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Cheap Car Rentals in Merced

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Cheapflights insights for Merced car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Merced, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Merced?

For the best savings on car hire in Merced, make your reservation 54 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 41/day – about 22% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Merced?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Merced is Avis (rated 10.0/10). Hertz (rated 7.0/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
7.0
Budget
Budget
6.5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Merced?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Merced is March, when you can expect to pay S$ 55/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Merced is July (S$ 81/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

S$ 71

February

S$ 65

March

S$ 55

April

S$ 63

May

S$ 69

June

S$ 80

July

S$ 81

August

S$ 71

September

S$ 67

October

S$ 58

November

S$ 69

December

S$ 58

What car do most people rent in Merced?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Merced are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar), Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), and Economy cars (Kia Rio or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Merced?

Hertz has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in Merced at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Merced

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Merced known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car rental companies in Merced. Reviews were last updated on 12 September 2025.

Avis

1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

7.0
Good
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Budget

6.5
Okay
2 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.0
Okay
7 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

5.2

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

5.2

Dollar

1 location
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Easirent

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Merced, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 September 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Merced?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Merced for a month is certainly possible.

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