California

Cheap Car Rentals in California from AED 123

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in California with a pick-up date of 3/5 and drop-off date of 10/5. 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.
Los Angeles, CA, United States
4 May — 11 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Noon
Sat 11/5
Noon

California car rentals in 2024

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 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 221

Cheapest price per day

AED 123

What are the car hire 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 388 pickup locations in California to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Price

AED 156 - AED 217

Out of all the popular cities in California, San Francisco is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just AED 156/day. Renting a car in San Francisco is 28% cheaper than renting one in Oakland where the per day rate is around AED 217. Other fairly inexpensive cities in California to get a rental car in are: Santa Ana (AED 172/day), Los Angeles (AED 173/day), and Oakland (AED 217/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Los Angeles should expect to spend around AED 173/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in California is Los Angeles.

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 27 April 2024.

January

AED 117

February

AED 143

March

AED 168

April

AED 165

May

AED 157

June

AED 165

July

AED 183

August

AED 183

September

AED 157

October

AED 165

November

AED 150

December

AED 154

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 27 April 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in California this past week from 15,448 hire locations out of 307 hire agencies. Prices for a California small car hire start from AED 123/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 126+

Compact

Compact

AED 126+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 131+

Standard

Standard

AED 149+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 175+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 266+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 219+

Premium

Premium

AED 178+

Luxury

Luxury

AED 202+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 135+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 185+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 214+

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 27 April 2024.

Small cars

AED 147 - AED 240

All Car Types

AED 163 - AED 303

To rent a small car in California, you would pay an average price of AED 197/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in California (~AED 147/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 240/day). In fact, February is about 26% 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 15% 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 204/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in California (~AED 144/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 270/day). In fact, November is about 30% 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 12% 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 281/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in California (~AED 207/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 375/day). In fact, November is about 27% 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 18% 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 229/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in California (~AED 166/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 315/day). In fact, November is about 28% 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 1% 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 360/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in California (~AED 181/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~AED 1,314/day). In fact, November is about 50% 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 36% 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 234/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in California (~AED 153/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 456/day). In fact, January is about 35% 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 1% 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 convertible in California, you would pay an average price of AED 274/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in California (~AED 151/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 454/day). In fact, November is about 45% 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 16% 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.

Honda CivicAED 123/day
4
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A/C
Honda Civic
Toyota CorollaAED 136/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota YarisAED 151/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 27 April 2024.
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.

Alamo

8.6
Very Good
1255 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
1629 reviews105 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Avis

6.4
Okay
1239 reviews58 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Budget

6.4
Okay
2094 reviews57 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Hertz

6.2
Okay
3462 reviews94 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.3

Dollar

6.1
Okay
1813 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.4

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
1688 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.1

Sixt

7.5
Good
677 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

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 AED 176. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
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.
Honda CivicAED 123/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Alfa Romeo GiulettaAED 124/day
5
M
A/C
Alfa Romeo Giuletta
Alfa Romeo GiulettaAED 126/day
5
M
A/C
Alfa Romeo Giuletta

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in California, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in California?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 209/day when booking a car hire in California. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 140/day from Thrifty, booked on Apr. 21.

  • 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: Dollar (AED 126/day), Hertz (AED 146/day), and Thrifty (AED 156/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Silvercar (8.6 rating) and Alamo (8.5 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 AED 3.79/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 170 and AED 246 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Thrifty offers hire cars in California for about AED 1,463 per week on average.

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

    Generally, for a better deal in California it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 28%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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 6,272 (AED 209/day) on average.

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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 AED 296 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the best options when it comes to luxury car rentals in California, with locations not far from Los Angeles, San Francisco and West Hollywood. Before selecting a deal, make sure the details of the reservation work for you and your fellow passengers.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class WagonAED 188/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon
Lexus ESAED 192/day
5
4
M
A/C
Lexus ES
Mercedes-Benz E-Class WagonAED 234/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon

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 27 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in California. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (AED 38+).

Electric

Electric

AED 38+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 68+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 80+

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