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California car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

S$ 68

Cheapest price per day

S$ 28
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Popular car types in California

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There are 396 hire agencies servicing California. These agencies, altogether, have 18,115 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in California with prices from S$ 28 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in California:

Economy

Economy

S$ 28+

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Compact

Compact

S$ 30+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 29+

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Standard

Standard

S$ 29+

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Full-size

Full-size

S$ 33+

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People carrier

People carrier

S$ 61+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 52+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

S$ 81+

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Luxury

Luxury

S$ 66+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

S$ 75+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

S$ 30+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

S$ 32+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

S$ 34+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

S$ 37+

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Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

S$ 99+

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Best car rental deals found in California

Audi A1S$ 28/day
Audi A1
Found 09/06/26
Honda FitS$ 30/day
Honda Fit
Found 09/06/26
Hyundai KonaS$ 30/day
Hyundai Kona
Found 09/06/26

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 a rental car in California, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around S$ 59, which is about 6% 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? Dollar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only S$ 29.32/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at S$ 30.48/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 rent a car in California?

At California, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 56. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging S$ 77 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In California, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just S$ 56. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging S$ 77 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

S$ 56

February

S$ 66

March

S$ 71

April

S$ 70

May

S$ 70

June

S$ 77

July

S$ 76

August

S$ 75

September

S$ 62

October

S$ 68

November

S$ 64

December

S$ 74

What car do most people rent in California?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting California. Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in California?

Avis has 54 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 S$ 35/day. Other affordable options include San Diego (S$ 41/day), San Francisco (S$ 47/day), and San Jose (S$ 51/day).

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Top rental agencies in California

Avis

54 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

5 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 S$ 66/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 36/day from Ace, booked on Sep. 5.

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

    Sixt is one of the top picks in California. They can have you in a hire car for about S$ 611 per week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in California for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in California for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 76% on a month-long rental by booking with Ace. Ace is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in California can cost you on average S$ 2,620 a month or S$ 87 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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 (S$ 24+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 36+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 35+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 24+

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