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California car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

Rp 1,023,979

Cheapest price per day

Rp 539,462
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Popular car types in California

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There are 396 hire agencies servicing California. These agencies, altogether, have 18,094 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in California with prices from Rp 539,462 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in California:

Economy

Economy

Rp 539,462+

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Compact

Compact

Rp 556,387+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 561,197+

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Standard

Standard

Rp 724,034+

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Full-size

Full-size

Rp 611,794+

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People carrier

People carrier

Rp 957,242+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 860,859+

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Premium

Premium

Rp 779,975+

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Luxury

Luxury

Rp 848,744+

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Convertible

Convertible

Rp 916,088+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Rp 951,363+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 624,265+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 642,259+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 657,046+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Rp 725,815+

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Best car rental deals found in California

Toyota YarisRp 539,462/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/18/26
Hyundai i20Rp 556,387/day
Hyundai i20
Found 08/18/26
Toyota YarisRp 556,387/day
Toyota Yaris
Found 08/18/26

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 810,618, which is about 1,528,070% 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 23.27/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 712,631 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of Rp 1,086,763. 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 712,631

February

Rp 917,513

March

Rp 970,960

April

Rp 988,776

May

Rp 935,329

June

Rp 1,086,763

July

Rp 1,068,947

August

Rp 1,006,592

September

Rp 872,973

October

Rp 944,237

November

Rp 837,342

December

Rp 997,684

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 431,498/day. You can also find good prices in San Jose (Rp 469,268/day), Oakland (Rp 654,552/day), and San Francisco (Rp 946,553/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 1,030,132/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 539,312/day from Ace, booked on Aug. 15.

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

    Hertz is one of the top picks in California. They can have you in a hire car for about Rp 6,794,228 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 29,118,118 a month or Rp 970,604 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 36+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 40+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 36+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 42+

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