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Cheap Car Rentals in California from S$ 31

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 5-5 and drop-off date of 12-5. 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 rentals in 2025

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 29 April 2025.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

S$ 73

Cheapest price per day

S$ 31

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 338 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 April 2025.

Price

S$ 32 - S$ 75

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 29 April 2025.

January

S$ 47

February

S$ 47

March

S$ 51

April

S$ 61

May

S$ 55

June

S$ 56

July

S$ 66

August

S$ 64

September

S$ 57

October

S$ 60

November

S$ 53

December

S$ 66

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 29 April 2025.

There are 347 hire agencies servicing California. These agencies, altogether, have 17,352 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in California with prices from S$ 31 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in California:

Economy

Economy

S$ 33+

Compact

Compact

S$ 32+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 31+

Standard

Standard

S$ 35+

Full-size

Full-size

S$ 37+

People carrier

People carrier

S$ 51+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 58+

Premium

Premium

S$ 38+

Convertible

Convertible

S$ 68+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

S$ 99+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

S$ 75+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

S$ 35+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

S$ 35+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

S$ 40+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

S$ 41+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

S$ 66+

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 29 April 2025.

Small cars

S$ 47 - S$ 132

All Car Types

S$ 56 - S$ 95

To hire a small car in California, you would pay an average price of S$ 72/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in California (~S$ 47/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~S$ 132/day). In fact, February is about 35% 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 9% 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 S$ 65/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in California (~S$ 48/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~S$ 77/day). In fact, January is about 28% 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 17% 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 medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in California, you would pay an average price of S$ 92/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in California (~S$ 49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 113/day). In fact, February is about 47% 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 15% 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. Here are the best California large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in California, you would pay an average price of S$ 76/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in California (~S$ 61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~S$ 97/day). In fact, February is about 21% 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 saves you 3% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in California, you would pay an average price of S$ 100/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in California (~S$ 95/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~S$ 172/day). In fact, November is about 6% 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 22% 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 S$ 90/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in California (~S$ 64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~S$ 148/day). In fact, February is about 30% 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 is 14% 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 convertible in California, you would pay an average price of S$ 120/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in California (~S$ 72/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~S$ 163/day). In fact, February is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for California. When comparing with other car types available for hire in California, hiring a convertible is 35% 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. Here are the best California convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai AvanteS$ 32/day
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A/C
Hyundai Avante
Audi A1S$ 33/day
2
M
A/C
Audi A1
Honda CityS$ 39/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City

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 29 April 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in California, including pickup locations serving Sunnyvale, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Hertz

5.9
Fair
1081 reviews76 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.1

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
140 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6
Good
340 reviews93 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Sixt

7.4
Good
334 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Budget

6.3
Okay
769 reviews46 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Avis

6.3
Okay
469 reviews45 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Midway

6.2
Okay
492 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.7

Dollar

5.4
Fair
452 reviews40 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.8

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 S$ 55. Data was last updated on 29 April 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in California including options serving Sunnyvale, San Francisco and Los Angeles. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Toyota CamryS$ 31/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry
Mazda Mazda3S$ 32/day
4
M
A/C
Mazda Mazda3
Audi A1S$ 33/day
2
M
A/C
Audi A1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 64/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 39/day from Fat Uncle Car Rental, booked on Apr. 27.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in California?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in California from the following companies over the past two weeks: Yesaway (S$ 31/day), Dollar (S$ 35/day), and Sixt (S$ 35/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.0 rating) and Alamo (8.4 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 S$ 1.19/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between S$ 53 and S$ 77 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hertz is one of the top picks in California. They can have you in a hire car for about S$ 626 per week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 36% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in California.

  • 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 83% on a month-long rental by booking with Fat Uncle Car Rental. Fat Uncle Car Rental is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in California can cost you on average S$ 2,682 a month or S$ 89 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Luxury car rentals in California

Find luxury car rental deals in California from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in California cost an average of S$ 83 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 April 2025.
Take a look at some of the best options when it comes to luxury car rentals in California, with locations not far from Sunnyvale, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Make sure to take a close look at each offer to ensure no unwanted surprises.
BMW 5 SeriesS$ 74/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW 5 Series
BMW 5 SeriesS$ 78/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW 5 Series
BMW 5 SeriesS$ 79/day
5
4
M
A/C
BMW 5 Series

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 29 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in California. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (S$ 28+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 28+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 28+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 33+

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