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Cheap Car Rentals in California from AED 65

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 17/8 and drop-off date of 22/8. 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 2026

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 7 agosto 2026.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 204

Cheapest price per day

AED 65
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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 7 agosto 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in California this past week from 18,079 hire locations out of 396 hire agencies. Prices for a California small car hire start from AED 65/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 65+

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Compact

Compact

AED 114+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 87+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 117+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 221+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 190+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 260+

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Luxury

Luxury

AED 147+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 209+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 108+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 117+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 117+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 138+

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Best car rental deals found in California

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 AED 162. Data was last updated on 7 agosto 2026.
Nissan SentraAED 65/day
Nissan Sentra
Found 08/06/26
Kia OptimaAED 87/day
Kia Optima
Found 08/06/26
Mazda Mazda3AED 102/day
Mazda Mazda3
Found 08/05/26

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?

For the best savings on car hire in California, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 169/day – about 216% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in California?

Looking to hire a car in California? Economy Rent a Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 10.73/day. Ace also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 19.42/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 6.4/10). Budget (rated 6.1/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
6.4
Budget
Budget
6.1
NextCar
NextCar
0.0
National
National
0.0

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

Planning to hire a car in California? January is the cheapest month, costing about AED 149 per day. In contrast, June is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 225. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 149

February

AED 185

March

AED 193

April

AED 201

May

AED 198

June

AED 225

July

AED 222

August

AED 206

September

AED 176

October

AED 196

November

AED 180

December

AED 211

What car do most people hire in California?

The most popular types of cars to hire in California are the following: Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), SUV cars (BMW X5 or similar), and Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

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?

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 136 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 agosto 2026.

Out of all the popular cities in California, Los Angeles is the cheapest city to rent a car (AED 48/day). Other popular cities in California to get a cheap rental car are: Arcata (AED 126/day), Santa Ana (AED 154/day), and Palm Springs (AED 160/day).

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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 7 agosto 2026.

Avis

53 locations
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Budget

53 locations
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NextCar

2 locations
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National

14 locations
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Rhodium

7 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

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 agosto 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 157/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 109/day from Economy Rent a Car, booked on Aug. 1.

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

    Budget offers hire cars in California for about AED 1,558 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in California check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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

    The monthly cost of a car rental in California is AED 6,676 (AED 223/day) on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in California

Browse car rentals by fuel type in California. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in California. Deals were last updated on 7 agosto 2026.
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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 (AED 32+).

Electric

Electric

AED 36+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 40+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 32+

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