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Sacramento Car Rental & Nearby Locations

  • Address:

    901 16th St

    Phone:

    (1) 916-447-1805

    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

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  • Address:

    1813 Fulton Ave (at Arden Way)

    Phone:

    (1) 916-973-8122

    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

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  • Address:

    500 12th St

    Phone:

    (1) 916-688-9114

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Free pickup service available

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  • Address:

    6420 McNair Circle

    Phone:

    (1) 916-922-4789

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun - Sat 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM

    If flying in, the rental counter is within the terminal with a shuttle to the car lot.

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Car Rental in Sacramento, CA

Whether you’re traveling to California’s fastest-growing city for business or pleasure, you’ll need a car rental in Sacramento to get around town. Budget has stylish, reliable rental cars in Sacramento for every price point.

With your Budget rental car, you’ll be able to see all of Sacramento’s best tourist attractions, such as the Crocker Art Museum, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, or the Leland Stanford Mansion.

When it’s time to return your rental, Budget gives you plenty of options. Feel free to schedule drop-off at our Sacramento International Airport car rental location or our Fulton Avenue location.

 

Sacramento Travel Tips

  1. I-5 is one of Sacramento’s most important highways, but is known for having pretty bad traffic delays. Consider taking an alternate route if you need to drive during rush hour.

  2. Coffee lovers will love Sacramento. The city is deeply involved in the coffee scene with multiple shops committed to artisan coffee. 

     

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Sacramento Tourist Attractions

While you’re staying in Sacramento, make sure to stop at some of the city’s top tourist attractions.

California State Railroad Museum

Sacramento was a base for the builders of the First Transcontinental Railroad, which connected California to the East Coast in 1869. The California State Railroad Museum has hundreds of railroad-related artifacts on display, including 19 steam locomotives built between 1862 and 1944. Learn how the railroad affected America’s history from the museum’s seven informative exhibits. 

California State Capitol

As the capital city of the State of California, Sacramento is home to the palatial capitol building. While you’re there, you can walk the grounds and admire the neoclassical architecture of the 140-plus-year old building, as well as various memorials and monuments. Inside the capitol, you’ll find a museum with a large collection of artwork from some of California’s most renowned artists. The museum offers free tours every hour, or if you prefer to go it alone, you can always explore the exhibits all by yourself.

Cheap Car Rental Deals in Sacramento

Anytime Discounts

If you love good deals, Budget will give you something to smile about. We always have promotions for our customers to help them save big on car rental in Sacramento.

Last-Minute Car Rentals in Sacramento

Budget allows you to rent a car in Sacramento up to 24 hours before retrieval. Though selection and availability are subject to change, we promise to always offer great rates on every car rental—perfect for those surprise trips and emergency business meetings.

Best Things to Do in Sacramento

In Sacramento, you’ll find something fun to do at every turn. With a wide variety of cultural, historical, and recreational activities, you can enjoy a little bit of everything—no matter what your tastes are! Read these travel tips to find the right attractions to visit on your next trip to Sacramento. 

 

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Travel Guide: Sacramento Business Trip

Our Sacramento business travel guide will help you get the most out of every free moment on your business trip. Visit the city’s most popular attractions, and treat yourself to exquisite cuisine in any of the best Sacramento restaurants. 

 

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Sacramento Travel FAQs

Yes, it definitely helps, although there are other options. Regional Transit buses and light rail trains cover most of the metropolitan area. If you’ll be traveling outside that area, you can look to Yolo County buses or even the Amtrak. If you don’t want to live by scheduled stops, a car rental opens up the entire area.

Sacramento is known as the City of Trees for its generous foliage and as the Farm-to-Fork Capital because of its growing culinary scene, influenced mainly by the local agricultural industry. The city is also associated with a rich Gold Rush history, which visitors can experience in Old Sacramento State Historic Park.

It depends on what you want to do, but many people visit Sacramento from April through September. The peak of summer brings the California State Fair in July, but it also brings sweltering temperatures. Winter is less crowded and generally mild, but there’s more rainfall and humidity.

Start your day with a visit to Old Sacramento to step back in time and picture what the city looked like in peak Gold Rush times. Get some unique shopping opportunities at Downtown Commons (DOCO). That afternoon, make time to unwind at the California State Capitol Park and the World Peace Rose Garden.

The trip down I-80 to San Francisco is just under 90 miles, excellent for a day trip to see the Golden Gate Bridge or ride the cable cars. If you’re flying into San Francisco, pick up your cheap car rental in the City by the Bay. Budget offers one-way car rentals, so you can schedule your drop-off in Sacramento.