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Car Rental in Chico, CA

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Chico Car Rental & Nearby Locations

  • Address:

    2267 Esplanade

    Phone:

    (1) 530-899-9173

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Free pickup service available

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Rent a Car in Chico, California

A car rental in Chico, CA, is a key ingredient to a true California experience. Open up your touring options with a 24/7 rental car. Easily pick up a vehicle on your way into town at the Redding Municipal Airport rental location, then buckle up for a road trip to Lassen Volcanic National Park or a hike around Bidwell Park. 

Locals can also benefit from a cheap car rental for a weekend in Sacramento or a business trip to Reno. It's a win-win situation when you book a rental car with Budget today and enjoy traveling with affordable transportation. 

 

Chico Travel Tips

  1. Sacramento, CA, is only about an hour and half away, depending on traffic. Check your GPS for the quickest route during your travel time. 

  2. Bring a jacket. Regardless of the season, if you’re planning on visiting the national forests, it can get chilly—especially at night.

     

Popular Rental Options

From city museums to nearby national forests, a car rental in Chico, CA, can expand your travel itinerary. 

 

  • Economy Cars: Use an economy car rental as an excuse to check out one of the world’s largest yo-yos at the National Yo-Yo Museum. 

  • Standard Elite 7-Seater SUVs: Fit the family and camping gear into a 7-seater SUV rental and get ready for an adventure at Mendocino National Forest. 

  • Standard SUVs: Sun or snow, Tahoe National Forest is a must for outdoor activities, and with a standard SUV you’ll be able to reach your destination in any weather. 

Book a Chico car rental today and save on transportation throughout California.

Chico Tourist Attractions

Upper Bidwell Park 

Knock paragliding off your bucket list (with professional assistance of course) when you rent a car to reach Upper Bidwell Park. If heights aren’t your thing, enjoy mountain biking, hiking, or swimming throughout the park. There is also fishing for those with permits. 

Bidwell Mansion—State Historic Park

With a cheap rental car, you can learn more about our town’s history as you tour through the Bidwell Mansion, built in the mid-1800s. See the detailed architecture and appreciate the extravagant furnishings as you walk through the home of General John and Annie Bidwell.