answers, poor customer service, when I asked for help with other locations that can get my rental, they told me to google it.

Cons:

Every single aspect of that experience could have been better.

2.0 Poor

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Location Closed

Cons:

Everything.

1 out of 7

Avis

7.5

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

7.9

2 locations in Riverside

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from $51/day

Locations in Riverside

1521 University Avenue

+1 951 787 0646

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00
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6183 Magnolia Avenue

+1 951 781 3464

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00
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2.0 Poor

Nov 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

they did not have the vehicle I booked. they did not have a single SUV. I had to book elsewhere in a rush. they are overbooking. never again with Avis

9.6 Wonderful

Oct 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

There was no car available when I arrived at Avis.

8.0 Very good

Jul 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The pick up was quick I was in and out in minutes.

Cons:

The drop off was slow took about 15 minutes of me standing around for the clerk to process my return.

4.4 Mediocre

Jul 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff did everything she could to accommodate me as my original reservation was not honored.

Cons:

Cleaner cars...

2.4 Poor

Sep 2018

KAYAK

Cons:

The car was filthy

9.2 Wonderful

Mar 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Convenient location

Cons:

Only two cars available--a sporty mustang convertible or a big SUV.

1 out of 4

Budget

6.7

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

7.9

2 locations in Riverside

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from $61/day

Locations in Riverside

1521 University Avenue

+1 951 787 0633

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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6183 Magnolia Avenue

+1 951 781 9512

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
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2.0 Poor

Nov 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Kayak sucks, Budget sucks, it all sucks

Cons:

They could have had a car available for my reservation...they didn't have a car, and didn't seem to care!

8.8 Very good

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was friendly an helpful

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Perfect van for our needs.

5.6 Fair

Apr 2018

KAYAK

Cons:

Our reservation was for one charge and the charge on our credit card was twice as much. We are disputing it with our credit card company. Not happy.

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Girl at counter was very pleasant.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Return was similarly quick and easy (but returned to a different location).

1 out of 5

Thrifty

2.0

Poor

No reviews available

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Riverside

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from $38/day

Locations in Riverside

7777 Indiana Avenue

+1 951 687 2357

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
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Easirent

4.7

Mediocre

No reviews available

One location in Riverside

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Locations in Riverside

Riverside Municipal Airport

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119 travelers who rented a car in Riverside gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.8

Car rental locations in or near Riverside

Good to know

Most popular agency

Fox

Most popular car type

Economy

Average price

$58/day

Good deal

$44/day

When to book a rental car in Riverside

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