California

Cheap Car Hire in California from Rp 434,515

Los Angeles, CA, United States
25 Apr — 2 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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California car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in California. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 April 2024.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

Rp 1,242,499

Cheapest price per day

Rp 434,515

California car rental prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across California, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 362 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 April 2024.

Price

Rp 749,231 - Rp 959,042

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in California and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 18 April 2024.

January

Rp 518,050

February

Rp 631,374

March

Rp 744,698

April

Rp 744,698

May

Rp 696,130

June

Rp 728,508

July

Rp 809,454

August

Rp 809,454

September

Rp 696,130

October

Rp 728,508

November

Rp 663,752

December

Rp 679,941

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in California is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in California

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in California and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 18 April 2024.

There are 307 hire agencies servicing California. These agencies, altogether, have 15,411 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in California with prices from Rp 434,515 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here is a car type you can hire in California:

Economy

Economy

Rp 634,450+

Compact

Compact

Rp 661,486+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 683,180+

Full-size

Full-size

Rp 742,755+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 921,321+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 733,528+

Premium

Premium

Rp 787,923+

Passenger van

Passenger van

Rp 1,458,799+

Luxury

Luxury

Rp 992,229+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 611,300+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Rp 691,112+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 699,854+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Rp 725,595+

Compare available car types for rental in California

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in California to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 April 2024.

Small cars

Rp 642,326 - Rp 1,274,664

All Car Types

Rp 867,405 - Rp 1,988,859

To hire a small car in California, you would pay an average price of Rp 946,712/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in California (~Rp 642,326/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~Rp 1,274,664/day). In fact, October is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a small car saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best California small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in California, you would pay an average price of Rp 912,530/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in California (~Rp 672,116/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~Rp 1,058,190/day). In fact, January is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a medium car saves you 21% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in California, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,484,866/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in California (~Rp 1,053,727/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~Rp 3,265,431/day). In fact, November is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a large car is 23% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in California, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,221,180/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in California (~Rp 609,551/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~Rp 2,645,708/day). In fact, November is about 51% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a SUV is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a van in California, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,553,027/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in California (~Rp 1,206,184/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~Rp 2,566,618/day). In fact, January is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a van is 26% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in California, you would pay an average price of Rp 927,610/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in California (~Rp 750,000/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~Rp 1,895,094/day). In fact, January is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a luxury car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Hyundai i20Rp 434,515/day
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Hyundai i20

Top rental agencies in California

Explore the leading car rental agencies in California known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in California. Reviews were last updated on 18 April 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in California, including pickup locations serving Los Angeles, Burbank and San Francisco. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in California, including locations around Los Angeles, Burbank and San Francisco.

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
1080 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
1446 reviews99 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.9

Avis

6.4
Okay
1055 reviews54 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Budget

6.4
Okay
1804 reviews53 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Hertz

6.1
Okay
3082 reviews90 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Thrifty

6.1
Okay
1531 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.2

Dollar

6.0
Okay
1575 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.3

Sixt

7.5
Good
677 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Best California car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in California. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in California with an average daily rate of Rp 662,727. Data was last updated on 18 April 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in California, including locations near Los Angeles, Burbank and San Francisco. Deals are constantly refreshed so come back soon for more car rental options.
Hyundai i20Rp 434,515/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Hyundai i20Rp 643,840/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Hyundai i20Rp 909,827/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 1,120,976/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 766,669/day from Fox, booked on Apr. 14.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in California?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Silvercar (8.6 rating) and Alamo (8.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in California.

  • What are petrol prices like in California?

    The average price of petrol in California is Rp 16,512.88/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between Rp 743,079 and Rp 1,073,337 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Thrifty is one of the top picks in California. They can have you in a hire car for about Rp 8,845,135 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in California for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 28% on your car hire. For a below average price in California, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • 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 Fox can potentially be 65% below the average car hire price in California. Check prices and availability for Fox and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in California is on average Rp 37,907,724 a month or Rp 1,263,591 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your California car hire.

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Van rentals in California

Find van rental deals in California from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in California cost an average of Rp 939,033 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2024.
To make it easier to find a van rental in California, we've compiled these deals for you, including pickup options near Los Angeles, Burbank and San Francisco. To find more great van rental deals, make sure to check back soon.
Toyota InnovaRp 736,280/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 736,280/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 744,212/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in California

Browse car rentals by fuel type in California. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in California. Deals were last updated on 18 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in California. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (Rp 42+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 42+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 67+

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