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Cheap Car Hire in California from $23
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in California with a pick-up date of 3/11 and drop-off date of 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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California car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in California. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 October 2025.
Most popular company | Budget |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | $74 |
Cheapest price per day | $23 |
Popular car types in California
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in California and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 28 October 2025.
In California, there are 17,554 active hire locations from 364 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in California in the past week - currently priced from $23/day. View deals for 8 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
$23+
Compact
$25+
Intermediate
$28+
Standard
$41+
Full-size
$30+
People mover
$71+
Full-size SUV
$62+
Premium
$49+
Luxury
$63+
Convertible
$78+
Pick-up truck
$56+
Premium SUV
$65+
Supplier choice
$25+
Compact SUV
$37+
Intermediate SUV
$40+
Standard SUV
$43+
Luxury SUV
$71+
Supplier choice saloon
$191+
Supplier choice SUV
$1,190+
Supplier choice coupe
$1,614+
Compare car hire deals in California by type
Here are the best California small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best California medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best California large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best California SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best California van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best California pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best California luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best California convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Mitsubishi Mirage$23/day
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Best car hire deals found in California
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in California. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in California with an average daily rate of $85. Data was last updated on 28 October 2025.
Mitsubishi Mirage$23/day
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Suzuki Swift$27/day
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Cheapflights insights for California car hires
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?
For the best savings on car hire in California, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $62/day – about 23% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in California?
In California, the most affordable car hire company right now is Dollar, offering prices from just $37.80/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at $38.26/day.
What is the best car rental company in California?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in California is Alamo (rated 8.6/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.7/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Alamo
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.7
Sixt
7.4
Avis
6.5
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in California?
At California, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $65. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $89 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In California, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $65. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $89 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$66
February
$65
March
$69
April
$74
May
$80
June
$81
July
$89
August
$83
September
$75
October
$82
November
$77
December
$81
What car do most people hire in California?
Full-size cars (Ford Taurus or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting California. Intermediate cars (Jeep Wrangler or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Ford Expedition or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in California?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 106 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in California at 81.
What are the car hire prices for popular cities in California?
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across California, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 391 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 October 2025.
If you're looking for the best car hire deals in California, start with Los Angeles, where rates average $38/day. You can also find good prices in Sacramento ($40/day), San Francisco ($50/day), and San Diego ($56/day).
Top hire agencies in California
Explore the leading car hire agencies in California known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in California. Reviews were last updated on 28 October 2025.
Alamo
14 locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
106 locations
Sixt
17 locations
Avis
57 locations
Midway
17 locations
Budget
57 locations
Hertz
81 locations
Thrifty
42 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 October 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in California?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $60/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for $35/day from Priceless, booked on Oct. 19.
How much does it cost to hire a car in California for a week from Budget?
Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in California, offering car hire for around $710 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in California?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For California however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car in California for a month?
Typically, a monthly car hire in California can be found for $3,043. You can find car hire deals to be on average $101 a day.
Car hires by fuel type in California
Browse car hires by fuel type in California. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in California. Deals were last updated on 28 October 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in California. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($25+).
Electric
$25+
Hybrid
$28+
Petrol/Diesel
$39+