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Cheap Car Rentals in California from AED 97
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 7/12 and drop-off date of 14/12. 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 22 October 2025.
Most popular company | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | AED 211 |
Cheapest price per day | AED 97 |
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 22 October 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in California this past week from 17,550 hire locations out of 362 hire agencies. Prices for a California small car hire start from AED 97/day. Check out available deals for 7 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
AED 97+
Compact
AED 97+
Intermediate
AED 107+
Full-size
AED 107+
People carrier
AED 188+
Full-size SUV
AED 215+
Premium
AED 127+
Luxury
AED 220+
Convertible
AED 201+
Premium SUV
AED 247+
Compact SUV
AED 116+
Intermediate SUV
AED 131+
Standard SUV
AED 139+
Compare car rental deals in California by type
Here are the best California small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best California medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best California large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best California SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best California van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best California luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best California convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Toyota CorollaAED 97/day
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Mini HatchAED 97/day
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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 152. Data was last updated on 22 October 2025.
Toyota CorollaAED 97/day
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Mini HatchAED 97/day
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Dodge ChargerAED 107/day
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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 160/day – about 225% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in California?
Looking to hire a car in California? Alamo had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 94.72/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 100.26/day.
What is the best car rental company in California?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in California is Alamo (rated 8.6/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.6/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Alamo
8.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Sixt
7.3
Avis
6.3
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in California?
Planning to hire a car in California? February is the cheapest month, costing about AED 148 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 212. 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 148
March
AED 164
April
AED 185
May
AED 184
June
AED 192
July
AED 212
August
AED 202
September
AED 175
October
AED 191
November
AED 173
December
AED 196
What car do most people hire in California?
The most popular types of cars to hire in California are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar), Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar), and Compact cars (Jeep Compass or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in California?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 106 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in California at 81.
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 391 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 October 2025.
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 22 October 2025.
Alamo
14 locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
106 locations
Sixt
17 locations
Avis
57 locations
Budget
57 locations
Midway
17 locations
Hertz
81 locations
Thrifty
42 locations
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 October 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in California?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 211/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 139/day from Thrifty, booked on Oct. 19.
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 1,497 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 6,416 (AED 214/day) on average.
Car rentals by fuel type in California
Browse car rentals by fuel type in California. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in California. Deals were last updated on 22 October 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in California. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 34+).
Electric
AED 42+
Hybrid
AED 34+
Petrol/Diesel
AED 78+