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Find low car rental prices in Visalia, California with Road Genius. Find live rates for SUVs, compact cars, minivans and make reservations with no reservation fees. Compare Visalia car rental deals from Enterprise, Hertz, Budget and other brands downtown or at nearby Fresno Yosemite and Visalia Municipal airports. Pick up your ride and be at Sequoia or Kings Canyon in about an hour, with unlimited mileage and free cancellation on most bookings.
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Additional Notes: Most visitors to Visalia arrive by car, bus or fly into Fresno and drive down. If arriving via Amtrak or Greyhound (which stop in Hanford, about 20 minutes away), arrange transportation to Visalia rental locations or check if pickup service is available.
On average, car rentals in Visalia cost around $82 per day, with the lowest-priced rentals starting at $31 per day.
Compare downtown Visalia vs Fresno Airport pickups. Downtown lots skip airport surcharges and are about a 45-min drive closer to the parks. If you're already in the valley, the city location is usually the cheaper play.
Peak summer = higher prices. For June-August or holiday weekends, lock in a rate a week or two ahead. Off-season? Last-minute deals sometimes pop up, so keep an eye on our comparison grid.
Hunt local promo codes. Ag expos, park shuttle partners and convention centers often toss out coupon links that rarely show on the big booking engines. Paste them into the "discount" box before you pay.
Go weekly if you'll explore for 5+ days. In Visalia a 7-day economy rental can cost less than two separate 3-day bookings. Unlimited miles make the math easy when you're bouncing between Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite.
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Rent a car so you can see:
Sequoia National Park – Giant Forest, General Sherman Tree
Kings Canyon National Park – Grant Grove, Cedar Grove
Lake Kaweah
Exeter – downtown murals
Fresno – zoo, shopping
Sierra foothill wineries
Do I need a special vehicle to visit Sequoia National Park?
You can use a standard car in the summer. In winter, an AWD/4WD vehicle is helpful but you may still need chains in heavy snow. Check park conditions before you visit.
Are there any driving restrictions in Sequoia National Park?
We don't recommend driving vehicles over 22 feet long on the section of Generals Highway between the entrance and Giant Forest because the road has tight switchbacks.
What should I do if I encounter tule fog while driving?
You should slow down a lot, use your low-beam headlights (not high beams) and leave more space between you and the car ahead. Consider waiting to travel until the fog lifts, which is usually by late morning.
Can I use my rental car to visit both Sequoia and Kings Canyon in one day?
Yes, but you should plan for a long day. The Generals Highway connects the parks, and the drive between them takes about 1 to 1.5 hours because of the winding mountain roads.
Where should I fill up before heading to Sequoia?
You should fill your tank in Visalia or Three Rivers, the last town before you enter the park. You won't find any gas stations inside Sequoia or Kings Canyon National Parks, so make sure you arrive with a full tank.
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