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Cheap Car Rentals in California from AED 94

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 17/5 and drop-off date of 16/6. 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 13 mayo 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 231

Cheapest price per day

AED 94

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 402 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 mayo 2025.

Price

AED 94 - AED 248

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 13 mayo 2025.

January

AED 132

February

AED 132

March

AED 143

April

AED 172

May

AED 157

June

AED 157

July

AED 187

August

AED 179

September

AED 161

October

AED 168

November

AED 150

December

AED 187

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 13 mayo 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in California this past week from 17,397 hire locations out of 351 hire agencies. Prices for a California small car hire start from AED 94/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 94+

Compact

Compact

AED 96+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 97+

Standard

Standard

AED 113+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 98+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 201+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 174+

Premium

Premium

AED 130+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 152+

Convertible

Convertible

AED 380+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 295+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

AED 262+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 102+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 110+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 122+

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 13 mayo 2025.

Small cars

AED 106 - AED 216

All Car Types

AED 162 - AED 302

To rent a small car in California, you would pay an average price of AED 169/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in California (~AED 106/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 216/day). In fact, February is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a small car saves you 24% 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 rent a medium car in California, you would pay an average price of AED 209/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in California (~AED 156/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 374/day). In fact, February is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a medium car saves you 5% 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 rent a large car in California, you would pay an average price of AED 269/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in California (~AED 210/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 338/day). In fact, September is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a large car is 19% 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 rent a SUV in California, you would pay an average price of AED 210/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in California (~AED 138/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 327/day). In fact, February is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a SUV saves you 5% 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 rent a van in California, you would pay an average price of AED 300/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a van in California (~AED 171/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 488/day). In fact, March is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a van is 27% 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 rent a luxury car in California, you would pay an average price of AED 289/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in California (~AED 173/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~AED 469/day). In fact, March is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a luxury car is 25% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in California, you would pay an average price of AED 301/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in California (~AED 222/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 372/day). In fact, February is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for California. When comparing with other car types available for rental in California, renting a convertible is 27% 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.

Hyundai AccentAED 94/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai AccentAED 96/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Toyota CorollaAED 98/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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 13 mayo 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in California, including pickup locations serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and West Hollywood. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Budget

6.3
Okay
1127 reviews57 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.4

Hertz

6.1
Okay
1263 reviews90 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
222 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6
Good
491 reviews106 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.6

Sixt

7.4
Good
361 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.2

Avis

6.2
Okay
662 reviews56 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Midway

6.2
Okay
491 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.7

Dollar

5.7
Fair
540 reviews47 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.0

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 176. Data was last updated on 13 mayo 2025.
These are some of the best options we've found for those looking for car rentals in California, including options within a close proximity to Los Angeles, San Francisco and West Hollywood. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Hyundai AccentAED 94/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai AccentAED 96/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Honda CivicAED 97/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 mayo 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 192/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 109/day from Ace, booked on May 4.

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

    Dollar offers hire cars in California for about AED 1,104 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 4,731 (AED 158/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 13 mayo 2025.

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 23+).

Electric

Electric

AED 35+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 30+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 23+

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