Car Rental near Placerville

Car rental near Placerville starts from $49 per day, and the average price is $164 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Mar 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $493 for a 3-day weekend and $1 151 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies near Placerville are:

• Enterprise: rated 8.5/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $286 per day
• Hertz: rated 8.5/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $107 per day
• Dollar: rated 6.7/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $66 per day

Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Mar 2026.

By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies near Placerville are:

• Dollar: about $50 per day
• Hertz: about $54 per day
• Enterprise: about $91 per day

Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Mar 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page. Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

The minimum age to rent a car near Placerville is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.

Rental companies near Placerville typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards near Placerville: Dollar. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Hertz and Dollar include unlimited mileage on all cars near Placerville. Enterprise offers it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones near Placerville are:

• Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Hertz.
• Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars near Placerville include Enterprise and Dollar. The cheapest is Dollar, from $55 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:

• Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but near Placerville Enterprise includes an additional driver for free.
• GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
• Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
• Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.

Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.