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California car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Ace

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$71

Cheapest price per day

$26
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Popular car types in California

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There are, in total, 18,112 car hire locations in California that are operated by 397 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $26/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from California hire providers:

Economy

Economy

$38+

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Compact

Compact

$26+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$27+

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Standard

Standard

$42+

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Full-size

Full-size

$42+

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People mover

People mover

$78+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$66+

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Premium

Premium

$75+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

$104+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$90+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$31+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$46+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$47+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$47+

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Best car rental deals found in California

Skoda Scala$26/day
Skoda Scala
Found 09/23/26
Toyota Prius$27/day
Toyota Prius
Found 09/23/26
Toyota Corolla$38/day
Toyota Corolla
Found 09/22/26

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?

Book your rental car in California 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $82/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 46% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in California?

Ace is currently the cheapest car hire company in California with deals as low as $23.21/day found in the past two weeks. Economy Rent a Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $23.44/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 6.3/10). Budget (rated 6.1/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.3
Budget
Budget
6.1
NextCar
NextCar
0.0
National
National
0.0

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

Planning to hire a car in California? January is the cheapest month, costing about $78 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $110. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$78

February

$93

March

$103

April

$99

May

$96

June

$110

July

$108

August

$105

September

$93

October

$95

November

$86

December

$101

What car do most people hire in California?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Trax, for example) are the most popular in California. Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) and Pick-up truck (Toyota Tacoma) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting California.

Which car hire company has the most locations in California?

Avis has 53 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?

Among the most popular cities in California, Los Angeles offers the lowest average rental price at just $43/day. Other affordable options include Ontario ($51/day), Burbank ($72/day), and San Francisco ($73/day).

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Top rental agencies in California

Avis

53 locations
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Budget

52 locations
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NextCar

2 locations
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National

15 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 $66/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for $35/day from Economy Rent a Car, booked on Sep. 19.

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

    Ace is one of the most popular car hire companies in California, offering car hire for around $582 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?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in California is $2,493 ($83/day) on average.

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 Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($22+).

Electric

Electric

$29+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$37+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$22+

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