Irvine

Cheap Car Hire in Irvine from $71

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 Irvine with a pick-up date of 11/11 and drop-off date of 24/11. 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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Popular car types in Irvine

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Irvine and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 October 2025.

There are currently 19 hire locations operating in Irvine spread across 18 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Irvine is SUV at $71 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Best car hire deals found in Irvine

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Irvine. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Irvine with an average daily rate of $81. Data was last updated on 21 October 2025.
Kia Sportage$71/day
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Kia Sportage
Kia Forte$73/day
4
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A/C
Kia Forte
Toyota Prius$74/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Prius

Cheapflights insights for Irvine car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Irvine, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Irvine?

To get the best deal on car hire in Irvine, book about 70 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $55, which is about 28% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Irvine?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Irvine is GREEN MOTION (rated 10.0/10 with 14 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.7/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Irvine?

Planning to hire a car in Irvine? September is the cheapest month, costing about $54 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $83. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$58

February

$58

March

$58

April

$65

May

$65

June

$65

July

$83

August

$69

September

$54

October

$65

November

$72

December

$81

What car do most people hire in Irvine?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Irvine are the following: Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar), Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), and SUV cars (BMW X3 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Irvine?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Allied has the second-highest number of locations in Irvine at 1.

Top hire agencies in Irvine

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Irvine known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Irvine. Reviews were last updated on 21 October 2025.

GREEN MOTION

10.0
Wonderful
14 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations

Hertz

5.7
Fair
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

5.7

Thrifty

1 location

Dollar

1 location

Economy Rent a Car

1 location

Global Rent A Car

2.0
Poor
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Stop Then Go Rent A Car

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Irvine, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 October 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Irvine for a week from Hertz?

    From Hertz you can hire a car in Irvine from about $511 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Irvine?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Irvine however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much is a car hire in Irvine for a weekend?

    $0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Irvine, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Irvine, then opt for a Supplier choice hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of November, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Irvine

Browse car hires by fuel type in Irvine. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Irvine. Deals were last updated on 21 October 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Irvine. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($27+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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