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Cheap Car Rentals in California from Rp 418,869

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California car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

Rp 1,244,571

Cheapest price per day

Rp 418,869
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Popular car types in California

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There are 396 hire agencies servicing California. These agencies, altogether, have 18,108 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in California with prices from Rp 418,869 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in California:

Economy

Economy

Rp 471,892+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 418,869+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 432,524+

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Standard

Standard

Rp 473,134+

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Full-size

Full-size

Rp 501,153+

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People carrier

People carrier

Rp 931,193+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 770,172+

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Premium

Premium

Rp 678,489+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Rp 1,085,299+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 503,458+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 503,458+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 503,458+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Rp 584,678+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Rp 1,208,902+

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Best car rental deals found in California

Hyundai i20Rp 418,869/day
Hyundai i20
Found 08/31/26
Toyota YarisRp 471,892/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/29/26
Toyota CamryRp 501,153/day
Toyota Camry
Found 08/30/26

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 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 815,748, which is about 1,535,424% 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? Ace had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 22.20/day. Fox also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 22.89/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 709,346 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,081,752. 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 709,346

February

Rp 913,283

March

Rp 966,483

April

Rp 984,217

May

Rp 931,016

June

Rp 1,081,752

July

Rp 1,064,018

August

Rp 1,001,951

September

Rp 877,815

October

Rp 939,883

November

Rp 833,481

December

Rp 1,001,951

What car do most people hire in California?

SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting California. Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Volkswagen Jetta 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 Los Angeles, where rates average Rp 429,509/day. You can also find good prices in San Jose (Rp 467,104/day), Oakland (Rp 651,534/day), and San Diego (Rp 883,845/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 1,148,979/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 650,132/day from Ace, booked on Aug. 29.

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

    Ace is one of the top picks in California. They can have you in a hire car for about Rp 4,030,679 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 50% 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 17,274,340 a month or Rp 575,811 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 24+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 32+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 35+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 24+

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