Equipment and Tools Rental from Herc Rentals. We offer Daily, Weekly, and Monthly rates for construction equipment from over 600+ rental locations near you. Our rental fleet encompasses equipment from the following categories: Aerial, Air Compressors & Tools, Climate Control, Compaction & Paving, Concrete & Masonry, Earthmoving, Floor Care & Surface Prep, Material Handling, Power Generation, ProContractor, Pump, Remediation & Restoration and Trucks & Trailers
Great service here! I especially enjoy talking to the service manager, Chris.
PK
Peter Kim
Jun 2, 2019
1.0
The people were nice...that's about all the good I can say. Their damage waiver policy is outright highway robbery. Be sure to get it from them before renting anything from them, they never even provided me a copy to review when initially agreeing to the rental. Had a wheel bend on a backhoe while fixing some damaged roads, they had someone come out and replace it the next day. I figured I paid for the damage waiver so didn't expect it to cost much. Well, they charged nearly three grand for just the repair.
Had I gone with Herc Rentals, the entire cost of damage would have been waived. Ahern Rentals, United Rentals and Sunbelt Rentals charges just 10% of the damage. Those companies make their policies very clear and public, it's right on their website. I didn't even find out about H&E's $2500 deductible until after the fact; they had never informed me about the details of their damage waiver policy. Not only that, these guys charged more for the repair travel cost with a 1 ton pickup than the 40ft flatbed they sent to drop off and pick up all the equipment. Add insult to injury, over $1200 in labor to replace a wheel that took all 15 minutes, I mean it's a few minutes lifting the vehicle with a bottle jack, popping off lug nuts, removing existing wheel, putting new one on, putting lug nuts back on and lowering the jack, how absurd is that?
Went with H&E to save a few bucks, ended up costing more than twice as much as the other guys. Never again, it's disingenuous at best for them to charge more than their competitors for damages despite paying the damage waiver fee and outright robbery to charge whatever they feel appropriate for the repair. Just run away from these guys, any other company has better policies and are upfront and forthright about it!
Is the Herc Rentals location in Bakersfield wheelchair accessible?
Yes, this Herc Rentals location has a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking, as well as onsite services.
How can I contact Herc Rentals in Bakersfield for equipment rental inquiries?
You can contact Herc Rentals at +1 661-393-7824 for equipment rental inquiries.
Are there any competitors or similar equipment rental services near Herc Rentals in Bakersfield?
Yes, nearby machine and tool rental services include H&E Equipment Services, Sunbelt Rentals, United Rentals, and Mobile Mini, which could be alternatives or collaborators.
What nearby businesses might be useful for someone visiting Herc Rentals in Bakersfield?
Visitors to Herc Rentals might find nearby businesses like Kodiak Trucking Inc. for freight services, Mission Foods for groceries, and Jack in the Box for quick dining options useful during their visit.
Are there any construction or industrial-related services near Herc Rentals?
Yes, nearby you can find contractors like Simmons Construction, industrial equipment suppliers like KSB, and solar installation companies such as RoofLink USA and SunLink USA, supporting a variety of construction and industrial needs.
Does Herc Rentals in Bakersfield close during holidays?
Yes, Herc Rentals is closed on certain holidays including November 27 and 28, 2025, December 25, 2025, and January 1, 2026.