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Cheap Car Rentals in California from Rp 389,423

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California car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Fox

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

Rp 1,032,118

Cheapest price per day

Rp 389,423
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Popular car types in California

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There are 397 hire agencies servicing California. These agencies, altogether, have 18,109 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in California with prices from Rp 389,423 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in California:

Economy

Economy

Rp 514,601+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 389,423+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 382,657+

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Standard

Standard

Rp 420,762+

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Full-size

Full-size

Rp 452,813+

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People carrier

People carrier

Rp 774,929+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 817,130+

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Luxury

Luxury

Rp 1,080,662+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Rp 706,197+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Rp 1,118,412+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 496,439+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 610,399+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 610,399+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Rp 677,172+

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Best car rental deals found in California

Toyota CorollaRp 389,423/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 09/20/26
Toyota CamryRp 452,813/day
Toyota Camry
Found 09/21/26
Toyota RaizeRp 496,439/day
Toyota Raize
Found 09/20/26

Cheapflights insights for California car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in California, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in California?

To get the best deal on car hire in California, book about 26 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 747,863, which is about 1,479,254% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in California?

Looking to hire a car in California? Yesaway had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 21.59/day. Fox also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 22.13/day.

What is the best car rental company in California?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in California is Avis (rated 6.4/10). Budget (rated 6.1/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.4
Budget
Budget
6.1
NextCar
NextCar
0.0
National
National
0.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in California?

Planning to hire a car in California? January is the cheapest month, costing about Rp 664,767 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,038,699. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

Rp 664,767

February

Rp 896,249

March

Rp 967,474

April

Rp 949,668

May

Rp 902,184

June

Rp 1,009,022

July

Rp 1,038,699

August

Rp 961,538

September

Rp 836,895

October

Rp 860,636

November

Rp 753,799

December

Rp 961,538

What car do most people hire in California?

SUV cars (Hyundai Palisade or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting California. Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in California?

Avis has 57 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in California at 2.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in California?

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in California, start with San Jose, where rates average Rp 469,017/day. You can also find good prices in Los Angeles (Rp 505,876/day), Oakland (Rp 654,202/day), and San Diego (Rp 887,464/day).

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Top rental agencies in California

Avis

57 locations
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Budget

56 locations
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NextCar

2 locations
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National

17 locations
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Rhodium

7 locations
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Bandago

2 locations
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Los Angeles Van Rentals

3 locations
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UFODRIVE

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 917,448/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 540,650/day from Ace, booked on Sep. 19.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in California for a week from Fox?

    Fox is one of the top picks in California. They can have you in a hire car for about Rp 4,696,996 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in California?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in California.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in California for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Ace can potentially be 58% below the average car hire price in California. Check prices and availability for Ace and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in California is on average Rp 20,129,986 a month or Rp 671,000 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your California car hire.

Car rentals by fuel type in California

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in California. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (Rp 21+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 34+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 34+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 21+

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