Enterprise Rent a Car

Daily rentals start on-airport at the Main Terminal counter

Enterprise Rent a Car runs an on-site desk inside the Main Terminal at Meadows Field (BFL), so you pick up and drop off right at the airport instead of shuttling to an off-site lot. This setup usually cuts 10–15 minutes off each end of your trip compared with off-airport rental locations in Bakersfield.

The Enterprise counter sits in the public arrivals area of the Main Terminal, before security, so both arriving and local renters can walk up without a boarding pass. Hours at smaller airports like BFL often track the first and last flights of the day, so expect service aligned with the scheduled departures and arrivals on your ticket rather than 24/7 coverage.

Cars park in the signed rental car lot just outside the Main Terminal doors, usually a 2–5 minute walk from baggage claim, depending on where your bag belt sits. Returns follow the same route in reverse: pull into the rental car area, lock the vehicle, and bring the keys and mileage inside to the Enterprise counter if directed by posted signs.

Pricing at Enterprise Rent a Car changes by date, vehicle class, and demand at BFL, so check your exact pickup and drop-off times down to the hour when you book. Prepay rates online can sometimes undercut walk-up pricing at the Main Terminal counter, especially during peak weekends when Bakersfield sees more traffic.

Step-by-step: renting with Enterprise at BFL

• 1. Land at Meadows Field and follow signs to baggage claim in the Main Terminal.
• 2. Collect your bag from the carousel and walk to the Enterprise counter in the arrivals hall.
• 3. Present your driver’s license and credit card, plus your reservation number if you booked ahead.
• 4. Review the rental agreement, confirm fuel and mileage terms, and sign the contract.
• 5. Walk 2–5 minutes to the signed rental car lot outside the Main Terminal and find your assigned car.
• 6. Inspect the vehicle for existing damage, take a few time-stamped photos, and then exit the lot following airport roadway signs.
• 7. On return, follow “Rental Car Return” signs back to the same lot, park in an Enterprise space, and bring keys inside if required.

One practical tip: lock in your Enterprise booking before you land at BFL, because smaller fields like Meadows Field can sell out specific car classes on busy days, leaving only higher-priced upgrades at the Main Terminal counter.