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Visalia car rentals from $28/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Visalia with a pick-up date of 11/4 and drop-off date of 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.

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Cheap car rentals in Visalia

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Chevrolet Spark car
Chevrolet Spark
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
$28/day
Nissan Versa Note car
Nissan Versa Note
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
$28/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
$29/day
Volkswagen Jetta car
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
$36/day
Ford Fusion car
Ford Fusion
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
$36/day
Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
$72/day
Ford Taurus car
Ford Taurus
or similar LARGE
5
5
4-5
$53/day
Ford Transit car
Ford Transit
or similar VAN
5
2
4-5
$139/day
Chrysler 300 car
Chrysler 300
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
$73/day
Jeep Compass car
Jeep Compass
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$34/day
Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$37/day
Hyundai Santa Fe car
Hyundai Santa Fe
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$50/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Visalia

  • Getting car rentals in Visalia can help you save plenty of time and get the most out of your trip to the city. With a rental car, you won’t have to wait on bus schedules or have to call a taxi any time you need to go somewhere. They allow you to be flexible with your errands since you can go anywhere at any time you want. You can visit the attractions within the city such as Kaweah Oaks Preserve and Armstrong Park, as well as attractions in neighboring cities such as Fresno Chaffe Zoo and Island Waterpark around 40 miles away in Fresno.
  • When coming to Visalia via Visalia Municipal Airport, you can get your rental car in Visalia from the airport rentals. there are a few rental agencies including big names such as Enterprise and Budget that operate a shop at the airport. The rental shops are only a short walk from the airport terminal although you can get them delivered to you as soon as you land. It is recommended that you reserve your Visalia car rental online beforehand so that everything can be sorted out before you arrive for pick up. This can help you save a load of time.
  • When driving a car rental in Visalia, you should be aware of pedestrians and cyclists. In most areas pedestrian traffic is usually high and some of them end up encroaching on the roadways which can be dangerous. Therefore, you have to always be alert when approaching intersections to avoid any accidents. It is also worth mentioning that the streets can sometimes be slightly difficult to navigate which is why you should get a GPS installed on your rental car in Visalia so that you can get to your destinations easier.
  • As you get your car rental in Visalia, you should know that the city sometimes experiences traffic during rush hours. Therefore, it is up to you to avoid driving through these roads during the hours, or else you might end up spending more time on the road. South Mooney Boulevard, West Main Street, and East Main Street are some of the busiest streets in the city with rush hours ranging between 7 am and 9 am, and 4 pm to 6 pm.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Visalia for $42 or less
  • Book your rental car in Visalia at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in Visalia are around 63% cheaper than airport locations on average
  • Standard rental cars in Visalia are around 26% cheaper than other car types, on average

Visalia car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who rented a car in Visalia 
MichelleSep 2023
No tips. Great dealing with them. Will be going to hurts again.
Verified travelerSep 2023
I left the area and dropped car elsewhere

FAQs about renting a car in Visalia

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

    On average a rental car in Visalia costs $49 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 Visalia found in the last 2 weeks is $35.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Visalia?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty ($28/day), Dollar ($28/day) and Avis ($53/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Thrifty 721 E. Main Street 93292-6446 (1 miles from city center).

  • How much is gas price in Visalia?

    The average gas price in Visalia is $3.70 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $44 and $59, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Visalia?

    Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Visalia.

  • Which car rental companies are at Visalia airport (VIS)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Visalia airport include Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Economy Rent a Car.

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

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

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

    A Standard car rental in Visalia costs $61 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in Visalia?

    A Compact car rental in Visalia costs $50 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Premium car rental cost in Visalia?

    A Premium car rental in Visalia costs $60 per day, on average.

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

    In Visalia, cars are most frequently rented at Dollar 721 E. Main Street (1 miles from city center).

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

    On average a rental car in Visalia costs $379 per week ($54 per day).

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

    On average a rental car in Visalia costs $1,624 per month ($54 per day).

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

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

  • How many car agencies are operating in Visalia?

    KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 7 car rental agencies in Visalia.

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

    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 Visalia?

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

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

    If you’re coming to town for business and plan to keep your travels within the business district, a compact car would be ideal since some of the streets are narrow and there are also several one-way lanes in the city. However, if you’ll be touring the outskirts of the city and visiting some of the neighboring regions such as Fresno, an SUV would be perfect since they can travel long distances comfortably.

  • What’s the speed limit in Visalia?

    Visalia has different speed limits for different roads. Being in the state of California, they follow the speed limits as set by the California state government and department of transportation. Alleyways have the lowest speed limit of 15 mph followed by school zones and park areas which have a limit of 25 mph. This also applies to residential and business districts. If you’re on a two-lane undivided highway, the limit to maintain is 55 mph. Highways have the highest speed limit of 65 mph but there are areas where a 70 mph limit is posted.

  • Where are the best places to park in Visalia?

    While street parking is available in Visalia, the spots are few and far between. The best parking options in Visalia are dedicated parking lots and garages around the city as they always have an abundance of space and the security is much better. The city has dedicated parking lots all around the city which are free for all road users in the area. These parking lots are simply marked as “City of Visalia” followed by a number denoting the code of the specific parking lot.

Visalia car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

3 locations in Visalia

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Locations in Visalia

1040 East Main

+1 559 625 4355

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

1832 E Tulare Ave

+1 559 688 8565

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

9500 W Airport Dr

+1 559 651 1439

Opening times not available

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Vehicle was ready on time😃

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Car clean, staff prompt and friendly

Cons:

Air Freshner

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff at the Visalia Enterprise was professional and quick, the car worked well, and when we called to let them know we'd be a little late in returning the car they assured us it would be no problem. Will definitely rent from this place again.

Cons:

N/A

1 out of 1

Avis

10.0

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.6

One location in Visalia

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Locations in Visalia

340 South Burke Street

+1 559 627 1736

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Went well: clean, good service, friendly, SIMPLE

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2022

KAYAK
Hertz (in Hanford) canceled my auto reservation an hour before I was supposed to pick up my car. Scrambling, I called around to other local agencies. Nobody had a vehicle. I reserved one on Kayak, hoping that when I arrived in Visalia, there would be a car. There was! I was to pick it up, drive to Los Angeles, and drop the car at Burbank Airport. Avis (and Kayak) saved the day!

1 out of 1

Hertz

8.2

Most popular

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.3

Value for money

8.0

One location in Visalia

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Locations in Visalia

721 E. Main Street

+1 559 739 2130

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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6.0 Okay

Marilyn, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was great at pickup. We had a problem locking a broken door, stopped at Hertz in Turlock and they were great.

Cons:

One back door and the side sliding door were broken. The back door had to be opened with a wrench. The sliding door could not be opened from inside.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Nothing everything was good.. the only bad part was the trip was canceled but we still enjoyed the car since we had rented for 2 days .. thank you

9.2 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The people in Visalia were very easy to deal with. Unlike PDX were thier personnel were no were to be found. It seemed that drop off was based on having the smart phone. Which I don.t use. But after looking around I found a Hertz parking attendent, and he took my name and the keys. I perfer human interaction.

Cons:

More human interaction

10.0 Wonderful

Michelle, Sep 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
They were so nice and I didn’t have a long wait. Dominic took his time and explained everything I needed to know about the Tesla since it was my first time driving one. Very friendly and professional.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Feb 2023

Compact

KAYAK
I rented a car for my wife online because her car was being repaired. The only option online was for 1 week rental period. Her car was repaired more quickly than anticipated. We returned the car within 24 hours. They charged for 1 week and wouldn't credit anything back. Please beware of online car rentals and realize they won't credit for early return.

1 out of 2

Budget

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Visalia

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Locations in Visalia

340 South Burke Street

+1 559 732 7368

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
Quick & Easy & a good price!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2021

KAYAK
I would definitely never use Budget again and especially this location. The workers seemed like they legitimately hated their jobs and I was an inconvenience for being there. They failed to mentioned the extra charges that would be hitting my account, and when I got to my destination I looked at my account and saw nearly $300 more than what I anticipated. Making me go back to the location because there is no chance that the workers would answer the phone. The only thing that give this company any light is that the car that I had was actually clean and decent. It did have an odd smell to it though. Overall experience, 2 stars.

1 out of 1

Dollar

5.8

Fair

One location in Visalia

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Locations in Visalia

721 E. Main Street

+1 559 739 2130

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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Thrifty

5.8

Fair

One location in Visalia

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Locations in Visalia

721 E. Main Street

+1 559 739 2130

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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Economy Rent a Car

3.7

Poor

One location in Visalia

from$54/day

Locations in Visalia

703 east main street

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

16 travelers who rented a car in Visalia gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.4

Car rental locations in or near Visalia

Good to know

Most popular agency

Hertz

Most popular car type

Standard

Average price

$49/day

Good deal

$42/day

When to book a rental car in Visalia

Average daily price per month
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Visalia car rental information

Pick-up locationVisalia
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Passenger van, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV
Rental locations9
Airport locations2
Popular agenciesThrifty, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis