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Cheap Car Rentals in California from Rp 604,027

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California car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

Rp 958,804

Cheapest price per day

Rp 604,027
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Popular car types in California

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There are 395 hire agencies servicing California. These agencies, altogether, have 18,113 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in California with prices from Rp 604,027 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in California:

Economy

Economy

Rp 647,560+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 647,560+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 647,560+

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Full-size

Full-size

Rp 640,668+

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People carrier

People carrier

Rp 1,005,986+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 861,418+

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Luxury

Luxury

Rp 1,741,520+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Rp 763,287+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Rp 1,235,806+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 604,027+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 640,668+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 771,994+

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Best car rental deals found in California

Toyota RaizeRp 604,027/day
Toyota Raize
Found 10/27/26
Toyota CamryRp 640,668/day
Toyota Camry
Found 10/27/26
Toyota CorollaRp 647,560/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 10/27/26

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 73 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 739,162, which is about 1,404,481% 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? Dollar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 43.18/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 53.52/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 657,537 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,142,754. 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 657,537

February

Rp 875,204

March

Rp 1,002,177

April

Rp 1,015,781

May

Rp 1,015,781

June

Rp 1,111,010

July

Rp 1,142,754

August

Rp 970,434

September

Rp 888,808

October

Rp 965,899

November

Rp 766,370

December

Rp 1,042,989

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 Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in California?

Avis has 50 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in California at 3.

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 477,780/day. You can also find good prices in Los Angeles (Rp 515,327/day), Oakland (Rp 666,425/day), and San Diego (Rp 904,045/day).

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Top rental agencies in California

Avis

50 locations
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Budget

50 locations
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NextCar

3 locations
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National

13 locations
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Rhodium

6 locations
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Bandago

2 locations
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Los Angeles Van Rentals

2 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 924,287/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 570,488/day from Ace, booked on Oct. 24.

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

    Alamo is one of the top picks in California. They can have you in a hire car for about Rp 7,008,888 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 71% 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 30,038,092 a month or Rp 1,001,270 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 Hybrid being the cheapest (Rp 39+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 44+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 39+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 51+

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