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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Pasadena
- Depending on your itinerary, you’ll find that renting a car in Pasadena will offer you more convenience compared to using other modes of transportation. Pasadena is a beautiful city, and there’s no better way to take it all in than being able to drive wherever you wish. Once you choose your car from Pasadena car rentals, you’ll have the flexibility to drive to Disneyland Park, 35 miles away, or cruise around the streets of Hollywood, just 15 miles away, with ultimate flexibility.
- If you use the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you’ll find the rental car offices next to the airport, and several Pasadena car rentals are authorized to pick passengers at the airline terminals using shuttles. Car rentals in Pasadena, including Hertz, Alamo, and Dollar, can pick you up at the Rental Car Shuttle sign outside baggage claim. If you use the Hollywood Burbank Airport, you’ll find a pick-up and drop-off location at the Consolidated Rental Car Facility. You’ll find the entrance on Avenue B, which you can access through the Empire Ave or Hollywood Way airport entrances. To get to the customer service center, use the elevated walkway adjacent to the valet center.
- Like the rest of California, using hand-held mobile devices when driving is prohibited, so if you must use your phone, make sure it’s in hands-free mode. Navigating through the streets of Pasadena is relatively easy, although traffic is quite notorious in Los Angeles. Still, be wary at intersections as pedestrians have the right of way and be on the lookout for cyclists.
- Depending on where you’re going, the 110, 210, and 710 freeways can be quite congested during rush hour, which spans from 7am to 9am and 4pm to 7pm. Pasadena weather is sunny nearly all year round with minimal rainfall, so you're not likely to worry about bad weather.
- Book your car hire in Pasadena at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Full-size hire cars in Pasadena are around 37% more expensive than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Pasadena
What type of car is recommended for driving in Pasadena?
Los Angeles offers some beautiful scenic drives in California, and it’s a given that you may want to explore. Pasadena may not be a suburb, but it’s still not a metropolitan area, so a suitable car to rent would be an SUV. It will put you in an excellent position to drive through the interior roads of the city and the freedom to venture out to other attractions further through the rest of the county.
What’s the speed limit in Pasadena?
The maximum speed on highways in Pasadena is 65mph, and on two-lane undivided highways, it is 55mph. There are also statutory speed limits of 15mph in alleys and blind intersections. Business and residential districts, school zones, playground areas, and close to senior citizen facilities are 25mph. The signs may or may not be posted, so be vigilant about speeds depending on where you’re headed.
Where are the best places to park in Pasadena?
When you get your vehicle from Pasadena car rentals, you’ll find that finding a parking spot is relatively easy throughout the city. However, there are rules to be followed, like parking in the street, which is prohibited between 2am and 6am unless there’s a sign suggesting otherwise. You’ll find that the city has curbs painted in different colors to show where parking is prohibited. Red curbs mean no parking or even stalling, while yellow represents no parking or stalling between 6am and 6pm, but unloading is allowed for a maximum of 3min. Green means no parking for more than 15min between 6am and 6pm, and blue means only persons with valid placards and distinguishable license plates can stand or park in that space.
How much is the price of fuel in Pasadena?
The average price of fuel in Pasadena is €3.23 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €39 and €52, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Pasadena?
Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Pasadena.
How can I find car hires near me in Pasadena?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Pasadena?
A Full Size car hire in Pasadena costs €67 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Pasadena?
A Compact car hire in Pasadena costs €51 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Pasadena?
An Intermediate car hire in Pasadena costs €56 per day, on average.
Pasadena car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Wonderful
Read 3 reviewsCleanliness
9.8
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.6
Value for money
9.4
5 locations in Pasadena
Locations in Pasadena
1060 S Fair Oaks Ave
+1 626 441 7033
1890 East Colorado Blvd
+1 626 405 0900
2336 E Foothill Blvd
+1 626 714 3485
3540 E Colorado Blvd
+1 626 432 6688
665 Lincoln Ave
+1 626 568 8445
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10.0 Wonderful
R, Aug 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Premium
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2020
Pros:
The staff was nice, knowledgeable, and helpful. I was in and out, very pleasant experience.Thrifty
7.4
Good
Read 9 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
7.2
One location in Pasadena
Locations in Pasadena
3500 E Colorado Blvd
+1 626 449 0012
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2021
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Absolutely perfect10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Cons:
Absolutely perfect10.0 Wonderful
April, Mar 2021
Pros:
Price and customer serviceCons:
If there was parking available for my own car while I was renting. But I realize that’s a lot, that shouldn’t be expected.4.0 Mediocre
Mark, Mar 2021
Pros:
good on gas.Cons:
Thrifty is crooked -- no business competing head to head with the majors. FALSE ADVERTISING: exact same rate minus $1 vs competitors, BUT Thrifty DOES NOT include LIABILITY like all the others (I had to pay $12day), AND Thrifty has a mileage cap -- NEITHER of which was discoverable at time of booking, no thanks KAYAK!!! My $60 2-day rental wound up costing me $127, plus $25 in lyfts going the extra distance to the branch location. I am a sucker -- don't you be too! Hertz may seem $10 or even $20 more for comparable, but it's still a deal if you're going to drive more than 100 miles per day and don't have your own car insurance. To top it all off, the crooked guy who handled the return tried to gouge me for an extra 5c per overage mile -- he pointed to excess miles at 40c/mi and i said waitaminute, it's 35. he said, "no that's what he told you..." except i hadn't said he'd told me, he was just trying to get away with it. then he said "ok, i'll put it back..." again, admitting it had been 35c until he tried to gouge me on the spot. by far the most bare-bones rental i've ever gotten, at twice the usual pice -- not even power windows or locks!!! Absolutely crooked -- BEWARE.4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Dec 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2022
Hertz
7.1
Good
Read 7 reviewsCleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
7.1
2 locations in Pasadena
Locations in Pasadena
2070 East Colorado Blvd
+1 626 578 0443
2074 E.colorado Boulevard
+1 626 817 0807
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4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jan 2022
6.0 Okay
Fumiyo, Jan 2021
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Pick-up took so long and had to wait more than 45 min.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2020
Pros:
Staff was very friendly and helpful.Cons:
It went very smoothly. I can’t think of a suggestion.2.0 Poor
Mark, Jan 2023
Economy
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2022
8.0 Very Good
Megan, Apr 2022
Budget
6.7
Okay
Read 11 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.5
2 locations in Pasadena
Locations in Pasadena
570 North Lake Avenue
+1 626 578 1287
665 South Arroyo Parkway
+1 626 304 9445
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Standard SUV
10.0 Wonderful
CL, Jun 2024
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Kelly, Oct 2023
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2022
8.4 Very Good
Anonymous, Sept 2020
Pros:
Staff was greatCons:
Got the first car and it reeked of cigarette smoke, asked for a new vehicle and was given a new one, but it still had a smell(although much less obvious) of cigarette smoke. Other than that, good experienceAvis
6.6
Okay
Read 8 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.2
2 locations in Pasadena
Locations in Pasadena
570 North Lake Avenue
+1 626 449 6122
665 South Arroyo Parkway
+1 626 304 9432
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10.0 Wonderful
Melissa, Nov 2023
People carrier
10.0 Wonderful
Jacquie, Feb 2020
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Staff in Pasadena was helpful and friendly.2.0 Poor
msemrad1, Jan 2020
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Unable to pick up car, they closed earlier than the time I choose online, 2 pm and I needed 5 pm. Talked to 5 agents and called 3 times before I got a refund. Bad start to my vacation10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2023
Intermediate SUV
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2023
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Gustavo, Mar 2023
Intermediate
Sixt
7.2
Good
One location in Pasadena
Locations in Pasadena
350 W Colorado Blvd
+1 888 749 8227
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2070 East Colorado Boulevard
+1 626 578 0443
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One location in Pasadena
Locations in Pasadena
1150 East Colorado Blvd
626-564-1111
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Good to know
Most popular car type | Full-size |
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When to book a car hire in Pasadena
Car hire insurance in Pasadena
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver
Some Pasadena car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Pasadena.
Deductible
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Pasadena car hire.
Everything you need to know for your car hire in Pasadena
Pasadena car hire information
| Pick-up location | Pasadena |
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| Car types | |
| Hire locations | 16 |
| Airport locations | 0 |